Should TV cameras be allowed inside UK law courts? – The Guardian

Posted June 6th, 2011 in media, news, reporting restrictions by tracey

“Live coverage of the trial of alleged Serbian war criminal Ratko Mladic at the Hague makes compelling viewing, but it also serves as a reminder to British broadcasters that they are, for the most, barred from pointing a camera at court proceedings in their own country.”

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The Guardian, 6th June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Thousands of Britons could fall foul of the Bribery Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in bribery, news by tracey

“Thousands of ordinary people and companies who give or receive corporate hospitality could find themselves under investigation if they err on the wrong side of the Bribery Act after July 1.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011

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Ministers to strengthen safeguards for adults in care – BBC News

Posted June 6th, 2011 in care homes, elderly, learning difficulties, news by tracey

“Vulnerable adults in care in England are to be given more protection from abuse, the government has said.”

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BBC News, 5th June 2011

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Bailey review: companies must not pay children to promote products – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in advertising, children, internet, news by tracey

“Toy, food, drinks, clothing and electronics companies will no longer be allowed to pay children to promote their products at school or on social networking websites, David Cameron will announce today as part of wide-ranging initiative to stem the commercialisation and sexualisation of children.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011

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Jail terms to be cut in ‘discount’ for 10,000 who plead guilty – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in guilty pleas, news, sentencing by tracey

“Ten thousand offenders could have their jail sentences cut under Coalition plans to reward criminals who plead guilty, the Justice Minister has admitted.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011

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Categories menu and category counts

Posted June 4th, 2011 in news by sally

We have altered the side bar slightly so that categories are now displayed in a drop down menu, including ‘category counts’ i.e. the number of posts indexed under each category.

Adam Catherick sentenced over Wingham meerkat theft – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in animals, news, sentencing, theft, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who stole a meerkat from a Kent wildlife park to take home as a pet after watching an insurance advert has been given a suspended jail term.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2011

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Daily Mail’s false details may have bolstered public interest claim, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 4th, 2011 in anonymity, injunctions, media, news, public interest by sally

“The Daily Mail published apparently false details about the anonymous woman who is the subject of a High Court gagging order, some of which helped it make the case that the injunction was against the public interest, the High Court has heard.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Aberthaw Power Station death companies fined £450,000 – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in fines, health & safety, news by sally

“Two companies have been fined a total of £450,000 after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a power station.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2011

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IPCC probe into woman’s death in police custody in York – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in complaints, death in custody, news, police by sally

“A 31-year-old woman has died in custody in York, prompting an investigation by the police watchdog.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2011

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Protesters hold day of action against legal aid cuts – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2011 in budgets, demonstrations, legal aid, news by sally

“Opponents fear impact on women trying to leave violent partners.”

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Brighton cyclist jailed for Tony Magdi manslaughter – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A cyclist from Brighton who punched a man in the face after he opened a car door in his path has been jailed for 18 months.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2011

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Police not guilty of violent assault on terror suspect – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2011 in assault, news, police, terrorism by sally

“Four specialist police officers have been found not guilty of violently assaulting a British Muslim man during an early morning raid on his home.”

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2011

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Jail for ‘feral’ gang members who terrorised Yorkshire town – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2011 in affray, news, sentencing, threatening behaviour by sally

“Gang members who terrorised a quiet market town, behaving like ‘feral animals’, have been jailed in spite of claims that they had changed character since their final rampage.”

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The Guardian, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Jean Christian Perfumes Ltd & Anor v Thakrar (t/a Brand Distributor or Brand Distributors Ltd) [2011] EWHC 1383 (Ch) (27 May 2011)

Southern Counties Fresh Foods Ltd, Re [2011] EWHC 1370 (Ch) (01 June 2011)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Barnes & Anor v Black Horse Ltd [2011] EWHC 1416 (QB) (31 May 2011)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Parker Rhodes Hickmotts Solicitors v The Legal Services Commission [2011] EWHC 1323 (Admin) (25 May 2011)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Berent v Family Mosaic Housing & Ors [2011] EWHC 1353 (TCC) (25 May 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org

Bar Council Welcomes New Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance – The Bar Council

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in arbitration, barristers, Hong Kong, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has welcomed the new Hong Kong Arbitration Ordinance (HKAO), which has now come into effect, having been approved by the Hong Kong Legislative Council at the end of last year.”

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The Bar Council, 2nd June 2011

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Kids to shape future of family justice – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in children, consultations, family courts, press releases by sally

“Children are the most important people in the family justice system and their voice needs to be heard in proposed reforms, a panel set up to review the system said.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Filesharing laws ‘breach human rights’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in copyright, human rights, internet, news by sally

“British laws designed to curb online copyright infringement violate human rights, according to a report for the UN.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2011

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Compass Engineering guilty over injured worker – BBC News

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in health & safety, news by sally

“Two companies have admitted breaking health and safety laws after a worker survived being dragged through a gap in a machine the width of a CD case.”

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BBC News, 2nd June 2011

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Max Mosley appeals after privacy law defeat – BBC News

Posted June 3rd, 2011 in human rights, media, news, privacy by sally

“Ex-motorsports boss Max Mosley has launched an appeal after losing his bid to force newspapers to warn people before exposing their private lives.”

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BBC News, 2nd June 2011

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