Michael Overd cleared of verbally abusing gay men in Taunton – BBC News
“A Christian preacher accused of verbally abusing two gay men during a sermon has been cleared in court.”
BBC News, 10th February 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Damilola Taylor killer recalled to prison – The Guardian
“The father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has called for a public inquiry after one of his son’s killers was recalled to prison for a second time, just 16 days after being released.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Another control order ruled unlawful for breach of right to fair trial – UK Human Rights Blog
“The Court of Appeal has upheld a challenge to a control order on the basis that the person subject to the order (‘the controllee’) had not been given sufficient information about the case against him.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 11th February 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Four jailed for alcohol-smuggling VAT and tax fraud – The Guardian
“Four members of a criminal gang have been jailed for their roles in one of the biggest alcohol-smuggling frauds ever uncovered in Britain.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Foster parents told to stay away from ‘autistic’ man – The Independent
“A vulnerable young man with significant learning difficulties and ‘autistic tendencies’ was controversially taken away from his foster family of 12 years, the Court of Protection heard yesterday.”
The Independent, 11th February 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Offenders with drink problems face US-style tagging – The Guardian
“US-style sobriety bracelets for criminals who are persistently convicted of drink-related offences are to be tested this summer in London.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
#WithoutPrejudice 19 podcast: The Leveson Inquiry and The Twitter Joke Trial appeal – Charon QC
“On the panel tonight – Carl Gardner, David Allen Green, Dr Evan Harris and Charon QC.”
Charon QC, 9th February 2012
Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com
“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.
Intelligence chiefs to give evidence in public for first time – Daily Telegraph
“Intelligence chiefs will be questioned in public for the first time to ensure that the secret services cannot escape the scrutiny of ‘open democracy’, a leading MP said yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th February 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mega pig-farm could breach human rights, council warned – The Guardian
“Controversial plans to build a US-style mega pig-farm in South Derbyshire close to a prison and residential housing pose serious health risks to those living and working there and could breach their legal rights to protection of their private and family life, the local council is being warned.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Analysis | Rabone and the rights to life of voluntary mental health patients – Part 1/2 – UK Human Rights Blog
“At first sight, Article 2 – the ‘right to life’ – seems to be a prohibition on extra-judicial executions and state-sponsored death squads. It does, of course have a role to play in that respect (and one that is not limited to those countries whose signature of the Convention is viewed with scepticism from Western Europe).”
UK Human Rights Blog, 12th February 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Women’s prisons in desperate need of reform, says former governor – The Guardian
“Clive Chatterton condemns ‘suffering’ of vulnerable inmates, calling on government to pursue alternatives to short sentences.”
The Guardian, 11th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Occupy London protestors are ‘exhausted and jaded’ as Court of Appeal rules on eviction – Daily Telegraph
“Today the Court of Appeal will rule on whether to uphold an eviction order granted to the City of London Corporation to drive the tent village from the steps of the cathedral and bring the four-month protest to an end.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Axing of Forensic Science Service may lead to rise in miscarriages of justice, scientists warn – The Guardian
“Conviction of David Bryant for child sex assault will be pioneering forensics team’s last success.”
The Guardian, 12th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Derby men jailed for giving out gay death call leaflets – BBC News
“Three Derby men have been jailed for giving out leaflets calling for homosexual people to be executed.”
BBC News, 10th February 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Human rights abuses could be covered up under new justice bill proposals – The Guardian
“Ministers and the intelligence services will be able to cover up sensitive information relating to the state’s complicity in torture and secret rendition, under controversial plans likely to be included in the Queen’s Speech in May.”
The Guardian, 11th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Media interest in celebrities’ lives is legitimate, European court rules – The Guardian
“The private lives of celebrities are of legitimate interest to the media, the European court of human rights (ECHR) has ruled in landmark judgments involving a cocaine-possessing German TV actor and Princess Caroline of Monaco. The decisions by the Strasbourg court establish significant legal precedents for privacy cases in British courts, tipping the balance back towards freedom of expression.”
The Guardian, 7th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The bar can bridge the gap – The Guardian
“Barristers should stop insulting solicitor advocates and take steps to merge the two professions.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Landmark judgment on fixed-share partner rights – Law Society’s Gazette
“Fixed-share partners of law firms are not employees and cannot claim employment rights before a tribunal, the Court of Appeal has ruled. However the ruling, in a case brought by Martin Tiffin against southern England law firm Lester Aldridge (LA), applies only when fixed-share partners enjoy some of the ‘obligations and responsibilities’ of full equity partnership.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 9th February 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Protect legal privilege, bar urges government – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Bar Council has urged the government to protect the right of citizens to hold private conversations with their lawyers. The call, supported the Law Society, comes as the proposed Protection of Freedoms Bill, intended to protect people from unwarranted state intrusion in their private lives, goes through parliament.”
Law Society’s Gazette. 9th February 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Council loses court battle over prayer sessions before meetings – The Guardian
“National Secular Society’s victory over Bideford council may force half of local authorities to review practice of holding prayers.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
