Couple who deceived planners win right to stay in Potters Bar barn – The Times

Posted January 30th, 2010 in news by sally

“A property developer who built a £500,000 home disguised as a barn in the green belt has won his appeal against eviction.”

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The Times, 30th January 2010

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Family wins £100,000 for detention ordeal – The Guardian

Posted January 30th, 2010 in asylum, children, compensation, detention, immigration, news by sally

“A refugee has won a settlement of £100,000 from the Home Office after it admitted falsely imprisoning her and her children at an immigration detention centre.”

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The Guardian, 29th January 2010

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High court overturns superinjunction granted to England captain John Terry – The Guardian

Posted January 30th, 2010 in injunctions, media, news, privacy by sally

“England captain John Terry emerged as the footballer who had obtained a gagging order preventing the publication of claims about his private life, after the high court overturned a superinjunction yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 30th January 2010

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‘Bad mood’ killer jailed for life for Aylesbury attack – BBC News

Posted January 30th, 2010 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A man who stabbed a woman to death as she walked her dog because he was feeling ‘very angry’ has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 29th January 2010

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Drink-driver who killed pedestrians jailed – The Independent

Posted January 30th, 2010 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A drink-driver who killed two pedestrians and left a 12-year-old girl brain damaged after his car mounted a pavement was jailed for 10 years today.”

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The Independent, 29th January 2010

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Consultations open on Equality Bill codes of practice – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 29th, 2010 in bills, consultations, equality, news by sally

“The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has begun its consultation process on proposed codes of practice relating to new planned equality legislation.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th January 2010

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G20 group begin compensation battle after charges dropped – The Independent

Posted January 29th, 2010 in compensation, news, police by sally

“A gang of G20 protesters launched a battle for compensation against Scotland Yard today after prosecutors dropped charges against them.”

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The Independent, 29th January 2010

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Internet racism pair lose appeal – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2010 in appeals, inciting religious hatred, internet, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men have lost their appeals against the UK’s first conviction for inciting racial hatred via a foreign website.”

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BBC News, 29th January 2010

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Law firm’s piracy hunt condemned – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2010 in copyright, internet, law firms, news by sally

“Music industry representative the BPI has criticised the approach used by a UK law firm in chasing file-sharers.”

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BBC News, 29th January 2010

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High Court gives green light for offshore tax clawback – The Times

Posted January 29th, 2010 in news by sally

“The taxman was given the green light to claw back millions from UK residents who put their money in tax-haven offshore trusts today, after the High Court rejected a challenge that claimed the measures would lead to destitution and marital breakdown.”

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The Times, 28th January 2010

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Sex assault head teacher David Thorley loses appeal – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2010 in appeals, news, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“A Pembrokeshire head teacher convicted of nine counts of sexually assaulting girls in his care has lost an appeal against his conviction.”

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BBC News, 28th January 2010

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Record numbers of women held for violent crimes – The Independent

Posted January 29th, 2010 in news, statistics, violence, women by sally

“Record numbers of women are being arrested for violent crimes, it was revealed today (28 January).”

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The Independent, 28th January 2010

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Stalkers are criminals – not ‘incompetent suitors’ – The Guardian

Posted January 29th, 2010 in harassment, news, restraining orders by sally

“A man who harassed a woman for seven years has been jailed for just 16 weeks. Why is the law so slow to realise that stalking is a serious – and often violent – crime?”

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The Guardian, 29th January 2010

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Victims of rogue car clampers to get compensation – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 29th, 2010 in compensation, news, parking, tribunals, wheel clamping by sally

“Motorists who fall victim to rogue clampers will be entitled to claim compensation, under new powers brought in by the Government.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th January 2010

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BNP given last chance to make equality change to constitution – The Guardian

Posted January 29th, 2010 in news, political parties, race discrimination by sally

“The British National party was warned tonight (28 January) that it had one last chance to scrap its constitution or face legal action under equality laws.”

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The Guardian, 28th January 2010

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Police given more powers on under-age drinking – The Independent

Posted January 29th, 2010 in alcohol abuse, children, news, police by sally

“New powers aimed at making it easier for police to crack down on under-age drinkers came into force today.”

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The Independent, 29th January 2010

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New pilot to increase sustainability and efficiency of law centres – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 28th, 2010 in law centres, Ministry of Justice, news, pilot schemes by sally

“Legal Aid Minister, Willy Bach has strengthened the government’s commitment to ensuring a sustainable future for social welfare law.”

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Ministry of Justice, 28th January 2010

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Information Commissioner has the power, but not the resources – The Times

Posted January 28th, 2010 in news by sally

“There are few organisations beyond the reach of the Information Commissioner, and Christopher Graham, the fourth holder of the role, faces a daunting set of responsibilities.”

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The Times, 28th January 2010

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BSkyB ruling will not transform IT procurement, says expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 28th, 2010 in contracts, fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, news by sally

“IT companies will not have to conduct a total overhaul of their sales processes in the aftermath of a long-awaited court ruling this week, a technology law expert has said. The ruling focused on the dishonesty of one employee, not a whole company.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th January 2010

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MMR doctor ‘failed to act in interests of children’ – The Guardian

Posted January 28th, 2010 in doctors, news, professional conduct by sally

“Dr Andrew Wakefield, the expert at the centre of the MMR controversy, ‘failed in his duties as a responsible consultant’ and showed a ‘callous disregard’ for the suffering of children involved in his research, the General Medical Council (GMC) has ruled.”

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The Guardian, 28th January 2010

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