Grandmother wins Supreme Court ruling on care of three-year-old boy – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2009 in news by sally

“A woman has won a legal battle over the care of her three-year-old grandson after the Supreme Court reversed rulings that he should live with his father.”

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The Times, 20th November 2009

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Judge orders boy to live with father against his wishes – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 20th, 2009 in news by sally

“A senior judge has ordered a boy to leave his home and school to go and live with his father, against the wishes of both the child and his mother.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th November 2009

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Court rejects David Miliband bid to suppress CIA evidence – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2009 in news by sally

“The high court today (19 November) flatly rejected claims by David Miliband, the foreign secretary, that releasing evidence of the CIA’s inhuman and unlawful treatment of UK resident Binyam Mohamed would harm Britain’s relations with the US by giving away intelligence secrets.”

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The Guardian, 19th November 2009

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New Digital Bill unlikely to become law before election, warn Tories – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2009 in news by sally

“Sweeping reforms to combat internet piracy, secure the future of public service broadcasting and extend digital radio are unlikely to pass into law, the Conservatives have warned.”

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The Times, 20th November 2009

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Openness and accountability in family courts: new legislation proposed – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Proposals to further open up family courts to the media have been announced as part of new legislation put before Parliament today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th November 2009

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Chief prosecutor backs state snooping plans – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Proposed new powers to track every email, phone call and website visit have been backed by the country’s top prosecutor as ‘vital’ to fighting crime.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th November 2009

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Mandelson seeks to amend copyright law in new crackdown on filesharing – The Guardian

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Lord Mandelson is seeking to amend the laws on copyright to give the government sweeping new powers against people accused of illegal downloading.”

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The Guardian, 19th November 2009

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Binyam: Judges attack UK secrecy over public documents – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Senior judges say the foreign secretary is stopping them releasing details of CIA interrogation techniques – even though the US has published them.”

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BBC News, 19th November 2009

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Legacies unleash a battle of wills – The Times

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“When Dr Christine Gill last month successfully challenged her mother’s will, which had bequeathed the £2 million family farm in North Yorkshire to the RSPCA, it was just the latest in an increasingly long line of disputes over wills to have been picked over by the media.”

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The Times, 19th November 2009

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NHS trust prosecuted over new mother’s death from wrong drug – The Guardian

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“A hospital trust in Swindon is being prosecuted on health and safety grounds in the case of a Filipino nurse who died when she was given the wrong drug after giving birth.”

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The Guardian, 18th November 2009

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Braced for the big bang and Tesco law – The Times

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“The opening up of the legal services market brings with it opportunities and threats as new players seek to establish themselves.”

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The Times, 19th November 2009

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Government confirms plan to disconnect alleged file-sharers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“The Government has confirmed that it will pass legislation allowing for the termination of internet connections used by suspected illegal file-sharers but has not yet said whether the action will be subject to independent or court oversight before it takes place.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 18th November 2009

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The Bill’s in brief: Labour’s plans for new laws – The Times

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

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The Times, 18th November 2009

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Barristers claim unfair secrecy as board debates ban on partnerships – The Times

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Hundreds of years of tradition may be ditched today when the ban on barristers joining in partnership with other professionals is lifted.”

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The Times, 19th November 2009

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Prison for suitcase puppy killer – BBC News

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“A Sussex woman who left 15 puppies to die in closed suitcases in a locked cupboard has been jailed for 20 weeks.”

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BBC News, 18th November 2009

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Teenage bullies guilty of killing girl who jumped from window – The Times

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“Two teenage girls whose violent and prolonged bullying drove a vicar’s daughter to jump to her death from a window were convicted of manslaughter yesterday.”

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The Times, 19th November 2009

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Judge allows secret services to hide evidence in civil lawsuits – The Guardian

Posted November 19th, 2009 in news by sally

“MI5, MI6 and the police will be able to withhold evidence from defendants and their lawyers in civil cases for the first time, the high court ruled today.”

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The Guardian, 18th November 2009

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Legal Services Board issues proposals on ABS regulation – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 18th, 2009 in news by sally

“The Legal Services Board has published a consultation paper outlining the core principles it expects all licensing authorities (LAs) to use in regulating alternative business structures, as it moves towards the next stage in liberalising the delivery of legal services.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 18th November 2009

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Controversy ahead of landmark Bar meeting – The Times

Posted November 18th, 2009 in news by sally

“Hundreds of years of tradition may end tomorrow when the ban on barristers joining with other professionals to set up ‘one stop’ partnerships is lifted.”

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The Times, 18th November 2009

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Planned legislation extends FSA powers – The Times

Posted November 18th, 2009 in news by sally

“The Financial Services Authority is to get new powers that will allow it to seize data from hedge funds.”

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The Times, 18th November 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk