Government outlines plans for deregulation of consent regimes – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has announced new changes to the application procedure for consent regimes that fall outside the planning system, as suggested in a 2009 review of consents in England and Wales.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st December 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
CPS statement on R v Mouncher and Others – Crown Prosecution Service
“The CPS has today decided to discontinue proceedings in the trial of eight former police officers accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 1st December 2011
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
NHS watchdog under fire for ‘putting patient care at risk’ – The Guardian
“The watchdog responsible for overseeing the NHS has come under fire on multiple fronts, with counsel for the public inquiry into the Mid Staffs hospital scandal calling into question its leadership and ‘unhealthy organisational culture’ while the National Audit Office said its failures had risked ‘unsafe or poor quality (patient) care.’ ”
The Guardian, 2nd December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Attorney General: Contempt – a balancing act – Attorney General’s Office
“Attorney General Dominic Grieve QC MP at City University London: ‘Contempt – A Balancing Act.
Balancing the freedom of the press with the fair administration of justice.’ ”
Attorney General’s Office, 1st December 2011
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
Press has lost self-restraint on criminal cases, says attorney general – The Guardian
“Newspapers have lost any sense of self-restraint and are ignoring their responsibilities, the attorney general has warned in a speech on the risks of contempt of court.”
The Guardian, 2nd December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Concerns’ over Kristiana Logina, killed by scalding shower – BBC News
“Health workers had been concerned about a mother who went on to kill her toddler by holding her under a scalding hot shower during the girl’s early life, a report has said.”
BBC News, 1st December 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
John Dillon jailed for rape of grandmother in 1982 – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life under the double jeopardy law three decades after raping his own grandmother.”
BBC News, 1st December 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Liam Hogan inquest delivers unlawful killing verdict against father – The Guardian
“A father accused of pushing his son to his death from the balcony of a Greek hotel killed the child unlawfully, a coroner has ruled. The inquest on six-year-old Liam Hogan was told that his father, John, appeared to shove the boy and his two-year-old sister, Mia, before leaping off the balcony himself.”
The Guardian, 30th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Train operators face fines for poor passenger information – Daily Telegraph
“After a deluge of complaints from commuters who were left stuck on freezing platforms during last winter’s cold snap, the Office of Rail Regulator has taken on new powers to protect train travellers.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st December 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Freedom to report on Parliament is not set in stone, warns Attorney General – Daily Telegraph
“Journalists could be prosecuted for reporting what is said in parliament, the Government’s top law officer warned on Thursday, putting a 170-year tradition in jeopardy.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st December 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Time to speak up for oral advocacy skills – The Guardian
“As the law evolves, every aspect of it is routinely unpicked and analysed in exhaustive depth by academics. Yet the dominant medium through which legal arguments are expressed – oral advocacy – is rarely given formal intellectual attention, in this country at least. Yes, there are a number of British advocacy training programmes, some run in conjunction with leading academic institutions, but they focus on developing presentation skills rather than actually exploring what makes an effective advocate.”
The Guardian, 1st December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK legal move to stop non-EU nationals getting benefits – BBC News
“The government is taking legal action over rules it says would allow non-EU nationals in the UK to claim benefits without working or paying taxes.”
BBC News, 1st December 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Largest ever trial of police officers collapses – The Guardian
“The biggest trial of police officers in British legal history has collapsed after it was ruled they could not receive a fair hearing.”
The Guardian, 1st December 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rooney lawyers claim legal victory – The Independent
“Soccer star Wayne Rooney’s lawyers today claimed victory in the latest round of a multi-million pound legal fight with a sports management firm.”
The Independent, 1st December 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Should more trials be held in secret? – UK Human Rights Blog
“There is just over a month left to respond to the Government’s consultation on the Justice and Security Green Paper. Responses have to be be sent via email or post by Friday 6 January 2012.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 1st December 2011
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Ministers to decide on ‘missing’ people law change – BBC News
“Ministers will decide by next April whether to change the law on missing people in England and Wales.”
BBC News, 30th November 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
