High-street law revolution must focus on customer satisfaction – The Guardian

Posted September 1st, 2010 in alternative business structures, law firms, legal profession, news by sally

“The fabled high-street network of law firms is in danger. The threats are piling up – legal aid cuts, ‘Tesco Law’, being thrown off mortgage lenders’ panels and difficulties securing indemnity insurance to name just four. Access to justice, we are repeatedly told, is in peril.”

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The Guardian, 31st August 2010

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BBC wins request for Stig case to be held in secret – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 1st, 2010 in BBC, media, news, private hearings by sally

“The BBC has been granted a request for its High Court bid to block the Stig from revealing his identity to be heard behind closed doors.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010

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Probation chiefs’ ‘concern’ over community sentences – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2010 in community service, news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“Probation chiefs are concerned over how they will cope with a move away from prison sentences to more community-based punishments, a survey suggests.”

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BBC News, 31st August 2010

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Man jailed for infecting teenager with HIV – The Independent

Posted September 1st, 2010 in grievous bodily harm, HIV, news, sentencing by sally

“A 31-year-old man was jailed today after infecting a young woman with HIV.”

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The Independent, 31st August 2010

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Pathologist in G20 death case found guilty of misconduct – The Guardian

Posted September 1st, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, pathologists, professional conduct by sally

“The Home Office pathologist criticised for his autopsy on the body of the newspaper seller who died at the G20 protests in London was found guilty of misconduct and ‘deficient professional performance’ today.”

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The Guardian, 31st August 2010

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Advertising Standards Authority gets online power – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2010 in advertising, complaints, internet, news by sally

“The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.”

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BBC News, 1st September 2010

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Man sentenced over indecent images of Harry Potter star Emma Watson – The Independent

Posted September 1st, 2010 in community service, indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who superimposed the head of Harry Potter star Emma Watson on to indecent images of children was given a community order today.”

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The Independent, 31st August 2010

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 31st, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Ahmed, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1949 (29 July 2010)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Raggett v Society of Jesus Trust of 1929 for Roman Catholic Purposes & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 1002 (27 August 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

HM Revenue and Customs v Marks and Spencer Plc [2010] EWHC 2215 (Ch) (27 August 2010)

High Court (Family Division)

Re P [2010] EWHC 1592 (Fam) (13 May 2010)

A Local Authority v A & Anor [2010] EWHC 1549 (Fam) (24 June 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Patel, R (on the application of) v Lord Chancellor [2010] EWHC 2220 (Admin) (27 August 2010)

Ngouh, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWHC 2218 (Admin) (27 August 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 31st, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2010

The Public Rights of Way (Combined Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

MMR campaigner from Warrington wins £90,000 payout – BBC News

Posted August 31st, 2010 in appeals, compensation, medicines, news, vaccination by sally

“The mother of a Cheshire teenager who was left severely brain damaged by the MMR vaccine has won a compensation award from the government.”

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BBC News, 29th August 2010

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Civil servant sues for £300,000 after falling off chair – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 31st, 2010 in civil servants, negligence, news, personal injuries by sally

“A civil servant is suing his government department for £300,000 after he fell off a chair.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010

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Spy murder case could be too sensitive for court – Daily Telegraph

“The true explanation for the murder of Gareth Williams, the MI6 codebreaker found dead in a bath, may have to be kept secret even if his killer is found and put on trial, lawyers have warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010

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Catholic church using time limit to suppress child abuse cases, says lawyer – The Guardian

Posted August 31st, 2010 in child abuse, news, time limits by sally

“The Roman Catholic church was accused today of using the legal system to suppress evidence of clerical sex abuse after a Jesuit-run school lost an appeal against a court ruling giving a former pupil the right to pursue a £5m civil action.”

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The Guardian, 27th August 2010

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GMC to make ruling on Tomlinson pathologist – The Independent

Posted August 31st, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, pathologists, professional conduct by sally

“A disciplinary panel will make a ruling today on the fitness to practise of the pathologist who first ruled that newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson died from natural causes at the G20 protest.”

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The Independent, 31st August 2010

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Mesothelioma: Hospice wins landmark victory in asbestos cancer case – The Guardian

Posted August 31st, 2010 in asbestos, cancer, care homes, charities, industrial injuries, news, personal injuries by sally

“Hospices that care for victims of a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure hope to get help with treatment costs following a landmark court ruling.”

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The Guardian, 29th August 2010

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7/7 bomber’s widow loses legal aid bid – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in appeals, inquests, legal aid, news, terrorism by sally

“The widow of one of the 7/7 suicide bombers today lost her High Court bid to overturn a decision refusing her legal aid for representation at the upcoming inquest into the deaths of 52 people in the attacks in London in 2005.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 27th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Public Rights of Way (Combined Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2010

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Teenager sentenced for killing soldier – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in homicide, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who killed a soldier just days before he was returning home to his family for Christmas was detained for two and half years today.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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15 years for man who raped 10-year-old girl – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in children, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A married father of one who repeatedly raped a 10-year-old girl then tried to blame her for what happened was jailed for 15 years today.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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Married teacher jailed over teenage sex charges – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in children, news, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“A married teacher who had sexual relationships with three teenage girls was jailed today for nearly seven years, court officials said.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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