Fund managers win libel damages over £1bn ‘hoodwink’ claim – The Times

Posted February 10th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

” Fund managers accepted a public apology and ‘substantial’ undisclosed libel damages today over newspaper allegations that they intended to keep £1 billion of their investors’ money for themselves.”

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The Times, 10th February 2009

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Conflicting Rights – BBC News

Posted February 10th, 2009 in human rights, news by sally

“What happens when the rights of two people collide and how does the law deal with the issue?”

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BBC News, 6th February 2009

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Legal aid and prisoners – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 10th, 2009 in legal aid, news, prisons by sally

“Justice Minister Lord Bach has today made a written ministerial statement on a consultation on legal aid and prisoners.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th February 2009

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Payment Services Regulations laid before Parliament – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 10th, 2009 in consumer credit, news by sally

“The regulation of credit and debit cards and other payment services will be tightened in the UK from November. New rules were laid before Parliament yesterday that aim to deliver greater competition in the market for payment services.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th February 2009

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Bankers consider legal action over bonuses – The Times

Posted February 10th, 2009 in news, remuneration by sally

“Banks could face legal action by disgruntled workers if they are denied bonuses, a leading employment lawyer said.”

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The Times, 10th February 2009

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Surveillance needs better control, warn Lords – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 10th, 2009 in investigatory powers, news, privacy by sally

“The fundamental relationship between Government and the people of the UK is at risk because of the increasing surveillance being carried out by the state and by private bodies, a House of Lords Committee has said.”

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OUT-LAW, 10th February 2009

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Freshfields puts the brake on spiral of law salaries – The Times

Posted February 10th, 2009 in law firms, news, remuneration by sally

“Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, one of Britain’s oldest law firms, yesterday called a ceasefire in a pay war in which starting salaries for City lawyers have risen to more than £90,000.”

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The Times, 10th February 2009

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Low-alcohol wine manufacturer fights ban – The Times

Posted February 10th, 2009 in alcohol abuse, EC law, food, news by sally

“The food standards watchdog was accused yesterday of a ‘heavy handed abuse of power’ in banning a new low-alcohol wine in the face of Government policy urging people to drink sensibly.”

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The Times, 10th February 2009

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Complaint lodged with watchdog over Smith’s expenses – The Independent

Posted February 10th, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“A complaint has been made to the parliamentary sleaze watchdog about Home Secretary Jacqui Smith claiming allowances for a second home while living as a lodger with her sister, it was confirmed today.”

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The Independent, 9th February 2009

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Lawyer of alleged torture victim makes plea to MPs – The Guardian

Posted February 10th, 2009 in mental health, news, torture by sally

“The British resident at the centre of a legal battle over alleged torture could leave Guantánamo Bay insane or in a coffin if the case continues to be dragged out, his lawyer said yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 10th February 2009

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Jury blasts staff over death in cell – The Times

Posted February 10th, 2009 in inquests, mental health, news, prisons, suicide by sally

“Staff at a privately run jail failed to do all they could to ensure the safety of an inmate who killed himself while suffering a mental illness, a coroner’s jury ruled yesterday.”

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The Times, 10th February 2009

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Guidance on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations (Rome II) – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 9th, 2009 in conflict of laws, EC law, news by sally

“A guide to the main provisions in the European Community regulation on the law applicable to non-contractual obligations (Rome II), which came into force on 11 January 2009.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th February 2009

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ZT (Kosovo) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted February 9th, 2009 in asylum, news by sally

ZT (Kosovo) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

House of Lords

“When a claim for asylum had been rejected as clearly unfounded under section 94(2) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, and the claimant made further submissions, the Secretary of State for the Home Department had to consider whether those further submissions created a realistic prospect of success under rule 353 of the Immigration Rules (HC 395) and not whether they were clearly unfounded under section 94 of the 2002 Act.”

The Times, 9th February 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note that the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Ecstasy should be downgraded to class B drug say government advisers – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 9th, 2009 in drug offences, news by sally

“Ecstasy should be downgraded to a class B drug, the government’s drugs advisers are to recommend.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2009

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Government compiles travel records database – The Independent

Posted February 9th, 2009 in data protection, news by sally

“The Government is compiling a database to track and store the international travel records of millions of people. ”

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The Independent, 8th February 2009

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Legal loopholes ‘allowing MI5 to collude in torture’ – The Guardian

Posted February 9th, 2009 in intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“An international human rights organisation is calling on the British government to close down legal loopholes that appear to give MI5 officers immunity from prosecution if they collude in the torture of British terrorism suspects in Pakistan.”

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The Guardian, 6th February 2009

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Text death sentence up for review – BBC News

Posted February 9th, 2009 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“The Attorney General is to review the sentence of a motorist jailed for causing death by dangerous driving after using her mobile phone.”

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BBC News, 6th February 2009

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Prisoners demand right to be fathers after landmark European ruling – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 9th, 2009 in human rights, news, parental rights, prisons by sally

“Six prisoners in British jails have applied to have children with their partners following a landmark European court ruling that their human rights would be breached if they are prevented from becoming fathers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 8th February 2009

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Rape victim makes plea to others – BBC News

Posted February 9th, 2009 in anonymity, news, rape by sally

“A woman, raped by an ex-boyfriend, has waived her anonymity to encourage other victims to report their ordeal.”

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BBC News, 6th February 2009

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Army victims’ lawyer ‘had death threats’ – The Independent

Posted February 9th, 2009 in armed forces, intimidation, legal profession, media, news by sally

“MoD accused of waging ‘black propaganda’ campaign against human rights activists.”

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The Independent, 7th February 2009

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