101-year-old to appeal care home decision – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 8th, 2008 in appeals, care homes, news by sally

“A 101-year-old woman, the sole remaining resident in an old people’s home due for closure, will ask permission to appeal against a judge’s ruling that she had to move.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2008

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Terror code tells teachers to watch pupils – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2008 in news, school children, terrorism by sally

“Teachers will be asked to monitor pupils’ behaviour and inform the authorities – including police – if they suspect teenagers are being drawn into violent extremism, under government guidance published today.”

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The Guardian, 8th October 2008

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Dyslexic pupil wins £25,000 compensation – The Guardian

Posted October 7th, 2008 in compensation, dyslexia, news, special educational needs by sally

“A pupil with dyslexia has received almost £25,000 in compensation from the local council after teachers failed to diagnose his condition, it has emerged.”

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The Guardian, 7th October 2008

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Turf wars erupt over fees for family cases – The Times

Posted October 7th, 2008 in family courts, fees, legal profession, news by sally

“The credit crunch may dominate world headlines but closer to home lawyers are feeling the impact of their own pay squeeze.”

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The Times, 7th October 2008

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Magistrate claims race discrimination against Ministry of Justice – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2008 in magistrates, news, race discrimination by sally

“A black magistrate claims she suffered a nine-year campaign of discrimination by senior court officials and was unfairly denied promotion due to her colour.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2008

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Jean Charles de Menezes: Cressida Dick admits an innocent man could be killed again – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2008 in news, police, terrorism by sally

“The commander in charge of the operation that led to the death of Jean Charles de Menezes has admitted another innocent man could be killed by police because of the terrorist threat in Britain.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2008

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The Obscene Publications Act rides again – The Register

Posted October 7th, 2008 in internet, news, obscenity by sally

“The legal world is buzzing at the announcement last week of the prosecution of 35-year-old civil servant Darryn Walker for the online publication of material that Police and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) believe to be obscene.”

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The Register, 6th October 2008

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Tesco court threat over PIN error – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2008 in disability discrimination, news, sale of goods by sally

“A man is threatening to take Tesco to court for discrimination after twice being refused the right to pay using his credit card with a signature.”

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BBC News, 7th October 2008

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Appeal over Goth murder sentence – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A gang who carried out a ‘feral’ attack on a couple because they were Goths are appealing against their sentences.”

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BBC News, 7th October 2008

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Smith orders police race review – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2008 in news, police, race discrimination by sally

“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has announced an assessment of how ethnic minority officers are treated in police forces throughout England and Wales.”

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BBC News, 6th October 2008

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Women make breakthrough to High Court bench – The Times

Posted October 7th, 2008 in judiciary, news, women by sally

“Women are finally breaking through the glass ceiling of senior judicial appointments.”

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The Times, 7th October 2008

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‘Crippled’ prisons risk violence – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2008 in news, prisons by sally

“The president of the Prison Governors Association is to warn of a ‘serious risk’ of disturbances in jails because of a shortage of resources.”

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BBC News, 7th October 2008

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Sacked gardener cleared of poisoning judge’s lawn – The Guardian

Posted October 7th, 2008 in criminal damage, news by sally

“A country gardener has been cleared of poisoning a retired high court judge’s lawn after being sacked following a long-running feud with the judge’s horticulturist wife.”

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The Guardian, 6th October 2008

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Grandmother jailed for smuggling cocaine worth £1m into UK – The Guardian

Posted October 6th, 2008 in drug trafficking, news, sentencing by sally

“A grandmother who smuggled cocaine worth £1m into the UK in her mobility vehicle was today jailed along with her daughter for 13 years.”

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The Guardian, 6th October 2008

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Law Society regulatory powers – views sought on draft Order – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 6th, 2008 in news, solicitors by sally

“The Ministry of Justice is seeking views on a draft order amending the Law Society’s regulatory powers.”

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Ministry of Justice, 6th October 2008

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Former goalkeeper Luke McCormick given seven years for fatal car crash – The Guardian

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A former Championship goalkeeper was today jailed for seven years and four months after admitting killing two young brothers while driving dangerously at twice the legal alcohol limit.”

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The Guardian, 6th October 2008

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‘Modern Ripper’ jailed for life – BBC News

Posted October 6th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A serial sex attacker convicted of killing two mothers whose bodies have never been found has been jailed for life at the Old Bailey.”

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BBC News, 6th October 2008

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Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2008 come into force – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 6th, 2008 in criminal procedure, news by sally

“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee has made amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules, which will come into force from today (6 October 2008).”

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Ministry of Justice, 6th October 2008

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Britain decides against a new lower limit for drink-driving – The Times

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Britain is to become the only European country that allows motorists to have at least one alcoholic drink and still be legally fit to drive.”

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The Times, 6th October 2008

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Judge slams Wembley dispute’s £22m costs total – The Lawyer

Posted October 6th, 2008 in building law, contracts, costs, news by sally

“A judge has hit out at the participants involved in a four-year dispute over the construction of Wembley Stadium after they racked up £22m in costs, including £1m on photocopying.”

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The Lawyer, 6th October 2008

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