Rapist ex-policeman jailed for life – The Independent
“A rogue policeman was jailed for life today after being convicted of raping and sexually assaulting vulnerable women.”
The Independent, 11th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Countryfile’s Miriam O’Reilly wins BBC ageism claim – The Guardian
“Former BBC presenter Miriam O’Reilly has won her case for age discrimination against the corporation after she was dropped from BBC1’s rural affairs show, Countryfile.”
The Guardian, 11th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Related link: Miriam O’Reilly tribunal: the verdict
Lawyer with 20 years experience suing paedophile priests in US comes to UK – The Guardian
“A leading US litigator who has spent more than 20 years suing US-based paedophile priests and the church officials who moved them from parish to parish is joining a new legal practice dedicated to rooting out clerical sexual abuse in the UK.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Max Mosley’s privacy claim reaches the European court of human rights – The Guardian
“Max Mosley will appear in court today in a final attempt to change the law on privacy, in a case that could have far-reaching implications for the UK’s media.”
The Guardian, 11th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Law Commission consults on pre-nuptial agreements – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Law Commission has today published a consultation on the future of pre-nuptial agreements, seeking views on whether couples should be able to make binding agreements governing financial arrangements if their relationships end.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 11th January 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Judges get power to fast-track eviction of nasty neighbours – The Independent
“Judges are to be given new powers to fast-track the eviction of tenants who harass their neighbours.”
The Independent, 11th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Colin Blanchard could spend life in jail for role in paedophile ring – The Guardian
“Colin Blanchard, the IT consultant who created and shared images of child sex abuse with nursery worker Vanessa George, could spend the rest of his life in jail for his role as the ‘hub’ of a paedophile ring.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Opening up public bodies to public scrutiny – Ministry of Justice
“New plans to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) to open up government and other bodies to public scrutiny, were unveiled by the Ministry of Justice today.”
Ministry of Justice, 7th January 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
BPP caves in to pressure with fast-track LPC for all – The Lawyer
“BPP Law School has bowed to student demands by becoming the first LPC provider to launch a fast-track LPC to all students, beginning in August 2011.”
The Lawyer, 10th January 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Ballet teacher sentenced for abducting boy – The Independent
“A ballet teacher who flouted a police order not to continue her inappropriate relationship with a talented and vulnerable 15-year-old boy dancer was handed a suspended jail term today.”
The Independent, 7th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Twitter endorsements face OFT clampdown – The Guardian
“Watchdog says online companies who did not disclose paid-for promotions by celebrities and bloggers were deceptive.”
The Guardian, 9th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Undercover officer ‘switched sides’ in power station trial – The Independent
“The trial of six people accused of trying to shut down one of Britain’s biggest power stations has collapsed amid claims that an undercover policeman who infiltrated their group offered to give evidence on their behalf.”
The Independent, 10th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Contempt of court: a matter of legal judgment – The Guardian
“UK law on contempt applies to any publication that creates ‘a substantial risk’ of prejudicing the course of justice.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Disability benefit cuts ‘could breach human rights law’ – BBC News
“New assessment tests are planned to help the government decide where to make cuts in disability benefits.”
BBC News, 8th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law ‘will keep Queen’s head on stamps’ – BBC News
“A law is set to be passed guaranteeing that UK stamps will continue to feature the Queen’s head – even if Royal Mail enters foreign hands.”
BBC News, 9th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Control orders deal will see end to house arrest – The Guardian
“A tripartite meeting between David Cameron, Nick Clegg and the home secretary, Theresa May, appears to have agreed a replacement regime for control orders that will see an end to house arrest and a greater assumption that suspects will be prosecuted.”
The Guardian, 9th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Top judges to take centre stage in busy year for the Supreme Court – The Lawyer
“As the High Court deals with a flood of cases spinning out of the global recession, senior judges in the Supreme Court can also expect their diaries to be hectic in 2011.”
The Lawyer, 10th January 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Patient sues Croydon out-of-hours doctor over leg loss – BBC News
“A man who had his leg amputated is suing a former out-of-hours doctor who failed to diagnose a blood clot.”
BBC News, 10th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
