Iranian diplomatic impasse leads to damages ruling – The Independent

Posted September 23rd, 2010 in damages, deportation, detention, news by sally

“Two iranian nationals are to receive compensation from the Government after a judge decided that both had been unlawfully detained while awaiting deportation for criminal convictions.”

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The Independent, 23rd September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Tweet success awaits the savvy lawyer – The Guardian

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in internet, legal profession, news by sally

“The social networking and microblogging service has much to offer the legal practitioner. Time to jump in.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dog-owner prevented from finding microchipped pet under Data Protection Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in data protection, dogs, news by sally

“A man who had his dog microchipped before it was stolen cannot be told of its location because of data protection laws.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Hai, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2020 (21 September 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Coedbach Action Team Ltd v Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change [2010] EWHC 2312 (Admin) (16 September 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Call for Evidence – Family Justice Review – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in consultations, family courts, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Call for Evidence for the Family Justice Review closes on 30 September – so just a few days left for people to provide feedback about the way the system can be improved.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Sentence doubled for corrupt PC – The Independent

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in corruption, drug offences, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A corrupt police officer who conspired with a drug dealer had his three-year jail sentence doubled at the Court of Appeal today.”

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The Independent, 21st September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Legal fights to keep home care for Alzheimer’s woman – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in care homes, judicial review, news, social services by sally

“A Cornwall woman’s family is challenging a ruling by the NHS to send her to a nursing home or get agency carers because she has Alzheimer’s.”

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BBC News, 21st September 2010

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Knife killer jailed for life – The Independent

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A knife killer was jailed for life today in what is thought to be the first case to be dealt with under tough new sentencing powers.”

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The Independent, 21st September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Baby P mother denied inquest representation funding – BBC News

Posted September 22nd, 2010 in inquests, legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

“Baby Peter’s mother and her boyfriend have been denied public funding to be represented at any resumed inquest into the child’s death.”

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BBC News, 21st September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 21st, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Foodstuffs Suitable for People Intolerant to Gluten (England) Regulations 2010

The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (England) Regulations 2010

The Special Restrictions on Adoptions from Abroad (Haiti) Order 2010

The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2010

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cofton Park Birmingham) Regulations 2010

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bellahouston Park Glasgow) Regulations 2010

The M56 Motorway (Junction 10 Eastbound Exit Slip Road) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Merseyside Police CS face spray man awarded £4,000 – BBC News

Posted September 21st, 2010 in compensation, news, personal injuries, police by sally

“A schizophrenic man who suffered burns when a police officer sprayed him in the face with CS spray has been awarded £4,000 in compensation.”

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BBC News, 20th September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Magistrates in doubt as summary justice rises? – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 21st, 2010 in cautions, fines, news, police, reports by sally

“Magistrates could be ‘consigned to history’ because of a massive rise in the proportion of criminals escaping with out-of-court punishments, a think tank warns today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Inns’ ups and downs – The Lawyer

Posted September 21st, 2010 in barristers, inns of court, news by sally

“The Chancery bar has shown its value and resilience during the recession and is in good shape to meet the challenges of the future.”

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The Lawyer, 20th September 2010

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Children ‘used as ammunition’ in separations – The Guardian

Posted September 21st, 2010 in children, divorce, news, speeches by sally

“Parents who split up are damaging their children’s welfare by using them as ‘ammunition’ in the separation process, according to England’s most senior family court judge.”

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The Guardian, 21st September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Baby P clinic doctor Kim Holt to sue NHS – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2010 in doctors, employment, hospitals, news, personal injuries by sally

“A doctor who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen days before his death is suing the NHS, claiming she was forced out of her job.”

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BBC News, 20th September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Live Q&A: How to get a pupillage – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in news, pupillage by sally

“Is the pupillage hunt causing you to get your briefs in a twist? Let our live Q&A experts bring some order, order to your trials. Monday from 1pm.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Courts should be a last resort says minister – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 20th, 2010 in arbitration, dispute resolution, news by sally

“Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said that more use should be made of mediation as an alternative to using courts in civil and family justice disputes.”

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Ministry of Justice, 20th September 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 20th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Health & Safety Executive v Wolverhampton County Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1025 (30 July 2010)

Gourisaria v Gourisaria [2010] EWCA Civ 1019 (13 August 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Town halls could be used for court cases – The Independent

Posted September 20th, 2010 in courts, local government, news by sally

“Town Halls could be hired out as courts to raise money for councils and increase the speed of justice, local authorities have suggested.”

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The Independent, 18th September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Quality of legal aid is as important as access to a lawyer – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2010 in legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

“Justice for vulnerable clients can be frustrated when lawyers are not up to the job.”

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The Guardian, 17th September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk