Manchester social services criticised over baby’s care – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2010 in child abuse, news, reports, social services by sally

“Social services in Manchester have been criticised in an independent review into the care given to a baby boy who was left brain damaged and blinded.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2010

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British Legion to provide free legal advice for families of soldiers killed on active service – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 15th, 2010 in armed forces, charities, inquests, news by sally

“Independent legal support will be provided throughout the inquest process to the relatives of men and women who die during service. The proposal was welcomed by the families of army personnel who have died in Afghanistan and who described the resulting inquests as ‘traumatic’. Two full-time lawyers, funded by the British Legion with the help of the MoD, will guide families through the ‘complex and harrowing’ investigation that follows a military death.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2010

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Foreign doctors responsible for overdoses: NHS watchdog – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 15th, 2010 in doctors, medicines, news, reports by sally

“An investigation into the Dr Daniel Ubani case, where the German locum doctor killed pensioner David Gray by giving him ten times the normal dose of painkillers, has uncovered wider failings by foreign doctors. The Care Quality Commission, which regulates health and social care, found that on at least two other occasions German doctors flying in to work for the same out of hours company as Dr Ubani administered overdoses of the same painkiller, diamorphine.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2010

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Budget cut of 25% will ‘deny justice’, warns Crown Prosecution Service – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2010 in budgets, Crown Prosecution Service, government departments, news by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has told the attorney general’s office its 25% budget cut will ‘damage frontline services’ and ‘delay and possibly deny justice’, according to a copy of its draft submission to the Treasury, which the Guardian has seen.”

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The Guardian, 14th July 2010

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Classified documents reveal UK’s role in abuse of its own citizens – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2010 in disclosure, documents, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“The true extent of the Labour government’s involvement in the illegal abduction and torture of its own citizens after the al-Qaida attacks of September 2001 has been spelled out in stark detail with the disclosure during high court proceedings of a mass of highly classified documents.”

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The Guardian, 14th July 2010

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Crown prosecutor who dropped assault case for £10,000 jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 14th, 2010 in bribery, corruption, misfeasance in public office, news, sentencing by sally

“A corrupt Crown prosecutor who pocketed £10,000 to use his position to discontinue an assault case has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2010

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Transsexual spared jail because of risk of attack – Daily Telegraph

“A transsexual who downloaded child pornography has been spared jail after a judge said that time in prison would be an ‘appalling experience’ for her.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2010

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Former MI6 man Daniel Houghton admits secrecy breach – BBC News

“A former MI6 worker from London has pleaded guilty to two offences under the Official Secrets Act.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2010

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Criminal law – procedural amendments – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 14th, 2010 in criminal procedure, news by sally

“On 5 April 2010, the Criminal Procedure Rules were consolidated into a new edition, but the opportunity was also taken to make a series of amendments. Part 29 now provides for special measures to assist defendants in relation to witness anonymity orders.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 8th July 2010

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 14th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Yetkin v London Borough of Newham [2010] EWCA Civ 776 (13 July 2010)

Badger Trust v The Welsh Ministers [2010] EWCA Civ 807 (13 July 2010)

Ghadami & Anor v Lyon Cole Insurance Group Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 767 (13 July 2010)

FlooHorridge (t/a Newford Parts Centre) v Downshire House (Reproductions) Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 777 (13 July 2010)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Willett & Anor v R. [2010] EWCA Crim 1620 (13 July 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Buckinghamshire County Council, R (on the application of) v Kingston Upon Thames [2010] EWHC 1703 (Admin) (12 July 2010)

Moore v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government & Ors [2010] EWHC 1698 (Admin) (12 July 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Franks & Anor v Bedward & Anor [2010] EWHC 1650 (Ch) (13 July 2010)

High Court (Family Division)

S (A Child), Re [2010] EWHC 1669 (Fam) (25 June 2010)

CF v KM [2010] EWHC 1754 (Fam) (13 July 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench division)

Gaunt v OFCOM [2010] EWHC 1756 (QB) (13 July 2010)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Fileturn Ltd v Royal Garden Hotel Ltd [2010] EWHC 1736 (TCC) (13 July 2010)

PGF II SA & Anor v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc & Anor [2010] EWHC 1459 (TCC) (13 July 2010)

Price & Anor v Carter (t/a Ian Carter Building Contractors) [2010] EWHC 1737 (TCC) (13 July 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 14th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Nutrition and Health Claims (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (No. 2) Order 2010

The Pool Betting Duty (Application of General Betting Duty Provisions) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Prime Minister to launch Ministry of Justice reform priorities – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 14th, 2010 in government departments, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The Prime Minister joined Kenneth Clarke in asking the public to hold the Ministry of Justice to account through a list of departmental priorities launched today. The Structural Reform Plan (SRP) sets out clear priorities and transparent milestones for every department across Government, allowing the public to check whether commitments are met.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th July 2010

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Lord Mayor’s dinner for the Judiciary – The Mansion House Speech – Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Posted July 14th, 2010 in speeches by sally

“Lord Mayor’s dinner for the Judiciary – The Mansion House Speech,  13 July 2010 by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 14th July 2010

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Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers – Home Office

“The Home Secretary has announced today that a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers is underway. The review will look at what counter-terrorism powers and measures could be rolled back in order to restore the balance of civil liberties and counter-terrorism powers.”

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Home Office, 13th July 2010

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Preston brothel closed – UK Border Agency

Posted July 14th, 2010 in immigration, press releases, prostitution, sex establishments by sally

“New powers to close down brothels were used for the first time in the North of England on 9 July, by our officers.”

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UK Border Agency, 12th July 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Counter-terrorism powers to face government review – BBC News

“The government is to review key counter-terrorism and security powers including the 28-day limit on detaining terrorist suspects without charge.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Man who raped boy, 15, in Milton Keynes wood detained – BBC News

“A teenager from Milton Keynes who raped and beat a 15-year-old boy has been given an indeterminate sentence in a young offenders institution.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Teen’s texted gossip to other juror jeopardised two trials – The Guardian

Posted July 14th, 2010 in contempt of court, juries, news, suspended sentences by sally

“A teenager was told by a judge today that she had ‘let down her generation’ by jeopardising two trials after sending text messages to another jury member while on jury service.”

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The Guardian, 13h July 2010

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Legal aid lawyers facing fight to survive after tendering shake-up – The Guardian

Posted July 14th, 2010 in legal aid, legal profession, legal services, news, tenders by sally

“This week is crunch time for legal aid lawyers. The results of a big Legal Service Commission (LSC) tendering exercise means that firms could face closure and lawyers end up on the dole.”

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The Guardian, 14th July 2010

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Taser used on Moat did not have Home Office approval – The Independent

Posted July 14th, 2010 in firearms, news, police by sally

“The two police officers who fired at Raoul Moat with stun guns were using weapons that they had received little or no training for and which had not been approved by the Home Office.”

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The Independent, 14th July 2010

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