‘Career divorcee’ fails to win any share of fourth husband’s £45m – The Times

Posted February 13th, 2008 in divorce, news by sally

“Husbands one, two and three have already netted her £18 million but Susan Crossley’s efforts to secure a slice of her fourth husband’s £45 million fortune hit the buffers last night.”

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The Times, 13th February 2008

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Miliband ‘concerned’ about Guantánamo trials – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2008 in human rights, news, terrorism, trials by sally

“The foreign secretary, David Miliband, today opened a rift with the Bush administration by raising doubts about the fairness of US military tribunals for the six men charged in connection with the September 11 attacks.”

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The Guardian, 12th February 2008

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Most say ID cards will fail, report finds – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 13th, 2008 in identity cards, news by sally

“Fewer than a quarter of people think that ID cards will have any effect on preventing illegal immigration and foiling terrorists, a report has found.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2008

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Gangmasters face losing licences as crackdown reveals exploitation – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2008 in gangmasters, news by sally

“Nine gangmasters who employ hundreds of migrant workers face having their licences revoked after the largest crackdown of its kind found labourers were being underpaid and forced to live in substandard accommodation, it emerged yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2008

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Synod calls on minister to scrap planned casinos – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2008 in Church of England, gambling, news by sally

“The Archbishop of Canterbury last night dismissed the government’s ‘extraordinary, not to say ridiculous’ claims that gambling was a means for regeneration and urged the gaming industry to take responsibility for its ‘human pollution’.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2008

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Cardinal to appear in ‘sex and morals’ libel trial – The Times

Posted February 13th, 2008 in defamation, news by sally

“The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales is being called as a witness in a libel trial involving allegations of ‘sex, morals and high church politics’, the High Court heard yesterday.”

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The Times, 13th February 2008

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Employee’s past can contribute to dismissal despite expired warnings, says judge – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 12th, 2008 in disciplinary procedures, dismissal, news, time limits by sally

“An employee’s past conduct can be taken into account when dismissing them, even if that conduct was the subject of a written warning which has since expired, the Court of Appeal has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th February 2008

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Consumers warned on data loss compensation packs – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 12th, 2008 in competition, data protection, news by sally

“Victims of Government data loss are being encouraged to buy packs claiming to help them claim compensation. Thousands have paid out, but privacy lawyers have warned that success is very unlikely.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th February 2008

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Magistrate carried out Tube scam – BBC News

Posted February 12th, 2008 in magistrates, news, theft, transport by sally

“A magistrate who carried out a £5,000 Tube ticket scam has been given a suspended sentence.”

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BBC News, 12th Februrary 2008

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UK-IPO changes software patent advice – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 12th, 2008 in computer programs, news, patents by sally

“The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) will not appeal against a High Court ruling that some computer programs can be patented. It has amended its guidance to firms on the controversial issue.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th February 2008

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Get prisoners into open jails, governors told as cells fill up – The Guardian

Posted February 12th, 2008 in news, prisons by sally

“Prison governors have been told to move as many inmates as possible to open jails as an emergency response to the latest surge in prisoner numbers, which have reached a new record of 81,681 in England and Wales.”

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The Guardian, 12th Febraury  2008

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QCs, Law Soc in face-off over solicitor code rights – The Lawyer

Posted February 12th, 2008 in Law Society, licensing, news, publishing by sally

“Two leading silks have initiated proceedings against the Law Society for the right to include the new Solicitors’ Code of Conduct in a handbook they co-authored.”

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The Lawyer, 11th February 2008

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Ministers confirm that US wants armed guards on transatlantic flights – The Guardian

Posted February 12th, 2008 in airlines, immigration, news, terrorism by sally

“Ministers admitted yesterday that they are examining Washington’s demands to allow armed guards on US airline flights from the UK to America, and indicated that the request could affect the future of visa-free travel by Britons to America.”

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The Guardian, 12th February 2008

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‘Sorry for any confusion but it is my right and duty to talk about religion and the law’ – The Times

Posted February 12th, 2008 in islamic law, news by sally

“The Archbishop of Canterbury apologised to the Church of England yesterday for any ‘misleading choice of words’ when he delivered his controversial speech on Islam, but insisted that he stood by his right to tackle such issues.”

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The Times, 12th February 2008

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Internet users could face disconnection for illegal downloads – The Guardian

Posted February 12th, 2008 in copyright, internet, news by sally

“Internet users who illegally download music and films could lose their access to the web under legislation aimed at cracking down on those who flout piracy laws. Powers being drafted by the government will compel internet service providers to take action against customers who access pirated material.”

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The Guardian, 12th February 2008

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Mother jailed for crying rape – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 12th, 2008 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, sentencing by sally

“A young mother of three who tried to frame her lover for rape after her boyfriend found out about their affair was jailed for four months on Monday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th February 2008

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Barristers escape perjury claims – The Lawyer

Posted February 12th, 2008 in barristers, news, perverting the course of justice by sally

“A senior barrister from Furnival chambers has shrugged off claims that he perverted the course of justice after the Divisional Court quashed summonses issued against him.”

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The Lawyer, 11th February 2008

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Mothers of Iraq victims take case for inquiry to law lords – The Times

Posted February 12th, 2008 in armed forces, Iraq, news, war by sally

“The ‘overwhelming’ body of legal advice received by the Government in the lead-up to the invasion of Iraq in 2003 was that it would be unlawful without a proper mandate by the United Nations, nine law lords were told yesterday.”

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The Times, 12th February 2008

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Woman jailed for murder of 100-year-old – Reuters

Posted February 12th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who murdered her 100-year-old aunt, a former dressmaker to the Queen, during a feud over a will was jailed for a minimum of 20 years on Monday.”

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Reuters, 11th February 2008

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RCJ support unit offers assistance to Mills – The Lawyer

Posted February 12th, 2008 in divorce, litigants in person, news by sally

“The Royal Court of Justice’s Personal Support Unit (PSU) today (11 February) said that Heather Mills should have sought its assistance in relation to her divorce from former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney.”

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The Lawyer, 11th February 2008

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