Courts rapped for giving ‘too short’ jail terms to paedophiles who offend online – The Guardian

Posted March 29th, 2010 in internet, news, rehabilitation, reports, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“Paedophiles convicted of downloading images of child abuse from the internet are not receiving rehabilitation treatment because the sentences they are given are too short, public protection experts warn today. A dossier collected by the probation union, Napo, reveals that typical sentences given to online paedophiles often fall far short of recommendations made by court-appointed experts who prepare pre-sentencing reports for judges.”

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The Guardian, 28th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Barristers fighting pay cuts ‘take home less per hour than a car mechanic’ – The Times

Posted March 29th, 2010 in news by sally

“Criminal case barristers delivered a broadside to Jack Straw over their pay, saying that most take home less per hour than a car mechanic.”

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The Times, 29th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Jack Straw backs Lords reform despite Mandelson opposition – The Guardian

Posted March 29th, 2010 in news, parliament by sally

“The justice secretary, Jack Straw, has insisted that, despite Lord Mandelson’s opposition, Labour is poised to announce its commitment to an elected second chamber to replace the House of Lords.”

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The Guardian, 29th March 2010

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Public to have bigger say in criminal sentencing – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 29th, 2010 in attorney general, criminal justice, news, sentencing by sally

“Members of the public are to be given a much bigger say in the process which sees criminals having their sentences increased if they are ruled to be too lenient.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th March 2010

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Child Poverty Act 2010

Posted March 27th, 2010 in children, legislation by sally

Child Poverty Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010

Posted March 27th, 2010 in insurance, legislation, third parties by sally

Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010

Posted March 27th, 2010 in explosives, legislation by sally

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 published

Full text of Act (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted March 27th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No.3) (Wales) Order 2010

The Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provision) (Wales) Order 2010

The Education Act 2005 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2010

The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Accounts and Audit (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2010

The Child Benefit Up-rating Order 2010

The Freedom of Information (Additional Public Authorities) Order 2010

The Freedom of Information (Removal of References to Public Authorities) Order 2010

The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010

The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2010

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2010

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010

The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Hearing Aid Council (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 2010

The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services and Local Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The National Health Service (Reimbursement of the Cost of EEA Treatment) Regulations 2010

The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Heathrow third runway plan in tatters after ruling, claim opponents – The Times

Posted March 27th, 2010 in news by sally

“Environmental campaigners and local authorities opposed to Heathrow expansion popped champagne corks on the steps of the High Court yesterday to celebrate a ruling that they said left plans to build a third runway at Europe’s busiest airport ‘in tatters’.”

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The Times, 27th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Judge says plea deal tied his hands over fine for corrupt firm – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2010 in bribery, corruption, fines, news, plea bargaining, Serious Fraud Office by sally

“A senior judge today criticised the Serious Fraud Office for striking plea bargains which let off corrupt companies too lightly.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2010

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‘If I lose £1 million, it’s worth it for libel law reform, says Simon Singh – The Times

Posted March 27th, 2010 in news by sally

“Simon Singh lifted his coffee cup off a Ministry of Justice press release. ‘I’m a particle physicist,’ he said. ‘And libel law, I can tell you, is more complicated than particle physics.'”

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The Times, 27th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Car crash victim wins highest ever compensation payout – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 27th, 2010 in compensation, news, personal injuries by sally

“A passenger left paralysed after a crash has been awarded £11million compensation – the highest personal injury payout in British history.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Judge’s comments throw into doubt BAE’s £30m pact over fraud inquiry – The Times

Posted March 27th, 2010 in news by sally

“A landmark settlement between the Serious Fraud Office and BAE Systems was thrown into doubt yesterday after a senior British judge said that the agency did not have legal authority to strike plea bargains with companies accused of corruption.”

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The Times, 27th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Law student has curfew sentence reduced after arguing it ruined her pregnancy – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 27th, 2010 in electronic monitoring, news, pregnancy, sentencing by sally

“A law student who assaulted a pub landlady has had her curfew sentence reduced after arguing that it ruined her experience of pregnancy and childbirth.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ian Tomlinson family waits for answers one year on from G20 protests – The Guardian

Posted March 27th, 2010 in complaints, Crown Prosecution Service, demonstrations, homicide, news, police, violence by sally

“The widow of Ian Tomlinson, the man who died at the G20 protests, has launched an emotional attack on the director of public prosecutions, accusing him of letting her down over his failure to decide whether the officer who assaulted her husband should be charged with manslaughter.”

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The Guardian, 26th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man jailed for smuggling immigrants across Channel – The Independent

Posted March 26th, 2010 in immigration, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

“A man who claimed he was a human rights activist was jailed for six years today after he smuggled 20 illegal immigrants across the Channel in a 50ft yacht.”

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The Independent, 26th March 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

British Summer Time

Posted March 26th, 2010 in news by sally

British Summer Time begins at 1.00 a.m. this Sunday, 28th March, and the clocks go forward one hour.  Those who subscribe to this blog by email may notice a difference in the time that updates are received.

Lord Martin defends no-win no-fee libel lawyers – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2010 in defamation, fees, media, news by sally

“Former Commons Speaker Lord Martin has spoken up in defence of  ‘no win, no fee’  libel lawyers – whose fees the government is trying to curtail.”

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BBC News, 25th March 2010

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Gatwick Airport firearm man given prison sentence – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2010 in airports, firearms, news, sentencing, suicide by sally

“A man who wanted police to shoot him in a ‘desperate suicide bid’ has been jailed for threatening people with an imitation gun at Gatwick Airport.”

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BBC News, 25th March 2010

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Twins jailed for life over doorstep murder in Oldham – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Twin brothers who murdered a father-of-two outside his Greater Manchester home, then tried to kill themselves, have been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 25th March 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk