Only 5% of new judges black or Asian – Times
“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Category: news
Angelika contempt case to proceed – BBC News
“Contempt of court action will be taken later this year against a Sunday newspaper over a story it ran shortly before the Angelika Kluk murder trial.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Damilola killers in bid to appeal – BBC News
“Two brothers jailed for killing schoolboy Damilola Taylor are to seek permission from the High Court to appeal against their conviction.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Musicians ‘silenced by petty laws’ – The Times
“Red tape introduced in the 2003 Licensing Act is stifling small-scale gigs and performances, a report commissioned by ministers has found.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Attorney may not decide over ‘cash for peerages’ – The Times
“The Attorney-General may have to step aside from the key decision on whether there will be a prosecution over ‘cash for peerages’ under the constitutional reforms outlined yesterday.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Alternative to control orders may top new agenda – The Guardian
“Detailed proposals of new anti-terror measures are to be published within the next three weeks and could include an alternative to the controversial control orders used to restrict the movements of terrrorist suspects.”
The Guardian, 4th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs urge emissions law – The Guardian
“Setting a legally binding cut in carbon dioxide will strengthen the Government’s resolve to achieve the target and provide much-needed investor confidence, an all-party group of MPs said.
The Guardian, 4th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New ASA boss targets bogus web sites – OUT-LAW.com
“The new boss of the advertising watchdog has said bogus web adverts and websites need better regulation and conceded that current rules are not far-reaching enough.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Girl killer’s earlier rape charge – BBC News
“A man jailed for life for the rape and murder of his two-year-old niece was charged with raping a 12-year-old girl four years ago, it has emerged.”
BBC News, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Public ‘should decide spending on prisons’ – Daily Telegraph
“England’s most senior judge called for a review of sentencing last night, saying society should decide how much it was prepared to spend on sending offenders to prison.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brown’s constitutional reforms aim to restore public trust in politics – The Independent
“Sweeping reforms to the way Britain is governed have been outlined by Gordon Brown in an attempt to clean up politics and restore trust after the Blair era.”
The Independent, 4th July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Barlow Clowes accomplice escapes £10m debt – The Times
“A key player in the Barlow Clowes affair – one of Britain’s most notorious frauds – will be able to keep nearly £10 million after the High Court ruled that creditors could not pursue him in Mauritius, where he is now based.”
The Times, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
FSA warns of criminal gangs cashing in on insider dealing – The Times
“Gangs of organised criminals may be infiltrating the mergers and acquisitions departments of British investment banks to garner inside information on takeover bids, the City watchdog suggested yesterday.”
The Times, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Landmark takes both sides as Court of Appeal rules on CSA issue – The Lawyer
“Landmark Chambers found itself on both the winning and losing sides of a Court of Appeal legal tussle that resulted in a ruling that the Child Support Agency (CSA) does not owe a duty of care in how maintenance payments are assessed.”
The Lawyer, 2nd July 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Solicitors’ Code of Conduct in post-makeover launch – The Lawyer
“The new Solicitors’ Code of Conduct was unleashed on the legal profession yesterday (1 July) after five years in the making.”
The Lawyer, 2nd July 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Legal leaders welcome representatives in new PM’s cabinet – The Lawyer
“The appointments of Jack Straw as secretary of state for justice and Baroness Scotland QC as attorney general by Prime Minister Gordon Brown has been broadly welcomed by the legal profession.”
The Lawyer, 2nd July 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Prosecutors accused failure in Kiyan trial – Daily Telegraph
“A catastrophic failure by prosecutors prevented a jury in the Kiyan Prince murder trial hearing key evidence that the young footballer’s killer had allegedly threatened to stab a girl, according to a judge.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
