Protection pledged for UK seas – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in environmental protection, fisheries, news by sally

“The government has published its long awaited Marine Bill, promising better protection for wildlife including a new network of nature reserves at sea.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Cruel’ badger-baiters sentenced – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in animal cruelty, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men have been given six-month suspended jail sentences after they were caught badger-baiting with dogs.”

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BBC News, 3th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sex abuse ex-scout leader jailed – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A former scout leader has been jailed for life for sexually abusing a boy for six years.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Parental guidance – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 4th, 2008 in child support, legal services, news by sally

“The vilified Child Support Agency faces abolition, but its proposed replacements could leave parents without proper legal advice.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Reform in a teacup? – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 4th, 2008 in constitutional reform, special report by sally

“The government’s ‘constitutional renewal’ proposals offer piecemeal reforms of key British institution.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Acceleration of trade mark process is welcomed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, trade marks by sally

“A proposal to shorten the period during which trade mark applications can be opposed will make the Government’s separate new fast-track trade mark process more appealing, one expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 4th, 2008 in data protection, freedom of information, news by sally

“A landmark case on the compatibility of data protection and freedom of information laws was heard by the House of Lords this week. The outcome could have profound implications, according to one expert.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Alternative dispute resolution – an English viewpoint – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted April 4th, 2008 in dispute resolution, speeches by sally

“Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in corporate manslaughter, press releases by sally

“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force this weekend (6 April).”

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Ministry of Justice, 4th April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Speech at youth crime conference – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in speeches, young offenders by sally

“Justice Minister David Hanson has given a speech at an annual youth crime conference organised by Nacro, the crime reduction charity.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd April

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Ministry of Justice capability review – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 4th, 2008 in Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The findings of the Ministry of Justice’s Capability Review have been published by the Cabinet Office.”

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Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Attorney General paves the way for “plea negotiations” – Attorney General’s Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in fraud, plea bargaining, press releases by sally

“The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, has announced a consultation set to examine how a framework for plea negotiations in fraud trials might work in England and Wales.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

New unified border agency launches – Home Office

Posted April 4th, 2008 in customs and excise, immigration, press releases by sally

“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”

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Home Office, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Gemma Ltd (in liquidation) v Davies and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted April 4th, 2008 in company directors, law reports, misfeasance by sally

Gemma Ltd (in liquidation) v Davies and Another

Chancery Division

“In order to establish that a person was a de facto director of a company when deciding whether she was guilty of any misfeasance in relation to the company, it was not enough that she held herself out as a director since what mattered was not what she called herself but what she did.”

The Times, 4th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Aribisala v St James’ Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd – Times Law Reports

Posted April 4th, 2008 in contracts, deposits, law reports, sale of land by sally

Aribisala v St James’ Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd

Chancery Division

“The only real scope for the exercise of the court’s discretion, under section 49(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925, to order the return of a deposit, was when the purchaser of a property was unable to perform the contract; whereas, a purchaser would have the right to the return of the deposit when a vendor was unable to perform the contract.”

The Times, 4th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Islamic Investment Company of the Gulf (Bahama) Ltd v Symphony Gems NV and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted April 4th, 2008 in debts, jurisdiction, law reports by sally

Islamic Investment Company of the Gulf (Bahama) Ltd v Symphony Gems NV and Others

Court of Appeal

“Judges should be cautious before making a committal order against a judgment debtor who was prevented from attending an oral examination as to his means by the order of a court in a foreign jurisdiction.”

The Times, 4th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Public Access – how effective? BSB consults on rules – Bar Standards Board

Posted April 4th, 2008 in barristers, legal services, press releases by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has launched a consultation to assess the effectiveness of arrangements for public access to barristers’ services.”

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Bar Standards Board, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Bar Council calls on LSC to ditch “failed” high cost contract – The Bar Council

Posted April 4th, 2008 in barristers, contracts, fees, legal services, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council, the professional body for over 15,000 barristers in England and Wales, has called on the Legal Services Commission (LSC) to abandon its proposed new contract for high cost criminal cases and to work together on the swift preparation of a better scheme.”

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The Bar Council, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Court challenge on post offices – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in news, postal service by sally

“Legal action is being launched aimed at halting plans to shut scores of post offices in London.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Former Ghurkha faces deportation – BBC News

Posted April 4th, 2008 in armed forces, deportation, Gurkhas, news by sally

“A Nottingham man who served as a Ghurkha in the British Army for 15 years has expressed his anger at a decision to deport him.”

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BBC News, 3rd April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk