Barristers told: last chance to sign up for legal aid contract – The Times
“This Friday is the deadline, no ifs or buts, says Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, the minister in charge of the change.”
The Times, 11th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Britain can’t afford to be corrupt – The Times
“The decision to stop the BAE investigation raises questions about the rule of law and fairness in deciding which cases to prosecute.”
The Times, 11th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Stealing from the elderly or a school ‘should mean jail’ – The Times
“Thieves who target the elderly should be jailed for at least 18 weeks and longer if they take items worth more than £2,000 or with high sentimental value, a sentencing watchdog said yesterday.”
The Times, 11th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Straw warns judges not to overreact to coverage of big trials – The Guardian
“Judges, magistrates and MPs were warned yesterday not to overreact to the overwhelming media coverage of recent horrific murder trials and drive the record prison population to even higher levels.”
The Guardian, 11th March 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
More than 2,000 serious criminal cases thrown out after prosecutors were not ready – The Times
“More than 2,000 cases that should have gone to trial in the Crown Court were thrown out last year because they were not ready, a watchdog says today.”
The Times, 11th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Couple who want deaf child angry at IVF ban – Daily Telegraph
“A deaf father who wishes to have a deaf child has spoken of his anger that a clause in new fertility legislation will make it illegal to use embryos with a genetic abnormality in IVF treatment, when ones without the same defect are available.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Labour retreat over attorney general’s role – The Guardian
“The government is poised to let the attorney general retain the power to stop prosecutions such as the corruption case against BAE Systems on national security grounds, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 11th March 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Has Sally Clark’s case changed attitudes to infant death? – Daily Telegraph
“In 2003 Sally Clark was released from jail after being falsely accused of murdering her two sons. She never recovered from the trauma and died a year ago, effectively of a broken heart. Cassandra Jardine looks at how such a gross miscarriage of justice could occur and asks whether lessons have been learnt.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lighter sentences proposed for thieves – The Times
“Stealing from vulnerable victims should not automatically lead to a jail term, sentencing advisory body says.”
The Times, 10th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Land Registration (Network Access) Rules 2008
The Sex Discrimination (Amendment of Legislation) Regulations 2008
The Partnerships (Accounts) Regulations 2008
The Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Amendment) (England) Order 2008
The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2008
The Insurance Accounts Directive (Miscellaneous Insurance Undertakings) Regulations 2008
The Bank Accounts Directive (Miscellaneous Banks) Regulations 2008
The Rent Officers (Housing Benefit Functions) Amendment Order 2008
The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008
The Local Authorities (Alteration of Requisite Calculations) (Wales) Regulations 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Law Society backs in-house lawyers in landmark privilege case – The Times
“The Law Society of England and Wales has formally applied for permission to intervene in a closely-watched European case that has threatened the ability of in-house lawyers to claim professional privilege.”
The Times, 10th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Rowling revives privacy case over photo of son – Reuters
“Author J.K. Rowling has revived her bid to ban the further publication of a long-lens photograph of her young son after the initial privacy claim was thrown out by a London court last year.”
Reuters, 10th March 2008
Source: www.reuters.com
Civil Service blogger sparks online crackdown – Daily Telegraph
“The emergence of Civil Service blogger who used the internet to lampoon her employers and cabinet ministers has forced the Government to set out new guidance for its staff covering blogging and online social networks.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisons, probation and the press under examination – Ministry of Justice
“Jack Straw has given a speech to the Guardian Criminal Justice Summit on prisons, probation and the press.”
Ministry of Justice, 10th March 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
‘Home alone’ mother is sentenced – BBC News
“A mother who left her 14-year-old daughter home alone for six weeks has been given a 13-week suspended jail sentence.”
BBC News, 10th March 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Heroin photo used in BNP leaflet – BBC News
“Parents of a heroin addict are to take legal action against the British National Party (BNP) for using a picture of their dead daughter.”
BBC News, 10th March 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Revenue & Customs bankrupts man over 88p debt – The Guardian
“A man who owed 88p in taxes was made bankrupt after a blunder by HM Revenue & Customs, it was claimed today.”
The Guardian, 10th March 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Why murderers deserve a good lawyer – The Times
“In a civilised society everyone has the right to a fair trial, no matter how horrible the offence or how fantastic the defence may be.”
The Times, 7th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
The Best Law Firms to Work For – The Times
“The Sunday Times has published its annual survey of Britain’s 100 Best Companies to work for, ranking employers on such criteria as leadership, pay and benefits, social contribution and career prospects. There were 11 law firms on this year’s list.”
The Times, 10th March 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Appeal over baby death conviction – BBC News
“An appeal has been lodged by lawyers for a child carer convicted of violently shaking a baby to death.”
BBC News, 10th March 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
