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Ireland votes No to Lisbon Treaty - The Times

Posted on June 13, 2008
“Ireland has voted No to the Lisbon Treaty, plunging the European Union into a new crisis.” Full story The Times, 13th June 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Appeal over Goth murder sentence - BBC News

Posted on June 13, 2008
“Two teenage boys jailed for life for the murder of a woman who was killed for dressing as a Goth have lodged an appeal against their sentences.” Full story BBC News, 13th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Compensation claims a step closer - BBC News

Posted on June 13, 2008
“Opportunities for consumers to take on businesses they believe have treated them unfairly and seek compensation in the courts could be stepped up.” Full story BBC News, 13th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

In re B (Children) (Care orders: Standard of proof) - Times Law Reports

Posted on June 12, 2008
In re B (Children) (Care orders: Standard of proof) House of Lords “The standard of proof necessary to establish the threshold for making a care order was the simple balance of probabilities. Neither the seriousness of any allegations nor the seriousness of the consequences should make any difference to the standard of proof to be applied in [...

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Lawyers urge FO to come clean on torture - The Guardian

Posted on June 12, 2008
“Lawyers acting for Binyam Mohamed, a British resident incarcerated in Guant�namo Bay, have urged the government to disclose evidence which, they say, would demonstrate he was tortured.” Full story The Guardian, 12th June 2008 Source: www...

Expelled ADHD teenager was ?discriminated against? - Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 12, 2008
“A girl suffering from a behavioural disorder expelled from school for being “disruptive” was a victim of disability discrimination, a court heard.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Law firms rake in �700m in fees for coal miners? claims - Legal Week

Posted on June 12, 2008
“Legal fees for firms advising on the ongoing compensation claims for sick coal miners have hit more than �700m.” Full story Legal Week, 12th June 2008 Source: www.legalweek.com

Treason laws could be abolished - Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 12, 2008
“The ancient laws of treason could be scrapped under plans to simplify the legal system.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Lords reject EU referendum call - BBC News

Posted on June 12, 2008
“The House of Lords has voted against holding a referendum on the EU Treaty - a day before the Irish Republic’s national ballot on the agreement.” Full story BBC News, 11th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

MoD battles Next over duvet cover emblem - Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 12, 2008
“The Ministry of Defence has launched a legal battle against a high street shopping chain because a duvet cover features the RAF’s insignia.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Families call for tough sentences - BBC News

Posted on June 12, 2008
“Bereaved families have marched in London to demand tougher sentencing for the perpetrators of violent crime.” Full story BBC News, 12th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

The family killings that have no ?honour? - The Times

Posted on June 12, 2008
“How is the Government helping those involved in the often deadly world of forced marriages? MPs are reporting on their inquiry today.” Full story The Times, 12th June 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

42-day detention: what happens next? - The Guardian

Posted on June 12, 2008
“Ministers now face a fiendish struggle to get their plans to extend pre-charge detention for up to 42 days through the House of Lords.” Full story The Guardian, 11th June 2008 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Black Panther ?to die in prison? - BBC News

Posted on June 12, 2008
“The killer who became known as the Black Panther has been told he will spend the rest of his life in jail.” Full story BBC News, 12th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Woolworths hit with �350,000 market disclosure fine - The Times

Posted on June 12, 2008
“Woolworths, the UK retailer, has been fined �350,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for taking too long to disclose sensitive information to the stock market.” Full story The Times, 12th June 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

House of Lords Judgments: What?s New?

Posted on June 11, 2008
In re Doherty (Original Respondent and Cross-appellant) (Northern Ireland) [2008] UKHL 33 (11 June 2008) OB (by his mother and litigation friend) (FC) (Respondent) v Aventis Pasteur SA (Appellants) [2008] UKHL 34 (11 June 2008) In re B (Children) (FC) [2008] UKHL 35 (11 June 2008) Source: www...

Iraq refugees coralled as Home Office asylum net widens - The Guardian

Posted on June 11, 2008
“More than 60 failed asylum seekers from Iraq have been rounded up by the UK Borders Agency in the past few days under what appears to be an accelerated programme of forced deportations.” Full story The Guardian, 11th June 2008 Source: www...

A New Programme of Law Reform 2008 - Law Commission

Posted on June 11, 2008
Tenth Programme of Law Reform (PDF) Law Commission, 10th June 2008 Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Jessica de Grazia Full Report into the Serious Fraud Office - Attorney General?s Office

Posted on June 11, 2008
Review of the Serious Fraud Office: Final Report, June 2008 (PDF) Attorney General’s Office, 10th June 2008 Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

New prisoners? employment training initiative launched - Ministry of Justice

Posted on June 11, 2008
“An innovative scheme which will give prisoners the chance to change their ways by learning technology skills has been launched by Prisons Minister David Hanson MP and Skills Minister David Lammy MP. The initiative is also supported by the Department for Work and Pensions...

Virgin Media Communications Ltd and Others v British Sky Broadcasting Group plc and Another - Times Law Reports

Posted on June 11, 2008
Virgin Media Communications Ltd and Others v British Sky Broadcasting Group plc and Another Court of Appeal “It was desirable that a litigant should be free to instruct the lawyer of his choice, particularly if that lawyer was already acting for the litigant who wished him to act in a related manner...

Prenuptial deals could be made legally binding - The Guardian

Posted on June 11, 2008
“Prenuptial agreements could become legally binding in England and Wales within a few years, under plans being considered by the Law Commission.” Full story The Guardian, 11th June 2008 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Post Office court victory for 73-year-old disabled woman - Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 11, 2008
“A disabled woman in her 70s has saved her local post office from closure after winning a High Court battle that could see other condemned branches around the country being given a stay of execution.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 10th June 2008 Source: www...

Mother is banned from breast-feeding in surgery over health and safety concerns - Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 11, 2008
“A mother was told she could not breast-feed her baby in a doctor’s surgery, because it was in breach of health and safety rules.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 10th June 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Church woman ?bullied gay worker? - BBC News

Posted on June 11, 2008
“A gay church worker claims he was bullied out of his job by a manager who ‘would say something about gay sex every day’.” Full story BBC News, 10th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Legal Opinion: Forty-two days exposes Brown?s cold expediency - The Independent

Posted on June 11, 2008
“Today is crunch time for the Prime Minister and his plan to lock up terror suspects for 42 days without charge. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, surveys the battle lines.” Full story The Independent, 11th June 2008 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Half of young violent offenders spared prison - Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 11, 2008
“More than half of young people who are found guilty of sex or violent offences are spared jail, figures show.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 10th June 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

MS woman begins right-to-die bid - BBC News

Posted on June 11, 2008
“A woman with multiple sclerosis is due to ask the High Court to clarify the law on suicide.” Full story BBC News, 11th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Injured soldier fights pay award - BBC News

Posted on June 11, 2008
“A soldier who was badly injured in Afghanistan will have his case for more compensation heard in a public debate at the House of Commons later.” Full story BBC News, 11th June 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

?It really is psychological torture? - The Guardian

Posted on June 11, 2008
“With MPs voting today on a new, 42-day detention limit for terror suspects, Lee Glendinning spoke to a 23-year-old student about what it is like to be detained under the existing terrorism legislation.” Full story The Guardian, 11th June 2008 Source: www...

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