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Solicitors queue up to sue LSC ? Law Society?s Gazette

Posted on September 16, 2010
“Pressure is mounting on the Legal Services Commission over its handling of the tender for civil legal aid contracts, as it faces a growing number of judicial review challenges to the process, and talks with the Law Society broke down.” Full story Law Society’s Gazette, 16th September 2010 Source: www...

Jail Sentences: The truth behind the headlines ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on September 16, 2010
“Media reports last weekend claimed that not a single burglar gets the maximum jail sentence. But statements like this give the wrong impression of the criminal justice system and do not properly explain how it works. Have you ever wondered how punishments for criminals are decided? If so, read on...

Benevolent Institutions: Repeals Consultation ? Law Commission

Posted on September 16, 2010
“In our consultation we have identified some 73 obsolete Acts relating to a variety of benevolent institutions. Many of these institutions are, or were, charitable bodies such as schools, hospitals and almshouses which were established in the 18th or 19th centuries to meet the needs of the poor, sick or elderly...

Ray Gosling admits wasting police time over TV confession ? Crown Prosecution Service

Posted on September 16, 2010
“The guilty plea today by Ray Gosling shows he now accepts that he put Nottinghamshire Police to a lot of unnecessary effort investigating a fake allegation of murder, said Crown Prosecution Service senior lawyer Simon Clements.” Full press release Crown Prosecution Service, 14th September 2010 Source: www...

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Attorney General: World Bribery & Corruption Compliance forum ? Attorney General?s Office

Posted on September 16, 2010
“The Attorney General addresses the World Bribery & Corruption Compliance Forum in London, 14th September 2010.” Full speech Attorney General’s Office, 14th Setember 2010 Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Government consults on anti-bribery guidance ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 16, 2010
“The Government has published the six principles that will be used to determine whether or not a company is responsible for bribery offences committed by its employees or agents under new anti-corruption laws.” Full story OUT.LAW.com, 16th September 2010 Source: www...

Brand owner?s permission not required to offer its products as prizes, rules ASA ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 16, 2010
“The makers of Bodyform sanitary protection products did not need the permission of fashion house Stella McCartney Ltd to advertise its garments as prizes in a competition, the advertising regulator has said.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2010 Source: www...

Million pound identity fraud trio jailed ? BBC News

Posted on September 16, 2010
“Three people who made more than £1m by fraudulently obtaining benefits, credit and store cards in a long-running identity scam have been jailed.” Full story BBC News, 15th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Constable blinded by Moat fights ?unfair? benefit ? The Independent

Posted on September 16, 2010
“The police officer blinded by gunman Raoul Moat has revealed he is fighting the Government after being awarded £18.95-a-week mobility allowance.” Full story The Independent, 16th September 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Ofcom ?to review? News Corp bid for BSkyB ? BBC News

Posted on September 16, 2010
“The BBC has learned that Ofcom will be asked to review News Corporation’s bid for BSkyB once a formal offer is made.” Full story BBC News, 15th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Firm prosecuted over Lancashire tractor-pulling death ? BBC News

Posted on September 16, 2010
“A company is to be prosecuted after a man, 58, was killed at a tractor-pulling competition in Lancashire.” Full story BBC News, 16th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sainsbury?s taken to court over excess packaging ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 16, 2010
“Sainsbury’s is to be taken to court for using too much packaging, the first time that a major retailer has been prosecuted under obscure environmental laws.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 16th September 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Couple jailed over sham marriage in Lancashire ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has said it is committed to tackling sham marriages after a couple were jailed for staging a ceremony in Lancashire.” Full story BBC News, 15th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Driver jailed for Gerrards Cross cyclist crash death ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A driver who hit a cyclist leaving him dying in a Buckinghamshire road has been jailed for five years.” Full story BBC News, 15th September 2010 Source; www.bbc.co.uk

Soham report author says public inquiries are not worth the money ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2010
“Public inquiries are failing to restore public confidence and have ‘little impac’ on reforms, according to the former chairman of the Soham inquiry.” Full story The Guardian, 15th September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Derren Brown show investigated over railway stunt ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2010
“Ofcom receives complaints that scene featuring hypnotised man chained to train tracks was dangerous.” Full story The Guardian, 15th September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Surrey rogue trader jailed for defrauding elderly ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A rogue trader has been jailed for more than five years in what is thought to be the longest term handed out for a trading standards prosecution.” Full story BBC News, 14th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Three men jailed for Stoke Minster lead theft ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“Three men have been jailed for eight months after admitting stealing lead from the roof of Stoke Minster.” Full story BBC News, 14th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Top Roman Catholic school split by legal battle ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 15, 2010
“Parents of children at Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, west London, have secured a temporary injunction to stop the Roman Catholic church parachuting in new governors.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2010 Source: www.telegraph...

Privilege judgment is an unjustified blow to in-house lawyers ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2010
“The European court of justice’s ruling will prevent in-house lawyers giving frank advice in antitrust cases.” Full story The Guardian, 14th September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Trust admits drug death blunder at Telford hospital ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A hospital has admitted giving a patient with pneumonia and breathing difficulties a combination of drugs that led to his death.” Full story BBC News, 14th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Driver jailed over Sunderland boy?s death ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A driver has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a 12-year-old Sunderland boy who had overcome cancer.” Full story BBC News, 14th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on September 15, 2010
The Community Care, Services for Carers and Children?s Services (Direct Payments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Solicitors? (Non-Contentious Business) Remuneration (Amendment) Order 2010 Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Bribery Act consultation launched ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on September 15, 2010
“The Ministry of Justice is set to consult with UK companies about the new UK Bribery Act, which will come into force in April 2011″ Full press release Ministry of Justice, 14th September 2010 Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Ten years in jail for immigration fraudster ? Home Office

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A Hounslow man was today jailed following a UK Border Agency investigation which revealed he set up bogus companies to allow immigrants to extend their visas.” Full press release Home Office, 14th September 2010 Source: www.homeoffice.gov...

Boston Town footballer jailed for identity fraud ? UK Border Agency

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A Boston Town footballer was today imprisoned for 11 months after admitting using a false identity.” Full press release UK Border Agency, 14th September 2010 Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

?Serial love cheat? conman jailed ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“A ruthless conman who tricked women out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed for six years and 10 months.” Full story BBC News, 14th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for ?mockery? ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2010
“An ice cream company banned from using an advert displaying a pregnant nun has vowed to position similar posters in London in time for the Pope’s visit.” Full story BBCNews, 15th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Former Harlequins physio Steph Brennan struck off over Bloodgate ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2010
“The former Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan was today struck off by the Health Professions Council for misconduct after a two-day hearing into his part in last year’s Bloodgate affair.” Full story The Guardian, 14th September 2010 Source: www...

Sex trafficking gang offered to sell young virgins to wealthy Arabs ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2010
“An Iranian gang who tried to sell young female virgins to wealthy Arabs charging up to £150,000 a girl, was jailed for sex trafficking and prostitution today.” Full story The Guardian, 14th September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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