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Sacked beefeater paid compensation by Tower of London ? The Guardian

Posted on September 03, 2010
“Historic Royal Palaces apologises to Mark Sanders-Crook who was dismissed for alleged bullying of first female beefeater.” Full story The Guardian, 2nd September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

News of the World faces fresh phone hacking charge ? The Guardian

Posted on September 03, 2010
“The government tonight came under pressure to set up a judicial inquiry into the phone hacking scandal at the News of the Wordl after the paper confirmed that it has suspended a journalist while it investigates new allegations of the unlawful interception of voicemail...

Hampshire couple fined after dumping lizards in hedge ? BBC News

Posted on September 03, 2010
“A couple who dumped five pet bearded dragons in bin bags have both been fined £1,113.” Full story BBC News, 3rd September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Thousands fined for flouting Gloucester bus lane rules ? BBC News

Posted on September 03, 2010
“Penalty tickets have been issued to 5,700 drivers caught illegally using a bus lane in Gloucester.” Full story BBC News, 3rd September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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CPS examines pathologist Freddy Patel?s suspension ? The Guardian

Posted on September 03, 2010
“CPS lawyer in Ian Tomlinson case ‘considering General Medical Council’s findings’ that pathologist was guilty of misconduct.” Full story The Guardian, 3rd September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

British extradition agreements to be reviewed ? The Guardian

Posted on September 03, 2010
“Home Office to announce review of arrangements with US and EU after rows over McKinnon and Ubani cases.” Full story The Guardian, 3rd September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

MI6 worker jailed for trying to sell secrets ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 03, 2010
“But Houghton, 25, will be released almost immediately because he has already served half the term while on remand. The software engineer from Hoxton, east London, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Official Secrets Act at an earlier hearing...

Arctic cruise passengers to sue over glacier injuries ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 03, 2010
“An Arctic cruise company is being sued by a senior banker and other passengers who were injured when chunks of glacier ice smashed onto the deck of their luxury liner.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 3rd September 2010 Source: www.telegraph...

Libel tourism is a very rare thing in UK courts, finds study ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 02, 2010
“Just three out of 83 defamation cases reported in the UK in the past year involved libel tourism, according to a study. Concern about foreign residents suing foreign publishers in UK courts greatly outweighs its actual occurrence, the figures suggest...

Public Services Ombudsmen ? Law Commission

Posted on September 02, 2010
“The Law Commission is conducting a review of the law relating to the public services ombudsmen. On 2 September 2010, we published a consultation paper, which contains our detailed provisional proposals for reform.” Full story Law Commission, 2nd September 2010 Source: www...

Law Commission calls for greater use of civil penalties ? Law Society?s Gazette

Posted on September 02, 2010
“The Law Commission has proposed a cut in the number of criminal offences for regulatory breaches.” Full story Law Society’s Gazette, 2nd September 2010 Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Community punishment criticised as ?holiday camp? ? BBC News

Posted on September 02, 2010
“The use of community service has been criticised after criminals were filmed drinking tea and smoking illegal drugs.” Full story BBC News, 2nd September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sharon Shoesmith given leave to appeal court ruling on dismissal ? The Guardian

Posted on September 02, 2010
“Sharon Shoesmith is free to appeal her failed attempt to overturn her sacking at the height of the Baby Peter affair, after a judge issued a scathing criticism of the conduct of former children’s secretary Ed Balls, and threw out all but a fraction of his claims for legal costs...

Concerns increase over extradition laws ? BBC News

Posted on September 02, 2010
“High-profile requests from the US have brought Britain’s extradition laws into the news. But Britain actually sends more people for trial to Poland than anywhere else and the architect of the law, David Blunkett, admits there have been unintended consequences...

The Stig: high court judge unmasks mystery Top Gear driver ? The Guardian

Posted on September 02, 2010
“His identity remained a mystery for eight years despite his star billing on one of the BBC’s biggest shows. But today the Stig, the anonymous Top Gear driver disguised beneath a white crash helmet and blacked-out visor, was finally unmasked by a high court judge...

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on September 02, 2010
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Companies (Disclosure of Address) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Appeals ? Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2010 The Care Standards Act 2000 (Registration)(England) Regulations 2010 The Children?s Trust Board (Children and Young People?s Plan) (England) (Revocation) Regulations 2010 Source: www...

Online judgments ensure justice is seen to be done ? The Guardian

Posted on September 02, 2010
“Yesterday, Sharon Shoesmith was given permission to appeal in the judicial review of her dismissal by Haringey council as a result of the Baby Peter scandal. The case itself is complex and fascinating, but the detail should not overshadow the open and forward-thinking way in which the case has been dealt with...

£4 million compensation for cerebral palsy teenager ? The Independent

Posted on September 01, 2010
“A teenager who has severe cerebral palsy is set to receive a £4 million compensation package.” Full story The Independent, 1st September 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bye-bye to old by-laws ? BBC News

Posted on September 01, 2010
“Plans to make it easier for English local authorities to abolish outdated by-laws and create new ones are to be outlined by the government.” Full story BBC News, 31st August 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

High-street law revolution must focus on customer satisfaction ? The Guardian

Posted on September 01, 2010
“The fabled high-street network of law firms is in danger. The threats are piling up ? legal aid cuts, ‘Tesco Law’, being thrown off mortgage lenders’ panels and difficulties securing indemnity insurance to name just four. Access to justice, we are repeatedly told, is in peril...

BBC wins request for Stig case to be held in secret ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 01, 2010
“The BBC has been granted a request for its High Court bid to block the Stig from revealing his identity to be heard behind closed doors.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Probation chiefs? ?concern? over community sentences ? BBC News

Posted on September 01, 2010
“Probation chiefs are concerned over how they will cope with a move away from prison sentences to more community-based punishments, a survey suggests.” Full story BBC News, 31st August 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for infecting teenager with HIV ? The Independent

Posted on September 01, 2010
“A 31-year-old man was jailed today after infecting a young woman with HIV.” Full story The Independent, 31st August 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Pathologist in G20 death case found guilty of misconduct ? The Guardian

Posted on September 01, 2010
“The Home Office pathologist criticised for his autopsy on the body of the newspaper seller who died at the G20 protests in London was found guilty of misconduct and ‘deficient professional performance’ today.” Full story The Guardian, 31st August 2010 Source: www...

Advertising Standards Authority gets online power ? BBC News

Posted on September 01, 2010
“The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.” Full story BBC News, 1st September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man sentenced over indecent images of Harry Potter star Emma Watson ? The Independent

Posted on September 01, 2010
“A man who superimposed the head of Harry Potter star Emma Watson on to indecent images of children was given a community order today.” Full story The Independent, 31st August 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on September 01, 2010
The Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010 The Equality Act 2010 (Sex Equality Rule) (Exceptions) Regulations 2010 The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) Order 2010 Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on August 31, 2010
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Ahmed, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1949 (29 July 2010) Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Raggett v Society of Jesus Trust of 1929 for Roman Catholic Purposes & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 1002 (27 August 2010) High Court (Chancery Division) HM Revenue and Customs v Marks and Spencer Plc [2010] [...

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on August 31, 2010
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2010 The Public Rights of Way (Combined Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 Source: www...

MMR campaigner from Warrington wins £90,000 payout ? BBC News

Posted on August 31, 2010
“The mother of a Cheshire teenager who was left severely brain damaged by the MMR vaccine has won a compensation award from the government.” Full story BBC News, 29th August 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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