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Civil servant sues for Ł300,000 after falling off chair ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on August 31, 2010
“A civil servant is suing his government department for Ł300,000 after he fell off a chair.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Spy murder case could be too sensitive for court ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on August 31, 2010
“The true explanation for the murder of Gareth Williams, the MI6 codebreaker found dead in a bath, may have to be kept secret even if his killer is found and put on trial, lawyers have warned.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010 Source: www...

Catholic church using time limit to suppress child abuse cases, says lawyer ? The Guardian

Posted on August 31, 2010
“The Roman Catholic church was accused today of using the legal system to suppress evidence of clerical sex abuse after a Jesuit-run school lost an appeal against a court ruling giving a former pupil the right to pursue a Ł5m civil action.” Full story The Guardian, 27th August 2010 Source: www...

GMC to make ruling on Tomlinson pathologist ? The Independent

Posted on August 31, 2010
“A disciplinary panel will make a ruling today on the fitness to practise of the pathologist who first ruled that newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson died from natural causes at the G20 protest.” Full story The Independent, 31st August 2010 Source: www...

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Mesothelioma: Hospice wins landmark victory in asbestos cancer case ? The Guardian

Posted on August 31, 2010
“Hospices that care for victims of a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure hope to get help with treatment costs following a landmark court ruling.” Full story The Guardian, 29th August 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on August 27, 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] EWHC 2215 (Ch) (27 August 2010) Source: www...

Heathrow cabin crew manager sentenced for tobacco smuggling ? UK Border Agency

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A British Airways cabin crew member, who used his position to illegally import tobacco into the UK through Heathrow Airport, received a 120-hour community punishment order on 20 August. The potential revenue loss on the smuggled tobacco is estimated at around Ł18,000...

Pregnant girlfriend attacker given reduced sentence ? BBC News

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A man who twice attacked his pregnant girlfriend has had his sentence cut after the judge held both responsible for the ‘difficult relationship’.” Full story BBC News, 26th August 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Asil Nadir trial could be ?prosecutorial nightmare?, warn experts ? The Guardian

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A lengthy jury trial of the 69-year-old would be a ‘prosecutorial nightmare’ unprecedented in the history of the Serious Fraud Office, legal experts with knowledge of the case warned.” Full story The Guardian, 26th August 2010 Source: www...

High Court judge brands welfare tender ?irrational? ? Law Society Gazette

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A High Court judge has … branded some of the criteria used by the Legal Services Commission in its recent social welfare tender ?utterly absurd and totally irrational?.” Full story Law Society Gazette, 26th August 2010 Source: www.lawgazette...

Courtenay Griffiths: Defending Charles Taylor

Posted on August 27, 2010
“Our system of justice cannot operate unless there is a semblance of equality between prosecution and defence. Otherwise it becomes an inquisition and that would soon lose the confidence of the public.” Full story BBC News, 26th August 2010 Source: www...

Proposed changes to the Practising Certificate Fee for 2011/12 ? The Bar Council

Posted on August 27, 2010
“We [The Bar Council] would strongly encourage all barristers to read the attached note, which provides a detailed explanation of proposed changes to the Practising Certificate Fee for 2011/12. We would welcome feedback from all practitioners to 2011budget@barcouncil...

7/7 bomber?s widow loses legal aid bid ? The Independent

Posted on August 27, 2010
“The widow of one of the 7/7 suicide bombers today lost her High Court bid to overturn a decision refusing her legal aid for representation at the upcoming inquest into the deaths of 52 people in the attacks in London in 2005.” Full story The Independent, 27th August 2010 Source: www...

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on August 27, 2010
The Public Rights of Way (Combined Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2010 The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 Source: www...

Teenager sentenced for killing soldier ? The Independent

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A teenager who killed a soldier just days before he was returning home to his family for Christmas was detained for two and half years today.” Full story The Independent, 27th August 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

15 years for man who raped 10-year-old girl ? The Independent

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A married father of one who repeatedly raped a 10-year-old girl then tried to blame her for what happened was jailed for 15 years today.” Full story The Independent, 27th August 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Married teacher jailed over teenage sex charges ? The Independent

Posted on August 27, 2010
“A married teacher who had sexual relationships with three teenage girls was jailed today for nearly seven years, court officials said.” Full story The Independent, 27th August 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

High UK legal costs deter challenges to environmental damage, UN warns ? The Guardian

Posted on August 27, 2010
“The government is making it too expensive for campaigners to take environmental planning battles through UK courts, a UN tribunal has warned.” Full story The Guardian, 27th August 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Couple fined Ł2,000 for hedge infringement ? The Independent

Posted on August 26, 2010
“A couple have been fined Ł2,000 for allowing their garden hedges to grow too tall.” Full story The Independent, 26th August 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

England footballer wins continuation of gagging order ? BBC News

Posted on August 26, 2010
“An England footballer has won a continuation of a High Court gagging order preventing the ‘misuse’ of private information about him.” Full story BBC News, 26th August 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Court of Appeal questions brand owners? rights to block parallel imports ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on August 26, 2010
“Brand owners may have less power to prevent sales in Europe of goods intended for other markets after a ruling by England’s Court of Appeal this week. The judgment over the sale of Sun-branded disk drives is likely to be welcomed by independent resellers...

Legal victory for Barry George ? The Independent

Posted on August 26, 2010
“Barry George, who was acquitted of the murder of television presenter Jill Dando after spending eight years behind bars, won the first round of a legal battle yesterday over a decision that he is not entitled to compensation.” Full story The Independent, 26th August 2010 Source: www...

Woman escapes jail for urinating on memorial ? The Independent

Posted on August 26, 2010
“A woman branded ‘Britain’s most disgusting person’ by veterans after she was convicted of urinating on a war memorial was given a suspended sentence today.” Full story The Independent, 25th August 2010 Source: www.independent...

Asil Nadir flies back to UK to clear his name ? The Guardian

Posted on August 26, 2010
“Asil Nadir, 69, is returning to face the multimillion pound fraud charges that followed the spectacular collapse of his Polly Peck food and electronics empire in 1993. He is expected to arrive at Luton airport from his native northern Cyprus around lunchtime, and is due to appear at the Old Bailey next Thursday...

Osborne?s Budget may have breached equality law ? The Independent

Posted on August 26, 2010
“The Equality and Human Rights Commission may take action against the Treasury for not meeting its obligations under the Equality Act 2010 to consider the impact on specific groups before announcing its plans in the emergency Budget in June.” Full story The Independent, 26th August 2010 Source: www...

?Deranged? motorist who thought car was Starship Enterprise killed couple ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on August 26, 2010
“Matthew Kelliher, 31, believed he had special powers and that his vehicle, which he likened to a space craft from the television show Star Trek, was capable of travelling at 6,000 miles per hour.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2010 Source: www...

Bar Pro Bono Award 2010 ? nominations now invited ? The Bar Council

Posted on August 26, 2010
“Pro bono has never been more important or more appreciated than in current times. The selflessness shown by individuals who give up their time for free to assist others in need deserves recognition.” Full news release The Bar Council, 24th August 2010 Source: www...

Asian police recruit sacked after MI5 claimed he was a security risk ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on August 26, 2010
“A British-born Asian police recruit is taking legal advice after he was sacked because MI5 said he was a security risk without explaining why.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Civil sanctions are no soft option ? The Guardian

Posted on August 26, 2010
“The Law Commission’s proposals on regulation are welcome ? but no easy alternative to a busybody state.” Full story The Guardian, 26th August 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Regulation, Public Interest and the Liability of Businesses ? The Law Commission

Posted on August 26, 2010
“We published a consultation paper on 25 August 2010, in which we have made a number of provisional proposals on criminal liability in regulatory contexts.” Full story The Law Commission, 25th August 2010 Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

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