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Barristers fighting pay cuts ?take home less per hour than a car mechanic? ? The Times

Posted on March 29, 2010
“Criminal case barristers delivered a broadside to Jack Straw over their pay, saying that most take home less per hour than a car mechanic.” Full story The Times, 29th March 2010 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Jack Straw backs Lords reform despite Mandelson opposition ? The Guardian

Posted on March 29, 2010
“The justice secretary, Jack Straw, has insisted that, despite Lord Mandelson’s opposition, Labour is poised to announce its commitment to an elected second chamber to replace the House of Lords.” Full story The Guardian, 29th March 2010 Source: www...

Public to have bigger say in criminal sentencing ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 29, 2010
“Members of the public are to be given a much bigger say in the process which sees criminals having their sentences increased if they are ruled to be too lenient.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 28th March 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Child Poverty Act 2010

Posted on March 27, 2010
Child Poverty Act 2010 published Full text of Act (PDF) Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

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Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010

Posted on March 27, 2010
Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 published Full text of Act (PDF) Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010

Posted on March 27, 2010
Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Act 2010 published Full text of Act (PDF) Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments ? OPSI

Posted on March 27, 2010
The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No.3) (Wales) Order 2010 The Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provision) (Wales) Order 2010 The Education Act 2005 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2010 The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010 The Accounts and Audit (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Tax Credits [...

Heathrow third runway plan in tatters after ruling, claim opponents ? The Times

Posted on March 27, 2010
“Environmental campaigners and local authorities opposed to Heathrow expansion popped champagne corks on the steps of the High Court yesterday to celebrate a ruling that they said left plans to build a third runway at Europe?s busiest airport ‘in tatters’...

Judge says plea deal tied his hands over fine for corrupt firm ? The Guardian

Posted on March 27, 2010
“A senior judge today criticised the Serious Fraud Office for striking plea bargains which let off corrupt companies too lightly.” Full story The Guardian, 26th March 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

?If I lose £1 million, it?s worth it for libel law reform, says Simon Singh ? The Times

Posted on March 27, 2010
“Simon Singh lifted his coffee cup off a Ministry of Justice press release. ‘I?m a particle physicist,’ he said. ‘And libel law, I can tell you, is more complicated than particle physics.’” Full story The Times, 27th March 2010 Source: www...

Car crash victim wins highest ever compensation payout ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 27, 2010
“A passenger left paralysed after a crash has been awarded £11million compensation – the highest personal injury payout in British history.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Judge?s comments throw into doubt BAE?s £30m pact over fraud inquiry ? The Times

Posted on March 27, 2010
“A landmark settlement between the Serious Fraud Office and BAE Systems was thrown into doubt yesterday after a senior British judge said that the agency did not have legal authority to strike plea bargains with companies accused of corruption.” Full story The Times, 27th March 2010 Source: www...

Law student has curfew sentence reduced after arguing it ruined her pregnancy ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 27, 2010
“A law student who assaulted a pub landlady has had her curfew sentence reduced after arguing that it ruined her experience of pregnancy and childbirth.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ian Tomlinson family waits for answers one year on from G20 protests ? The Guardian

Posted on March 27, 2010
“The widow of Ian Tomlinson, the man who died at the G20 protests, has launched an emotional attack on the director of public prosecutions, accusing him of letting her down over his failure to decide whether the officer who assaulted her husband should be charged with manslaughter...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on March 26, 2010
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) FJ Chalke Ltd & Anor v Revenue & Customs [2010] EWCA Civ 313 (25 March 2010) Mason v Richard Freeman & Co (a firm) [2010] EWCA Civ 287 (25 March 2010) Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v Gibbons [2010] EWCA Civ 327 (26 March 2010) Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Kirman, R...

Recent Statutory Instruments ? OPSI

Posted on March 26, 2010
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010 The Natural Mineral Water, Spring Water and Bottled Drinking Water (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2010 The Local Authorities (Petitions) (England) Order 2010 The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Commencement No...

New Employment Tribunal Fast Track scheme ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on March 26, 2010
“Workers awarded payouts from their former employers at Employment Tribunals will be given extra help to ensure they receive their payments. Justice Minister Bridget Prentice today confirmed the creation of a new Employment Tribunal Fast Track scheme, which will simplify the process for successful tribunal applicants...

Rigorous review of youth justice published ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on March 26, 2010
“A review of the Youth Justice Board and its pioneering role in managing the youth justice system has been published today.” Full press release Ministry of Justice, 25th March 2010 Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Government accepts our recommendations on modernising trust law ? Law Commission

Posted on March 26, 2010
“We welcome the Government’s acceptance of our recommendations to change the law governing capital and income in trusts.” Full press release Law Commission, 23rd March 2010 Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

No charges following deaths of Sir Edward and Lady Downes ? Crown Prosecution Service

Posted on March 26, 2010
“The Crown Prosecution Service has decided that, while there is sufficient evidence to charge Caractacus Downes with an offence of assisting the suicide of his parents, Sir Edward and Lady Joan Downes, it is not in the public interest to do so.” Full ress release Crown Prosecution Service, 19th March 2010 Source: www...

Eastern European fraud gang is jailed for 13 years ? UK Border Agency

Posted on March 26, 2010
“Members of an eastern European gang who conned the UK taxpayer out of £450,000 have been jailed for a total of more than 13 years, following an investigation by the UK Border Agency’s North East immigration crime team.” Full press release UK Border Agency, 24th March 2010 Source: www...

Attorney General urges new thinking on domestic violence ? Attorney General?s Office

Posted on March 26, 2010
“The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland QC, is urging all men to stand up against domestic violence ‘for the women in our lives.’ “ Full press release Attorney General’s Office, 23rd March 2010 Source: www.attorneygeneral...

English law on late payment of insurance claims is unfair, say Law Commissions ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on March 26, 2010
“Insurers who delay paying valid claims should be liable to policyholders for any foreseeable losses they cause, a new Law Commission paper suggested this week.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 25th March 2010 Source: www.out-law.com

Insurance Contract Law ? Law Commission

Posted on March 26, 2010
“The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission are conducting a joint review of insurance contract law.” Full press release Law Commission, 24th March 2010 Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Government plans libel shield for online news archives ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on March 26, 2010
“The Government has outlined its plans for a reform of libel law, but said that it will not be possible to pass the proposed new law before this year’s general election.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 24th March 2010 Source: www.out-law.com

New code allows religious pharmacists to opt out of prescribing contraception ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 26, 2010
“The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the new industry regulator, has clarified guidelines in the revised code, which states that staff can opt out of handing out the pill or the morning after pill.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2010 Source: www...

Immigrants and asylum seekers face driving licence ban ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 26, 2010
“Asylum seekers and some immigrants have been banned from applying for a driving licence under changes announced by the Government.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Heathrow protesters win challenge ? BBC News

Posted on March 26, 2010
“Campaigners have won a High Court battle for further consultation into plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.” Full story BBC News, 26th March 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Prosecutors to re-examine case of shot Pc Ian Terry ? BBC News

Posted on March 26, 2010
“A decision not to bring charges over the fatal shooting of a police officer during a firearms training exercise is be re-examined by prosecutors.” Full story BBC News, 26th March 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Training exercise Pc Ian Terry ?unlawfully killed? ? The Independent

Posted on March 26, 2010
“A police officer who was shot dead during a botched ‘cops and robbers’ training exercise was unlawful killed, an inquest jury ruled today.” Full story The Independent, 25th March 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

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