Day: 12 July 2007

The Sultan, his ex-wife and the £2m ‘stolen’ by an invisible man – The Independent

Posted July 12th, 2007 in anonymity, gifts, news by michael

“It is one of the most extraordinary court dramas of recent times, involving the Sultan of Brunei’s former wife, a fortune teller and a £2m gift to a man who may never have existed. But until yesterday, when three judges at the Court of Appeal ruled against the Sultan of Brunei’s right to anonymity in the case, its bizarre details had not been connected to him.”

Full story

The Independent, 12th July 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bar to consult on court dress – The Bar Council

Posted July 12th, 2007 in barristers, court dress, press releases by michael

“Following today’s announcement by the Lord Chief Justice regarding reforms to what judges wear in court, the Bar Council has announced that it plans to consult its members before the end of July to seek their views on the Lord Chief Justice’s announcement and Court dress generally.”

Press release

Bar Council, 12th July 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Lord Chief Justice announces reforms to court working dress – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted July 12th, 2007 in court dress, press releases by michael

“Reforms to simplify judicial court working dress in England and Wales were announced today by the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers.”

News release

Judiciary of England and Wales, 12th July 2007

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Court Funds Office – Children’s Fund Accounts – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 12th, 2007 in children, damages, news by michael

“Administrative errors that led to damages awarded to children not being properly invested are being corrected Justice Minister Bridget Prentice told Parliament today.”

Press release

Ministry of Justice, 12th July 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

A.F. Noonan (Architectural Practice) Ltd v Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic Community Football Club – Times Law Reports

Posted July 12th, 2007 in contempt of court, law reports by sally

No contempt in publishing hearing in private

A.F. Noonan (Architectural Practice) Ltd v. Bournemouth and Biscombe Athletic Community Football Club Ltd 

Court of Appeal

“It was not a contempt of court to publish information relating to proceedings sitting in private unless that information fell within one of the statutory-specific categories.”

The Times, 11th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note: the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online 21 days from the date of publication

Exit signs – The Lawyer

Posted July 12th, 2007 in legal profession, news by sally

“A staggering amount of lawyers have had enough, but they are sticking around for the money.”

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The Lawyer, 9th July 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com

VHCC Best Value Panel Guidance – The Bar Council

Posted July 12th, 2007 in barristers, costs, press releases by sally

“The VHCC Best Value Panel has issued guidance on the new VHCC scheme. The guidance explains the key points of the scheme and details of the tendering process as it affects advocates.”

Guidance 

The Bar Council,  11th July 2007

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Faster childcare proceedings – vital for vulnerable children – HM Courts Service

Posted July 12th, 2007 in children, consultations, family courts by sally

“Consultations on proposals to speed up childcare proceedings and improve local authority applications to bring about quicker decisions on the care arrangements for vulnerable children.”

Faster childcare proceedings – vital for vulnerable children 

HM Courts Service, 11th July 2007

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Top judge: “We’re not out of touch.” – The Times

Posted July 12th, 2007 in judges, news by sally

“Sir Alan Moses, the judge who jailed the Soham murderer Ian Huntley, has dismissed suggestions that members of the judiciary are ‘out of touch’.”

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The Times, 11th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Inmate suicide cases “increasing” – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2007 in news, prisons, suicide by sally

“There has been a significant increase in the number of prisoners who have killed themselves in jails in England and Wales, figures have shown.”

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BBC News, 12th July 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Benefits system “too complicated” – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2007 in news, social security by sally

“The benefits system is too complicated and there are too many incentives for claimants to stay on benefits long term, a think-tank has said.”

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BBC News, 11th July 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

We cannot just build our way out of prison crowding, says Straw – The Times

Posted July 12th, 2007 in news, prisons by sally

“The Government will not be able to build its way out of the prison crisis, Jack Straw suggested yesterday. He indicated that the only way the pressure could be relieved was by sending fewer people to jail and using more noncustodial sentences.”

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The Times, 12th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

We must debate end-of-life issues, says doctor cleared of misconduct – The Times

Posted July 12th, 2007 in euthanasia, news by sally

“The doctor cleared of misconduct in hastening the deaths of two terminally ill babies called yesterday for more debate on end-of-life decisions.”

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The Times, 12th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Tintin book is crude, racist and must be banned, says watchdog – The Times

Posted July 12th, 2007 in media, news, racism by sally

“A cartoon adventure featuring Tintin, the heroic Belgian journalist, should not be sold in Britain, the Commission for Racial Equality said yesterday. The racism watchdog said that it was unacceptable for any shop to sell or display Tintin in the Congo, a comic book written in 1930 that features crude racial stereotypes.”

Full story 

The Times, 12th July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

UK challenges Strasbourg ban – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2007 in deportation, news, terrorism by sally

“Britain launched an attempt at the European Court of Human Rights yesterday to overturn an 11-year old judgment by the Court which bans the deportation of terrorists where they face a risk of torture or degrading treatment.”

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The Guardian, 12th July 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk