Day: 27 March 2009

Objection! Judges reject new robes – The Independent

Posted March 27th, 2009 in court dress, judiciary, news by sally

“The English judiciary has long been regarded as a bastion of conservative mores and sartorial continuity. So when, 10 months ago, former designer of the year Betty Jackson ripped up 300 years of tradition by introducing a new robe for some of England’s most trenchant legal minds, her chutzpah raised eyebrows far beyond the High Court.”

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The Independent, 27th March 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

BT direct debit rebel loses case – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2009 in contracts, news, utilities by sally

“A Nottingham man who took BT to court after being cut off in a row over how to pay his bill has lost his case.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Domestic violence: 18 new special courts announced – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 27th, 2009 in courts, domestic violence, news, victims by sally

“Victims of Domestic Violence will receive extra help and support from 18 new Specialist Domestic Violence Courts, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 26th March 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk