New e-waste rules may be too much for UK business, warns Government – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 15th, 2009 in EC law, news, waste by sally

“The Government has said that new electronic waste disposal demands from Brussels may be too difficult for businesses to meet. It has asked for industry’s view ahead of summer negotiations on electronic waste.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th April 2009

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New measures to support victims of sexual assault – Home Office

Posted April 15th, 2009 in news, rape, victims by sally

“New measures to improve the investigation and prosecution of rape and to provide support to victims were announced today by Home Office Minister, Vernon Coaker.”

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Home Office, 15th April 2009

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Trident Turboprop (Dublin) Ltd v First Flight Couriers Ltd – Times Law Reports

Trident Turboprop (Dublin) Ltd v First Flight Couriers Ltd

Court of Appeal

“International supply contracts which excluded liability for misrepresentation and the right to rescind were not subject to the requirement of reasonableness.”

The Times, 15th April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Regina (Bunce) v Pensions Appeal Tribunal and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted April 15th, 2009 in armed forces, disabled persons, law reports, pensions by sally

Regina (Bunce) v Pensions Appeal Tribunal and Another

Court of Appeal

“On an appeal against an interim assessment by the Ministry of Defence of the degree of a person’s disability, the Pensions Appeal Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to challenge either the existence of the disability or whether the disability was attributable to service in the Armed Forces.”

The Times, 15th April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Couple jailed for duping farmer – BBC News

Posted April 15th, 2009 in conspiracy, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A couple who preyed on a Dorset farmer, tricking him out of his £1m farm and forcing him to live in ‘degrading conditions’, have been jailed.”

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BBC News, 14th April 2009

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‘Families risk losing children’ under £6.5m legal aid cuts – The Times

Posted April 15th, 2009 in family courts, legal aid, news by sally

“Parents accused of abuse who risk losing their children may be forced to represent themselves in court under proposed cuts to family legal aid, judges and lawyers have warned.”

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The Times, 15th April 2009

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Judge urges caution in 7/7 trial – BBC News

Posted April 15th, 2009 in news, terrorism by sally

“It would be unfair to convict three men accused of helping the 7 July suicide bombers just because the attacks were so ‘horrific’, a jury has been advised.”

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BBC News, 14th April 2009

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Barrister Belle Turner says she can’t work at new legal aid rates – The Times

Posted April 15th, 2009 in family courts, legal aid, news by sally

“Belle Turner, a leading junior barrister about to give birth to her first child, is ‘sad and angry’ about the planned cuts to family legal aid.”

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The Times, 15th April 2009

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Male flight attendants ‘banned’ – BBC News

Posted April 15th, 2009 in contracts, news, sex discrimination by sally

“A cabin crew boss was forced to employ only young, slim, single women to crew private aircraft, a tribunal has heard.”

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BBC News, 14th April 2009

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DNA pioneer Alec Jeffreys: drop innocent from database – The Guardian

Posted April 15th, 2009 in DNA, news by sally

“The inventor of genetic fingerprinting, Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, today warns that the government is putting at risk public support for the DNA national database by holding the genetic details of hundreds of thousands of innocent people.”

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The Guardian, 15th April 2009

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Police and Crown Prosecution Service to face assessment over rape ‘failures’ – The Independent

Posted April 15th, 2009 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, rape by sally

“Police forces are to face regular assessments of how well they investigate rape cases, following a series of high-profile failures. Government inspectors will examine how closely police and prosecutors follow official advice when dealing with alleged rapes.”

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The Independent, 15th April 2009

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Garlic smell closes court building – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 15th, 2009 in courts, news by sally

“Garlic oil was spread on radiators at a Crown Court, forcing hearings to be abandoned after the smell spread throught the building.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th April 2009

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UK’s privacy laws illegally inadequate, says Europe – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 15th, 2009 in EC law, news, privacy by sally

“UK laws protecting the privacy of people’s communications are inadequate, the European Commission has said. The Commission has launched a legal case against the UK over its implementation of European Union Directives.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th April 2009

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Urine spray man gets nine years – BBC News

Posted April 15th, 2009 in contamination, food, news, sentencing by sally

“A chemist who contaminated food and wine in Gloucestershire supermarkets with his own urine and faeces has been sent to prison for nine years.”

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BBC News, 14th April 2009

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Financial Services Authority shuts record number of rogue advisers – The Times

Posted April 15th, 2009 in financial advice, financial regulation, news by sally

“The City watchdog has banned a record number of firms that sell mortgages, pensions, investments and insurance.”

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The Times, 14th April 2009

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