Marketing Executive – 6 months’ contract, part-time (to start November 2012)

Posted October 1st, 2012 in by sally

1 Mitre Court Buildings is a well established Chambers, offering advice and representation in a range of practice areas across crime, immigration, regulatory and civil work. With an ethos of fairness and efficiently, the successful applicant will find this a friendly place to work where ideas and improvements are welcomed and encouraged.

We are seeking a part-time (3 days a week) self-motivated Marketing Executive to drive the Chambers marketing agenda. On a practical note, he or she needs to be able to use Microsoft Publisher, comfortable Tweeting news and posting news to our website, organize events and seminars and explore merchandise and database purchases. As well as a hands-on approach, the successful applicant will need to deliver and drive new ideas and ultimately generate new work for Chambers.

To apply, please write by letter and CV by Monday 8th October 2012 to:

Julie Clarke, Practice Manager, 1 Mitre Court Buildings, Inner Temple, London EC4Y 7BS.

Practice Manager – Maternity Cover – Minimum 6 Months, Full or Part Time (to start November 2012)

Posted October 1st, 2012 in by sally

1 Mitre Court Buildings is a well established Chambers, offering advice and representation in a range of practice areas across crime, immigration, regulatory and civil work. With an ethos of fairness and efficiently, the successful applicant will find this a friendly place to work where ideas and improvements are welcomed and encouraged.

We are currently seeking maternity cover (either full or part-time) for the Chambers Practice Manager role. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the day to day running of Chambers, including finances, premises, clerking, marketing and IT. They will be required to report monthly to the Management Committee, particularly on finances and so should have good finance, practical and communication skills.

To apply, please write by letter and CV by Monday 8th October 2012 to:

Julie Clarke, Practice Manager, 1 Mitre Court Buildings, Inner Temple, London EC4Y 7BS.

Activists warned to watch what they say as social media monitoring becomes ‘next big thing in law enforcement’ – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2012 in demonstrations, internet, news, police, privacy by sally

“Political activists must watch what they say on the likes of Facebook and Twitter, sites which will become the ‘next big thing in law enforcement’, a leading human rights lawyer has warned.”

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The Independent, 1st October 2012

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Free press is ‘essential ingredient’ for society, says Lord Chief Justice – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2012 in freedom of expression, inquiries, interception, judiciary, media, news by sally

“A free press is just as important as an independent judiciary, the Lord Chief Justice has declared.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th September 2012

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East Anglia and West Country brothel network pair jailed – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2012 in news, prostitution, sentencing by sally

“A couple who ran a network of brothels in East Anglia and the West Country have been jailed.”

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BBC News, 28th September 2012

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UK Border Agency starts tracking tip-offs about illegal immigrants – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 1st, 2012 in immigration, informers, news by sally

“Illegal immigrants could be tracked down and deported more easily under a new UK Border Agency scheme to manage tip-offs.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st October 2012

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Row over rape prosecutors: Emily Thornberry v Keir Starmer QC – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2012 in barristers, budgets, Crown Prosecution Service, news, victims by sally

“Labour MP claims rape victims could be deprived of expert legal support because of savings made in hiring specially trained barristers.”

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The Guardian, 28th September 2012

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Florist jailed for smuggling £23.5m worth of cocaine in flower boxes – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2012 in drug trafficking, news, sentencing by sally

“A florist owner who tried to smuggle cocaine worth £23.5 million into the country in boxes of flowers has been jailed for 18 years.”

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The Independent, 27th September 2012

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Judge frees killer jailed after Number 10 protest – BBC News

Posted October 1st, 2012 in early release, news, parole, sentencing, terrorism by sally

“The High Court has ordered the release of a man jailed in the run-up to the Olympics, because of terrorism-related convictions dating from the 1970s.”

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BBC News, 28th September 2012

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Judicial pensions: will judges take Chris Grayling to court? – The Guardian

Posted October 1st, 2012 in judicial review, judiciary, news, pensions by sally

“Judicial appointments will only go to second-rate lawyers if the lord chancellor fails to do a deal that satisfies judges.”

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The Guardian, 28th September 2012

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Freedom of Information to include ministers’ private texts – BBC News

“Emails from private accounts and texts sent by the prime minister and cabinet members could be accessible under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI).”

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BBC News, 30th September 2012

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Private land wheel clamping banned – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2012 in appeals, news, parking, police, wheel clamping by sally

“Cowboy wheel clampers will be outlawed from clamping vehicles on private land from tomorrow as new legislation comes into place.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2012

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Police figures show corruption cases against 49 Met officers – The Guardian

“Forty-nine Metropolitan police officers were suspended for corruption over a three-year period, with figures showing 15 cases were proven, 18 unproven and 16 ongoing.”

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The Guardian, 29th September 2012

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