Bar Council Chairman: “We won’t stand by as vulnerable people suffer”. Barristers launch how-to Guide for DIY litigants – The Bar Council

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in litigants in person, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has today published A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court.”

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The Bar Council, 1st April 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Unhappy couples rushing to divorce lawyers ahead of legal aid cuts – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in divorce, legal aid, news by sally

“Unhappy couples have been rushing to file for divorce before legal funding is cut next week, law firms claim.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th March 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Hillsborough families have to wait two more years for investigations to be concluded – The Independent

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in complaints, delay, families, health & safety, inquiries, news, police, sport by sally

“Anger over delays that will see bereaved families have to wait more than two years for investigations into Hillsborough to be concluded have prompted campaigners to abandon a meeting with the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) planned this week.”

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The Independent, 31st March 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Our justice system is being turned into Profit & Growth plc – The Guardian

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in criminal justice, legal profession, news, quality assurance, tenders by sally

“Under Chris Grayling’s plans, lawyers will become unit-shifters employed by large corporations.”

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The Guardian, 1st April 2013

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£400,000 for teacher hurt in filing cabinet – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in accidents, compensation, news, personal injuries, teachers by sally

“The payout was the largest given to teachers last year. It was secured by the Nation Union of Teachers after the employee, from the South West, was left with chronic pain and forced to quit his job.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th March 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

You are not Rumpole of the Bailey: As more people represent themselves in court, the Bar Council has issued some pressing advice – The Independent

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in litigants in person, news by sally

“People who are forced to represent themselves in court as legal aid budgets are cut should not attempt to imitate the fast-talking lawyers they see on television, according to a new ‘idiot’s guide’.”

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The Independent, 1st April 2013

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University of Sussex protesters to be evicted – BBC News

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in demonstrations, news, repossession, universities by sally

“The High Court has ruled that protesters should be evicted from part of the University of Sussex.”

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BBC News, 29th March 2013

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Met Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe calls for tougher action on drivers who use their mobile phone at the wheel – The Independent

“Britain’s most senior police officer has backed higher penalties for drivers who use their mobile phone at the wheel.”

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The Independent, 29th March 2013

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Andrew Mitchell issues libel writ against Sun over ‘plebgate’ – The Guardian

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in complaints, defamation, media, news, police by sally

“Former cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell is taking legal action against the Sun over its reporting of his verbal altercation with police officers in Downing Street.”

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The Guardian, 29th March 2013

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Barnsley curfew for under-16s is discriminatory, say campaigners – The Guardian

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in age discrimination, human rights, lobbying, news, time limits, young persons by sally

“Civil rights campaigners have condemned a council curfew banning all unaccompanied young people from a town centre at night as unlawful.”

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The Guardian, 30th March 2013

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Rise in teachers’ injury payouts – The Guardian

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in accidents, assault, compensation, news, personal injuries, teachers by sally

“Teachers won record amounts of compensation last year after suffering accidents, injuries or assaults at school, figures show.”

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The Guardian, 29th March 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk