BSB decision to stop former chief constable self-funding pupillage upheld – Legal Futures

Posted May 28th, 2013 in barristers, equality, news, police, pupillage by sally

“A barristers’ chambers which offered an unfunded pupillage to a former police chief constable has lost its appeal against a Bar Standards Board decision that the move ran foul of equality rules designed to stop ‘rich kids’ from self-funding.”

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Legal Futures, 28th May 2013

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Too soon? – NearlyLegal

Posted May 28th, 2013 in housing, injunctions, judicial review, local government, news by sally

“Unusually, this is a published Judicial Review permission decision. Further, Anthony Thornton QC J has ‘certified that this judgment may be cited and referred to in other cases or situations. This direction is made pursuant to paragraph 6.1 of the Practice Direction (Citation of Authorities) [2001] 1 WLR 1001, CA.’. Why will become clear.”

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NearlyLegal, 27th May 2013

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Maesteg killing: Stuart Worvell jailed for 12 years for manslaughter – BBC News

Posted May 28th, 2013 in homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who stabbed to death a passer-by who called at his home near Bridgend has been sentenced to 12 years for his manslaughter.”

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BBC News, 24th May 2013

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Diabetic driver jailed for impaling pedestrian – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 28th, 2013 in dangerous driving, disqualification, health, news, sentencing by sally

“A driver who failed to tell the DVLA that he had diabetes has been jailed for six months and banned from driving for three years leaving a pedestrian impaled on the railings after losing control of his car when his blood-sugar level plummeted.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th May 2013

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Rochdale Council leaders ‘let down’ groomed girls – BBC News

Posted May 28th, 2013 in local government, news, reports, sexual grooming, social services, victims by sally

“Former senior managers at Rochdale Borough Council did not do enough to stop the grooming and sexual abuse of children, a report has found.”

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BBC News, 24th May 2013

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‘Court is just as traumatic’: Girl who faced aggressive cross-examination aged nine says she has never recovered – The Independent

Posted May 28th, 2013 in children, cross-examination, news, victims, video recordings, witnesses by sally

“Barristers and campaigners call for pre-recorded court interviews as girl who faced aggressive cross-examination aged nine says she has never recovered from her ordeal.”

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The Independent, 24th May 2013

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Mobile home residents given better protection – BBC News

Posted May 28th, 2013 in bills, housing, leases, news by sally

“Residents of mobile home parks in England have been given new rights to protect them from rogue site operators.”

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BBC News, 27th May 2013

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HSBC faces court threat as deal on money laundering charges stalls – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2013 in banking, deferred prosecution agreements, money laundering, news by sally

“Judge may take action that could leave HSBC facing a criminal prosecution and threat to its ability to do business in the US.”

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The Guardian, 23rd May 2013

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Sex shop chain in Soho wins landmark legal battle against Westminster Council over license fees – The Independent

Posted May 28th, 2013 in appeals, fees, licensed premises, local government, news, sex establishments by sally

“A sex shop chain in Soho has won a major victory against license fees charged by Westminster City Council, in a landmark decision that the council believe could ‘open the flood gates for illegal pornography.'”

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The Independent, 24th May 2013

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Illegal waste boss jailed after arrest on Heathrow runway – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2013 in confiscation, news, proceeds of crime, sentencing, waste by sally

“A 55-year old man was arrested on the runway of Heathrow airport as he tried to flee the country to avoid paying back the proceeds of his illegal waste business.”

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The Guardian, 23rd May 2013

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Woolwich attack footage will stir debate over contempt laws – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2013 in contempt of court, internet, juries, media, murder, news, terrorism, trials by sally

“With videos and pictures being posted online and tweeted hundreds of times what does it mean when a trial comes about?”

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The Guardian, 24th May 2013

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Domestic violence victim seeks bedroom tax judicial review – The Guardian

“A victim of domestic violence who faces losing her council home which has a secure ‘panic room’ is to challenge the government’s so-called bedroom tax.”

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The Guardian, 24th May 2013

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Theresa May lines up new measures to combat terrorism – The Guardian

“Theresa May, the home secretary, has proposed a raft of measures to combat the radicalisation of Muslims, including new controls on the internet and the banning of groups preaching hate.”

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The Guardian, 26th May 2013

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Sun faces first civil claim as model sues over ‘police bribes’ – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2013 in corruption, damages, media, news, police, privacy by sally

“A model is suing the Sun and Scotland Yard in the first civil claim linked to alleged corrupt payments to police officers and public officials.”

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The Guardian, 27th May 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk