Ched Evans rape debate: Ofcom to investigate BBC DJ’s comments – The Guardian

Posted December 1st, 2014 in complaints, media, news, rape by tracey

‘The UK media regulator has launched an investigation into comments made by BBC Radio Norfolk DJ Nick Conrad during a discussion about convicted rapist Ched Evans.’

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The Guardian, 1st December 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Doctor Myles Bradbury jailed for abusing young patients – BBC News

‘A paedophile doctor who abused young cancer patients has been sentenced to 22 years in jail. Myles Bradbury, 41, of Herringswell, Suffolk, admitted abusing 18 children in his care at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, between 2009 and 2013.’

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BBC News, 1st December 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Libyan Rendition, Human Rights Week 2014 and the Naked Rambler – Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog

‘Libyan Rendition, Human Rights Week 2014 and the Naked Rambler – Human Rights Roundup.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 1st December 2014

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Better late than never: MoJ finally publishes report on litigants in person – Legal Futures

Posted December 1st, 2014 in litigants in person, Ministry of Justice, news, reports by tracey

‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has finally published a report it commissioned on litigants in person (LiPs) – more than a year after it was submitted. The report examined the experiences of LiPs in private law family cases before the legal aid cuts in April 2013, to assess their impact and help shape future policy.’

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Legal Futures, 28th November 2014

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Speech by Lord Chief Justice: Cardiff Business Club – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted December 1st, 2014 in civil justice, courts, criminal justice, devolution, judiciary, legal aid, speeches, Wales by tracey

‘Speech by The Right Hon. The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales at the Cardiff Business Club on 3 November 2014.’

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 27th November 2014

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Speech by Master of the Rolls: Criticising Judges: Fair game or off-limits? – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted December 1st, 2014 in freedom of expression, judiciary, media, speeches by tracey

‘The Master of the Rolls gave the Third Annual BAILII Lecture on 27 November 2014.’

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 28th November 2014

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

New powers to tackle sham marriage announced – Home Office

Posted December 1st, 2014 in civil partnerships, fraud, immigration, marriage, press releases, registrars by tracey

‘Home Office will have more time to investigate suspected sham marriages.’

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Home Office, 25th November 2014

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Implementation of Bar Tribunal arrangements “progressing well” – Bar Standards Board

Posted December 1st, 2014 in barristers, press releases, reports, tribunals by tracey

‘A Bar Standards Board (BSB) annual report into the arrangements relating to the operation of the independent Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service (BTAS) has found no significant issues to report and improvements in the service being sustained.’

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Bar Standards Board, 28th November 2014

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

‘No obvious benefit’: Bar Council concerned over proposed dual-contracting model – The Bar Council

Posted December 1st, 2014 in barristers, consultations, contracts, criminal justice, legal aid, press releases by tracey

‘The Ministry of Justice response to the “Transforming Legal Aid: Crime Duty Contracts” consultation, published today, will be of concern to all lawyers engaged in criminal defence work, and especially to solicitors firms with criminal legal aid contracts.’

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MOJ response

The Bar Council, 27th November 2014

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

IBC Legal Conferences’ 8th Annual Social Media Law Conference – Attorney General’s Office

Posted December 1st, 2014 in contempt of court, freedom of expression, internet, pornography, speeches by tracey

‘IBC Legal Conferences’ 8th Annual Social Media Law Conference – Attorney General’s sppech.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 27th November 2014

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 1st, 2014 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

General Medical Council v Nakhla [2014] EWCA Civ 1522 (28 November 2014)

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government v Venn [2014] EWCA Civ 1539 (27 November 2014)

Dufoo v Tolaini & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 1536 (27 November 2014)

Nayif v The High Commission of Brunei Darussalam [2014] EWCA Civ 1521 (27 November 2014)

Lougheed v On the Beach Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 1538 (27 November 2014)

Natt & Anor v Osman & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 1520 (26 November 2014)

EK (Ivory Coast) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 1517 (26 November 2014)

M (A Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 1519 (25 November 2014)

J, R (on Application of) v Worcestershire County Council [2014] EWCA Civ 1518 (25 November 2014)

Inplayer Ltd & Anor v Thorogood [2014] EWCA Civ 1511 (25 November 2014)

High Court (Administrative Court)

C, T, M & U, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Southwark [2014] EWHC 3983 (Admin) (28 November 2014)

Hughes, R (On the Application Of) v South Lakeland District Council [2014] EWHC 3979 (Admin) (28 November 2014)

The Heath & Hampstead Society, R (On the Application Of) v The City of London [2014] EWHC 3868 (Admin) (28 November 2014)

Mohammed, R (on the application of) v Local Safeguarding Children’s Board For Islington & Anor [2014] EWHC 3966 (Admin) (27 November 2014)

Ali, R (on the Application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3967 (Admin) (27 November 2014)

Aliyu & Anor, R (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3919 (Admin) (26 November 2014)

Hart v Governor of HMP Whitemoor [2014] EWHC 3913 (Admin) (24 November 2014)

Antonio, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3894 (Admin) (21 November 2014)

Ash Parish Council, R (On the Application Of) v Guildford Borough Council [2014] EWHC 3864 (Admin) (20 November 2014)

O’Connor v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2014] EWHC 3821 (Admin) (20 November 2014)

Alemi, R (on the Application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 3858 (Admin) (20 November 2014)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Cartier International AG v British Sky Broadcasting Ltd [2014] EWHC 3915 (Ch) (26 November 2014)

LBI HF (in winding up proceedings) v Stanford [2014] EWHC 3921 (Ch) (25 November 2014)

Misland (Cyprus) Investments Ltd & Amor v McKillen & Anor [2014] EWHC 3859 (Ch) (25 November 2014)

Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp & Ors (Costs) [2014] EWHC 3920 (Ch) (21 November 2014)

Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp & Ors [2014] EWHC 3867 (Ch) (21 November 2014) 

Source:  www.bailii.org

Non-accidental Injury and Re-balancing the Burden of Proof – Family Law Week

Posted December 1st, 2014 in burden of proof, care orders, child abuse, child neglect, news, personal injuries by tracey

‘Dr John Fox, barrister of Lamb Building, reviews some recent cases which may suggest a re-consideration of the burden of proof in cases of alleged non-accidental injury.’

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Family Law Week, 27th November 2014

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Ascertaining Children’s Wishes and Feelings – Family Law Week

Posted December 1st, 2014 in care orders, children, family courts, news by tracey

‘Paul Bishop, an independent social worker and formerly a Children’s Guardian, draws on 20 years’ experience of interviewing children involved in family proceedings.’

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Family Law Week, 28th November 2014

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Begging prosecutions increase dramatically across England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted December 1st, 2014 in news, prosecutions, vagrancy by tracey

‘Prosecutions for begging have rocketed across England and Wales over the past year with dramatic increases recorded in many police force areas. The number of cases brought to court under the 1824 Vagrancy Act has surged by 70%, prompting concerns that cuts to support services and benefits are pushing more people to resort to begging.’

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The Guardian, 30th November 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Boris Johnson to seek control of CPS and court system in London – The Guardian

‘Boris Johnson wants to secure control of the courts and the prosecution service, a move which would put London’s mayor in charge of the criminal justice system in the capital, the Guardian has learned. The plan would see control wrested from Whitehall and the devolution of the most important pillars of the justice system.’

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The Guardian, 1st December 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

‘Right to rent’ checks start in West Midlands – BBC News

Posted December 1st, 2014 in fines, immigration, landlord & tenant, news, passports by tracey

‘Landlords in the West Midlands who fail to check whether prospective tenants are in the country legally will face a £3,000 fine, under a new rule expected to be rolled out across the UK.’

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BBC News, 1st December 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Police watchdog has carried out six investigations into commissioners – The Guardian

Posted December 1st, 2014 in complaints, expenses, news, police by tracey

‘The policing watchdog for England and Wales has carried out six investigations into police and crime commissioners since they took up their posts two years ago.’

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The Guardian, 1st December 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk