Man found guilty of murdering rare books dealer in Oxford – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2016 in murder, news, sentencing by michael

‘An unemployed father of two from Peterborough has been told he will serve at least 34 years in prison for the murder of a rare books dealer in Oxford.’

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The Guardian 24th October 2016

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Tobacco smuggler has Kent land seized to help meet £4m public debt – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2016 in confiscation, customs and excise, human rights, news, proceeds of crime by michael

‘A convicted tobacco smuggler has been stripped of a prime parcel of riverside land in Kent to meet his more than £4m debt to the public purse. ‘

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The Guardian, 24th October 2016

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High Court confirms distinction in law between interim and final payments – Out-Law.com

Posted October 24th, 2016 in construction industry, contracts, dispute resolution, news by michael

‘A second “valuation” adjudication confirming the value of the final payment due under a construction contract is permissible, the High Court has ruled.’

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Out-Law.com, 21st October 2016

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Cuts that hurt – New Law Journal

Posted October 24th, 2016 in budgets, equality, legal aid, news by michael

‘ “If Theresa May is really determined to deliver a country that works for all then there needs to be a justice system for everyone, not just those who can afford it,” said Alice Wyss of Amnesty International this week.’

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New Law Journal, 20th October 2016

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Cost benefit analysis – New Law Journal

Posted October 24th, 2016 in costs, news, privilege, solicitors, wasted costs orders by michael

‘Wasted costs orders can only be made against a representative, whereas non-party costs orders can be made against anyone, including a representative.’

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New Law Journal, 20th October 2016

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Jailed McKenzie friend facing £12,000 claim – Law Society Gazette

Posted October 24th, 2016 in litigants in person, McKenzie friends, news by michael

‘A jailed McKenzie friend could be released from prison for the day to represent himself in a claim lodged by an aggrieved former client.’

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Law Society Gazette, 24th October 2016

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Solicitor banned for nine-fold overcharging of deceased clients – Law Society Gazette

Posted October 24th, 2016 in disciplinary procedures, forgery, news, solicitors by michael

‘A solicitor who misappropriated money from deceased clients’ estates over several years and created a ‘work of fiction’ to confuse investigators has been struck off.”

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Law Society Gazette, 24th October 2016

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Finance and Divorce Update October 2016 – Family Law Week

‘Edward Heaton, Principal Associate and Jane Booth, Associate, both of Mills & Reeve LLP, analyse the news and case law relating to financial remedies and divorce during September 2016.’

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Family Law Week, 23rd October 2016

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Truth and Justice – Counsel

‘Arguably the most serious miscarriage of justice of our times – lessons must be learned from the iconic Hillsborough proceedings, writes Pete Weatherby QC.’

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Counsel, November 2016

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Bosses behind nuisance phone calls could face £500,000 fine – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2016 in fines, news, privacy, telecommunications by michael

‘Rogue company bosses could face fines of up to £500,000 if their firm is behind nuisance phone calls under a government move to clamp down on the problem.’

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2016

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Compliance with the pre-action protocol for construction and engineering disputes – Out-Law.com

Posted October 24th, 2016 in building law, civil procedure rules, news by michael

‘A specific pre-action protocol applies to construction and engineering disputes. These claims are typically heard by the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) division of the High Court.’

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Out-Law.com, 21st October 2016

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Pensions Regulator to get powers to authorise and de-authorise master trusts – Out-Law.com

Posted October 24th, 2016 in news, pensions, trusts by michael

‘The Pensions Regulator is to be given new powers to authorise and de-authorise multi-employer ‘master trust’ pension schemes as part of new legislation published by the UK government.’

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Out-Law.com, 21st October 2016

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Seven-year-old boy ‘living life entirely as a girl’ removed from mother’s care by judge – The Independent

Posted October 24th, 2016 in care orders, children, gender, news by michael

‘A seven-year-old boy who was “living life entirely as a girl” has been removed from his mother’s care following a ruling by a High Court judge.’

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The Independent, 22nd October 2016

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Ex-police chief found guilty of sexually abusing boys in 1980s – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2016 in child abuse, news, police, sexual offences, young offenders by michael

‘A former police superintendent has been found guilty of sexually abusing boys in the 1980s at a Home Office attendance centre for young offenders and at a children’s home.’

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The Guardian, 21st October 2016

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Mazher Mahmood: ‘Fake Sheikh’ jailed for 15 months – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2016 in conspiracy, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by michael

‘Undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood has been jailed for 15 months after being found guilty of tampering with evidence in the collapsed drug trial of singer Tulisa Contostavlos.’

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The Guardian, 21st October 2016

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‘Turing Bill’ for gay pardons fails in Parliament – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2016 in bills, criminal records, homosexuality, news, pardons, sexual offences by michael

‘A bill that would have wiped clean the criminal records of thousands of gay men has fallen at its first parliamentary hurdle.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2016

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IPCC to assess Sir Norman Bettison’s Hillsborough book – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2016 in complaints, inquests, media, news, police, prosecutions, sport, unlawful killing by michael

‘A book by a former chief inspector about his involvement in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster will be assessed by the police watchdog and prosecutors.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2016

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Care home worker Karen Pedley given 14 life sentences – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2016 in care homes, care workers, murder, news, sentencing by michael

‘A “fire-obsessed” care home worker who killed a 96-year-old resident by setting fire to her room has been given 14 life sentences.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2016

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