Law student win £8,000 for unfairly dismissed mother – The Guardian

Posted April 26th, 2007 in compensation, news, unfair dismissal, women by sally

“A businesswoman told to choose between her job and having a baby won more than £8,000 compensation yesterday after taking legal action with the help of a group of law students.”

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The Guardian, 26th April 2007

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‘Lenient’ child-fight sentence is reviewed – The Times

Posted April 26th, 2007 in child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“The Attorney General is to review the suspended prison sentences given to four women who goaded two toddlers into fighting and then filmed them.”

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The Times, 25th April 2007

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Dinner ladies win equal pay battle – The Times

Posted April 26th, 2007 in compensation, equal pay, news, sex discrimination, victimisation by sally

“A group of school dinner ladies who claimed they were victimised by their local council after bringing equal pay claims has won their case at the House of Lords.”

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The Times, 25th April 2007

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Unmarried couples win rights to half of shared properties – The Times

Posted April 25th, 2007 in cohabitation, news by sally

“Unmarried couples who split have won equal rights to a share in their home – but only if they put it in joint names, the House of Lords ruled this morning.”

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The Times, 25th April 2007

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Government sued over Carter reforms – The Lawyer

Posted April 25th, 2007 in legal aid, legal services, minorities, news by sally

“Black and Asian lawyers have taken legal action against the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA) and the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over the legal aid reforms, it was revealed today (25 April).”

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The Lawyer, 25th April 2007

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Open Wi-Fi proves no defence in child porn case – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 25th, 2007 in computer crime, news, pornography by sally

“A man has been found guilty of possessing child pornography despite arguing that his open wireless internet network meant that the case against him could not be proved.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th April 2007

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Miners’ compensation ‘exploited’ – BBC News

Posted April 25th, 2007 in compensation, industrial injuries, miners, news, solicitors by sally

“A scheme for sick miners has been exploited by a few unscrupulous solicitors, a report has claimed.” 

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BBC News, 25th April 2007

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Police lose fight over witness murder – The Times

Posted April 25th, 2007 in news, police, witnesses by sally

“Police forces face a multi-million-pound bill for establishing witness protection schemes after senior judges ruled yesterday that they are legally bound to ensure the safety of witnesses. Sir Anthony Clarke, the Master of the Rolls, found that the right to life enshrined in the Human Rights Act required police forces to protect vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases.”

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The Times, 25th April 2007

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Home Office to be split up ‘after Blair’s departure’ – The Independent

Posted April 25th, 2007 in government departments, news by sally

“John Reid has admitted that the timetable for breaking up the Home Office is slipping and that the complete split will not take effect until after Tony Blair announces his resignation.”

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The Independent, 25th April 2007

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Judges’ ultimatum to Falconer – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 25th, 2007 in judges, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Senior judges have warned Lord Falconer that they will not support the planned Ministry of Justice unless he guarantees their financial independence in the next six days.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th April 2007

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Ministers back bill giving FoI exemption for parliament – The Guardian

Posted April 25th, 2007 in freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“Senior ministers are backing a controversial bill to exempt parliament from the Freedom of Information Act as a second attempt is made on Friday to push the legislation through the Commons.”

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The Guardian, 25th April 2007

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Diana inquest judge quits, admitting she was the wrong person for the job – The Times

Posted April 25th, 2007 in coroners, inquests, news by sally

“The inquests of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed suffered a fresh blow yesterday when Baroness Butler-Sloss dramatically announced that she was stepping down as coroner.”

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The Times, 25th April 2007

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Injured motorcyclist wins compensation in legal first – The Times

Posted April 25th, 2007 in criminal injuries compensation, news by sally

“A motorcyclist who killed a schoolboy playing a game of chicken on a busy road made legal history today when he won a claim for compensation for the injuries that he suffered in the accident.”

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The Times, 24th April 2007

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Huntley sex assault victim wins damages – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 24th, 2007 in damages, news, sexual offences by sally

“A woman who was sexually assaulted as a schoolgirl by Soham murderer Ian Huntley has won her right to damages.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2007

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Judges say police must protect witnesses – The Times

Posted April 24th, 2007 in news, police, witnesses by sally

“Senior judges have upheld a landmark ruling that forces police across the country have to take legal responsibility for the protection of their witnesses.”

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The Times, 24th April 2007

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Muslim veils ‘should be allowed in court’ – The Times

Posted April 24th, 2007 in court dress, Islam, news by sally

“The wearing of the Muslim veil in court was backed by new official guidelines today.”

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The Times, 24th April 2007

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Butler-Sloss to step down as Diana coroner – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 24th, 2007 in coroners, inquests, news by sally

“Baroness Butler-Sloss is to step down as coroner for the Diana inquest, it was announced today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2007

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Former law chief warns over ‘scrambled’ Home Office split – The Independent

Posted April 24th, 2007 in government departments, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Reforms to split the Home Office in two and create a new Ministry of Justice are being rushed through too quickly, the former head of the judiciary in England and Wales warned today.”

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The Independent, 24th April 2007

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Police lose appeal over witness murder – The Independent

Posted April 24th, 2007 in news, police, witnesses by sally

“A police force lost a Court of Appeal challenge today over a landmark ruling that it failed to protect a witness murdered just days before he was due to give evidence.”

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The Independent, 24th April 2007

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Specialist lawyers say tech firms failing on IP – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 24th, 2007 in intellectual property, news by sally

“In the run-up to World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April, technology law specialists at international law firm Pinsent Masons have warned that UK technology companies do not know how to value their IP and that they are not doing enough to exploit the value of their IP portfolios.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2007

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