Teacher suspended for secretly filming disruptive pupils for TV- The Times

Posted July 5th, 2007 in news, professional conduct, teachers by sally

“A supply teacher who secretly filmed pupils fighting, swearing at her and disrupting classes for a television documentary was found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct yesterday and suspended from teaching for a year.”

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The Times, 5th July 2007

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Snubbed Da Vinci Code judge must stand aside, appeal court decides – The Times

Posted July 5th, 2007 in judges, news by sally

“A high-profile judge was defiant last night after he was criticised severely by appeal judges for refusing to stand aside in a case in which he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties.”

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The Times, 5th July 2007

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Tax plan to raid bank accounts of evaders – The Guardian

Posted July 5th, 2007 in banking, news, tax evasion by sally

“Tax evaders could find their bank accounts raided directly by the Inland Revenue, under a government plan to get back some of the billions in annually lost payments. The powers would allow tax collectors to bypass the courts and order banks to pay outstanding tax debts.”

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The Guardian, 5th July 2007

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“False” Asbo woman wins payout – BBC News

Posted July 5th, 2007 in ASBOs, news by sally

“A woman given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) based on false allegations made against her is to be compensated by the council that issued it”

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BBC News, 5th July 2007

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Control orders challenge in Lords – BBC News

Posted July 5th, 2007 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“The government’s controversial anti-terror control orders are set to be challenged in the House of Lords”

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BBC News, 5th July 2007 

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Demolished listed house must be restored – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 5th, 2007 in listed buildings, news by sally

“A millionaire who demolished a £2 million Georgian house to rebuild it as “something straight out of Footballers’ Wives”, was yesterday ordered to spend £500,000 on restoring it to its former glory. Andrew Hazell, 45, did not seek planning permission for the sweeping changes he made to his six-bedroomed, Grade II-listed home.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007

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Overdraft charges refunded – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 5th, 2007 in banking, news by sally

“The battle over bank charges entered a new phase yesterday after 37 customers had their cases settled out of court in their favour and a judge ordered banks to come clean over the true cost of the charges.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007

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Ministry of Justice ministerial responsibilities – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 4th, 2007 in Ministry of Justice, news by michael

“Following his appointment as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today gave details of ministers’ responsibilities.”

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Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Changes at body that selects judges – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 4th, 2007 in judges, judicial appointments commission, news by michael

“Lady Justice (Heather) Hallett, one of three senior judicial commissioners, has become vice-chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).”

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Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007

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Judge refuses to stand down over bias fears – Times

Posted July 4th, 2007 in judges, news by michael

“High-profile judge Mr Justice Peter Smith was severely criticised today over his refusal to stand down in a case where he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties. ”

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Times, 4th July 2007

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Man guilty of using internet to promote jihad – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 4th, 2007 in incitement, internet, Islam, news by michael

“A third man with close links to al-Qa’eda in Iraq has admitted using the internet to urge Muslims to wage a violent holy war against all non-believers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007

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Prisoners’ action over conditions – BBC News

Posted July 4th, 2007 in human rights, news, prisons by michael

“Two prisoners have launched a High Court action arguing they have been kept in conditions so bad that their human rights have been violated.”

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BBC News, 4th July 2007

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Only 5% of new judges black or Asian – Times

Posted July 4th, 2007 in judges, minorities, news by michael

“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”

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Times, 4th July 2007

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Angelika contempt case to proceed – BBC News

Posted July 4th, 2007 in contempt of court, news by michael

“Contempt of court action will be taken later this year against a Sunday newspaper over a story it ran shortly before the Angelika Kluk murder trial.”

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BBC News, 4th July 2007

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Damilola killers in bid to appeal – BBC News

Posted July 4th, 2007 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“Two brothers jailed for killing schoolboy Damilola Taylor are to seek permission from the High Court to appeal against their conviction.”

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BBC News, 4th July 2007

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Musicians ‘silenced by petty laws’ – The Times

Posted July 4th, 2007 in licensing, news by sally

“Red tape introduced in the 2003 Licensing Act is stifling small-scale gigs and performances, a report commissioned by ministers has found.”

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The Times, 4th July 2007

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Attorney may not decide over ‘cash for peerages’ – The Times

Posted July 4th, 2007 in attorney general, news, peerages & dignities by sally

“The Attorney-General may have to step aside from the key decision on whether there will be a prosecution over ‘cash for peerages’ under the constitutional reforms outlined yesterday.”

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The Times, 4th July 2007

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Alternative to control orders may top new agenda – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2007 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“Detailed proposals of new anti-terror measures are to be published within the next three weeks and could include an alternative to the controversial control orders used to restrict the movements of terrrorist suspects.”

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The Guardian, 4th July 2007

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Behrens “pulls no punches” in independent review – Bar Council

Posted July 4th, 2007 in barristers, complaints, news by sally

“The Complaints Commissioner, Rob Behrens, has published his independent review of the Bar’s Complaints system. The report, which has been welcomed by the Chairman of the Bar, makes 52 recommendations for improvements to the system. The report concludes that the Bar’s system for handling complaints is good, but also finds that it is far from being ‘state of the art’ and needs significant changes to modernise its practices.”

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Bar Council press release, 3rd July 2007

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MPs urge emissions law – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2007 in environmental protection, news by sally

“Setting a legally binding cut in carbon dioxide will strengthen the Government’s resolve to achieve the target and provide much-needed investor confidence, an all-party group of MPs said.

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The Guardian, 4th July 2007

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