Church of England vicar jailed over sham marriages – UK Border Agency

Posted September 7th, 2010 in Church of England, fraud, immigration, marriage, press releases, sentencing by sally

“A Church of England vicar was today among 3 men jailed for staging hundreds of sham marriages in East Sussex. Reverend Alex Brown was found guilty of conspiring to facilitate breaches in immigration law in July alongside 2 other men, Ukrainian national Vladymyr Buchak and lawyer Michael Adelasoye, following an 8 week trial.”

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UK Border Agency, 6th September 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Government plans reviews of immigration system – UK Border Agency

Posted September 7th, 2010 in immigration, press releases, speeches by sally

“Immigration Minister Damian Green will confirm this evening that the government is to look at all immigration routes into the UK and set new rules.”

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UK Border Agency, 6th September 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

European Contract Law: chance to have your say – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 20th, 2010 in consultations, contracts, EC law, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The Government has today launched a Call for Evidence seeking views on the European Commission’s Green Paper on potential changes to contract law.”

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Ministry of Justice, 18th August 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Government announces ban on wheel clamping – Home Office

Posted August 20th, 2010 in press releases, wheel clamping by sally

“Wheel clamping on private land will be banned in England and Wales, the Government announced today.”

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Home Office, 17th August 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

No charges following death of Caroline Loder – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 20th, 2010 in assisted suicide, Crown Prosecution Service, press releases, suicide by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has decided that charges will not be brought against Dr Elisabeth Wilson and two individuals following the death of Caroline Loder at her home in Surrey on 8 June 2009.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 16th August 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Dutch crystal meth smugglers are jailed – UK Border Agency

Posted August 20th, 2010 in drug trafficking, press releases, sentencing by sally

“Two Dutchmen have been jailed for a total of 22 years after being found guilty of attempting to smuggle 3kg of methylamphetamine (known as ‘crystal meth’) into the UK.”

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UK Border Agency, 16th August 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Overhauling the Licensing Act – Home Office

Posted July 30th, 2010 in consultations, legislation, licensing, press releases by sally

“Proposals for tough new measures to crack down on problem premises and give more powers for local communities were unveiled by the government today.”

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Home Office, 28th July 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

CPS launches consultation on human trafficking public policy – Crown Prosecution Service

“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) today began a public consultation on its Public Policy Statement on Human Trafficking.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 29th July 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Three found guilty over sham marriage scam – UK Border Agency

Posted July 30th, 2010 in conspiracy, fraud, immigration, marriage, press releases by sally

“Three men, including a vicar, have today been found guilty of being behind a massive scam to organise hundreds of sham marriages in East Sussex.”

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UK Border Agency, 29th July 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Passport fraudster jailed – UK Border Agency

Posted July 30th, 2010 in identity fraud, immigration, passports, press releases by sally

“A fraudster who used a fake passport to get a job has been jailed, following an investigation by our officers.”

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UK Border Agency, 28th July 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Reforming the law on level crossings – Law Commission

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in consultations, health & safety, Law Commission, press releases, railways by sally

“The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission are conducting a joint review of the law relating to level crossings.”

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Law Commission, 22nd July 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/

New code of practice to close multi-million pound stolen phones loop – Home Office

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in crime prevention, press releases, telecommunications by sally

“A new deal to stop an estimated 100,000 stolen mobile phones, worth around £4m, being sold to recycling companies was announced today by crime prevention minister James Brokenshire.”

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Home Office, 23rd July 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

‘Legal high’ Naphyrone to be a Class B drug from Friday – Home Office

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in drug offences, press releases by sally

“Naphyrone (often called ‘NRG1’) and its related compounds will become Class B drugs from Friday July 23, 2010.”

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Home Office, 22nd July 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

CPS lawyer admits serious offences in breach of trust – Crown Prosecution Service

“The Director of Public Prosecutions, Keir Starmer QC, said that Crown Prosecution Service lawyer Sarfraz Ibrahim had disgraced the service through a serious breach of trust after he admitted charges of corruption, misconduct and attempting to pervert the course of justice.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 14th July 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Prime Minister to launch Ministry of Justice reform priorities – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 14th, 2010 in government departments, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The Prime Minister joined Kenneth Clarke in asking the public to hold the Ministry of Justice to account through a list of departmental priorities launched today. The Structural Reform Plan (SRP) sets out clear priorities and transparent milestones for every department across Government, allowing the public to check whether commitments are met.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th July 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers – Home Office

“The Home Secretary has announced today that a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers is underway. The review will look at what counter-terrorism powers and measures could be rolled back in order to restore the balance of civil liberties and counter-terrorism powers.”

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Home Office, 13th July 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Preston brothel closed – UK Border Agency

Posted July 14th, 2010 in immigration, press releases, prostitution, sex establishments by sally

“New powers to close down brothels were used for the first time in the North of England on 9 July, by our officers.”

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UK Border Agency, 12th July 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Barristers interested in new business structures, BSB survey shows – Bar Standards Board

Posted July 12th, 2010 in alternative business structures, barristers, press releases by sally

“The results of a recent survey of the profession show that the vast majority (over 80%) of barristers want the Bar to remain as a separate and independent legal profession, regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB), with 35% likely to join new business structures within 5 years if these are permitted.”

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Bar Standards Board, 12th July 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Plans to reform defamation law announced – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 12th, 2010 in bills, consultations, defamation, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“Plans to review the law on defamation to protect free speech and freedom of expression were outlined today by Justice Minister Lord McNally.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th July 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

What price should policyholders pay for fraudulent insurance claims? – Law Commission

Posted July 9th, 2010 in bills, contracts, insurance, Law Commission, press releases, reports by sally

“The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission are conducting a joint review of insurance contract law.”

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Law Commission, 9th July 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk