Category: press releases

Three men linked to liquid bomb plot guilty of conspiracy to murder – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted July 9th, 2010 in conspiracy, Crown Prosecution Service, explosives, murder, press releases, sentencing, suicide by sally

“Today’s convictions of Ibrahim Savant, Arafat Waheed Khan and Waheed Zaman are the culmination of years of determined work by the CPS and police, and brings to 12 the number of those successfully prosecuted following the arrests in relation to the liquid bomb plot, said Sue Hemming, head of the Crown Prosecution Service Counter Terrorism Division.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 8th July 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Illegal immigrant convicted of identity fraud – UK Border Agency

Posted July 9th, 2010 in identity fraud, immigration, press releases, sentencing by sally

“A failed asylum seeker from Leicester has been convicted of using fake identity documents to gain employment.”

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UK Border Agency, 8th July 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

The new Legal Ombudsman – Bar Standards Board

Posted July 2nd, 2010 in barristers, legal ombudsman, ombudsmen, press releases by sally

“On Wednesday 6 October 2010 the Legal Ombudsman (http://www.legalombudsman.org.uk/) will become operational. From this date all complaints from lay clients about barristers, solicitors, and some other types of legal professional should be directed to the Ombudsman’s office. The Ombudsman will deal with service complaints itself and will be able to award compensation of up to £30,000.00 against barristers. It will not investigate complaints of professional misconduct or be involved in the consideration of disciplinary issues. Neither will it consider complaints previously considered by the Bar Standards Board.”

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Bar Standards Board, 1st July 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

IPCC publishes findings following investigation into Metropolitan Police handling of sexual offences case – Independent Police Complaints Commission

Posted June 28th, 2010 in complaints, London, police, press releases, professional conduct, reports, sexual offences by sally

“A Superintendent and two Inspectors are to face a Full Powers Misconduct Panel, following an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) into the Metropolitan Police’s handling of the case of Kirk Reid.”

Full press release and link to full report

Independent Police Complaints Commission, 28th June 2010

Source: www.ipcc.gov.uk

No charges following death of Raymond Cutkelvin – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted June 25th, 2010 in assisted suicide, Crown Prosecution Service, press releases, public interest by sally

“Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has today said that while there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Alan Cutkelvin Rees and Dr Michael Irwin in relation to the death of Raymond Cutkelvin at a Dignitas clinic in Switzerland in February 2007, such a prosecution would not be in the public interest and no further action should be taken against them.”

Full press release

Crown Prosecution Service, 25th June 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Criminal justice reform promised – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 25th, 2010 in crime, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, press releases, prisons by sally

“The policing and criminal justice minister has laid out government plans for creating a system shaped by the principles of freedom, fairness and responsibility.”

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Ministry of Justice, 24th June 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Guideline hourly rates finalised – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted June 25th, 2010 in press releases by sally

“Guideline hourly rates finalised.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 24th June 2010

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

CPS publishes guidance on prosecuting Medicines Act offences where a dispensing error has occurred – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted June 24th, 2010 in Crown Prosecution Service, medicines, pharmacists, press releases by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service has today published Legal Guidance to Crown Prosecutors on the prosecution of offences in the Medicines Act 1968, including where there has been a dispensing error by a pharmacist. This Legal Guidance has been agreed in consultation with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Department of Health (DH).”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 21st June 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

BSB seeks to extend IELTS requirements for students – Bar Standards Board

Posted June 24th, 2010 in barristers, legal education, press releases by sally

“The BSB is in the process of requesting permission from the Legal Services Board to amend the Bar Training Regulations to require all students on the BPTC to take IELTS (or equivalent) and score a minimum of 7.5 in each section.”

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Bar Standards Board, 23rd June 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Fundamental look at legal aid system begins – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 23rd, 2010 in legal aid, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The government today announced a fundamental look at the legal aid system, designed to create a stable and sustainable system providing access to justice for those who need it most.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd June 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Stamford restaurant faces £50,000 fine – UK Border Agency

Posted June 23rd, 2010 in employment, fines, immigration, penalties, press releases by sally

“Five illegal workers have been caught in Stamford by our officers.”

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UK Border Agency, 21st June 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Vetting and Barring Scheme registration halted – Home Office

Posted June 18th, 2010 in child abuse, criminal records, press releases, vetting by sally

“Registration with the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) will be halted to allow the government to remodel the scheme back to proportionate, common sense levels, it was announced today.”

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Home Office, 15th June 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Man jailed after UK Border Agency foils sham marriage – UK Border Agency

Posted June 18th, 2010 in fraud, immigration, marriage, press releases, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

“A bogus groom has been jailed at Leeds Crown Court for 12 months after plotting to stage a sham marriage.”

Full press release

UK Border Agency, 11th June 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Bar Council shares experience on easing financial barriers to the professions – The Bar Council

Posted June 18th, 2010 in barristers, legal education, legal profession, press releases by sally

“David Pittaway QC, Chair of the Bar Council’s Training for the Bar Committee and the Neuberger Monitoring and Implementation Group, addressed the Gateways to the Professions Collaborative Forum, chaired by RIBA President Ruth Reed, on the subject of the Bar Loans Scheme, yesterday.”

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The Bar Council, 17th June 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Bar Council Chairman Sets Out ‘Radical and Progressive Vision’ for the Future of the Bar – The Bar Council

Posted June 11th, 2010 in barristers, press releases by sally

“Nicholas Green QC, the Chairman of the Bar Council, which represents over 15,000 practising barristers in England and Wales, has set out what he has called a radical and progressive vision for the future of the Bar.”

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The Bar Council, 11th June 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Update on child detention – UK Border Agency

Posted May 21st, 2010 in children, detention, immigration, press releases by sally

“The government is committed to ending the detention of children for immigration purposes. We can announce that Immigration Minister Damian Green will be leading a wide-ranging review to achieve this, setting out plans in the coming months.”

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UK Border Agency, 15th May 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 in force – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 8th, 2010 in criminal procedure, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“The first consolidating edition of the Criminal Procedure Rules came into force today (5 April 2010).”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th April 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Committee to examine ‘super-injunctions’ – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted April 8th, 2010 in injunctions, press releases by sally

“The Master of the Rolls has set up a committee to examine the issues around the use of injunctions which bind the press and so-called ‘super-injunctions’.”

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Judiciary of England & Wales, 6th April 2010

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Changes to the Immigration Rules – minimum age for armed forces marriage visas – UK Border Agency

Posted April 8th, 2010 in armed forces, immigration, marriage, press releases, regulations, visas by sally

“Today the Immigration Rules relating to marriage visas have changed for serving members of the armed forces.”

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UK Border Agency, 6th April 2010

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Next Step in the Bar Council’s Judicial Review on Legal Aid – The Bar Council

Posted April 8th, 2010 in barristers, fees, judicial review, legal aid, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council and Criminal Bar Association have today issued a joint response to the Ministry of Justice Consultation ‘Legal Aid: Reforming Advocates Graduated Fees.’ The response is available below, as is the letter from Bindmans sent on our behalf to the Treasury Solicitors.”

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The Bar Council, 1st April 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk