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Goldsmith unveils proposals to strengthen citizenship - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Plans to make schoolchildren take part in citizenship ceremonies, pledging allegiance to the Queen, and a new public holiday to celebrate ‘Britishness’ were announced today as part of wide-ranging proposals to strengthen British citizenship...

The equality watchdog that failed its own test - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Britain?s anti-discrimination quango had to be bailed out by ministers to avoid its breaching the law over its own internal equality scheme, The Times has learnt.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Church conmen jailed for £3.2m swindle of faithful - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“A gang of Seventh-Day Adventists who conned millions of pounds from fellow churchgoers to fund a life of wild extravagance have been jailed.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Life sentences for pair who beat and stabbed faith healer to death - The Guardian

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Two men were jailed for life yesterday for the murder of a faith healer who took money from clients but failed to fulfil his promises. The victim offered cures for everything from immigration problems to infertility and baldness in exchange for large sums...

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Regina v Y (Hearsay evidence) - Times Law Reports

Posted on March 11, 2008
Regina v Y (Hearsay evidence) Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) “Some rulings by trial judges could properly be described both as relating to counts on the indictment as well as being evidentiary.” The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

Kosmar Villa Holidays plc v Trustees of Syndicate 1243 - Times Law Reports

Posted on March 11, 2008
Kosmar Villa Holidays plc v Trustees of Syndicate 1243 Court of Appeal “Where insurers acknowledged a claim under a policy knowing that the insured had failed to comply with a condition precedent in the notification clause, they did not elect to waive the insured?s failure and accept liability...

Caudle v LD Law Ltd - WLR Daily

Posted on March 11, 2008
Caudle v LD Law Ltd [2008] EWHC 374 (QB); WLR (D) 78 “A person who intends to exercise his entitlement to apply for a grant of letters of administration of an estate does not have an enforceable right to immediate possession of property formerly owned by the deceased unless it is necessary that he takes possession [...

Reinwood Ltd v L Brown & Sons Ltd - WLR Daily

Posted on March 11, 2008
Reinwood Ltd v L Brown & Sons Ltd [2008] UKHL 12; WLR (D) 77 “Where under the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract, 1998 ed, Private with Quantities the architect granted the contractor an extension of time after the employer had served a withholding notice and paid under an interim certificate on the assumption that it [...

Bar Chairman Calls For Policy Change: Boost in Drugs Rehabilitation Programmes to Tackle Offending Before it Happens - The Bar Council

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Extra resources should be ploughed into prisons’ drugs rehabilitation programmes, the Chairman of the Bar said today.” Full story The Bar Council, 11th March 2008 Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Consultation sentencing guideline and advice on theft and burglary (non-dwelling) - Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted on March 11, 2008
“The Sentencing Guidelines Council published a consultation guideline on the sentencing of adult offenders convicted of theft and burglary (non-dwelling) offences on 10 March 2008.” Full story Sentencing Guidelines Council, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

Barristers told: last chance to sign up for legal aid contract - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“This Friday is the deadline, no ifs or buts, says Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, the minister in charge of the change.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Britain can?t afford to be corrupt - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“The decision to stop the BAE investigation raises questions about the rule of law and fairness in deciding which cases to prosecute.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Stealing from the elderly or a school ?should mean jail? - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Thieves who target the elderly should be jailed for at least 18 weeks and longer if they take items worth more than £2,000 or with high sentimental value, a sentencing watchdog said yesterday.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

Straw warns judges not to overreact to coverage of big trials - The Guardian

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Judges, magistrates and MPs were warned yesterday not to overreact to the overwhelming media coverage of recent horrific murder trials and drive the record prison population to even higher levels.” Full story The Guardian, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

More than 2,000 serious criminal cases thrown out after prosecutors were not ready - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“More than 2,000 cases that should have gone to trial in the Crown Court were thrown out last year because they were not ready, a watchdog says today.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Couple who want deaf child angry at IVF ban - Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 11, 2008
“A deaf father who wishes to have a deaf child has spoken of his anger that a clause in new fertility legislation will make it illegal to use embryos with a genetic abnormality in IVF treatment, when ones without the same defect are available.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

Labour retreat over attorney general?s role - The Guardian

Posted on March 11, 2008
“The government is poised to let the attorney general retain the power to stop prosecutions such as the corruption case against BAE Systems on national security grounds, the Guardian has learned.” Full story The Guardian, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

Has Sally Clark?s case changed attitudes to infant death? - Daily Telegraph

Posted on March 11, 2008
“In 2003 Sally Clark was released from jail after being falsely accused of murdering her two sons. She never recovered from the trauma and died a year ago, effectively of a broken heart. Cassandra Jardine looks at how such a gross miscarriage of justice could occur and asks whether lessons have been learnt...

Lighter sentences proposed for thieves - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Stealing from vulnerable victims should not automatically lead to a jail term, sentencing advisory body says.” Full story The Times, 10th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on March 11, 2008
The Penwith College, Penzance (Dissolution) Order 2008 The Local Government Finance (New Parishes) (England) Regulations 2008 The Local Government (Parishes and Parish Councils) (England) Regulations 2008 The Occupational Pension Schemes (Non-European Schemes Exemption) Regulations 2008 The Discharge of Fines by Unpaid Work (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2008 The Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008 The Young Offender Institution (Amendment) Rules 2008 The [...

An ancient law with modern resonance - The Times

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Ask a group of schoolchildren what they know about treason and they are most likely to mention Guy Fawkes and Ann Boleyn - but a closer look at the law brings some more recent names to mind.” Full story The Times, 11th March 2008 Source: www...

The rise and rise of judicial review - BBC Law in Action

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Does the growing power and readiness of judges to question government decisions threaten to unbalance our democracy?” Full story BBC Law in Action, 11th March 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for possessing terror manual - The Independent

Posted on March 11, 2008
” A man who admitted possessing an al Qai’da training manual was jailed for 16 months today.” Full story The Independent, 11th March 2008 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Court staff ?let hundreds of offenders walk free? - The Guardian

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Staff at Leeds magistrates court are facing disciplinary action for serious errors which resulted in hundreds of offenders escaping prosecution, the Ministry of Justice said today.” Full story The Guardian, 11th March 2008 Source: www.guardian...

Investing in alternatives to custody - Ministry of Justice

Posted on March 11, 2008
“Justice Minister David Hanson has made a written ministerial statement on investing in community sentences.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 11th March 2008 Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Revenue & Customs bankrupts man over 88p debt - The Guardian

Posted on March 10, 2008
“A man who owed 88p in taxes was made bankrupt after a blunder by HM Revenue & Customs, it was claimed today.” Full story The Guardian, 10th March 2008 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Why murderers deserve a good lawyer - The Times

Posted on March 10, 2008
“In a civilised society everyone has the right to a fair trial, no matter how horrible the offence or how fantastic the defence may be.” Full story The Times, 7th March 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

The Best Law Firms to Work For - The Times

Posted on March 10, 2008
“The Sunday Times has published its annual survey of Britain’s 100 Best Companies to work for, ranking employers on such criteria as leadership, pay and benefits, social contribution and career prospects. There were 11 law firms on this year’s list...

Appeal over baby death conviction - BBC News

Posted on March 10, 2008
“An appeal has been lodged by lawyers for a child carer convicted of violently shaking a baby to death.” Full story BBC News, 10th March 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Honorary Queen?s Counsel 2008 - Ministry of Justice

Posted on March 10, 2008
“Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of five Queen’s Counsel honoris causa.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 10th March 2008 Source: www.gnn.gov.uk

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