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Ex MP Nigel Waterson wins damages from Met Police ? BBC News

Posted on September 24, 2010
“A former MP who was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his teenage son and daughter has received damages and an apology from the police.” Full story BBC News, 24th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on September 23, 2010
The Anti-Slavery Day Act 2010 (Specified Date) Order 2010 The Food Irradiation (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Handyman jailed for planting porn on boss?s computer ? BBC News

Posted on September 23, 2010
“A handyman who planted child pornography on his boss’s computer in a bid to get promoted has been jailed.” Full story BBC News, 23rd September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Law Society puts legal aid tender case to the High Court ? Law Society?s Gazette

Posted on September 23, 2010
“The Law Society warned that the Legal Services Commission?s family tender process will restrict access to justice for victims of domestic abuse, forced marriage and children, as its judicial review of the tender process began in the High Court today...

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CPS introduces ?ground-breaking? legal guidance on stalking ? Crown Prosecution Service

Posted on September 23, 2010
“For the first time victims of stalking have had their ordeal recognised in official government guidance. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today published revised guidance on stalking and harassment. It emphasises the existence and widespread nature of ‘stalking’ as a particular category of harassment and it identifies the various ways in which stalking occurs...

Judge?s veiled criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza causes a legal dilemma ? The Guardian

Posted on September 23, 2010
“As the legal establishment gears up for the new legal term starting at the end of next week, two of its leading figures must decide whether to do anything about a case that caused widespread concern during the summer.” Full story The Guardian, 23rd September 2010 Source: www...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on September 23, 2010
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Baxter v Mannion [2010] EWCA Civ 1013 (12 August 2010) EO, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 1009 (17 August 2010) YM (Eritrea) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 1007 (19 August 2010) High Court [...

Unified judiciary plan ? Law Society?s Gazette

Posted on September 23, 2010
“Justice secretary Ken Clarke has outlined plans to create a unified judiciary under the leadership of the lord chief justice. The proposal would see the statutory powers of the senior president of the tribunals transferred to the LCJ and the creation of a new head of tribunals justice...

Child M and family to be deported to Iran despite protests ? The Guardian

Posted on September 23, 2010
“A 10-year-old boy who has lived in the UK for three years with his family has been told by a high court judge he must return to Iran as soon as possible, despite a petition to prevent his deportation that has more than 5,000 signatures.” Full story The Guardian, 22nd September 2010 Source: www...

Man jailed after microwaving ?favourite? hamster ? The Independent

Posted on September 23, 2010
“An unemployed construction worker who microwaved his favourite hamster to death was jailed for nine weeks today.” Full story The Independent, 22nd September 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Iranian diplomatic impasse leads to damages ruling ? The Independent

Posted on September 23, 2010
“Two iranian nationals are to receive compensation from the Government after a judge decided that both had been unlawfully detained while awaiting deportation for criminal convictions.” Full story The Independent, 23rd September 2010 Source: www...

Solicitor wins gagging order in website case ? The Independent

Posted on September 23, 2010
“A solicitor who has been the subject of allegedly defamatory postings on a website called Solicitors From Hell won an interim injunction today against the man who runs the operation, ordering him to remove the allegations from the site.” Full story The Independent, 23rd September 2010 Source: www...

Tweet success awaits the savvy lawyer ? The Guardian

Posted on September 22, 2010
“The social networking and microblogging service has much to offer the legal practitioner. Time to jump in.” Full story The Guardian, 21st September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dog-owner prevented from finding microchipped pet under Data Protection Act ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 22, 2010
“A man who had his dog microchipped before it was stolen cannot be told of its location because of data protection laws.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on September 22, 2010
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Hai, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2020 (21 September 2010) High Court (Administrative Court) Coedbach Action Team Ltd v Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change [2010] EWHC 2312 (Admin) (16 September 2010) Source: www...

Call for Evidence ? Family Justice Review ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on September 22, 2010
“The Call for Evidence for the Family Justice Review closes on 30 September – so just a few days left for people to provide feedback about the way the system can be improved.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 22nd September 2010 Source: www...

Sentence doubled for corrupt PC ? The Independent

Posted on September 22, 2010
“A corrupt police officer who conspired with a drug dealer had his three-year jail sentence doubled at the Court of Appeal today.” Full story The Independent, 21st September 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Legal fights to keep home care for Alzheimer?s woman ? BBC News

Posted on September 22, 2010
“A Cornwall woman’s family is challenging a ruling by the NHS to send her to a nursing home or get agency carers because she has Alzheimer’s.” Full story BBC News, 21st September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Knife killer jailed for life ? The Independent

Posted on September 22, 2010
“A knife killer was jailed for life today in what is thought to be the first case to be dealt with under tough new sentencing powers.” Full story The Independent, 21st September 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Baby P mother denied inquest representation funding ? BBC News

Posted on September 22, 2010
“Baby Peter’s mother and her boyfriend have been denied public funding to be represented at any resumed inquest into the child’s death.” Full story BBC News, 21st September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on September 21, 2010
The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2010 The Foodstuffs Suitable for People Intolerant to Gluten (England) Regulations 2010 The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (England) Regulations 2010 The Special Restrictions on Adoptions from Abroad (Haiti) Order 2010 The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network [...

Merseyside Police CS face spray man awarded £4,000 ? BBC News

Posted on September 21, 2010
“A schizophrenic man who suffered burns when a police officer sprayed him in the face with CS spray has been awarded £4,000 in compensation.” Full story BBC News, 20th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Magistrates in doubt as summary justice rises? ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 21, 2010
“Magistrates could be ‘consigned to history’ because of a massive rise in the proportion of criminals escaping with out-of-court punishments, a think tank warns today.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2010 Source: www...

Inns? ups and downs ? The Lawyer

Posted on September 21, 2010
“The Chancery bar has shown its value and resilience during the recession and is in good shape to meet the challenges of the future.” Full story The Lawyer, 20th September 2010 Source: www.thelawyer.com

Children ?used as ammunition? in separations ? The Guardian

Posted on September 21, 2010
“Parents who split up are damaging their children’s welfare by using them as ‘ammunition’ in the separation process, according to England’s most senior family court judge.” Full story The Guardian, 21st September 2010 Source: www...

Baby P clinic doctor Kim Holt to sue NHS ? BBC News

Posted on September 20, 2010
“A doctor who raised concerns about the clinic where Baby P was seen days before his death is suing the NHS, claiming she was forced out of her job.” Full story BBC News, 20th September 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Live Q&A: How to get a pupillage ? The Guardian

Posted on September 20, 2010
“Is the pupillage hunt causing you to get your briefs in a twist? Let our live Q&A experts bring some order, order to your trials. Monday from 1pm.” Full story The Guardian, 17th September 2010 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Courts should be a last resort says minister ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on September 20, 2010
“Minister Jonathan Djanogly has said that more use should be made of mediation as an alternative to using courts in civil and family justice disputes.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 20th September 2010 Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on September 20, 2010
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Health & Safety Executive v Wolverhampton County Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1025 (30 July 2010) Gourisaria v Gourisaria [2010] EWCA Civ 1019 (13 August 2010) Source: www.bailii.org

Town halls could be used for court cases ? The Independent

Posted on September 20, 2010
“Town Halls could be hired out as courts to raise money for councils and increase the speed of justice, local authorities have suggested.” Full story The Independent, 18th September 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

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