31 May 2007
Hoax call to coastguard puts lives at risk
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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Dover Coastguard dealt with a malicious hoax call this afternoon at 2.20pm made by a young male who said his friend had fallen down a cliff and needed help at Fairlight Country Park near Hastings.
District bench retirement - district judge joseph anthony james
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Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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District Judge Joseph Anthony James will retire as a District Judge on the Northern Circuit on 12 May 2007.
Circuit bench retirement - paul focke qc
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Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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His Honour Judge Paul Focke QC will retire as a Circuit Judge on the South Eastern Circuit on 14 May 2007.
Circuit bench - death in service - his honour judge william michael rose
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Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, was saddened to learn of the death of His Honour Judge William Michael Rose, who died on 10 May 2007.
District bench appointment - myra lilian codlin-tate
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HM The Queen has appointed Myra Lilian Codlin-Tate to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned her to the Western...
Senior circuit judge appointment - john altman
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Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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The Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer, has appointed His Honour Judge John Altman as the Designated Family Judge for London (Senior Circuit Judge). The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
Specialist circuit judge appointment - david michael waksman qc
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Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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HM The Queen has appointed David Michael Waksman QC to be a Specialist Mercantile Circuit Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has...
Retirements - cernik / hoffman / levy
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Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national
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District Judge David Cernik will retire as a District Judge on the Midland Circuit on 31 May 2007.
New fire engines signed up
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Firebuy News - national
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The six UK companies who won framework agreements to supply pumping appliances to the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) signed these formally with Firebuy on 14 May 2007 at Staffordshire FRS HQ, Stone, Staffs.
New ministry of justice "focused on public", says falconer
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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The new Ministry of Justice, launched today, will focus fully on improving the justice system for the public, according to the new Secretary of State for Justice.
Government supports law to prevent forced marriage
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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The Government today pledged its support for legislation aimed at protecting the victims of forced marriages and preventing them from taking place.
Company winding up and bankruptcy petition court statistics - first quarter 2007
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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The Ministry of Justice today publishes statistics for company winding up, and creditors' and debtors' bankruptcy petitions issued in the High Court and county courts of England and Wales during the first quarter...
Appointment of new member of the youth justice board
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Rosanna O'Connor has been appointed as a member of the Youth Justice Board and will take up her position with immediate effect, Home Office Minister, Baroness Scotland announced today. Baroness Scotland said:
Queen's counsel in northern ireland
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of six (6) new Queen's Counsel in Northern Ireland. The full list is:
Falconer hails court breakthrough
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Courts in England and Wales are implementing new proposals for better court services - including completing cases after specified periods - aimed at improving justice for the public, the Justice Secretary announced...
Stop pigeonholing women and minority lawyers, says bridget prentice
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Law firms should stop shepherding new recruits into specialisms based on background or gender, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice said today.
Lord chancellor appoints new members of the legal services commission
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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The Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Falconer, in his role as Lord Chancellor, has appointed Mr Barry Elliott and Ms Jane Hickman to the Legal Services Commission.
Ministry of justice - ministerial responsibilities
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Following the creation of the Ministry of Justice on May 9, 2007, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer today gave details of ministers' responsibilities:
Vera baird visits wakefield domestic violence unit: wakefield steps up action against domestic violence
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Justice Minister Vera Baird will open a new support service for victims of domestic violence in Wakefield today and will pay tribute to the important work done to help victims of domestic violence by the police, ...
Human rights minister visits amnesty's garden at chelsea flower show
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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The Human Rights Minister, Cathy Ashton, visited the Amnesty International Garden for Human Rights at the Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday.
Minister opens new offices of burton's claims management unit
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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The new offices of a unique unit that assists the Ministry of Justice in its work to regulate claims management businesses were officially opened by Justice Minister Bridget Prentice today.
Anonymous registration for electors protects vulnerable
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Victims of stalking and domestic violence will benefit from new legislation coming into force this week designed to protect people at risk if their details appear on the electoral register.
Falconer outlines plans to end high cost trial delay
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Ministry of Justice News - national
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Lawyers who cause costly delays to court cases in England and Wales could be replaced in plans for speedier and more efficient trials, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lord Falconer said today.
PM welcomes US climate change targets
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Tony Blair has weclomed US President George Bush's announcement on climate change as "a huge step forward".
Aberdeen coastguard coordinate rescue of diver in moray firth
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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Aberdeen Coastguard has coordinated the rescue of a diver from the sea this afternoon at Rosehearty near Fraserburgh.
'...Scrap Inheritence Tax in this years Budget' -- Mr S Sheppard
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As the current petition has been closed and has shown now positive response...
'...All Environmental Taxes to be Ring Fenced' -- M. Oxton
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The biggest Environmental credibilty step for any Government would be to...
'...All Transportation Taxes To Be Ring Fenced' -- M. Oxton
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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The biggest Transportation credibilty step for any Government would be to...
'...Ban all Internet Porn' -- Lee Bliss
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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To ban all electronic porn from the internet and electronic devices.
Mandela's warm welcome
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Nelson Mandela has welcomed Tony Blair to the South African capital Johannesburg as the Prime Minister continues his tour of Africa.
Celebrating 25 years of volunteering
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Department of Health News - national
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20,000 volunteers in 300 projects across England are getting £6.7 million worth of grants from the Department of Health's Opportunities for Volunteering (OFV) Scheme this year, Health Minister, Ivan Lewis...
Warblers advance on all fronts
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Natural England
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Britain’s most colourful warbler is spreading its territorial wings because warmer winters and better heathland management have increased its chances of survival.
Reach regulation on chemicals comes into effect
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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The REACH Regulation on the management and control of chemicals comes into force tomorrow, 1 June. REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals, is aimed at ensuring a high level...
Pesticides forum focuses on a wide range of important pesticide issues
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Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national
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Two reports published today confirm that farmers and growers are doing much to reduce impacts on the environment from the use of pesticides although it is disappointing that levels of pesticides found in water increased...
Independent inquiry into healthcare for people with learning disabilities
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Department of Health News - national
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Sir Jonathan Michael, former Chief Executive of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, will chair the independent Inquiry into access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities, Health Secretary Patricia...
New audio cd launched to help lorry drivers with their journeys
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Highways Agency News - national
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The Highways Agency has developed a new audio CD which provides useful, practical advice and information to help lorry drivers with their journeys.
New era for space exploration as 14 space agencies take historic step
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British National Space Centre News - national
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In an unprecedented move, 14 of the world's leading space agencies today revealed their agreed vision for globally co-ordinated space exploration to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
'...abolish the VAT on condoms' -- Anna Davies
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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With Britain having the highest teenage pregnancy rate in the EU, does it...
'...scrap the e-petitions system.' -- Dale Morgan
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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There has been many popular petitions submitted to this website, the...
'...Allow tax relief on dental costs' -- Nicholas Keen
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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As the state of NHS dentists is in terminal decline, and it is almost...
'...Join NAFTA over the European Union' -- Gary Campbell
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Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions
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Whilst remaining in the European Economic area like Norway, Britain should...
PM announces $50m peacekeeping fund
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Tony Blair has announced a $50 million dollar EU fund to strengthen peacekeeping efforts by the African Union with the UK ready to donate $10 million.
PM urges Africa to tackle tough challenges
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Number 10 » News Stories
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Tony Blair has arrived in South Africa where he delivered a keynote speech urging Africa states and the West to chose the "right path" for the continent.
New provision in the violent crime reduction act
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Home Office News - national
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A new power for the police to enter and search a registered sex offender's home, to assess the risk they pose to our communities, was today welcomed by Home Secretary John Reid.
Tenancy deposit protection shows early success
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Department for Communities and Local Government News - national
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- 66,000 deposits safe under new protection schemes - - 1,500 deposits a day protected -
Consumer direct reaches 3 million milestone
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Consumer Direct News - national
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Consumer Direct, the government-funded helpline, is announcing today that it has responded to over three million calls and emails since its launch in 2004.
Free early education a winner with parents
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Department for Education And Skills News - national
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More young children than ever before are now benefiting from free early education, according to new figures published today.
Construction of new helicopter hangar progressing well
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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This multi-million pound development project will provide modern hangarage for up to three aircraft together with associated accommodation for its 24 hour operational personnel at MCA Daedalus, Lee-on-Solent.
New emergency rescue station opens on rathlin island - first of its kind in uk
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) tomorrow, Friday 1st June 07, will officially open the new Emergency Rescue Station for Rathlin Island. The project to build...
Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland europe first quarter 2007
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Department for Transport News - national
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The Department for Transport has today published National Statistics on the number of road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe from Great Britain: First Quarter 2007.
Thames coastguard coordinate cliff rescue of injured woman
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Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national
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Thames Coastguard has coordinated the cliff rescue of a lady who had thrown herself down a cliff near Reculver Towers, Herne Bay and tried for several hours through the early hours this morning to get a signal on...
New search power to keep schools safe
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Department for Education And Skills News - national
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Teachers now have the power to search pupils for knives and offensive weapons without consent as part of the Government's drive to ensure schools continue to be safe and secure places to learn.
CMS Peripherals Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2007] EWHC 1128 (Ch) (14 May 2007)
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BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases)
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The appellant ("CMS") is a company which carries on business in the wholesale supply of computer peripherals and other electronic products.
Crown Prosecution Service v P [2007] EWHC 1144 (Admin) (27 April 2007)
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BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases)
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LADY JUSTICE SMITH: I wish to make some observations about the practice to be followed by counsel and solicitors in the period between their receipt of a judgment in draft form and the date on which it is handed...