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28 June 2007
Issue: 7279 / Categories: Legal News
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DANDO APPEAL

News

The man serving a life in jail for murdering BBC TV presenter Jill Dando has won the right to a second appeal. The Criminal Cases Review Commission says it is to refer the case of Barry George back to the Court of Appeal. George was found guilty by a majority verdict of 10 to one in 2001, two years after the BBC presenter was shot dead on her doorstep in Fulham. The commission says too much weight had been placed on the forensic evidence, which involved a single speck of residue from the gun used to kill Dando being found in the pocket of George’s coat.

Issue: 7279 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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