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11 January 2007
Issue: 7255 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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Criminal litigation

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No 14 and Transitional Provision) Order 2006 (SI 2006/3217):

Brought into force, from 1 January 2007, ss 14 and 15(1) and (2), CJA 2003 (restrictions on bail) in relation to offences where the defendant is liable to a life sentence. See Home Office Circular 39/2006.

Issue: 7255 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sackers—Zak Ullah

Sackers—Zak Ullah

Sackers welcomes new associate

Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society

Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society

Ward Hadaway lawyer joins Birmingham Law Society Council

Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan

Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan

Ellisons expands Chelmsford commercial litigation team with two appointments

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