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No, Lord McNally, it is not time to move on from legal aid cuts

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disastrous cuts nearly half a million poor people annually. There is more to do to make these cuts at all acceptable

Last week, Lord McNally at a conference with legal practitioners Group that "the time has come to move LASPO." He was referring to the condemnation of legal aid and Prevention of offenders in 2012. Courts candidates LASPO the scope and eligibility will come into force in April next year, a reduction of the remuneration of lawyers began and there are more to come. McNally is tired of people still whingeing about cuts that are, as regards the ministers, and made dust.

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McNally moved. Government policy on legal aid now amounts essentially to a target. The lower level of service delivery that meets our minimum obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights at the lowest cost

LASPO We can not move until ministers have absorbed the magnitude of the reductions are carried out. They are so large that they require a reformulation of policy. It will not be easy. There will be no magic solution, which occurs as a rabbit from a hat. We do not keep a bold proposal. The answer must be a completely different approach.

legal needs a more coherent policy objective. And this must be something more than a bland version of the widely used to provide "access to justice". This phrase has become totally degraded. After all, Ken Clarke, said: "The mark of a civilized society", even when implemented large reductions. The fundamental objective of the security policy must be someone in society, rich or poor, has the right to expect that any dispute is resolved legal basis only and not by intrinsic emission outside of the different resources of the parties.

We call that equal justice under the law. This may seem vaguely familiar to those who have traveled to the United States. This is more or less what is recorded on the architrave of the building of the U.S. Supreme Court. The announcement of "equal justice under the law." This is a perfect fit for all the United States is certainly a good example of its implementation. But that does not invalidate such a major policy objective. States to include U.S. Supreme Court itself in the case of Griffin v. Illinois, "there can be no equal justice where the kind of trial a man gets depends on the amount of money he has." real access to justice ministers approach taxed to the limit and beyond. That is why Lord McNally not allowed to go too fast. We need this kind of holistic approach to policy is appreciated but not followed. Now we can not avoid entering a difficult nettle. Our task is to maximize what we can get for the amount of money we spend for justice - including, but not limited to legal aid. As a very practical matter, it is probably not possible under our current governance arrangements. We need a department and a budget.

The Ministry of Justice should return to the Interior Ministry prisons where they belong. The budget of justice by the courts, judges, legal aid and prosecution can be considered as one. Savings in the courts must be devoted to legal aid and vice versa. The Lord Chancellor must be closely linked to the development of justice policy and management of the interface between the government and the judiciary.

• The current model of provision of independent legal advice is unsustainable. Should be reformulated as one of a set of related policies and location - including law reform materials, methods of arbitration, any legal assistance. Improvement of complex legislation - such as murder defense - and you can save on legal aid. Penalize departments do not care court decisions against them and you can cover the cost of the award.

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access to justice approach will be based on substantive law thanks to the availability of information and stop funding lawyers - and not vice versa. Therefore, we will ensure that everyone has access to a legal version of NHS Direct. We are not able to pay board, but we could provide.

So no, Lord McNally. It is time to move LASPO. We know that implementing the cuts that are seen as disastrous for about half a million poor people annually. There is more to do to achieve these cuts at all acceptable.

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Julian Lloyd Webber joins pleas for music to survive Gove's exam shake-up

musicians warns new proposals say many children never play an instrument "

extraordinary musicians and music teachers, including the influential Association of Schools of Music (SMA), have joined forces to express their dismay at the impact of training Ebacc expected. In a public letter to the association says that musicians who work with secondary schools are concerned that "recent government proposals mean the end of the teaching of creative subjects."

ADM is seeking guarantees of Education Secretary Michael Gove that Britain's "world class" musical education will be protected when the new grade, giving priority to the basic subjects is introduced. It is supported by world-renowned cellist and music activist Julian Lloyd Webber, Jeremy Pritchard, bassist with the band winning Everything Everything and lecturer at the School of Music Guild Hall.

combination attack following observations made last week by Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, who called the Ebacc a "short-sighted attack on the wholesale musical education school "that" will not only emasculate our first system of music education class, but also all our creative economy. "

Garnet Dr James, president of the National Association of Music Educators, also urges that the planned changes to protect a balanced diet rich high school, including the practical study of music. Lloyd Webber, who campaigned for greater access to music education, said he feared a generation of talented British students may now be lost.

"Some of these children will never play an instrument, so you never know how you have a natural talent," he said. "When I went to school Secondary Royal College of Music, back in the 60s and early 70s, more than half of the non-state students. It is no longer the case. "

The cellist said that classical music is increasingly seen as a middle class, privileged activity. "Music should be a fundamental right of all of us, but more than simply teach children in fee-paying schools or parents who can afford the classes, then the idea that more is as will become elite. "

• Lloyd Webber said that the previous government had begun to spend money on music in schools, recognizing their importance to the economy. "The schools do not focus only on the essential Ebacc as if they will be punished. It seems extraordinary when we celebrated the Olympic opening ceremony wonderful. Not to encourage children, we lose everything. "
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But McVittie, head of Woodside High, a school in North London last week selected for praise by Ofsted, said she wanted to learn more about plans for education General. "No equipment will always be there and I think the government can move in these areas later. The devil is in the details," says McVittie, former president of the Association of school officials and college.

Jeremy Pritchard of Everything Everything Mercury Prize nominated group, said she has taught music in the public school and continued to study the subject at university. "I do not think that creative subjects removed. Schools need to focus on correcting problems in the core subjects and all will be forgotten. You can not separate education this way. These issues intersect."

Pritchard asked if the government was not happy with Britain's preeminence in the theater and music: "Maybe they want public services, I think ignorance voluntary, because we have a culture here that you do not get in many other places. "

O'Hora Ronan, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, also supports the demands of music teachers and schools highlights the British "position internationally recognized" as a world leader in education music and performance.

"seems quite incomprehensible that the proposed plans Ebacc to introduce the teaching of music is likely to disappear from high school at a time when its importance in the support and development of thought lateral and creative problem solving is more widely recognized than ever, as is its significant therapeutic value, "he said.

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GCSEs: exams, examined | Editorial

August is always a cruel month for anyone involved in education. Review boards struggle made this August that more cruel

August is always a cruel month for anyone involved in education. Examination boards have this ruthless struggle most in August Hundreds of thousands of GCSE English candidates and their teachers are still uncertain of the best answer to the unexpectedly disappointing grades and Education Secretary Michael Gove insists he can offer nothing but sympathy for those who have passed a test of opinion is fundamentally unfair.

• narrow limits GCSE grade Inglés illustrates the magnitude of the load tests bear - evaluation of individual students, teacher evaluation and student achievement. Results employability of students influence the possibilities and options for higher education, and to determine the league boards. Tests to determine what teachers teach, what students learn and what skills and abilities are tested, but they are both outputs and inputs end first. Structure forms of examination programs and schedules and the basic approach of the school. Form the educational system.
So exams are obvious lever for any secretary of education reform to achieve, and in fact, almost everyone has done over the past 25 years since Sir Keith Joseph first conviction of injustice O-levels. But for the same reason, the radical changes in the examinations must come slowly and carefully. These are not the hallmarks of Mr Gove, who confirmed his determination to move forward with a new 16-plus examination is somehow to be ready for next August It is an idea that has been followed (in the Daily Mail) as a return to O-levels, but seems to have been given to Mr Gove an opportunity for reflection. The new test - which was published in the fall - not just after O-levels, the type of test performed only by a minority of the third academic 16 years, but a test for most of the world, taking between 16 and 18 years. Their only similarity is the level of rigor that Mr. Gove consulting includes: no modules, courses, Reinstatement not limited, and absolutely no grade inflation

These are all legitimate ambitions, even if the method of execution is questionable. But unless Mr Gove wants to reintroduce fixed percentages passing numbers at each level (the appearance of seals at Sir Keith Joseph thought most unfair), all of which are perfectly capable of being accomplished in the existing GCSE. Modules and courses are already out, and grade inflation, insofar as it exists, could be eliminated by eliminating competition between examination boards. If Mr Gove should contain his enthusiasm for bold initiatives and instead focus on the most effective way to get the changes he wants, GCSE and keep the public discussion with teachers, parents and employers about what and exams.

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Pakistan nuclear scientist AQ Khan launches political movement

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by the former head of Pakistan's nuclear program likely to alarm many in the West

AQ Khan, the rogue Pakistani nuclear scientist, has launched his own political movement to inspire the youth vote, as the gears inside the country for an election.

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Khan in politics could alarm many in the West who believe that the case was involved in one of the worst examples of nuclear proliferation in history - to its customers, including Iran and Libya. But he still has the status of heroes in Pakistan, while praising the religious right for the creation of the "Islamic bomb."

Khan told the Guardian he wanted to ensure that the growth of the younger population uses her voice, "feels like home" and vote against the political order.

"We need a new generation of politicians and technocrats," said Khan. "My message to young voters are not bringing these old politicians do not give your vote for liars and thieves But who they vote is to them ..."

Khan said his Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz Pakistan, or TTP, which means that the movement to save Pakistan, aimed at engaging young voters. He said he did not intend for the moment, to contest the election. However, the evolution of his political organization is "in God's hands."

Khan nuclear program conducted in Pakistan, he stole technology from other countries to build a weapon. In 2004, Pakistan was forced to face Khan on the heart of their business, after tests showed that the United States Islamabad.

He was punished only under house arrest, but even these restrictions were lifted, although Washington still considers a "serious proliferation risk".

said he planned to tour universities and talk to lawyers and other professionals, with its message of change.

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Anni Dewani killing: South African jailed for murdering honeymooner

Mziwamadoda Qwabe South African court jails 25 years, but the family still Shrien Dewani husband waiting to stand trial

One of two men accused of being hired by Shrien Dewani British newlywed to kill his wife on their honeymoon in Cape Town has been jailed for 25 years after admitting murder.

Family

Anni Dewani

victim said they were satisfied with the sentence imposed Mziwamadoda Qwabe but do not know what happened Shrien Dewani to face this trial in South Africa. Already committed to fight to prove his innocence, but remains in hospital UK under police supervision pending a decision to extradite him.

Anni Dewani

, 28, was shot dead and his body was found abandoned in a taxi in Gugulethu township in Cape Town in November 2010.

• South Africa national prosecuting authority said Wednesday that Qwabe also admitted possession of kidnapping, robbery and illegal firearms. A second South African nationality, Xolile Mngeni, is still accused in death.
• Anni Dewani Ashok Hindocha
uncle said: "We are pleased ... Two of the defendants have pleaded guilty Now we want to know what really happened to Anni, why they killed "

Hindocha said the family could not even begin mourn procedures. "In a case like this, it comes back again," he said. "How we feel that we are going through mental torture. 'S Very stressful for the family.

"It would have been much, much happier if all defendants in South Africa and the interview was conducted and the truth could not be found.
"For us, Anni is not dead yet. You still have not started the grieving process. We can not. We need to know what happened and then we can start working our way through it. "

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Lack of understanding about the judiciary is unacceptable and dangerous

judges are subject to more scrutiny than ever. It is time to develop legal studies in Britain

The judiciary is the third branch of government, of equal importance to the legislative and executive powers in this country. The reality is that today it is not a major social problem in our society that judges, at any time you are asked to judge: the scope of marriage contracts for the right to die, national security within the limits of privacy in the digital age, the application of the controversial international arrest warrants for the future of media regulation.

So why is there a lack of knowledge and research in this country on the judiciary - and why is it dangerous

In the UK, the academic community has not recognized the central role of the judiciary in society and to pursue a deeper understanding of this key state institution. This lack of studies of justice in this country is partly due to the fact that researchers have long believed that the myth that investigating judges and juries is not illegal or impractical. There are in fact no legal impediment or other research for a strong judiciary in Britain.

is not the case that judges are somehow against academics. But because there are few judges in universities and academics in the legal field, both groups tend to be strangers in their professional life.

Why is it important? What is the effect of this lack of understanding of what the judges really? Sharon Witherspoon, Director of the Nuffield Foundation, gave the best response when he said:

"... as the White Queen, it is sometimes possible to believe six impossible things before breakfast to think abstractly about how the law works. Empirical studies play a vital role in showing how systems really work and that these thoughts are six specific agreements. "

• is easy to think of things that the White Queen could believe before breakfast on the way professional judges and lay judges (jurors) work. It is likely to create, for example, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom spends most of his time on the affairs of human rights and that juries are more likely to pay the defendants convicted for rape . But research has shown that these are false beliefs. UK Supreme Court UCL project has shown that human rights cases, in fact, represent only a small proportion of all cases of the Supreme Court (27%). UCL Jury Project, examining every single jury verdict in England and Wales in 2006-08, also showed that juries convict more often than they acquit in rape cases (55% of the time).
• The danger of being in the dark on the judges and jurors is that myths abound, and reform programs will be determined by unfounded stories outside the perception of the date of the judges and courts, and perceptions based on media interest in certain subjects.

Our lack of understanding is perhaps even more dangerous for professional judges to juries. The jurors deeply rooted support this country, with the public, the media and judges generally ready to take their defense. The rest of the justice is not integrated real public support. Professional judges are not elected (for good reason) and are not representative of society as a whole.

Today, judges are increasingly subject to greater scrutiny of the public and political debate than ever. This occurs naturally with the constitutional amendments that have expanded the role of judges and courts, and the government has increased report of criminal investigations (such as research Leveson) to discuss political and social issues deeply controversial.

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China accused of forcing Burma refugees back to war zone

report by Human Rights Watch says refugees fleeing ethnic Kachin civil unrest are forced back into the conflict zone

Chinese authorities forced some refugees in Burma's ethnic Kachin have fled the civil war, and denied basic health care to many of those who remain, according to Human Rights Watch.

Burmese government is in talks with Kachin rebels, and more than a dozen armed groups or political, to try to end the conflict.

The Kachin conflict that erupted in mid-2011 after a break of 17 years, has traveled more than 10,000 people to seek refuge across the border in the southwestern province of Yunnan China.

human rights group said that many of these people have little access to sanitation, housing, health and schools.

others were arrested, refused to enter China or even forced to return to the war zone in Burma, said in a report.

"The Chinese government generally tolerated Kachin refugees staying in Yunnan, but must now comply with its international legal obligations to ensure that refugees are not returned and that their basic needs are met" said Sophie Richardson, China director of the human rights group.

• "China has no legitimate reason to push to Burma or left without food and shelter."
• Aa Human Rights Watch has documented
• two cases involving about 300 people were ordered to return to Burma, and others who have been returned to the conflict zone after being rejected in the border.
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not immediately respond to a request for information by fax comment.

However, an official in Yunnan, said in March that the authorities had provided humanitarian assistance to displaced and talks helped to mediate between the rebels and the government of Burma.

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Second man dies from legionnaires' disease

Man is supposed to be in the south-west of Edinburgh Gorgie, which was most affected by the epidemic

A second man has died in the outbreak of legionellosis in Edinburgh, after falling ill at an early stage of the epidemic in the early months.

The man is supposed to be in his 40s and the South West Gorgie Edinburgh, which was most affected by the epidemic. He had "significant underlying health preexisting conditions," said the Scottish Government.

Last week, a builder named Robert Air, 56, was the first victim in what is now the second worst outbreak of legionellosis in the United Kingdom in recent decades. Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish health secretary, warned that deaths were other possibilities.

Speaking as

confirmed the second death, Sturgeon said: "My sincere condolences to the family and friends of the patient who died tonight in Edinburgh in a case linked to outbreak Legionnaires' disease in the city my thoughts. were with them in these difficult times.

"Despite this sad and tragic truth is that we believe that the epidemic has peaked. Nevertheless, we continue to monitor the situation closely. "

The second death occurred after the number of new victims in confirmed and suspected epidemic had peaked and began to fall.

• Thursday, the Scottish government said there was no new case, leaving the number of confirmed cases in 41 cases, with a new case by taking the total to 48.

The number at the hospital had also declined, with 11 people in intensive care and 18 are housed in the general services. There were 18 people who are treated at home with 34 fully discharged since the epidemic began two weeks ago.

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