Biological GBH

For only the third time ever a jury has found a person guilty for recklessly infecting another with HIV. The precedent was set by R v Dica 2004.



The defendant, Simon James was diagnosed with HIV in the 1990s but failed to use contraception, attend hospital appointments or take his medication, the court heard.

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Non-fatals revision - fishbone diagram

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WELCOME NEW STUDENTS

Today 9th September 2015 is freshers fair in the main hall at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College and you can see the Legal Society stand.


We have secured our place in the Bar Mock Trial Competition for the Birmingham heat on 21st November 2015. We are looking for four barristers to lead the advocacy as well as witnesses, a clerk, an usher as well as people to fill the solicitor role who will do the legal research. There are two brand new cases for this year with some interesting points of law, some of which you won't study anywhere else.


Legal society is now meeting weekly on a Monday at 4.15 to 5 in 2CN17 and we'd love to see you there so sign up today and come along.

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And the results are in...

JCC internal election results

Below is the outcome of the national result and it shows that the Conservative Party have an overall majority and will form a government themselves. Here at JCC we don't seem to feel quite the same as the rest of the country but, whether you're disappointed or happy with the real results then make sure you use your vote and get your voice hear.

'Real' election results, courtesy of the BBC 

Polling day for Election 2015: what to do and how to vote

It may be that it's the first time you've voted, you may not be allowed to vote yet or you may not remember what you need to do, this video will be helpful. The actual experience is quite underwhelming but the meaning behind it is very significant. With thanks the the Guardian for this overview of how to vote in the General election 

It's General Election Day! Cast your vote here.

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Fraud by false representation case in Birmingham Pavilions shopping centre

From http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-ugg-boots-store-fake-8367571#ICID=sharebar_email

Fake UGG boots have been on sale in a shop in Birmingham Pavilions shopping centre. The shop has since been shut down and two people were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation. Officers seized £7,000 cash and around 100 pairs of ‘UGG boots’ worth £5,000 - all believed to be fakes.