Hospital blunders led to teenager’s death – The Independent

Posted January 15th, 2009 in hospitals, inquests, negligence, news by sally

“A teenage boy would have survived a brain haemorrhage if doctors had not made a series of failures in diagnosis and treatment, a coroner ruled today.”

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The Independent, 15th January 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sharon Osbourne wins libel battle – BBC News

Posted January 15th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“Sharon Osbourne has accepted libel damages from The Sun newspaper over a 2007 story which alleged she was driving husband Ozzy ‘to destruction’.

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BBC News, 15th January 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

 

Daily Cause List, 15th January 2009

Posted January 15th, 2009 in news by sally

Thursday 15th January 2009

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Please note only the current day’s list will be accessible.

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 15th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Emmott v Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd [2009] EWHC 1 (Comm) (12 January 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted January 15th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The 5875-5905 MHz Frequency Band (Management) Regulations 2009

The International Organization for Migration (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2008

The National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Social Welfare and Other Fields) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Charter for the bereaved offers families better service in coroners reforms – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 15th, 2009 in complaints, coroners, press releases by sally

“Bereaved families will have access to a new appeals and complaints system under a new ‘Charter for the Bereaved’ announced today in Parliament as part of the Coroners and Justice Bill published by the Justice Secretary Jack Straw.”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th January 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Reforming the law on intoxication – Law Commission

Posted January 15th, 2009 in alcohol abuse, criminal responsibility, press releases by sally

“On 15 January 2009 we published our report on ‘Intoxication and Criminal Liability’.  Our report addresses the law governing the extent to which a defendant may rely on his or her drunken or otherwise intoxicated state at the time he or she committed a criminal offence to avoid liability.  The report focuses on the situation where the defendant was voluntarily intoxicated.  However, the report also addresses the more unusual situation where the defendant’s intoxication was involuntary.”

Full press release

Law Commission, 15th January 2009

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Portman Estate Nominees (One) Ltd and Another v Ackerman and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted January 15th, 2009 in enfranchisement, law reports, leases by sally

Portman Estate Nominees (One) Ltd and Another v Ackerman and Another

Court of Appeal

“Service of a notice by a tenant seeking to acquire a new lease of a flat had the effect of preserving the position pending determination of the claim and did not provide for continuation of only a part of the lease.”

The Times, 15th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Salsbury v The Law Society – Times Law Reports

Posted January 15th, 2009 in disciplinary procedures, human rights, news, solicitors, tribunals by sally

Salsbury v The Law Society

Court of Appeal

“Absent any error of law, the High Court had to pay considerable respect to the decision of an expert and informed domestic tribunal.”

The Times, 15th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

 Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Freeguard and Another v Marlet Homes Ltd – Times Law Reports

Posted January 15th, 2009 in defamation, law reports by sally

Freeguard and Another v Marlet Homes Ltd

Court of Appeal

“The words ‘Let me know if he is abusive to you’ were not in their ordinary and natural meaning capable of bearing any defamatory meaning or innuendo.”

The Times, 15th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Watchdog calls for voting reform – BBC News

Posted January 15th, 2009 in elections, news by sally

“The UK’s elections watchdog has made a fresh demand for the government to introduce individual voter registration to increase confidence in the system.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Police equality chief drops discrimination claim – The Independent

Posted January 15th, 2009 in news, police, race discrimination, sex discrimination by sally

“A Muslim woman responsible for promoting racial and religious diversity within the UK’s largest police force has withdrawn a claim of discrimination.”

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The Independent, 14th January 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Big Brother database a ‘terrifying’ assault on traditional freedoms – The Independent

Posted January 15th, 2009 in data protection, government departments, news, privacy by sally

“Sweeping new powers allowing personal information about every citizen to be handed over to government agencies faced condemnation yesterday amid warnings that Britain is experiencing the greatest threats to civil rights for decades.”

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The Independent, 15th January 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Migrants coming to Britain will have to pay ‘immigration tax’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 15th, 2009 in immigration, news by sally

“Migrants coming to Britain will have to pay an ‘immigration tax’ to help communities cope, but it could be as little as £20 each, as part of plans to make newcomers earn their stay.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th January 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Payout for railway whistleblower – BBC News

Posted January 15th, 2009 in compensation, health & safety, news, unfair dismissal, whistleblowers by sally

“A rail worker has won £200,000 in compensation for being sacked after he blew the whistle on a manager who asked him to lie about an accident.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Rhys killer appeals over murder – BBC News

Posted January 15th, 2009 in appeals, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“The teenage killer of schoolboy Rhys Jones has lodged an appeal against his conviction and sentence.”

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BBC News, 14th January 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Biofuels ad banned by ASA after George Monbiot complaint – The Guardian

Posted January 15th, 2009 in advertising, environmental protection, news by sally

“A  complaint to the advertising watchdog by Guardian columnist and environmental campaigner George Monbiot has caused a national press ad claiming biofuels offer a sustainable alternative to oil to be banned.”

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The Guardian, 15th January 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Keir Starmer: public need to see justice done – The Times

Posted January 15th, 2009 in Crown Prosecution Service, special report by sally

“Television cameras in the courts, no reform needed on assisted suicide and strong backing for the Human Rights Act 1998 — the new Director of Public Prosecutions has given a first taste of his views two months into the job.”

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The Times, 15th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Air steward drops racism and homophobia case against F1 chief Ron Dennis – The Times

Posted January 15th, 2009 in news, racism, sexual orientation discrimination, victimisation by sally

“An air steward apologised ‘unreservedly’ yesterday for making ‘unfounded’ allegations of racism and homophobia against Ron Dennis, the McLaren Formula One chairman.”

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The Times, 14th January 2009

SOurce: www.timesonline.co.uk