Competition referral may call time on tied pubs – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in competition, licensed premises, news by sally

“A parliamentary committee has delivered a stinging rebuke to Britain’s biggest tenanted pub companies after concluding that the ‘tied’ business model should be referred to the Competition Commission.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted May 13th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Fees) Regulations 2009

The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Information and Code of Practice on Penalties) Order 2009

The Companies House Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2009

The Court Martial (Prosecution Appeals) Order 2009

The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information without Consent) Regulations 2009

The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Designation) Order 2009

The Companies Act 2006 (Accounts, Reports and Audit) Regulations 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling – Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted May 13th, 2009 in burglary, news, sentencing by sally

“On Tuesday 12 May the Sentencing Advisory Panel published a consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling. The Panel previously published advice on sentencing for ‘domestic burglary’ in 2002, leading to the Court of Appeal’s guideline judgment in McInerney and Keating. However, this judgment pre-dates the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which established a new sentencing framework, as well as the current system of sentencing guidelines.”

Consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling (PDF)

Press Notice (PDF)

Sentencing Guidelines Council, 12th May 2009

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Symeou v Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Appeals, Patras, Greece – Times Law Reports

Posted May 13th, 2009 in abuse of process, extradition, jurisdiction, law reports by sally

Symeou v Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Appeals, Patras, Greece

Queen’s Bench Divisional Court

“The abuse of process jurisdiction in extradition proceedings did not include misconduct or bad faith by police in the requesting state.”

The Times, 13th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Commissioners for Revenue and Customs v Annabel’s (Berkeley Square) Ltd and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted May 13th, 2009 in law reports, remuneration, service charges by sally

Commissioners for Revenue and Customs v Annabel’s (Berkeley Square) Ltd and Others

Court of Appeal

“Restaurant employers were not entitled to use discretionary tips, gratuities and service charges paid by customers to waiters and bar staff by card or cheque made out to the employer and subsequently transmitted to the workers by a tronc system to top up the pay of their employees to the national minimum wage.”

The Times, 13th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Baby P would have lived if anyone had gone beyond the call of duty – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“Health workers missed dozens of opportunities to identify abuse being suffered by Baby P before his death because of ‘systemic failings’ in the care given to the child, an official report has found.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

‘Dirty tricks’ over toxic waste – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2009 in news, pollution by sally

“London’s High Court will on Wednesday hear allegations of dirty tricks in the biggest class action ever brought before the British courts.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Justice system a ‘sexist operation’, study finds – The Guardian

Posted May 13th, 2009 in criminal justice, news, sex discrimination, victims by sally

“The criminal justice system is ­condemned as an institutionally sexist operation that lets down female victims, fails to help women offenders out of a cycle of crime and prevents professionals reaching the top jobs.”

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The Guardian, 13th May 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Paula Gilfoyle and Carolaine Rainey: the remarkable similarities – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in murder, news, suicide by sally

“The similarities are remarkable. Two women found hanged in their garages a couple of weeks before their first babies were due.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Findings on pregnant suicide open Eddie Gilfoyle case to doubt – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in evidence, murder, news, statistics, suicide by sally

“Crucial new evidence has emerged that casts doubt on the conviction of a man serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

O’Dowd v R [2009] EWCA Crim 905 (12 May 2009)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

HR (Portugal) v Secretary of State for the Home Office [2009] EWCA Civ 371 (05 May 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Mastercigars Direct Ltd. v Withers Llp [2009] EWHC 993 (Ch) (22 April 2009)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Brewer v Secretary of State for Justice [2009] EWHC 987 (QB) (08 May 2009)

Brewer v The Supreme Court Costs Office [2009] EWHC 986 (QB) (08 May 2009)

Long v Norwich Union Insurance Ltd [2009] EWHC 715 (QB) (06 April 2009)

High Court (Administrative Division)

Schlesinger, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government & Anor [2009] EWHC 973 (Admin) (23 April 2009)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Charter UK Ltd v Nationwide Building Society [2009] EWHC 1002 (TCC) (01 May 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

New evidence over Deepcut deaths, says family – The Guardian

Posted May 13th, 2009 in armed forces, inquests, news by sally

“An official investigation into the death of an army recruit at the infamous Deepcut barracks contains new evidence that should be put before a coroner’s court or an independent inquiry, the father of the young soldier said today.”

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The Guardian, 12th May 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Does anyone understand what the Privy Council does? – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in news, Privy Council by sally

“A new report says the body of advisers dating back to feudal times can no longer escape constitutional reform.”

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The Times, 12th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Smith faces attack over offenders – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2009 in criminal justice, news, recidivists by sally

“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face criticism from front-line police over the government’s ‘failure’ to stop persistent criminals from re-offending.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk