Legal high ‘NRG1’ to be made Class B drug – The Independent

Posted July 12th, 2010 in drug offences, news by sally

“The legal high naphyrone will be made a Class B drug and banned, the Government said today.”

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The Independent, 12th July 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Would-be suicide bombers jailed for life – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2010 in conspiracy, explosives, murder, news, sentencing, suicide by sally

“Three men have been jailed for life for plotting to murder as suicide bombers.”

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BBC News, 12th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Court rejects challenge to cycle hire station – The Independent

Posted July 12th, 2010 in bicycles, judicial review, London, news, planning, transport by sally

“The High Court today rejected a bid to bring a legal challenge over London Mayor Boris Johnson’s flagship cycle hire scheme.”

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The Independent, 12th July 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Barristers interested in new business structures, BSB survey shows – Bar Standards Board

Posted July 12th, 2010 in alternative business structures, barristers, press releases by sally

“The results of a recent survey of the profession show that the vast majority (over 80%) of barristers want the Bar to remain as a separate and independent legal profession, regulated by the Bar Standards Board (BSB), with 35% likely to join new business structures within 5 years if these are permitted.”

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Bar Standards Board, 12th July 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Fury as ‘superb’ training scheme for legal aid lawyers faces axe – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2010 in legal aid, legal education, legal profession, news by sally

“Government plans to scrap a scheme for supporting the training of future legal aid lawyers has provoked a furious response, as critics say the move will hit the prospects of the poorest in society joining the profession.”

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The Guardian, 11th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 12th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Miller v R [2010] EWCA Civ 1578 (09 July 2010)

IT (Sierra Leone) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 787 (09 July 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

English UK Ltd, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWHC 1726 (Admin) (09 July 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Airways Aero Associations Ltd v Wycombe District Council [2010] EWHC 1654 (Ch) (09 July 2010)

Herrmann & Anor v The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea & Anor [2010] EWHC 1706 (Ch) (09 July 2010)

Mond & Anor v MBNA Europe Bank Ltd [2010] EWHC 1710 (Ch) (09 July 2010)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Persimmon Homes Ltd & Anor v Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc [2010] EWHC 1705 (Comm) (12 July 2010)

High Court (Patents Court)

Yeda Research and Development Company Ltd v Comptroller General of Patents [2010] EWHC 1733 (Pat) (12 July 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Amoutzas v Tattersalls Ltd [2010] EWHC 1696 (QB) (07 July 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Regina (Raphael) v Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court and another – WLR Daily

Posted July 12th, 2010 in judicial review, law reports, licensing, statutory interpretation by sally

Regina (Raphael) v Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court and another [2010] EWHC 1502 (Admin); [2010] WLR (D) 178

“There was no reason to adopt a particularly narrow or restrictive approach to the construction of s 13 of the Interpretation Act 1978 by which statutory powers may be exercised at any time after the passing of an enabling Act in anticipation of the Act or any provision of it coming into force.”

WLR Daily, 9th July 2010

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Smallwood and another – WLR Daily

Posted July 12th, 2010 in appeals, capital gains tax, domicile, double taxation, law reports by sally

Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Smallwood and another [2010] EWCA Civ 778; [2010] WLR (D) 177

“In assessing tax liability in a capital gains case raising potential double taxation relief, care was required in construing ‘residence’.”

WLR Daily, 9th July 2010

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Regina v Magro and others – WLR Daily

Posted July 12th, 2010 in appeals, law reports, precedent by sally

Regina v Magro and others [2010] EWCA Crim 1575; [2010] WLR (D) 176

“Although a five-judge constitution of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) had a discretion to decide that a previous decision of that court should not be treated as a binding decision when it was wrong, it was not entitled to disregard or deprive the only decision of a three-judge constitution of the court of its authority on a distinct and clearly identified point of law, reached after full argument and close analysis of the relevant legislative provisions.”

WLR Daily, 9th July 2010

Source; www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 12th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No.2) Order 2010

The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Plans to reform defamation law announced – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 12th, 2010 in bills, consultations, defamation, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“Plans to review the law on defamation to protect free speech and freedom of expression were outlined today by Justice Minister Lord McNally.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th July 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Jail sentence for Peterborough internet dating rapist – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2010 in firearms, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who raped a woman after meeting her on a dating website has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”

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BBC News, 9th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Crime gang’ jailed for high value car thefts – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2010 in burglary, conspiracy, gangs, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“Three men have been jailed after admitting stealing to order top-of-the range cars with a total value estimated at £317,000.”

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BBC News, 9th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Jeremy Bamber claims he was framed for murder by cousins – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 12th, 2010 in Criminal Cases Review Commission, murder, news by sally

“Jeremy Bamber has accused two of his cousins of manipulating the evidence that led to his conviction for murdering five relatives in one of Britain’s most notorious crimes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th July 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Food Standards Agency to be abolished by health secretary – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2010 in food, food hygiene, government departments, news, quangos, standards by sally

“The Food Standards Agency is to be abolished by Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, it emerged last night, after the watchdog fought a running battle with industry over the introduction of colour-coded ‘traffic light’ warnings for groceries, TV dinners and snacks.”

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The Guardian, 12th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ian Tomlinson pathologist accused of incompetence over autopsies – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, pathologists by sally

“The pathologist whose initial examination suggested that Ian Tomlinson died of a heart attack during the G20 protests in London is facing accusations that he conducted four other autopsies incompetently.”

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The Guardian, 12th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Focus of Raoul Moat investigation turns on police – The Observer

Posted July 12th, 2010 in complaints, media, news, police by sally

“Questions begin over how Northumbria police force handled Moat, his friends, the media and public.”

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The Observer, 11th July 2010

Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/