“Black and Asian lawyers have taken legal action against the Department of Constitutional Affairs (DCA) and the Legal Services Commission (LSC) over the legal aid reforms, it was revealed today (25 April).”
The Lawyer, 25th April 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Fresh proceedings against tenant
London and Quadrant Housing Trust v. Ansell
Court of Appeal
“A landlord could issue fresh proceedings against a secure tenant who had failed to pay arrears of rent on time under a previous possession order and had stayed in occupation, rather than seeking to revive that previous order.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Keeping court informed in overlapping jurisdictions
Court of Appeal
“In cases involving overlapping proceedings in different jurisdictions there should be someone on each team who was able to inform both courts of the progress of the case in the other jurisdiction.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
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.
Reasonable notice is sufficient
Regina (Gibbs) v. Bishop of Manchester
Queen’s Bench Division
“Since a lay worker in a diocese was not protected by employment legislation, his licence to serve might be revoked with no right of appeal, provided he had been given reasonable notice.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
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.
“A man has been found guilty of possessing child pornography despite arguing that his open wireless internet network meant that the case against him could not be proved.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th April 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
“A scheme for sick miners has been exploited by a few unscrupulous solicitors, a report has claimed.”
BBC News, 25th April 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Police forces face a multi-million-pound bill for establishing witness protection schemes after senior judges ruled yesterday that they are legally bound to ensure the safety of witnesses. Sir Anthony Clarke, the Master of the Rolls, found that the right to life enshrined in the Human Rights Act required police forces to protect vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“John Reid has admitted that the timetable for breaking up the Home Office is slipping and that the complete split will not take effect until after Tony Blair announces his resignation.”
The Independent, 25th April 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Senior judges have warned Lord Falconer that they will not support the planned Ministry of Justice unless he guarantees their financial independence in the next six days.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Senior ministers are backing a controversial bill to exempt parliament from the Freedom of Information Act as a second attempt is made on Friday to push the legislation through the Commons.”
The Guardian, 25th April 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The inquests of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Fayed suffered a fresh blow yesterday when Baroness Butler-Sloss dramatically announced that she was stepping down as coroner.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A motorcyclist who killed a schoolboy playing a game of chicken on a busy road made legal history today when he won a claim for compensation for the injuries that he suffered in the accident.”
The Times, 24th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A woman who was sexually assaulted as a schoolgirl by Soham murderer Ian Huntley has won her right to damages.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Senior judges have upheld a landmark ruling that forces police across the country have to take legal responsibility for the protection of their witnesses.”
The Times, 24th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The wearing of the Muslim veil in court was backed by new official guidelines today.”
The Times, 24th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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“Baroness Butler-Sloss is to step down as coroner for the Diana inquest, it was announced today.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Speech by Lord Falconer of Thoroton
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, 20th April 2007
Source: www.dca.gov.uk
“Thanks to Mr Naylor and his team of tech-savvy lawyers, Field Fisher Waterhouse yesterday became the first major UK law firm to open an office in Second Life, a fast-growing online community with more than 5 million inhabitants and a self-sustaining economy worth $2 billion (£1 billion) a year.”
The Times, 24th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Reforms to split the Home Office in two and create a new Ministry of Justice are being rushed through too quickly, the former head of the judiciary in England and Wales warned today.”
The Independent, 24th April 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A police force lost a Court of Appeal challenge today over a landmark ruling that it failed to protect a witness murdered just days before he was due to give evidence.”
The Independent, 24th April 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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