JK Rowling judge made mistakes, says privacy law expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 9th, 2007 in news, privacy by sally

“The judge in the JK Rowling privacy case should have taken account of the fact that celebrities may be more vulnerable to media pressure than others and so entitled to stronger privacy protection a leading legal expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2007

Source: www.out-law.com

Gambling ad ban hits overseas operators – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 9th, 2007 in advertising, gambling, internet, news by sally

“Online gambling companies based outside of the European Economic Area are to be banned from advertising in the UK. The Gambling Act will be used to bar the advertising of over 1,000 websites.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th august 2007

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Watchdog raps ministers over HIPs – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2007 in home information packs, news by sally

“The government has come under fire over the setting up of its controversial Home Information Pack scheme.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2007

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New monopoly probe to mull BAA break-up – The Times

Posted August 9th, 2007 in airlines, competition, news by sally

“The quality of service received by passengers and airlines at Heathrow airport will come under the scrutiny of the UK’s competition regulator, as part of a wide-ranging investigation into the country’s largest airports operator.”

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The Times, 9th August 2007

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Conditional fee agreements in publication proceedings: success fees and after the event insurance – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 9th, 2007 in consultations, fees, insurance by sally

“This consultation document seeks views on proposals to implement recommendations from the Civil Justice Council on fixed recoverable success fees and after the event insurance premiums in publication proceedings funded under conditional fee agreements. Your comments will inform the development of amendments to the civil procedure rules.”

Conditional fee agreements in publication proceedings CP 16/07 (PDF)

Ministry of Justice, 9th August 2007 

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 9th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) (Religion or Belief) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

The Education (School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions) Order 2007

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk  

London Local Authorities Act 2007

Posted August 9th, 2007 in legislation, local government by sally

London Local Authorities Act 2007 published

Full text of Act

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Daily Telegraph Law Reports, 9th August 2007

Posted August 9th, 2007 in law reports by sally

R (Swami Suryananda) v. Welsh Ministers

R (Playfoot) v. Millais School Governing Body

North v. North

Software Cellular Network Ltd. v. T-Mobile (UK) Ltd.

R (JL) v. Home Secreatary

R v. Cemex Cement Ltd.

Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Haw protest restrictions unlawful – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2007 in demonstrations, news, police by sally

“Restrictions placed on anti-Iraq war protestor Brian Haw by police over his six-year peace vigil have been ruled unlawful in a High Court judgement.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2007

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‘Endemic squalor’ at Pentonville – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2007 in news, prisons by sally

“A damning report into Pentonville Prison has revealed “endemic squalor” at the oldest Victorian era jail.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2007

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Can the broadcaster or the makers be prosecuted? – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 9th, 2007 in media, news, public order, racism by sally

“Under Section 22 of the Public Order Act 1986, a broadcaster can be prosecuted for airing a programme including material likely to stir up racial hatred.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2007

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Rule change ‘cheats’ skilled migrant workers – The Times

Posted August 9th, 2007 in immigration, news by sally

“Thousands of skilled immigrants face deportation after the Government unlawfully and unfairly changed the rules allowing them into the country, a parliamentary committee says.”

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The Times, 9th August 2007

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£950m bill forces rethink on computer tracking of offenders – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2007 in news, prisons, probation by sally

“The future of the computer system that is supposed to keep track of 300,000 offenders a year who are in prison or on probation is in doubt after ministers halted the programme this week. The moratorium follows an admission that the original £234m costing ‘proved to be optimistic’.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2007

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Businesses have little hope of compensation – The Times

Posted August 9th, 2007 in animals, compensation, news, slaughter by sally

“Farmers who own any of the 214 cows slaughtered so far in the latest foot-and-mouth outbreak will be able to claim compensation but other businesses that have been indirectly damaged are in a much harder legal position.”

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The Times, 8th August 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk