Detention more than 28 days is not internment, Smith tells MPs – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“The home secretary, Jacqui Smith, yesterday admitted that there was ‘still some scepticism’ about extending detention without charge beyond its current 28 days among those who had responded to the government’s consultation.”

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Increase in serious crime by offenders on parole – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in news, probation, violent offenders by sally

“Public confidence in the supervision of high-risk offenders released from prison suffered a fresh blow yesterday with the disclosure that 83 have been charged with a further serious offence, such as murder or rape, in the last year.”

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Contaminants in Food (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2007

The Education (School Performance Targets) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

The Education (Local Education Authority Performance Targets) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No.5) Regulations 2007

The Flood Defence (Mimmshall Brook Works) Order 2007

The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No.4) Regulations 2007

The Environmental Impact Assessment and Natural Habitats (Extraction of Minerals by Marine Dredging) (Wales) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Southwark London Borough Council v Onayomake – WLR Daily

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in civil procedure rules, landlord & tenant, law reports, negligence, solicitors by sally

Southwark London Borough Council v Onayomake

“It was a disproportionate exercise of power to strike out a defence and counterclaim based on substantial grounds in a possession action merely because the defendant’s legal representative had failed to file a check list and had been late for the court management hearing to explain the failure.”

WLR Daily, 22nd October 2007

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.

Palacios de la Villa v Cortefiel Servicios SA – Times Law Reports

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in age discrimination, EC law, law reports, retirement by sally

National employment policy justifies age bias

Palacios de la Villa v Cortefiel Servicios SA Case C-411/05

“Although a domestic law providing for compulsory dismissal from employment at a set retirement age constituted direct discrimination on the ground of age, contrary to an EC directive, it was justified if it pursued a legitimate aim of national employment policy, such as distributing employment between generations, and if it was appropriate and necessary for that objective.”

The Times, 23rd October 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.

Govt. reforms of planning laws ‘likely illegal’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in environmental protection, news, planning by sally

“Proposals to force through major developments such as airports or nuclear power stations by limiting the scope for public objections are likely to be ruled illegal, lawyers have warned the Government.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Rise in crimes by ‘supervised offenders’ – The Independent

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in news, probation, violent offenders by sally

“More than 80 serious offences, including murder and rape, were committed last year by violent offenders supposedly under strict community supervision.”

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The Independent, 23rd October 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘Convergence’ is not an excuse to regulate the internet – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in internet, media, special report by sally

“The line between old and new media is becoming increasingly blurred. So why not do away with broadcast regulation altogether, asks Graham Smith.”

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The Times, 22nd October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Public and police are finally taking online crime seriously – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in computer crime, internet, special report by sally

“The Government says individuals are responsible for their online security — and it is starting to happen, says Clive Gringras.”

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The Times, 22nd October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Christian JP refused to rule on gay adoption – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2007 in adoption, homosexuality, magistrates, news by sally

“A Christian magistrate was forced to resign because he refused to place children for adoption with gay couples, an employment appeal tribunal was told yesterday.”

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The Times, 23rd October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk