Government accused over emissions bill – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2007 in carbon dioxide emissions, climate change, environmental protection, news by sally

“Green groups and opposition politicians rounded on the government yesterday for not imposing tighter limits on carbon emissions in its amendment to the climate change bill – and claimed that airlines and shipping firms, two of the biggest polluters, had been let off the hook.”

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The Guardian, 30th October 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New passport rules for under-18s – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2007 in children, news, passports by sally

“Young people aged 16 or 17 will be able to apply for a passport without parental consent from December, the government announced today.”

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The Guardian, 30th October 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Inquests into the deaths of servicemen in operations and exercises overseas – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 30th, 2007 in armed forces, inquests, press releases by sally

“The sixth quarterly ministerial statement about the inquests into the deaths of servicemen and women overseas was published today.”

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Ministry of Justice press release, 30th October 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 30th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Bluetongue (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2007

The Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (Wales) Regulations 2007

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Commencement No. 10) Order 2007

The Pensions Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007

The Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The Civil Aviation (Contributions to the Air Travel Trust) Regulations 2007

The Accession (Worker Authorisation and Worker Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 30th, 2007 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

The Stax Claimants Claimants v Bank of Novia Scotia Channel Islands Ltd & Ors [2007] EWHC 2438 (Ch) (24 October 2007)

Lexi Holdings Plc v Luqman & Ors [2007] EWHC 2355 (Ch) (19 October 2007)

Hill Street Services Company Ltd v National Westminster Bank Plc & Anor [2007] EWHC 2379 (Ch) (19 October 2007)

British Nuclear Group Sellafield Ltd v Gemeinschaftskernkraftwerk Grohnde GmbH & Anor [2007] EWHC 2245 (Ch) (19 October 2007)

Jules Rimet Cup Ltd. v The Football Association Ltd. [2007] EWHC 2376 (Ch) (18 October 2007)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Limit No 2 Ltd v AXA Versicherung AG [2007] EWHC 2321 (Comm) (17 October 2007)

CTI Group Inc v Transclear SA [2007] EWHC 2340 (Comm) (17 October 2007)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club Ltd & Ors v Hargreaves [2007] EWHC 2375 (QB) (18 October 2007)

Source: www.bailii.org

Interviews with abusers examined – BBC News

Posted October 30th, 2007 in child abuse, news, police by sally

“Child abuse experts at a new specialist police unit will study hundreds of hours of interviews with paedophiles to find out how they think and behave.”

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BBC News, 30th October 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Regina v Clark – Times Law Reports

Posted October 30th, 2007 in adjournment, law reports by sally

Judge’s case management decision can be appealed

Regina v Clark

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“A refusal by a trial judge to order an adjournment before trial, or indeed at any time before the start of the summing-up, was a case management decision which could constitute a terminating ruling against which a prosecutor could appeal.”

The Times, 29th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Austin and Another v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis – Times Law Reports

Posted October 30th, 2007 in demonstrations, law reports, police, public order by sally

Police had good defence to unlawful detention claim

Austin and Another v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis

Court of Appeal

“It was lawful only in extreme and exceptional circumstances for the police to contain demonstrators and members of the public caught up in that demonstration who themselves did not appear to be about to commit a breach of the peace. Containment was lawful only where it was necessary to prevent others from committing an imminent breach of the peace and there was no other way to achieve that.”

The Times, 29th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd v Rhone-Poulenc Rorer International Holdings Inc and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted October 30th, 2007 in law reports, patents, time limits by sally

Patent amendment is not making a different claim

Yeda Research and Development Co Ltd v Rhone-Poulenc Rorer International Holdings Inc and Another

House of Lords

“When a reference was made under section 37(1)(a) of the Patents Act 1977 for joint ownership of a patent and the Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks was seised of the matter, an amendment to claim sole ownership of the patent did not amount to the making of a new or different claim.”

The Times, 30th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Regulator plans crackdown on market abuses in hedge funds – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in financial regulation, hedge funds, news by sally

“London’s powerful hedge fund community is failing to stamp out incidences of market abuse such as insider trading, according to the City’s top market watchdog.”

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The Times, 30th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Driver on mobile jailed for two years – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in news, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

“A single mother of four, one of whom is disabled, has been jailed for two years for killing an 80-year-old pedestrian while using her mobile phone at the wheel of her 4×4.”

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The Times, 30th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Half of commercial disputes get personal – poll – Legal Week

Posted October 30th, 2007 in dispute resolution, news by sally

“A majority of disputes launched by companies are led by executives’ hearts rather than their heads, according to new research published today (29 October).”

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Legal Week, 29th October 2007

Source: www.legalweek.com

Court rejects media gag order in Bermuda – Reuters

Posted October 30th, 2007 in Bermuda, corruption, freedom of expression, media, news by sally

“Bermuda’s media should not be banned from reporting further extracts from a leaked police dossier about corruption at the British territory’s public housing corporation, London’s Privy Council ruled on Monday.”

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Reuters, 30th October 2007

Source: www.reuters.com

Deal nears for NatWest Three – The Sunday Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in fraud, news, plea bargaining by sally

“A deal under which the NatWest Three could secure a plea bargain deal with American prosecutors is likely within two weeks, insiders believe.”

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The Sunday Times, 28th October 2007

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Bail hearing held in private to protect the victim – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in anonymity, bail, blackmail, news, royal family by sally

“A bail hearing this week involving one of two men alleged to be involved in a gay sex-and-drugs blackmail plot will be held in private — against the principle of open justice in the courts.”

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The Times, 30th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Law lords to rule on Iraq detention – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in detention, Iraq, news, terrorism by sally

“Britain’s highest court will determine this week whether British and other armed forces in Iraq are entitled to detain terrorist suspects without trial in breach of their human rights.”

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The Times, 29th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Graffiti prison terms overturned – BBC News

Posted October 30th, 2007 in ASBOs, criminal damage, news, sentencing by sally

“Two graffiti artists jailed for spray painting trains and railway bridges have had their sentences overturned.”

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BBC News, 29th October 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Quality, quality, quality: the crucial challenge for the survival of the Bar – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in barristers, news by sally

“Bar Conference 2007: the British have never been willing to compromise on justice, writes Geoffrey Vos, QC. We must serve the public in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.”

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The Times, 29th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

From fat cats to human rights: how the Bar is changing – The Times

Posted October 30th, 2007 in barristers, special report by sally

“What is the public image of a barrister? Wigs, courts and fat fees? Rumpole of the Bailey or Kavanagh, QC? People tend not to think public service, human rights, access to justice – far less, the export of legal services. But this is equally the reality of the Bar today. And it’s a message that the profession’s leaders want to drive home when 500 of the rank and file meet this Saturday for their annual conference in London.”

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The Times, 30th October 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Legal Services Bill prepares for Royal Assent – Legal Week

Posted October 29th, 2007 in bills, legal services, news by sally

“The Government’s controversial Legal Services Bill is on the brink of becoming law after the long-awaited legislation finally passed through Parliament this week.”

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Legal Week, 26th October 2007

Source: www.legalweek.com