Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted February 14th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Amendment Regulations 2008

The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2008

The Port of Weston Harbour Revision Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Pilecki v Circuit Court of Legnica, Poland – Times Law Reports

Posted February 14th, 2008 in extradition, law reports, sentencing by sally

Pilecki v Circuit Court of Legnica, Poland

House of Lords

“In considering whether an extradition order should be made in pursuance of a European arrest warrant in a conviction case, it was sufficient if the aggregated sentence was for at least four months; the extradition judge was not concerned with the lengths of the individual sentences aggregated.”

The Times, 14th February 2008

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Regina v Xu and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted February 14th, 2008 in drug offences, law reports, sentencing by sally

Regina v Xu and Others

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“Persons convicted of being concerned in the large scale commercial cultivation or production of cannabis, could expect to receive sentences with a starting point of three years if they acted as a gardener, six to seven years if they acted as an organiser, three to seven years if they acted as a manager and higher sentences where they controlled a large number of such operations.”

The Times, 14th February 2008

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The ‘Lyrical Terrorist’ is among those who may benefit – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in news, terrorism by sally

“Samina Malik, the self-styled ‘Lyrical Terrorist’ who wrote poetry about beheading Western hostages, could be one of the first beneficiaries of yesterday’s Court of Appeal judgments.”

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The Times, 14th February 2008

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Fear factor leading teenagers to carry weapons, says report – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in children, news, offensive weapons by sally

“Teenagers are increasingly arming themselves with weapons to protect themselves against attacks in the street, according to a report by a leading children’s rights advocate.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Secret lobbying by BAE may be disclosed at judicial review – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in airlines, bribery, disclosure, news by sally

“Documents revealing secret lobbying by the arms giant BAE are expected to be disclosed today by court order.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

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Manslaughter charge for artist whose sculpture killed two people – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in artistic works, health & safety, homicide, news by sally

“The creator of an inflatable sculpture that killed two people after breaking free of its moorings was charged with manslaughter yesterday.”

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The Times, 14th February 2008

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UK may join EU border security system – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“Britain could join a proposed new EU system to enhance border security and combat illegal migration through satellite surveillance and fingerprinting of all foreign visitors, it emerged yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

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Terror law in tatters as extremists go free – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in appeals, news, terrorism by sally

“Dozens of anti-terrorist investigations and prosecutions are in jeopardy after senior judges yesterday quashed the convictions of five young Muslims for downloading extremist propaganda. Three Court of Appeal judges, led by the Lord Chief Justice, questioned whether they should ever have been prosecuted for merely possessing the material. The ruling means that in future the prosecution will have to prove that defendants intended to commit terrorist attacks.”

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The Times, 14th February 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Gambler sues bookmaker for losses – BBC News

Posted February 14th, 2008 in duty of care, gambling, news by sally

“A gambler is suing a bookmaker for £2m he claims he lost on bets after asking the firm not to let him bet again.”

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BBC News, 14th February 2008

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Top lawyers unite in support of ‘light-touch’ third-party funding regulation – Legal Week

Posted February 14th, 2008 in costs, fees, insurance, news, third parties by sally

“The Civil Justice Council (CJC) looks set to back ‘light-touch’ regulation of the fast-emerging market for third-party dispute funding, in a move that could further usher the model into the mainstream of UK litigation.”

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Legal Week, 14th February 2008

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30 health workers failed to spot murdered baby’s plight – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2008 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“A baby girl who was murdered by her father had been seen by 30 health care workers, yet none of them realised she was at risk, a report has found. Jessica Randall, who died when she was 54 days old, might still be alive if signs of abuse had been properly identified, according to the findings of an inquiry by Northamptonshire’s Local SafeGuarding Children Board.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rogue stockbroker William Radclyffe jailed for 15 months – The Times

Posted February 14th, 2008 in financial regulation, news, theft by sally

“An unauthorised stockbroker who stole more than £350,000 from his family and friends has been jailed for 15 months after a rare criminal prosecution by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).”

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The Times, 13th February 2008

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