Easter Break

Posted March 20th, 2008 in news by sally

There will be no posts over the Easter weekend (Friday 21st – Monday 24th inclusive) during which time the Library will be closed. We will resume posting on Tuesday 25th March.

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 20th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Jurkowska v Hlmad Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 231 (19 March 2008)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Langston Group Corp v Cardiff City Football Club Ltd [2008] EWHC 535 (Ch) (19 March 2008)

IGT / Acres Gaming Inc, Re [2008] EWHC 568 (Ch) (19 March 2008)

Wilson v Yahoo! UK Ltd & Anor [2008] EWHC 361 (Ch) (20 February 2008)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Tamarevichute v Russian Federation [2008] EWHC 534 (Admin) (19 March 2008)

McLean v The High Court of Dublin, Ireland [2008] EWHC 547 (Admin) (19 March 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted March 20th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Income Tax (Construction Industry Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2008

The Abortion (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2008

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008

The Greater London Authority (Limitation of Salaries) (Amendment) Order 2008

The Value Added Tax (Consideration for Fuel Provided for Private Use) Order 2008

The Registered Pension Schemes (Provision of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Companies (Reduction of Capital) (Creditor Protection) Regulations 2008

The Cheshire (Structural Changes) Order 2008

The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2008

The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2008

The Wireless Telegraphy (Limitation of Number of Spectrum Access Licences) Order 2008

The Wireless Telegraphy (Spectrum Trading) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2008

The Supply of Information (Register of Deaths) (England and Wales) Order 2008

The Companies (Mergers and Divisions of Public Companies) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Supply of Information (Register of Deaths) (Northern Ireland) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

‘Milestone’ on Welsh laws reached – BBC News

Posted March 20th, 2008 in constitutional law, news, Wales by sally

“The first new order giving the Welsh assembly the power to make laws in specified areas has been approved by Parliament.”

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BBC News, 19th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

July 7 inquests ‘could be secret’ – BBC News

Posted March 20th, 2008 in inquests, news, terrorism by sally

“Relatives of those who died in the 7 July bombings fear the inquests into their deaths could be heard in secret.”

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BBC News, 19th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Lords’ membership cut considered – BBC News

Posted March 20th, 2008 in constitutional law, elections, news, parliament by sally

“Membership of the House of Lords could be almost halved under proposals to replace peers with elected members.”

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BBC News, 20th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

SRA begins review into ‘racially biased’ investigations – Legal Week

Posted March 20th, 2008 in minorities, news, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

“The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has formally kicked off its review into the disproportionate number of lawyers from black and ethnic minorities who are subject to SRA investigation, by selecting a working party and setting out the terms of its review.”

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Legal Week, 20th March 2008

Source: www.legalweek.com

MPs to vote on terror bill after May polls – The Guardian

Posted March 20th, 2008 in detention, news, sentencing by sally

“Legislation raising the time limit for which terror suspects may be detained without charge from 28 days to 42 is to get its delayed Commons second reading on April 1, the leader of the house, Harriet Harman, is expected to announce today. The new timetable for the government’s counter-terrorism bill is likely to mean that key votes on the time limit – when ministers will face a backbench rebellion at report stage – will take place after the May local elections.”

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The Guardian, 20th March 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ipswich killer seeks to appeal sentence – Reuters

Posted March 20th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Convicted serial killer Steve Wright sought permission on Wednesday to appeal the life sentence he was handed last month for murdering five prostitutes in his hometown of Ipswich.”

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Reuters, 19th March 2008

Source: www.reuters.com

Neighbour dispute costs £300,000 in legal bills – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 20th, 2008 in boundaries, costs, news by sally

“A feud over a 4ft-wide strip of land has seen neighbours rack up £300,000 in lawyers’ bills, and left one family effectively homeless.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th March 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Explainer: The legal position – The Guardian

Posted March 20th, 2008 in defamation, media, special report by sally

“The quick capitulation by the Daily Express and Star and their Sunday equivalents to libel threats by Gerry and Kate McCann came from a recognition by the papers that their allegations were baseless and could not be defended in court.”

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The Guardian, 20th March 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Northern Rock shareholders prepare legal challenge for violation of human rights – The Times

Posted March 20th, 2008 in banking, human rights, nationalisation, news by sally

“Northern Rock’s army of small shareholders took their campaign for compensation to the courts yesterday as they accused the Government of abusing their human rights by nationalising the stricken mortgage lender.”

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The Times, 20th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk