Man convicted over cancer ‘cure’ – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2008 in advertising, cancer, news by sally

“A Manchester man has been convicted of advertising a ‘natural cure’ for cancer on the internet.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Two men jailed for football clash – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2008 in affray, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men have been jailed for their roles in a violent clash between Derby County and Nottingham Forest fans.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Power station protesters cleared – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2008 in criminal damage, demonstrations, news by sally

“Six Greenpeace activists have been found not guilty of causing criminal damage during a protest in Kent.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Two years for soldier’s shooting – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2008 in armed forces, courts martial, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A British soldier who shot dead a colleague while ‘playing’ with a rifle in Iraq in 2007 has been sentenced to two years in an Army detention centre.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2008

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Analysis: Mr Justice Calvert-Smith faced a difficult task – The Times

Posted September 10th, 2008 in judiciary, juries, news by sally

“The delicate task of keeping a jury on the road in a long-running trial requires a mix of firmness, diplomacy and hand-holding from judges.”

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The Times, 10th September 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Retrial for builder murder case – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2008 in murder, news, retrials by sally

“Two men jailed for life for kicking a retired builder to death in a Surrey street have had their convictions quashed by Appeal Court judges.”

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BBC News, 10th September 2008

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Vodafone advert banned for being too fast – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2008 in advertising, news by sally

“A radio advertisement for Vodafone has been banned after the industry watchdog ruled that its legal terms were read out too quickly.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Loft conversion planning permission laws relaxed for homeowners – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2008 in news, planning by sally

“From next month, most families seeking to make better use of their attics will not need to clear it with their local council, under proposals to be put through Parliament.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Man who stole from dying fiancée escapes jail – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2008 in news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A former Black Watch soldier who stole £15,000 of his fiancée’s lottery winnings while she was dying of cancer has been sentenced to 225 hours’ community service.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2008

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Sony can sue distributor for sales value of stolen goods, not just cost – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 10th, 2008 in damages, news, sale of goods, theft by sally

“A distributor which lost a consignment of PlayStation memory cards must compensate Sony at the sale price of the cards and not their cost to manufacture, the Court of Appeal has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th September 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted September 10th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Civil Enforcement of Parking Contraventions (County of Buckinghamshire) (District of Wycombe) Designation Order 2008

The Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2008

The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Specified Anti-fraud Organisations) Order 2008

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 4) (England) Order 2008

The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Regina v Omotade – Times Law Reports

Posted September 10th, 2008 in law reports, passports, possession of false identity documents, sentencing by sally

Regina v Omotade

Court of Appeal

“When the court was sentencing a person for the possession of a false passport, the use to which the passport had been put was of potential significance.”

The Times, 10th September 2008

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.

Regina v Popat – Times Law Reports

Posted September 10th, 2008 in law reports, police, warrants, witnesses by sally

Regina v Popat

Court of Appeal

“It was preferable for crown court judges to direct police officers not to execute a warrant for the arrest except at the crown court, of a witness who had failed to appear in response to a summons, if satisfied that if the witness was going to attend voluntarily or was going to accompany them, or at least to back the warrant for bail.”

The Times, 10th September 2008

Source: www.timesonlineco.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Ltd and Another v Cinram Logistics UK Ltd – Times Law Reports

Posted September 10th, 2008 in damages, law reports, sale of goods, theft by sally

Sony Computer Entertainment UK Ltd and Another v Cinram Logistics UK Ltd

Court of Appeal

“A manufacturer and seller of goods who lost them through the fault of another before he could make delivery and earn the price could recover that price as damages for their loss.”

The Times, 10th September 2008

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.

Recovery of Defence Costs Orders – consultation response – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 10th, 2008 in consultations, costs, criminal justice by sally

“The government’s response to a consultation on changes to the Criminal Defence Service (Recovery of Defence Costs Orders) Regulations.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th September 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Certificates of Professional Competence – response to consultation – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 10th, 2008 in consultations, transport, Transport Tribunal by sally

“A response to the consultation paper, Certificates of Professional Competence – Transport Tribunal Amendment Rules 2008.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th September 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Strict new jobs list for migrant workers – UK Border Agency

Posted September 10th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“A strict new list of shortage jobs which targets migration better at the needs of British businesses, while reinforcing the selective approach of the new Australian-style points based system, was presented to the Home Office today by independent advisors.”

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UK Border Agency, 8th September 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Review into lawyer shot by police – BBC News

Posted September 10th, 2008 in firearms, judicial review, news, police by sally

“A judicial review into aspects of the death of a lawyer shot dead by police in London is to open at the High Court.”

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BBC News, 9th September 2008

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Man jailed in 1973 for murder challenges conviction – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“A man who was jailed for life for the brutal murder of a typist 35 years ago has returned to court to try to clear his name.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2008

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Spat between rival parents’ groups at primary school ends in court – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 10th, 2008 in assault, harassment, news by sally

“A spat between rival parents’ associations at a primary school ended in court with an estimated £30,000 legal bill.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk