Heart attack paramedic struck off – BBC News
“A paramedic who told a heart attack patient she was having a panic attack has been struck off.”
BBC News, 14th October 2008
Source: www.bb.co.uk
Day: 15 October 2008
Slap teacher guilty of misconduct – BBC News
“A teacher who slapped a pupil on her bottom and called her a ‘naughty girl’ has been found guilty of professional misconduct but can carry on teaching.”
BBC News, 15th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Abnormal load death ‘accidental’ – BBC News
“An accidental death verdict has been recorded over the death of a nurse whose car collided with an abnormal load travelling with no police escort.”
BBC News, 15th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Appeal date for Newlove killers – BBC News
“Two youths convicted of kicking a man to death outside his home in Cheshire will begin their appeals in November.”
BBC News, 15th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mousa witnesses granted immunity – BBC News
“Witnesses giving evidence to an inquiry into the death of Iraqi Baha Mousa have been told they will not have it used against them in criminal proceedings.”
BBC News, 15th October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal services ‘cut to the bone’ as crunch hits – The Times
“Court hearings over the future of children and appeals by immigrants are among the top targets for savings outlined in a Ministry of Justice document obtained by The Times.”
The Times, 15th October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Security services want personal data from sites like Facebook – The Guardian
“The government is drawing up plans to give the police and security and intelligence agencies new powers to access personal data held by internet services, including social network sites such as Facebook and Bebo and gaming networks.”
The Guardian, 15th October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court win over 200 high heel shoe collection claim – Daily Telegraph
“A businesswoman has won the right to claim compensation after a slip at Stansted Airport left her unable to wear any of the shoes in her collection of 200 high heels.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Bettys tearoom in row over name of cheese snack – Daily Telegraph
“Cups are being rattled over a small business’s decision to market ‘Fat Betty Cheesey Nibbles’ from elsewhere in Yorkshire. Bettys, which operates its six tearooms exclusively in the county, has lodged a complaint with the Patent Office because it believes there could be confusion.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Husband was ‘deceived’ over death of his beauty queen wife – Daily Telegraph
“Andrew Benson said he felt ‘deceived’ by health trust managers who assured him no errors were made in the care of Madalina, 29, a fomer Miss Romania. A coroner criticised ‘serious system failures’, saying Mrs Benson’s death could have been prevented, and has promised to write to the health secretary Alan Johnson to recommend changes in NHS procedures to ensure gravely ill patients are thoroughly examined more quickly.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gambling Commission warns that house competitions asking easy questions could be illegal – OUT-LAW.com
“The Gambling Commission has warned home owners that they could be breaking the law if they operate internet-based schemes to offload unsold houses. The draw for the most famous of the schemes will take place on Thursday.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Radio and drinks firms battle over rights to the word ‘absolute’ – OUT-LAW.com
“A vodka maker is suing a radio station over its use of the name ‘absolute’. Virgin Radio was recently renamed Absolute Radio, but V&S Vin & Spirit, which is behind vodka brand Absolut, claims that the use of the name is a trade mark violation.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th October 2008
SOurce: www.out-law.com
Criminals to advise police on investigations under new rules – Daily Telegraph
“Criminals are being allowed to advise the police on how to carry out investigations into murders, terrorist attacks and rapes under guidelines from top police chiefs.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Witches could get posthumous pardon for execution – Daily Telegraph
“Campaigners are seeking a posthumous pardon for the men and women who were executed as British witches centuries ago.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Commercial Court)
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National Plc & Ors [2008] EWHC 2325 (Comm) (08 October 2008)
High Court (Patents Court)
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd v Eli Lilly & Company Ltd [2008] EWHC 2345 (Pat) (13 October 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
The problems and needs of newly sentenced prisoners – Ministry of Justice
Factors linked to reoffending – Ministry of Justice
“A one-year follow-up of prisoners who took part in the Resettlement Surveys 2001, 2003 and 2004.”
Ministry of Justice, 13th October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Home Secretary’s statement on the counter-terrorism bill – Home Office
“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith made the following statement in the House of Commons on October 13, 2008.”
Home Office, 13th October 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Regina v S(F) and A(S) – Times Law Reports
Court of Appeal
“The key or password which provided access to an encrypted computer file was a fact. It did not constitute an admission of guilt. But knowledge of the key might be incriminating if the data contained incriminating material.”
The Times, 15th October 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.
