Selina Scott takes Channel Five to employment tribunal over ageism claim – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 21st, 2008 in age discrimination, news by sally

“Selina Scott is taking Channel Five to an employment tribunal over claims that it rejected her as a newsreader because she was too old.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Wife of billionaire F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce – The Times

Posted November 21st, 2008 in divorce, news by sally

“The wife of the Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone confirmed yesterday that she is leaving her husband after 24 years of marriage.”

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The Times, 21st November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Woolas plans to curb high court role in deportation cases – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2008 in asylum, deportation, news by sally

“The implications of the tougher-sounding rhetoric of the immigration minister, Phil Woolas, started to become clear yesterday when he disclosed he is to block appeals to high court judges from failed asylum seekers facing deportation.”

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The Guardian, 21st November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Court Dress: Guidance from Chairman of the Bar Council – The Bar Council

Posted November 21st, 2008 in court dress, news by sally

“The Chairman of the Bar has today issued guidance on court dress regarding the Practice Direction issued by the Lord Chief Justice dated 31 July 2008.”

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The Bar Council, 20th November 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

The Autonomy of the Citizen in the Context of Family Law Disputes – Speech by The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder

Posted November 21st, 2008 in children, family courts, speeches by sally

The Autonomy of the Citizen in the Context of Family Law Disputes (PDF)

Speech by The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder

Conkerton Memorial Lecture 2008

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Regina (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted November 21st, 2008 in detention, immigration, judicial review, law reports by sally

Regina (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“Ministerial power to detain an overstaying immigrant was limited only to the process of deportation; any detention under the immigration provisions would be subject to the control of the courts, principally by way of judicial review.”

The Times, 21st November 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.

Biffa Waste Services Ltd and Another v Maschinenfabrik Ernst Hese GmbH and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted November 21st, 2008 in law reports, negligence, vicarious liability by sally

Biffa Waste Services Ltd and Another v Maschinenfabrik Ernst Hese GmbH and Another

Court of Appeal

“The principle which made an employer liable for the negligence of a subcontractor engaged to carry out extra-hazardous or dangerous operations was unsaisfactory and should be applied as narrowly as possible.”

The Times, 21st November 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.

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 21st, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

KJM Superbikes Ltd. v Hinton [2008] EWCA Civ 1280 (20 November 2008)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Cobden Investments Ltd. v RWM Langport Ltd & Ors [2008] EWHC 2810 (Ch) (20 November 2008)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Lingfield Properties (Darlington) Ltd v Padgett Lavender Associates [2008] EWHC 2795 (QB) (18 November 2008)

Clarke (t/a Elumina Iberica UK) v Bain & Anor [2008] EWHC 2636 (QB) (19 November 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Asbestos compensation ruling due – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2008 in asbestos, industrial injuries, insurance, news by sally

“A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.”

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BBC News, 21st November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Human rights laws prevent 19 terror suspects from being deported – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 21st, 2008 in deportation, news, terrorism by sally

“Human rights laws have prevented Britain deporting 19 terror suspects in the last three years, the Home Secretary was forced to admit.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Courts martial after BBC filming – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2008 in armed forces, bullying, courts martial, news by sally

“Four Army training instructors will face courts martial after allegations of abuse that came to light during an undercover investigation by the BBC.”

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BBC News, 20th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Novice drivers face a ban for one speeding offence – The Times

Posted November 21st, 2008 in news, road safety, road traffic offences by sally

“Novice drivers could face an automatic ban after a single speeding offence, and would have to retake their tests, under proposals for a tightening of road safety laws.”

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The Times, 21st November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Scholar faces jail for page theft – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2008 in libraries, news, theft by sally

“A wealthy businessman who stole pages from books in the British Library and Bodleian Library is due to be sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court.”

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BBC News, 21st November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judge in Baha Mousa death inquiry to question ‘every witness’ – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2008 in armed forces, Iraq, news, torture, witnesses by sally

“The judge presiding over the public inquiry into the death of Baha Mousa, the Iraqi hotel receptionist killed while in the custody of British troops in Basra, made clear today that he intended to question every soldier who witnessed the incident, whether or not they were directly responsible.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Legal fees to be squeezed under new accounting rules – The Times

Posted November 21st, 2008 in accounts, fees, news by sally

“Commercial lawyers already under pressure to reduce fees as the market worsens are facing a new challenge with the introduction of new accounting rules governing M&A transactions.”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Criminal justice to be a ‘service’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 21st, 2008 in criminal justice, news by sally

“The criminal justice system is to be re-branded as the criminal justice service, under plans disclosed by ministers this week.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

‘Big Brother’ database plan shelved – The Independent

Posted November 21st, 2008 in internet, investigatory powers, news, telecommunications by sally

“The timetable for setting up a giant ‘Big Brother’ database is slipping after the scheme was dropped from next month’s Queen’s Speech. The Independent has highlighted growing fury over government moves to collate details of every telephone call, email and internet visit.”

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The Independent, 21st November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Daily Cause List, 21st November 2008

Posted November 21st, 2008 in news by sally

Friday 21st November 2008

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted November 20th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2008

The Companies (Particulars of Company Charges) Regulations 2008

The Warwick (Parish Electoral Arrangements and Electoral Changes) Order 2007 (PDF)

The Wealden (Parish Electoral Arrangements and Electoral Changes) Order 2007 (PDF)

The Waverley (Parish Electoral Arrangements) Order 2007 (PDF)

The Tandridge (Electoral Changes) Order 2007 (PDF)

The Test Valley (Parish Electoral Arrangements) Order 2007 (PDF)

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Government will not release detailed report into Baby P – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2008 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“The government refused today to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk