Wife with MS loses assisted suicide case but judges hint law will be lenient with husband – The Guardian

Posted February 20th, 2009 in assisted suicide, news by sally

“A woman with multiple sclerosis who is fighting to clarify the law on assisted suicide lost her case in the appeal court yesterday although campaigners said the ruling gave the clearest indication yet that anyone who helps a relative take their own life will not face criminal sanctions.”

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The Guardian, 20th February 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

On-the-spot points for careless driving – The Times

Posted February 20th, 2009 in news, penalties, police, road traffic offences by sally

“Thousands more motorists will lose their licences under plans to give police the power to issue penalty points for careless driving without evidence being heard in court.”

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The Times, 20th February 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Uncovered: police notes cast doubt over Eddie Gilfoyle murder – The Times

Posted February 20th, 2009 in evidence, murder, news, police by sally

“Sixteen years after a man was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his heavily pregnant wife by hanging, The Times has uncovered evidence that throws his conviction into doubt.”

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The Times, 20th February 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Abu Qatada gets £2,500 compensation for breach of human rights – The Guardian

Posted February 19th, 2009 in compensation, detention, human rights, news, terrorism by sally

“Muslim preacher awarded damages by European judges for being detained after September 11 attacks.”

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The Guardian, 19th February 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Anti-gay preachers banned from UK – BBC News

Posted February 19th, 2009 in homosexuality, immigration, incitement, news by sally

“A father and daughter from a US church which has called for homosexuals to be killed, have been banned from entering the UK by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”

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BBC News, 19th February 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Whistleblower launches legal action against Foreign Office – The Guardian

Posted February 19th, 2009 in government departments, news, terrorism, whistleblowers by sally

“The Foreign Office faces further scrutiny over controversial aspects of its ‘dangerous’ counter-terrorism policy after a sacked whistleblower yesterday announced that he was beginning legal proceedings against it.”

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The Guardian, 19th February 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

MS patient loses court battle – BBC News

Posted February 19th, 2009 in assisted suicide, news by sally

“A woman with multiple sclerosis has lost her Appeal Court case to clarify the law on assisted suicide.”

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BBC News, 19th February 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 19th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

A v B [2009] EWCA Civ 24 (18 February 2009)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Toni & Guy (South) Ltd & Anor v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham [2009] EWHC 203 (Admin) (11 February 2009)

High Court (Patents Court)

Schlumberger Holdings Ltd v Electromagnetic Geoservices [2009] EWHC 58 (Pat) (19 January 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same; Othman v Same – WLR Daily

Posted February 19th, 2009 in appeals, closed material, deportation, immigration, law reports, torture by sally

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same; Othman v Same [2009] UKHL 10; [2009] WLR (D) 60

“Appeals from the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (‘SIAC’) were restricted to matters of law or irrationality. SIAC was entitled to have regard to closed material and to assurances given by their governments in concluding that appellants would not, if deported, face a real risk of inhuman treatment contrary to art 3 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms or violation of the right to a fair trial under art 6.”

WLR Daily, 18th February 2009

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same – Times Law Reports

Posted February 19th, 2009 in appeals, deportation, immigration, law reports, torture by sally

RB (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; U (Algeria) v Same

House of Lords

“Appeals from decisions of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission were restricted to questions of law or irrationality.”

The Times, 19th February 2009

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.

New QC appointments round sees 104 take silk – Legal Week

Posted February 19th, 2009 in news, queen's counsel by sally

“The latest round of QC appointments has been announced today (19 February), with more than a hundred barristers claiming the elite kitemark.”

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Legal Week, 19th February 2009

Source: www.legalweek.com

Judge bans further reporting on story of 13-year-old father – The Independent

Posted February 19th, 2009 in children, news, reporting restrictions by sally

“A High Court judge yesterday banned any further reporting about a 13-year-old boy who allegedly fathered a baby with a 15-year-old.”

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The Independent, 19th February 2009

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Struck-off solicitor convicted of Legal Aid fraud back giving advice – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 19th, 2009 in legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

“A struck-off solicitor, Tim Robinson, who was jailed for masterminding a multi-million pound Legal Aid fraud has returned to giving legal advice.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Prosecutors examining Binyam case – BBC News

Posted February 18th, 2009 in detention, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“Prosecutors are being consulted over whether a criminal investigation should be ordered into UK security agents’ treatment of Binyam Mohamed.”

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BBC News, 18th February 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Secretary called ‘bitch’ and made to scrub male toilets wins damages – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 18th, 2009 in constructive dismissal, news, sex discrimination by sally

“A secretary was awarded £9,000 in damages after she was branded a ‘bitch’ and ‘whore’ by her employer and made to scrub the male toilets.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith to be investigated over allowances – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 18th, 2009 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“Jacqui Smith, the British Home Secretary, will face a formal sleaze inquiry after claiming thousands of pounds in tax payer-funded housing allowances while lodging with her sister.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted February 18th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Renewables Obligation Order 2009

The Judicial Committee (Appellate Jurisdiction) Rules Order 2009

The Flood Defence (Robertsbridge Works) Order 2009

The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (Disclosure of Pupil Information) (England) Regulations 2009

The Medical Profession (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008 (Commencement No. 1) Order of Council 2009

The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) (Amendment) Order 2009

The European Communities (Designation) Order 2009

The Postponement of Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2009

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (France) Order 2009

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (Netherlands) Order 2009

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (Isle of Man) Order 2009

The Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Order 2009

The Health Professions Council (Registration and Fees) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2009

The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Tax Chamber) Rules 2009

The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009

The NHS Bodies and Local Authorities Partnership Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2009

The Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2009

The Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Transplant family urges UK debate – BBC News

Posted February 18th, 2009 in organ transplants by sally

“The parents of the UK’s youngest surviving heart transplant patient have called for a debate on Britain’s organ donor laws.”

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BBC News, 18th February 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ex-QC raises civil action against RBS – The Independent

Posted February 18th, 2009 in banking, misrepresentation, negligence, news by sally

“A former QC raised a civil case in court today against the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, accusing it of concealing the state of its finances.”

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The Independent, 18th February 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 18th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

MQ (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 61 (11 February 2009)

Tradition Securities and Futures SA v Mouradian [2009] EWCA Civ 60 (11 February 2009)

Ansari v New India Assurance Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 93 (18 February 2009)

BMW Ag & Anor, R (on the application of) v Revenue & Customs [2009] EWCA Civ 77 (18 February 2009)

Woodhouse School v Webster [2009] EWCA Civ 91 (18 February 2009)

Sinha v General Medical Council [2009] EWCA Civ 80 (18 February 2009)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Nationwide Building Society v Dunlop Haywards (DHL) Ltd (t/a Dunlop Heywood Lorenz) & Anor [2009] EWHC 254 (Comm) (18 February 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org