BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 27th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Ovlas Trading SA v Strand (London) Ltd & Ors [2009] EWCA Civ 250 (27 April 2009)

Qayyum v Hameed & Anor [2009] EWCA Civ 352 (27 April 2009)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Brown (aka Bajinja) & Ors v The Government of Rwanda Secretary & anor [2009] EWHC 770 (Admin) (08 April 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Woman accused of breaching noisy sex asbo – The Independent

Posted April 27th, 2009 in ASBOs, news by sally

“Neighbours of a woman who ended up in court for her noisy love-making were savouring peace and quiet today after she was locked up accused of breaking her anti-social behaviour order.”

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The Independent, 27th April 2009

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 27th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Merthyr Tydfil and Powys (Areas) Order 2009

The Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications and Deemed Applications) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2009

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Responsible Authorities) Order 2009

The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2009

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2009

The Legal Services Act 2007 (Registered European Lawyers) Order 2009

The Registered Foreign Lawyers Order 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Jail for sex assault special Pc – BBC News

Posted April 27th, 2009 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A special constable with the Metropolitan Police has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting underage girls.”

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BBC News, 27th April 2009

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European Parliament backs 70-year copyright term for sound recordings – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 27th, 2009 in copyright, news by sally

“The European Parliament has voted to extend the length of time that copyright protects sound recordings by 20 years. The compromise position backed by MEPs needs the approval of European Union member states to come into force.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th April 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

Straw scraps Titan prisons plan – BBC News

Posted April 27th, 2009 in news, prisons by sally

“Plans for three 2,500-place Titan prisons have been scrapped, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has confirmed.”

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BBC News, 27th April 2009

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Tory MP Nadine Dorries to sue over Damian McBride ‘smear’ emails – The Guardian

Posted April 27th, 2009 in defamation, news by sally

“A Conservative female MP named in the infamous ‘smear’ emails sent by former spin doctor Damian McBride is to sue over the episode in a move that could see Downing Street dirty tricks debated in court.”

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The Guardian, 26th April 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Inside Yarl’s Wood: Britain’s shame over child detainees – The Independent

Posted April 27th, 2009 in children, news, prisons by sally

“Children held in the infamous Yarl’s Wood immigration detention centre are being denied urgent medical treatment, handled violently and left at risk of serious harm, a damning report by the Children’s Commissioner for England will say tomorrow.”

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The Independent, 26th April 2009

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Auditors plead for help amid fear of lawsuits – The Times

Posted April 27th, 2009 in auditors, news by sally

“Leading accountants will meet the Government this week to plead for protection as they prepare for a surge in litigation from investors trying to recover their losses from big company failures.”

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The Times, 27th April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Government launches consultation on communications data and rules out single store – Home Office

Posted April 27th, 2009 in data protection, internet, news, privacy, telecommunications by sally

“New measures to maintain the capability of public authorities to obtain access to communications data were announced by the Home Secretary today.”

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Home Office, 27th April 2009

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Law forces employers to reveal gender pay gap – The Independent

Posted April 27th, 2009 in equal pay, news by sally

“Legislation being published today will require employers to reveal the ‘gender pay gap’ between male and female staff.”

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The Independent, 27th April 2009

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Regina (TNT Post UK Ltd) v Revenue and Customs Commissioners (Royal Mail Group Ltd, interested party) Case C-357/07 – Times Law Reports

Posted April 27th, 2009 in law reports, postal service, VAT by sally

Regina (TNT Post UK Ltd) v Revenue and Customs Commissioners (Royal Mail Group Ltd, interested party)
Case C-357/07

Court of Justice of the European Communities

“The Royal Mail was exempt from value-added tax as a supplier of public postal services, except for supplies of goods or services whose terms had been individually negotiated.”

The Times, 27th April 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Gurkha fury over limited living rights – The Independent

Posted April 27th, 2009 in Gurkhas, immigration, news by sally

“They had, for generations, shown courage and sacrifice, fighting for Britain in countless wars. But yesterday the Gurkhas said they had been repaid by the Government with contempt and betrayal.”

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The Independent, 25th April 2009

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Magistrate resigns in Twitter row – BBC News

Posted April 27th, 2009 in internet, magistrates, news by sally

“A magistrate has resigned from the bench following a complaint about his use of the Twitter network.”

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BBC News, 25th April 2009

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Crime gangs ‘pose rising threat’ – BBC News

Posted April 27th, 2009 in gangs, news, police by sally

“Police are failing to tackle the rising threat of criminal gangs in England and Wales, a report has warned.”

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BBC News, 25th April 2009

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Questions remain as family courts open to press – The Times

Posted April 27th, 2009 in family courts, media, news by sally

“Thousands of family courts are opened to the media for the first time today, amid fears that stringent reporting restrictions will make a mockery of the reform.”

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The Times, 27th April 2009

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Government considers ban on ‘legal highs’ – The Guardian

Posted April 27th, 2009 in drug offences, news by sally

“The government is considering outlawing a range of legal drugs that apparently mimic the effects of substances such as ecstasy and cannabis.”

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The Guardian, 26th April 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Giant database plan to be set out – BBC News

Posted April 27th, 2009 in investigatory powers, news, privacy by sally

“Plans to track all e-mails sent, all phone calls made and all internet pages visited in the UK are to be unveiled by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”

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BBC News, 27th April 2009

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Gosport deaths ‘not important enough’ to justify public inquiry – The Independent

Posted April 27th, 2009 in elderly, hospitals, inquiries, news by sally

“Questions remain after 92 elderly people died unexpectedly at the same Hampshire hospital, a story first highlighted by The IoS on 15 March.”

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The Independent, 26th April 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk