Three jailed for torture killing – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed for their part in the murder of a 26-year-old man who was tortured with scissors in the mistaken belief he was a paedophile.”
BBC News, 26th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 26 November 2009
Uncle of meningitis sufferer jailed for stealing £315,000 from trust fund – Daily Telegraph
“A banker who stole £315,000 from the trust fund of his five-year-old niece after she lost her limbs to meningitis has been sentenced to four years in prison.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th November 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Aristocrat sentenced for £1.6m theft from family charity – The Guardian
“A wealthy aristocrat who stole £1.6m from a family charity intended to aid Bosnian orphans was given a two-year suspended sentence today.”
The Guardian, 26th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
It’s official – London is the libel capital of the world – The Times
“Libel tourism is flourishing and London is the hottest destination. Its reputation as libel capital of the world has just been confirmed by figures that show that the number of defamation actions started last year was the highest for five years.”
The Times, 24th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Urinating student avoids prison – BBC News
“A student who admitted outraging public decency after he was pictured urinating over a Sheffield war memorial has been told to do community service.”
BBC News, 26th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cyprus pair lose extradition bid – BBC News
“Two cousins from Essex who were passengers in a car which hit and killed a teenager in Cyprus have lost a High Court bid to avoid extradition.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
KB (A Child) v Borough Council & Ors [2009] EWCA Civ 1254 (25 November 2009)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
KS, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 2377 (17 November 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Metro Construction Ltd. v London Borough of Barnet [2009] EWHC 2956 (Admin) (25 November 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Source: www.bailii.org
Government response to Joint Committee report on Draft Bribery Bill – Ministry of Justice
“The government’s response to the conclusions and recommendations of the Joint Committee Report on the Draft Bribery Bill.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Cafcass judicial review threat – Law Society’s Gazette
“A Somerset solicitor is set to launch a judicial review action against the Children and Family Courts Advice and Support Service (Cafcass) because of its ‘unacceptable delays’ in appointing children’s guardians and family court advisers.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th November 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Government to implement Walker reforms on pay and governance – HM Treasury
“The Government will move quickly to implement the reforms of bank pay and governance proposed today by Sir David Walker. Sir David’s review was commissioned by the Government earlier this year to explore failures of corporate governance and management of banks. His final report suggests a series of reforms to strengthen the role of shareholders, improve the quality of bank boards, and to increase transparency of pay and bonus policies.”
HM Treasury, 26th November 2009
Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
Police ignore rape allegations if victim has been drinking, says Sara Payne – The Guardian
“Police officers are still refusing to take complaints of rape seriously if the victims come from ‘the wrong part of town’, if they have been drinking or if they have made previous allegations, according to a report by Sara Payne, the national victims’ champion.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bogus bride jailed for part in fake marriage scam – UK Border Agency
“A Jamaican woman who took part in a massive marriage scam in the West Midlands was today sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court.”
UK Border Agency, 23rd November 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and others – WLR Daily
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and others [2009] UKSC 6; [2009] WLR (D) 341
“Charges levied by banks in respect of unauthorised overdrafts were part of a ‘package’ of services and consideration and their fairness was exempt from review under reg 6(2)(b) of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.”
WLR Daily, 25th November 2009
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and Others – Times Law Reports
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and Others
Supreme Court
“Charges levied by banks on personal current account customers in respect of unauthorised overdrafts were part of a package of consideration for the package of banking services provided and accordingly their fairness was exempt from review by the Office of Fair Trading.”
The Times, 26th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
UK equality laws fall short of EU requirements, says Commission – OUT-LAW.com
“The UK’s equality laws are inadequate, according to the European Commission which has announced that it has begun legal action against the UK. The Government claims that new equality legislation will settle the dispute.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Plans to improve consumer redress against financial firms being ‘rushed through’, says ABI – OUT-LW.com
“Consumers will be able to bring class actions against banks, insurers and other financial services firms if the Government’s Financial Services Bill comes into force.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
New Look fire brings record fine – BBC news
“High Street fashion chain New Look has been fined a record £400,000 for fire safety breaches after a blaze broke out at a central London branch.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for racist row killing – BBC News
“A 22-year-old man has been jailed for killing a Qatari student during a racist row in East Sussex.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Millionaire rabbi convicted of cocaine possession – Daily Telegraph
“A multi-millionaire rabbi who took part in cocaine parties with prostitutes in a flat nicknamed the ‘synagogue of sin’ has been convicted of possessing drugs.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
G20 report lays down the law to police on use of force – The Guardian
“A blueprint for wholesale reform of British policing to create a service ‘anchored in public consent’ was unveiled today by the inquiry prompted by Scotland Yard’s controversial handling of the G20 protests in London.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
