Three jailed for torture killing – BBC News

Posted November 26th, 2009 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 26th November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Uncle of meningitis sufferer jailed for stealing £315,000 from trust fund – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 26th, 2009 in abuse of position of trust, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“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.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th November 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Aristocrat sentenced for £1.6m theft from family charity – The Guardian

Posted November 26th, 2009 in charities, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A wealthy aristocrat who stole £1.6m from a family charity intended to aid Bosnian orphans was given a two-year suspended sentence today.”

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The Guardian, 26th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

It’s official – London is the libel capital of the world – The Times

Posted November 26th, 2009 in news by sally

“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.”

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The Times, 24th November 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Urinating student avoids prison – BBC News

Posted November 26th, 2009 in monuments, news, outraging public decency, sentencing by sally

“A student who admitted outraging public decency after he was pictured urinating over a Sheffield war memorial has been told to do community service.”

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BBC News, 26th November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Cyprus pair lose extradition bid – BBC News

Posted November 26th, 2009 in Cyprus, dangerous driving, extradition by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 25th November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 26th, 2009 in law reports by sally

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)

First Essex Buses Ltd, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Transport & Anor [2009] EWHC 3024 (Admin) (25 November 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

CDV Software Entertainment Ag v Gamecock Media Europe Ltd & Ors [2009] EWHC 2965 (Ch) (20 November 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

 

Government response to Joint Committee report on Draft Bribery Bill – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 26th, 2009 in bills, bribery, press releases by sally

“The government’s response to the conclusions and recommendations of the Joint Committee Report on the Draft Bribery Bill.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd November 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Cafcass judicial review threat – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 26th, 2009 in delay, guardianship, judicial review, news by sally

“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.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 25th November 2009

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Government to implement Walker reforms on pay and governance – HM Treasury

Posted November 26th, 2009 in banking, press releases, remuneration by sally

“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.”

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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

Posted November 26th, 2009 in news, police, rape, victims by sally

“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.”

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The Guardian, 25th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bogus bride jailed for part in fake marriage scam – UK Border Agency

Posted November 26th, 2009 in conspiracy, immigration, marriage, press releases, sentencing by sally

“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.”

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UK Border Agency, 23rd November 2009

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and others – WLR Daily

Posted November 26th, 2009 in banking, EC law, law reports, unfair contract terms by sally

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

Posted November 26th, 2009 in law reports by sally

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

Posted November 26th, 2009 in EC law, equality, news by sally

“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.”

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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

Posted November 26th, 2009 in consumer protection, financial regulation, news by sally

“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.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

 

New Look fire brings record fine – BBC news

Posted November 26th, 2009 in fines, fire, health & safety, news by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 25th November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for racist row killing – BBC News

Posted November 26th, 2009 in assault, homicide, news, racism, sentencing by sally

“A 22-year-old man has been jailed for killing a Qatari student during a racist row in East Sussex.”

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BBC News, 25th November 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Millionaire rabbi convicted of cocaine possession – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 26th, 2009 in drug offences, news by sally

“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.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

G20 report lays down the law to police on use of force – The Guardian

Posted November 26th, 2009 in demonstrations, news, police by sally

“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.”

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The Guardian, 25th November 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk