Overseas online gambling groups will need licence – The Times

Posted January 8th, 2010 in news by sally

“Overseas online gambling companies that target British punters will require a licence under proposals outlined yesterday by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).”

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The Times, 8th January 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Miller-Smith v Miller-Smith – Times Law Reports

Posted January 8th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Miller-Smith v Miller-Smith

Court of Appeal

“On an application by a separated spouse to order a sale of the matrimonial home in advance of any divorce decree, the court should ask itself whether the issue raised by the application could reasonably be left to be resolved within an application for ancillary relief following divorce.”

The Times, 8th January 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Regina v Reed and Reed; Regina v Garmson – Times Law Reports

Posted January 8th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Regina v Reed and Reed; Regina v Garmson

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“Evidence from a forensic science officer with scenes of crime experience was admissible to give possible explanations for the presence of DNA where it had been found and to evaluate those possibilities.”

The Times, 8th January 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 8th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Crown Prosecution Service v C & Ors [2009] EWCA Crim 2614 (11 December 2009)

Loftus & Anor, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 2688 (09 December 2009)

Despaigne-Pellon, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 2580 (20 November 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Murray Vernon Holdings Ltd v Hassall & Ors [2010] EWHC 7 (Ch) (07 January 2010)

Shaw & Anor v MFP Foundations & Piling Ltd [2010] EWHC 9 (Ch) (06 January 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

British Telecommunications Plc v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2010] EWHC 8 (QB) (07 January 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted January 8th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Asylum (Designated States) Order 2010

The Electronic Commerce Directive (Hatred against Persons on Religious Grounds or the Grounds of Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2010

The Special Annual Allowance Charge (Variation of Rate) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Watchdog launches consultation on MPs’ expenses – The Guardian

Posted January 8th, 2010 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“A five-week public consultation on the reform of MPs’ expenses was launched today as the new parliamentary expenses watchdog appeared to soften proposals on MPs claiming for second homes and employing family members.”

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The Guardian, 7th January 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Why Nominet disconnected more than 1,000 sites with no court oversight – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 8th, 2010 in computer crime, internet, news by sally

“The body responsible for the .uk internet addresses disconnected over 1,200 websites without any oversight from a court. The much-publicised action last month was based only on police assertions about criminal activity on the sites.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th January 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Law reformed on leaving property in trust for future generations – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 8th, 2010 in news, perpetuities, trusts by sally

“Leaving property in trust for future generations will be modernised and simplified by the Perpetuities and Accumulations Act 2009.”

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Ministry of Justice, 7th January 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Case of ‘Heathrow four’ to be challenged as lone judge prepares for historic trial – The Times

Posted January 8th, 2010 in news by sally

“Defence lawyers are preparing to challenge the first criminal trial in England and Wales for 400 years to go ahead without a jury. The case is expected to be heard next week.”

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The Times, 8th January 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Trafigura returns to court in attempt to suppress lawsuit documents – The Guardian

Posted January 8th, 2010 in confidentiality, injunctions, news, parliament by sally

“Trafigura, the offshore oil trader that became notorious for legal attempts to suppress reporting of parliament, is going back to Britain’s judges tomorrow.”

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The Guardian, 7th January 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk