Winterflood Securities begins second market abuse appeal – The Times

Posted March 9th, 2010 in news by sally

“Winterflood Securities, the City market-maker, went to the Court of Appeal today for its latest attempt to overturn a ruling that the firm and two of its brokers committed market abuse.”

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The Times, 9th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 9th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Henley v Bloom [2010] EWCA Civ 202 (09 March 2010)

Hardy v Washington Green Fine Art Publishing Company Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 198 (09 March 2010)

Lester & Anor v Woodgate & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 199 (09 March 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Cintec International Ltd v Parkes [2010] EWHC 445 (Ch) (17 February 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Serious Organised Crime Agency v Lundon, the Estate of & Ors [2010] EWHC 353 (QB) (02 March 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Marshman & Anor, R (on the application of) v Waverley Borough Council [2010] EWHC 412 (Admin) (04 March 2010)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Vitol SA v Capri Marine Ltd & Ors (No. 2) [2010] EWHC 458 (Comm) (09 March 2010)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Amec Group Ltd v Thames Water Utilities Ltd [2010] EWHC 419 (TCC) (24 February 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Prisoners must be allowed to vote, Council of Europe warns Britain – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2010 in elections, human rights, news, prisons by sally

“The Council of Europe has issued an unprecedented warning to the British government to take urgent steps to enable prisoners to vote in the forthcoming general election or face thousands more compensation claims.”

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The Guardian, 9th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Jailed for crying rape: fantasist or genuine victim? – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2010 in harassment, news, perverting the course of justice, rape, sentencing by sally

“Supporters of Gail Sherwood say her conviction will discourage others from reporting attacks. Prosecutors say she had to be taken to court for the sake of real rape victims.”

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The Guardian, 9th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted March 9th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Planning Act 2008 (Commencement No. 5 and Saving) Order 2010

The UK Borders Act 2007 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2010

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010

The Policing of Aerodromes (Belfast International Airport) Order 2010

The Football Spectators (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Children’s Trust Board (Relevant Partners) (Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2010

The Children’s Trust Board (Children and Young People’s Plan) (England) Regulations 2010

The Young People’s Learning Agency for England (Specified Charges) Regulations 2010

The Learning and Skills Council for England (Transfer Schemes) (Permitted Transferees) Order 2010

The Marine Management Organisation (Prescription of Powers to Fix Fees and Charges) Order 2010

The Education (School Day and School Year) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Magistrates’ Courts (Foreign Travel Orders) (Amendment) Rules 2010

The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) Regulations 2010

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010

The Export Control (Uzbekistan) Order 2010

The National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment Regulations 2010

The South Kent College, Folkestone (Dissolution) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted March 9th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Taxation of Pensions Schemes (Rates, etc) Order 2010

The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Local Authorities (Alteration of Requisite Calculations) (Wales) Regulations 2010

The Corporation Tax Act 2009 (Amendment) Order 2010

The Field Allowance for New Oil Fields Order 2010

The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England) Order 2010

The Town and Country Planning (Regional Strategy) (England) Regulations 2010

The Sentencing Council for England and Wales (Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010

The Norfolk (Coroners’ Districts) Order 2010

The Channel Tunnel (Alcoholic Liquor and Tobacco Products) Order 2010

The Excise Goods (Holding, Movement and Duty Point) Regulations 2010

The Excise Goods (Sales on Board Ships and Aircraft) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2010

The Chief Executive of Skills Funding (Strategy for Greater Manchester) Order 2010

The Social Security (Work-focused Interviews etc.) (Equalisation of State Pension Age) Amendment Regulations 2010

The Pension Protection Fund (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Charities (Exception from Registration) Regulations 2010

The Charities Act 2006 (Changes in Exempt Charities) Order 2010

The Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Charities Act 2006 (Commencement No.7, Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings) Order 2010

The National Health Service Trusts (Trust Funds: Appointment of Trustees) (Amendment) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Offenders who commit ‘grave crimes’ must be named, says judge – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 9th, 2010 in alcohol abuse, assault, murder, news, reporting restrictions, young offenders by sally

“A judge said the public deserved to know the identities of offenders who committed ‘grave crimes’ as he allowed the naming of a juvenile who killed an innocent peacemaker with a single punch.”

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Daily Telegraph, 8th March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Facebook murderer who posed as teenager to lure victim jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A serial sex offender was today sentenced to life in prison after he admitted kidnapping, raping and murdering a teenager whom he ensnared using a fake profile on Facebook.”

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The Guardian, 8th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Whiston v London Strategic Health Authority (successor body in law for the Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital) – WLR Daily

Posted March 9th, 2010 in appeals, birth, hospitals, law reports, negligence, personal injuries, time limits by sally

Whiston v London Strategic Health Authority (successor body in law for the Queen Charlotte’s Maternity Hospital) [2010] EWCA Civ 195; [2010] WLR (D) 66

“A claimant bringing an action in negligence for personal injury out of time had constructive knowledge of the relevant facts for the purposes of s 14 of the Limitation Act 1980 if, considered objectively, he had the knowledge which he might reasonably have been expected to acquire having regard to all the circumstances of the case.”

WLR Daily, 8th March 2010

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.

Martin v HM Advocate; Miller v HM Advocate – Times Law Reports

Posted March 9th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Martin v HM Advocate; Miller v HM Advocate

Supreme Court

“It was within the competence of the Scottish Parliament to enact a provision which raised to 12 months the maximum term of imprisonment which a sheriff sitting without a jury could impose for the offence of driving while disqualified.”

The Times, 9th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Christian registrar denied leave to appeal gay wedding refusal – Daily Telegraph

“A Christian registrar who lost her job after she refused to carry out civil partnership ceremonies has been refused permission to appeal to the Supreme Court.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Torture trial secrecy unfair, court told – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2010 in civil justice, news, private hearings, trials by sally

“The government is trying to create a new form of secret trial that would introduce ‘fundamental unfairness’ into the civil law, the court of appeal heard today.”

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The Guardian, 8th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

ASA to take over Facebook, Twitter regulation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 9th, 2010 in advertising, internet, news by sally

“Advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) will take over the regulation of companies’ social networking pages by the end of the year, according to advertising industry proposals.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th March 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Jon Venables could be killed if his identity is revealed, key judge warns – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2010 in anonymity, news, probation by sally

“The judge who granted anonymity to the killers of the murdered two-year-old, James Bulger, warned last night that Jon Venables could be murdered if his new identity is revealed.”

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The Guardian, 9th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Owners will be forced to microchip dogs in new curbs on ‘weapon’ pets – The Times

Posted March 9th, 2010 in news by sally

“Dog owners face a new pet ‘tax’ in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs.”

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The Times, 9th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

UK’s ‘longest miscarriage of justice’ heads back to appeal court – The Guardian

“The case of a man convicted of a murder in London nearly 35 years ago is to be sent back to the court of appeal. Campaigners claim that the case is one of Britain’s longest-running miscarriages of justice.”

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The Guardian, 8th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Snoop Dogg: US rapper wins £100,000 legal fight to visit Britain – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 9th, 2010 in appeals, news, public interest, public order, visas by sally

“The controversial American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has won an expensive legal battle against the British government, after it tried to ban him from visiting the country.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Judges told they have no power to allow secret evidence in Guantanamo case – The Times

Posted March 9th, 2010 in news by sally

“Three of the country’s top judges were told yesterday that they had no power to allow ministers to use secret evidence in fighting a damages claim by six former Guantanamo Bay detainees over alleged ill-treatment.”

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The Times, 9th March 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Jon Venables: the right to know – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2010 in anonymity, confidentiality, news, trials by sally

“Justice cannot be served at trial unless Jack Straw holds his nerve on unmasking Jon Venables.”

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The Guardian, 8th March 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk