Barber v Croydon London Borough Council – Times Law Reports

Posted March 24th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Barber v Croydon London Borough Council

Court of Appeal

“A local housing authority had acted unreasonably in seeking possession against a mentally impaired tenant for anti-social behaviour when it failed to take into account the possibility that his behaviour might have been produced by his mental impairment.”

The Times, 24th March 2010

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Hertfordshire GP who sexually assaulted patients jailed – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2010 in doctors, news, sexual offences by sally

“A Hertfordshire GP who carried out sexual assaults on three women has been jailed for 16 months.”

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BBC News, 24th March 2010

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Reform of libel laws will protect freedom of expression – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 24th, 2010 in defamation, freedom of expression, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Reforms of the law on libel will be taken forward in the next Parliament, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Hunger-striker to sue over claims that he ate Big Macs – The Independent

Posted March 24th, 2010 in defamation, demonstrations, food, news by sally

“A hunger striker who held a 23-day fast in Parliament Square last year in protest at the Sri Lanka’s offensive against the Tamil Tigers is suing two newspapers over claims that he secretly ate burgers during his vigil.”

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The Independent, 24th March 2010

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Serious Fraud Office ends inquiry into miners’ union and claims over damages – The Times

Posted March 24th, 2010 in news by sally

“The Serious Fraud Office has abandoned a long-running criminal inquiry into a miners’ union and the world’s largest personal injury compensation scheme.”

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The Times, 24th March 2010

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Government insists vicars will not be sued for refusing ‘gay marriages’ in churches – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 24th, 2010 in bills, Church of England, civil partnerships, homosexuality, marriage, news by sally

“Ministers have assured clergy that they will not face legal action if they refuse to carry out new ‘gay weddings’ in churches.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th March 2010

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Secret tribunal appeal for cousin of trans-Atlantic airlines bomber – Daily Telegraph

“The Home Office is attempting to hold an employment tribunal involving the cousin of a convicted terrorist in secret it has emerged.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2010

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Jack Straw unveils plan to curb libel tourism – The Guardian

Posted March 24th, 2010 in defamation, freedom of expression, news, public interest by sally

“Overseas claimants will be discouraged from launching libel cases in UK courts and a ‘public interest’ defence may be introduced to protect investigative journalism, under legal changes unveiled today.”

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The Guardian, 24th March 2010

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‘No release’ for Yorkshire Ripper, says Jack Straw – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2010 in murder, news, release on licence, sentencing by sally

“There are ‘no circumstances’ in which Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could be released from prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said.”

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BBC News, 23rd March 2010

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No compensation for Ian Huntley, says Jack Straw – The Independent

Posted March 24th, 2010 in assault, compensation, news, prisons by sally

“The Government has ‘absolutely no intention’ of paying compensation to Soham killer Ian Huntley after he was attacked in prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said today.”

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The Independent, 23rd March 2010

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Yarl’s Wood detained baby for 100 days, damning report reveals – The Guardian

Posted March 24th, 2010 in children, detention, immigration, news, prisons, reports by sally

“A baby spent 100 days in detention in Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre, the chief inspector of prisons discloses in a highly critical report published tomorrow.”

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The Guardian, 24th March 2010

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Reform of libel laws will protect freedom of expression – The Guardian

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in defamation, freedom of expression, news, public interest by sally

“Justice secretary Jack Straw explains why he is proposing a law to curtail ‘libel tourism’ and create a ‘public interest’ defence.”

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The Guardian, 23rd March 2010

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Homophobic hatred could lead to jail – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in homosexuality, incitement, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing by sally

“People who intentionally stir up homophobic hatred could face up to seven years in prison under a new criminal offence introduced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Jessop v R [2010] EWCA Crim 517 (22 March 2010)

Mendez & Anor v R [2010] EWCA Crim 516 (22 March 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010

The Notification of Conventional Tower Cranes (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The European Communities (Designation) Order 2010

The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officer’s Charges) (Northern Ireland) Order 2010

The Finance Act 2009, Schedule 51 (Time Limits for Assessments, Claims, etc.) (Appointed Days and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010

The Bedfordshire and Luton Mental Health and Social Care Partnership National Health Service Trust (Dissolution) Order 2010

The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2010

The Northern Ireland Act 2009 (Commencement No.2) Order 2010

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) Order 2010

The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Stabilisation and Association Agreement) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Order 2010

The Uzbekistan (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Revocation) Order 2010

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Commencement No.16, Transitory and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2010

The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010

The Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Dependency) (Permitted Earnings Limits) Order 2010

The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Lone Parents) (Availability for Work) Regulations 2010

The Legislative Reform (Dangerous Wild Animals) (Licensing) Order 2010

The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

MPs warned: cheat on expenses and face ‘a ton of bricks’ – The Guardian

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in expenses, news, ombudsmen, parliament by sally

“The parliamentary watchdog has warned MPs that his organisation will come down on them ‘like a ton of bricks’ if they break new expenses rules, saying those who cheat could be fined or have pay docked.”

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The Guardian, 22nd March 2010

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Straw announces legal aid reforms – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in criminal procedure, fees, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news, tenders by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has announced new proposals for the tendering of criminal legal aid services with the aim of delivering significant savings to taxpayers and a more sustainable future for the legal aid budget.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd March 2010

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Equality Bill could be amended by Lords to benefit Catholic adoption agencies – Daily Telegraph

“Roman Catholic adoption agencies could be allowed to act in accordance with their religious beliefs once more, under a move to be proposed in the House of Lords.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2010

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Man given 20 years for Matalan shop manager murder – BBC News

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in conspiracy, murder, news, offensive weapons, robbery, sentencing by sally

“A 19-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a Matalan shop manager has been sentenced to life with a minimum 20-year term.”

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BBC News, 22nd March 2010

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Prisoner sues after he is banned from smoking – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 23rd, 2010 in news, prisons, punishment, smoking by sally

“A prisoner addicted to tobacco is seeking damages after he was banned from smoking for swearing at a prison officer.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd March 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk