Month: April 2010
New bribery law puts overseas payments under scrutiny – The Times
“‘Fragmented and complex’ anti-corruption laws dating back to the 1880s were finally overhauled last week with the passing of what experts describe as one of the most significant reforms to corporate criminal law in a century.”
The Times, 11th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Criminals evade efforts to seize millions of pounds of assets – The Times
“Efforts to seize millions of pounds from fraudsters and tax evaders are failing because criminals are managing to hide their gains from the authorities.”
The Times, 9th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Police ‘lack resources’ to pursue war criminals – The Guardian
“New laws to crack down on suspected war criminals living in the UK will have little effect, campaigners warn, because police lack the resources to investigate. Referrals from the UK Border Agency suggest that as many as 50 suspected war criminals are living freely in Britain, but the fact that there have so far been no arrests or prosecutions has prompted claims that there is continuing impunity.”
The Guardian, 9th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The legislative farce of the Digital Economy Act – The Times
“They say that there are two things you should never see made: laws and sausages. As a tiny group of MPs debated the Digital Economy Act this week, the stomachs of an online audience turned.”
The Times, 9th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
What’s the verdict on our new supreme court? – The Guardian
“It’s six months since it opened, yet it’s still attracting much less attention than its US equivalent.”
The Guardian, 11th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Plan to end ‘gold digger’ divorces – The Times
“One of Britain’s leading family lawyers, Baroness Deech, says that assets built up before a marriage should be excluded from divorce settlements.”
The Times, 11th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Legal challenge to farmer’s green scheme in Talgarth – BBC News
“A national park has launched a legal challenge against the Welsh Assembly Government after it said a green energy plant could be built on a farm.”
BBC News, 8th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Comet admits guilt in Wrexham fatal roof fall – BBC News
“Electrical chain Comet has admitted it failed to ensure the safety of a roofing contractor who fell through a skylight and later died.”
BBC News, 9th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Care home boss Rachel Baker guilty of manslaughter – BBC News
“A former manager of a Somerset care home has been found guilty of the manslaughter of one its residents.”
BBC News, 9th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
International thief Yuri Harris jailed for seven years – The Independent
“A sophisticated, international, professional thief who targeted rich victims including a Saudi prince was jailed for seven years today.”
The Independent, 9th April 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lady Scotland’s former cleaner convicted of fraud – The Guardian
“Loloahi Tapui, who had overstayed visa by four years, found guilty of conning attorney general into hiring her.”
The Guardian, 9th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Talk Talk restates pledge to go to court over Digital Economy Act measures – OUT-LAW.com
“Telco Talk Talk has restated its pledge to take music and film companies to court if they try to use parts of the just-passed Digital Economy Act. It said it will not hand over any customer details without a court order.”
OUT-LAW.com, 9th April 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Royal Assent for Bribery Bill and Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill – Ministry of Justice
“The Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill and Bribery Bill have today received Royal Assent.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th April 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010
The Motor Vehicles (Electronic Communication of Certificates of Insurance) Order 2010
The Motor Vehicles (Third Party Risks) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Additional Paternity Leave (Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010
The Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) Order 2010
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Children’s Centres (Inspections) Regulations 2010
The Criminal Defence Service (Funding) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2010
The Building Societies (Financial Assistance) Order 2010
The Building Societies (Insolvency and Special Administration) (Amendment) Order 2010
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Liability of Issuers) Regulations 2010
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Amendments to Part 18A etc.) Regulations 2010
The Al-Qaida and Taliban (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
