Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Companies (Disclosure of Address) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Appeals – Transitional Provisions) Order of Council 2010

The Care Standards Act 2000 (Registration)(England) Regulations 2010

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

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Online judgments ensure justice is seen to be done – The Guardian

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in internet, judgments, law reports, news by sally

“Yesterday, Sharon Shoesmith was given permission to appeal in the judicial review of her dismissal by Haringey council as a result of the Baby Peter scandal. The case itself is complex and fascinating, but the detail should not overshadow the open and forward-thinking way in which the case has been dealt with.”

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The Guardian, 2nd Spetember 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Libel tourism is a very rare thing in UK courts, finds study – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in choice of forum, defamation, news by sally

“Just three out of 83 defamation cases reported in the UK in the past year involved libel tourism, according to a study. Concern about foreign residents suing foreign publishers in UK courts greatly outweighs its actual occurrence, the figures suggest.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Public Services Ombudsmen – Law Commission

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in consultations, Law Commission, news, ombudsmen by sally

“The Law Commission is conducting a review of the law relating to the public services ombudsmen. On 2 September 2010, we published a consultation paper, which contains our detailed provisional proposals for reform.”

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Law Commission, 2nd September 2010

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Law Commission calls for greater use of civil penalties – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in consultations, Law Commission, news, penalties by sally

“The Law Commission has proposed a cut in the number of criminal offences for regulatory breaches.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 2nd September 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Community punishment criticised as ‘holiday camp’ – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in community service, news, rehabilitation by sally

“The use of community service has been criticised after criminals were filmed drinking tea and smoking illegal drugs.”

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BBC News, 2nd September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sharon Shoesmith given leave to appeal court ruling on dismissal – The Guardian

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in appeals, costs, news, unfair dismissal by sally

“Sharon Shoesmith is free to appeal her failed attempt to overturn her sacking at the height of the Baby Peter affair, after a judge issued a scathing criticism of the conduct of former children’s secretary Ed Balls, and threw out all but a fraction of his claims for legal costs.”

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The Guardian, 1st September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Concerns increase over extradition laws – BBC News

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in evidence, extradition, legislation, news, treaties by sally

“High-profile requests from the US have brought Britain’s extradition laws into the news. But Britain actually sends more people for trial to Poland than anywhere else and the architect of the law, David Blunkett, admits there have been unintended consequences.”

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BBC News, 2nd September 2010

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The Stig: high court judge unmasks mystery Top Gear driver – The Guardian

Posted September 2nd, 2010 in anonymity, BBC, injunctions, news, publishing by sally

“His identity remained a mystery for eight years despite his star billing on one of the BBC’s biggest shows. But today the Stig, the anonymous Top Gear driver disguised beneath a white crash helmet and blacked-out visor, was finally unmasked by a high court judge.”

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The Guardian, 1st September 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk