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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 1st, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010

The Equality Act 2010 (Sex Equality Rule) (Exceptions) Regulations 2010

The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) Order 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

£4 million compensation for cerebral palsy teenager – The Independent

Posted September 1st, 2010 in birth, compensation, hospitals, news by sally

“A teenager who has severe cerebral palsy is set to receive a £4 million compensation package.”

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The Independent, 1st September 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bye-bye to old by-laws – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2010 in byelaws, legislation, local government, news by sally

“Plans to make it easier for English local authorities to abolish outdated by-laws and create new ones are to be outlined by the government.”

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BBC News, 31st August 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

High-street law revolution must focus on customer satisfaction – The Guardian

Posted September 1st, 2010 in alternative business structures, law firms, legal profession, news by sally

“The fabled high-street network of law firms is in danger. The threats are piling up – legal aid cuts, ‘Tesco Law’, being thrown off mortgage lenders’ panels and difficulties securing indemnity insurance to name just four. Access to justice, we are repeatedly told, is in peril.”

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The Guardian, 31st August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BBC wins request for Stig case to be held in secret – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 1st, 2010 in BBC, media, news, private hearings by sally

“The BBC has been granted a request for its High Court bid to block the Stig from revealing his identity to be heard behind closed doors.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Probation chiefs’ ‘concern’ over community sentences – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2010 in community service, news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“Probation chiefs are concerned over how they will cope with a move away from prison sentences to more community-based punishments, a survey suggests.”

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BBC News, 31st August 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for infecting teenager with HIV – The Independent

Posted September 1st, 2010 in grievous bodily harm, HIV, news, sentencing by sally

“A 31-year-old man was jailed today after infecting a young woman with HIV.”

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The Independent, 31st August 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Pathologist in G20 death case found guilty of misconduct – The Guardian

Posted September 1st, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, pathologists, professional conduct by sally

“The Home Office pathologist criticised for his autopsy on the body of the newspaper seller who died at the G20 protests in London was found guilty of misconduct and ‘deficient professional performance’ today.”

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The Guardian, 31st August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Advertising Standards Authority gets online power – BBC News

Posted September 1st, 2010 in advertising, complaints, internet, news by sally

“The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.”

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BBC News, 1st September 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man sentenced over indecent images of Harry Potter star Emma Watson – The Independent

Posted September 1st, 2010 in community service, indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who superimposed the head of Harry Potter star Emma Watson on to indecent images of children was given a community order today.”

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The Independent, 31st August 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk