ISPs must advertise average broadband speeds, not ‘up to’ speeds, says Ofcom – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in advertising, consumer protection, internet, news by sally

“ISPs should be forced to advertise the typical speeds available on internet access packages and not the theoretical maximum currently advertised, telecoms regulator Ofcom has said. They should also not be allowed to cap ‘unlimited’ services.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 2nd March 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Immigration (Designation of Travel Bans) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Zarezadeh, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 271 (01 March 2011)

Hackett v R. [2011] EWCA Crim 380 (01 March 2011)

Grout, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 299 (01 March 2011)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

LO (Jordan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] EWCA Civ 164 (01 March 2011)

Korashi v Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Local Health Board [2011] EWCA Civ 187 (01 March 2011)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

United Company Rusal Plc & Ors v 1) HSBC Bank Plc & Ors [2011] EWHC 404 (QB) (01 March 2011)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Mason & Ors v Mills & Reeve (a firm) [2011] EWHC 410 (Ch) (01 March 2011)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Perriam Ltd. v Mr Nicholas Wayne Mr Martin Daly [2011] EWHC 403 (TCC) (Hearing 22 February 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org

BSB praised in LSB report – Bar Standards Board

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in barristers, complaints, news by sally

“The regulator of the Bar in England and Wales has been praised by the Legal Services Board in its latest report entitled ‘First-tier complaints handling, Implementation – Progress Review.’”

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Bar Standards Board, 1st March 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

IPCC finds police response to Joanne Butler’s emergency calls was ‘flawed’ – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in complaints, murder, news, police by sally

“The way police responded to a woman who made two 999 calls before she was battered to death was ‘wholly inadequate’, according to a report by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. It highlighted failings in Leicestershire Constabulary’s response to phone calls they received prior to Joanne Butler’s murder in January 2006.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Divorce: Mediation should help married couples split up – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in dispute resolution, divorce, family courts, news by sally

“A major shake-up of the family court procedures in England and Wales comes into effect on 6 April 2011.”

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BBC News, 2nd March 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Court rules that newspaper does not have to identify commenters – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in anonymity, defamation, internet, media, news by sally

“Defamation attempt fails as high court rules that anonymous comments on the Daily Mail’s website are little more than ‘pub talk’.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Parliamentary law review for relatives of missing – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in guardianship, missing persons, news, presumption of death orders by sally

“The father of missing York chef Claudia Lawrence has asked MPs for more legal rights for families of missing people.”

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BBC News, 1st March 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Library campaigners mount legal challenges to closures – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in budgets, judicial review, libraries, news by sally

“Pressure is building on culture secretary Jeremy Hunt over library closures, with the mounting of two new legal challenges.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Classifying offenders could lead to criminal justice revolution – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in budgets, criminal justice, news, statistics by sally

“Imagine being able to predict which offenders will go on to commit serious crimes. Juliet Rix on a new system that could have a drastic impact on the justice system.”

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The Guardian, 2nd March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New code to govern CCTV cameras – The Independent

“Police forces and councils who want to set up CCTV systems will have to be open and clear about what they will be used for and why under Home Office plans.”

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The Independent, 1st March 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Is European court gender insurance ruling completely bonkers? – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in EC law, insurance, news, sex discrimination by sally

“Legally speaking, the judgment from the European court of justice that prohibits use of gender in underwriting premiums is unsurprising.”

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The Guardian, 1st March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Queen’s Counsel in England and Wales, 2010-11 – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 2nd, 2011 in news, queen's counsel by sally

“Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 120 new Queen’s Counsel.”

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Ministry of Justice, 1st March 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk