How will we even know a closed judgment exists? – The Guardian
“What proposals for closed hearings would mean for press freedom.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Day: 5 April 2012
Automatic porn censorship legislation proposed – OUT-LAW.com
“Internet service providers (ISPs) would be required to prevent customers accessing pornographic images unless those customers actively notify the ISPs that they want to access the material if draft new UK legislation being proposed receives backing.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th April 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Secret court hearings: Q&A – Daily Telegraph
“Ken Clarke wants to allow evidence to be heard in secret where it would compromise national security. Here we explain why there is such controversy over the Government’s plan to hold some court cases and inquests behind closed doors.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
Public Trustee v Butler & Anor [2012] EWHC 858 (Ch) (03 April 2012)
DKH Retail Ltd v Republic (Retail) Ltd [2012] EWHC 877 (Ch) (03 April 2012)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
J Preston & Sons Ltd [2012] EWHC 870 (QB) (03 April 2012)
Letts v Royal Sun Alliance Plc [2012] EWHC 875 (QB) (03 April 2012)
The Serious Organised Crime Agency v Robb [2012] EWHC 803 (QB) (30 March 2012)
Sharif, R. v [2012] EWHC 868 (QB) (03 April 2012)
Dr A v HTX [2012] EWHC 857 (QB) (03 April 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Ghanem Al -Thani Holdings WLL v Jaguar Cars Exports Ltd [2012] EWHC 856 (Comm) (03 April 2012)
Ferrexpo AG v Gilson Investments Ltd & Ors [2012] EWHC 721 (Comm) (03 April 2012)
High Court (Patents Court)
Innovia Films Ltd v Frito -Lay North America, Inc [2012] EWHC 790 (Pat) (30 March 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Offshore (Oil and Gas) Installation and Pipeline Abandonment Fees Regulations 2012
The Licensing Act 2003 (Permitted Temporary Activities) (Notices) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Alternative Provision Academies (Consequential Amendments to Acts) (England) Order 2012
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2012
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Wales) Regulations 2012
The Diocese of Leicester (Educational Endowments) (Old School Thurcaston) Order 2012
The Diocese of St. Albans (Educational Endowments) (No. 2) Order 1998 (Amendment) Order 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Watchdog criticises police over Mark Kennedy’s undercover tapes – The Guardian
“Police have been criticised for their role in withholding crucial surveillance recordings made by undercover policeman Mark Kennedy. The tapes were kept from activists who were being prosecuted for planning to occupy one of Britain’s largest power stations. The contents contained vital evidence for the activists’ defence.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Daft’ FoI requests can be ignored – Law Society’s Gazette
“Public bodies can safely ignore requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FoI) for their plans to deal with zombie invasions. Graham Smith, deputy information commissioner, told the Solicitors in Local Government annual weekend school last week that ‘silly and daft’ requests would be covered by existing guidance on vexatious requests.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 5th April 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
IPCC investigates arrest of man at centre of Met police race row – The Guardian
“The police watchdog is investigating why a black man who used his mobile phone to record an officer racially insulting him was arrested for a crime he said he did not commit, less than six hours after complaining about his treatment.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
