Trimingham case is an example of value judgments obscuring legal ones – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2012 in evidence, freedom of expression, harassment, homosexuality, media, news, privacy by tracey

“While the judge’s reasons for finding against Trimingham are clear, the conclusions to be drawn for future harassment cases against the media are not.”

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The Guardian, 28th May 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Leveson passes Tony Blair protester case to director of public prosecutions – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2012 in demonstrations, inquiries, news, prosecutions by tracey

“David Lawley-Wakelin, the 49-year-old intruder, was taken into custody by police following the incident on Monday but released in the afternoon without charge. Resuming the inquiry at 2pm on Tuesday afternoon, Leveson announced that he was now taking the matter into his own hands. The judge’s intervention is exceptionally rare.”

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The Guardian, 29th May 2012

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FSA decides to ban and fine hedge fund CEO Alberto Micalizzi £3 million – Financial Services Authority

Posted May 29th, 2012 in disqualification, financial regulation, fines, press releases by tracey

“The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published a decision notice indicating that it has decided to fine Alberto Micalizzi £3 million and ban him from performing any role in regulated financial services for not being fit and proper. This is the FSA’s largest fine for an individual in a non market abuse case.”

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Financial Services Authority, 29th May 2012

Source: www.fsa.gov.uk

Huddersfield poison plant food mum sentenced – BBC News

Posted May 29th, 2012 in child neglect, news, poisoning, sentencing, suspended sentences by tracey

“A mother whose two-year-old son died ‘a prolonged and horrible death’ after drinking poisonous plant food has been given a suspended sentence.”

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BBC News, 29th May 2012

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Jacqueline Woodhouse jailed for racist Tube rant – BBC News

Posted May 29th, 2012 in alcohol abuse, harassment, news, racism, recidivists, video recordings by tracey

“A London Underground passenger has been jailed for 21 weeks after she admitted hurling racist abuse at fellow passengers.”

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BBC News, 29th May 2012

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The 4 Pump Court silks testing the water in Hong Kong could signal a new era of change at the bar – The Lawyer

Posted May 29th, 2012 in barristers, Hong Kong, news by tracey

“Unlike with law firms, international growth at the bar has been lacklustre. Why add burdensome overheads by taking office space overseas when barristers can easily jump on a plane? Resistance runs deep. On top of the required investment, there are concerns that a permanent presence in another jurisdiction would signal an intention to compete with domestic practices, potentially blocking lucrative instructions. Yet a handful of barristers have been willing to break with tradition. Last week six silks and seven juniors from 4 Pump Court revealed their intention to join a specialist arbitration outfit in Hong Kong while maintaining their London tenancy.”

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The Lawyer, 28th May 2012

Source: www.thelawyer.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 29th, 2012 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Administrative Court)

Sea & Land Power & Energy Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2012] EWHC 1419 (Admin) (29 May 2012)

Bakhsh, R (on the application of) v Northumberland Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust [2012] EWHC 1445 (Admin) (28 May 2012)

Sreedharan, R (on the application of) v HM Coroner for the County of Greater Manchester (Manchester City District) [2012] EWHC 1386 (Admin) (28 May 2012)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Olympic Airlines SA Pension and Life Assurance Scheme v Olympic Airlines SA [2012] EWHC 1413 (Ch) (29 May 2012)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Westwood Shipping Lines Inc & Anor v Universal Schifffahrtsgesellschaft MBH [2012] EWHC 1394 (Comm) (25 May 2012)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Merit Process Engineering Ltd v Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (HY) Ltd [2012] EWHC 1376 (TCC) (28 May 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 29th, 2012 in legislation by tracey

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations 2012

The Fishing Boats (Satellite-Tracking Devices and Electronic Reporting) (England) Scheme 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Command Papers – official-documents.gov.uk

Posted May 29th, 2012 in parliamentary papers by tracey

Response to the twenty-fourth report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, session 2010-2012: the justice and security green paper, Cm 8365 (PDF)

Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk

Charging decision in relation to allegations that a police officer passed confidential information to a journalist about Operation Weeting – Crown Prosecution Service

“Statement from Alison Levitt QC, Principal Legal Advisor to the Director of Public Prosecutions:

On the 2 April 2012 the Crown Prosecution Service received a file of evidence from the Metropolitan Police Service requesting charging advice in relation to two suspects. The first is a serving Metropolitan Police Officer in the Operation Weeting team whose name is not in the public domain. He is currently suspended. The second suspect is Amelia Hill, a journalist who writes for The Guardian newspaper.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 29th May 2012

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

We need to think about Kevin – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 29th, 2012 in criminal responsibility, news by tracey

“Monsters are born, not made: the latest round in the debate about criminal responsibility questions the very  existence of intuitive morality.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 29th May 2012

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Banks must “prominently display” what compensation arrangements apply to deposits from August – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 29th, 2012 in banking, compensation, financial regulation, news, notification by tracey

“All banks, building societies and credit unions will have to ‘prominently display’ notices explaining what compensation arrangements apply to customer deposits, banking regulator the Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th May 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

High Court quashes Council’s Shepherd’s Bush Supplementary Planning Document – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 29th, 2012 in appeals, environmental protection, news, planning by tracey

“A High Court Judge has quashed a London borough council’s adoption of a Supplementary Planning Document.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th May 2012

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Psychopath rapist sues Home Office after he was attacked by prisoners in jail – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 29th, 2012 in assault, compensation, news, prisons by tracey

“A man who raped two women is suing the Home Office for compensation of £500,000 after saying he was attacked by two fellow prisoners.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2012

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Lady Warsi: I take expenses allegations very seriously – BBC News

Posted May 29th, 2012 in expenses, news, parliament by tracey

“Tory Party co-chairman Lady Warsi has asked a parliamentary watchdog to consider allegations over her expenses.”

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BBC News, 28th May 2012

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Kent NHS trust pays £651,000 to sacked surgeon’s patients – BBC News

“An NHS trust has paid out £651,000 to 15 former patients of a Kent surgeon, it has been revealed.”

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BBC News, 28th May 2012

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PCC clears Sunday Mirror of harassment but car pursuit ‘ill-advised’ – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2012 in complaints, harassment, media, news by tracey

“The Sunday Mirror has been cleared of harassing defence minister Andrew Robathan after two of its journalists pursued him in a car for 10 miles. Despite finding in the paper’s favour, the Press Complaints Commission called for a change to the editors’ code of practice to deal with the difficulties presented by journalistic pursuit.”

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The Guardian, 28th May 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Couple who forced son to live in coal bunker jailed – The Guardian

Posted May 29th, 2012 in child cruelty, child neglect, news, sentencing by tracey

“A mother and stepfather who forced their 11-year-old son to live in a filthy converted coal bunker have each been jailed for two years.”

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The Guardian, 28th May 2012

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How Elvis CD trapped man who faked his own death for £850,000 – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 29th, 2012 in extradition, fraud, insurance, news, sentencing by tracey

“A father of four who faked his own death to claim more than £850,000 in insurance was caught when a friend attempted to use his HMV staff discount card to buy an Elvis CD, a court heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2012

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Christian sues NHS over ‘totalitarian’ stance on abortion – Daily Telegraph

“A Christian mental health worker who was sacked over her opposition to abortion is suing the NHS accusing it of having a ‘dangerously totalitarian’ approach to dissent on the issue.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk