Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted October 30th, 2013 in legislation by sally

The Single European Sky (National Supervisory Authority) Regulations 2013

The Port Security Designation (Amendment) Order 2013

The Court of Appeal (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2013

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Hazel Bailey death: Husband jailed for walking stick killing – BBC News

“A 74-year-old man suffering from dementia who brutally beat his wife to death with a walking stick in a row over the heating has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 29th October 2013

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Sainsbury’s vs Tesco dispute winds up in court – The Independent

Posted October 30th, 2013 in advertising, complaints, judicial review, news, ombudsmen by sally

“A bitter dispute between Sainsbury’s and Tesco is set to hit the courts after the UK’s second biggest supermarket said it would seek a judicial review into the advertising watchdog’s decision not to uphold a complaint against their bigger rival.”

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The Independent, 30th October 2013

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Former Kingston Council leader jailed for child abuse images – BBC News

“The former leader of Kingston Borough Council has been jailed for two years for downloading nearly 2,850 images and 293 movies showing child abuse.”

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BBC News, 29th October 2013

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Jeremy Hunt loses appeal as Lewisham hospital cuts ruled illegal – The Guardian

“The health secretary suffered another embarrassing legal defeat on Tuesday when appeal court judges ruled he had acted illegally in cutting A&E and maternity services at Lewisham hospital in south-east London.”

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The Guardian, 29th October 2013

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The courts are secular, says top family judge – Law Society’s Gazette

“The law has a neutral view of religious belief, the president of the Family Division said today, stressing the secular nature of the judges’ job.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 29th October 2013

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Press regulation: The 10 major questions – BBC News

“The Royal Charter on press regulation is expected to be approved later. What are the major questions that have defined the debate?”

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BBC News, 30th October 2013

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Owners of killer dogs face 14 years in jail – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2013 in bills, dangerous driving, dogs, homicide, imprisonment, news by sally

“Owners of dogs involved in a fatal attack face up to 14 years in prison under government plans published on Tuesday. The proposals, announced by the environment secretary, Owen Paterson, would also introduce a maximum jail term of five years for owners if a person is injured by their dog.”

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The Guardian, 29th October 2013

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Undercover police to be banned from having sexual relationships with targets – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 30th, 2013 in codes of practice, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“New rules will stop undercover officers having intimate relationships with people they are investigating, following concern over series of cases.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th October 2013

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‘British justice on trial’: Judge urges phone-hacking jury to consider only the evidence presented to them – The Independent

“The jury that will decide the guilt or innocence of Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson and six other defendants was sworn in at the Old Bailey with a warning from the judge that ‘British justice is on trial’.”

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The Independent, 30th October 2013

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Supreme court to make final ruling on Poundland case – The Guardian

“The UK supreme court will hand down judgment on Wednesday morning in what is expected to be the final chapter in a long-running dispute between the Department of Work and Pensions and former jobseeker Cait Reilly over the legality of so-called workfare schemes.”

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The Guardian, 30th October 2013

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