Postal Services Act 2011 – legislation.gov.uk
Postal Services Act 2011 published
Full text of Act
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Author: sally
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Leuchars) Regulations 2011
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Northern Ireland International Airshow) Regulations 2011
The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2011
The Food Additives (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2011
The Allocation and Transfer of Proceedings (Amendment) Order 2011
The Calibration of Tanks of Vessels (EEC Requirements) (Revocation) Regulations 2011
The Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Assault guidelines come into effect – Sentencing Council
“Following a three months period of training and implementation the definitive guideline on assault came into effect on 13 June 2011. It aims to ensure a consistent and proportionate approach to sentencing, with convicted offenders receiving a sentence that reflects both the harm they have caused to their victim and their culpability.
This guideline and the updated Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines, incorporating the new assault guideline, are available here.”
Sentencing Council, 13th June 2011
Next set of changes to student visa rules is announced – UK Border Agency
“The next set of changes to the Immigration Rules affecting Tier 4 – the student tier – of the points-based system has been laid in Parliament today. The changes will come into effect on 4 July 2011.”
UK Border Agency, 13th June 2011
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Animal testing consultation – Home Office
“The government is asking you to have your say on how EU rules on testing are introduced in the UK.”
Home Office, 13th June 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Paedophiles who distributed child images on web are jailed – The Guardian
“Three men were jailed on Monday after they admitted running an international paedophile ring that distributed millions of indecent images and films of children to subscribers in more than 40 countries.”
The Guardian, 13th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex offender register plan to be revealed – The Independent
“Home Secretary Theresa May will outline plans to close loopholes in the sex offenders register today.”
The Independent, 14th June 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Thousands of children held in police cells overnight – The Guardian
“Thousands of children under 16 are being held overnight in police cells every year, figures reveal.”
The Guardian, 13th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Landowners say new laws will stop them making fields and buildings available to public – Daily Telegraph
“Playing fields and cricket grounds could be withdrawn from public use by landowners because of new laws that give the community the right to bid for private land.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal aid: a necessary safety net – The Guardian
“The testimonies that inform Unequal before the law? show how vital legal aid is for the most vulnerable.”
The Guardian, 13th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jail warning over unburied granny – The Independent
“A mother and daughter who left the corpse of a grandmother unburied for up to six months while one of them pocketed her pension were told they face jail today (13 June).”
The Independent, 13th June 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal aid cuts a ‘false economy’ – The Guardian
“The government’s proposals to slice £350m out of the legal aid budget are a ‘false economy’ that will hurt the ‘vulnerable and socially excluded’ hardest, an independent inquiry warns on Tuesday.”
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Why is BAILII appealing for funds?
“BAILII’s operating costs have been running at approximately £160,000 per annum, excluding replacement of computer hardware and other items which are not incurred annually. This figure will be reduced following an offer by The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies to reduce the quarterly overhead charge which it makes to BAILII for use of office space at the Institute and other services.
BAILII’s future is uncertain because of the lack of secure funding to meet these costs. The Society for Computers & Law is not currently in a position to provide funding to BAILII, but has stated that it remains supportive of BAILII and will review the situation if circumstances change. The Law Society Charity has provided funding to BAILII for 2011, but has indicated that it may be unable to continue to provide funding to BAILII thereafter; BAILII hopes that the Law Society may be able to continue to provide funding to BAILII in some other manner. The contract with Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service under which BAILII receives payments from Government sources continues until March 2012; BAILII hopes that it will be renewed but there is no guarantee that this will happen.
If BAILII is to survive, it is essential that BAILII should obtain new sources of funding before its funds run out. We need much more support, particularly if major sponsors are not able to continue funding. But in any event BAILII’s expenditure has been exceeding its income from sponsorship in recent years and this needs to be remedied as a matter of urgency.
This appeal is mainly directed towards sets of Chambers and solicitors’ firms. Legal associations, academic institutions and publishers are also invited to contribute. We are confident we can reach our target provided that all those who use BAILII and who want to go on using BAILII respond to this urgent call for help.”
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Spencer v S Franses Ltd [2011] EWHC 1269 (QB) (20 May 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Supermarket shopper wins £10,500 for slipping on grape – Daily Telegraph
“A superkmarket shopper has secured a £10,500 payout after slipping on a grape in a branch of Asda.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Adam Catherick sentenced over Wingham meerkat theft – BBC News
“A teenager who stole a meerkat from a Kent wildlife park to take home as a pet after watching an insurance advert has been given a suspended jail term.”
BBC News, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Daily Mail’s false details may have bolstered public interest claim, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“The Daily Mail published apparently false details about the anonymous woman who is the subject of a High Court gagging order, some of which helped it make the case that the injunction was against the public interest, the High Court has heard.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Aberthaw Power Station death companies fined £450,000 – BBC News
“Two companies have been fined a total of £450,000 after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a power station.”
BBC News, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
