Reforming the law on intoxication – Law Commission

Posted January 15th, 2009 in alcohol abuse, criminal responsibility, press releases by sally

“On 15 January 2009 we published our report on ‘Intoxication and Criminal Liability’.  Our report addresses the law governing the extent to which a defendant may rely on his or her drunken or otherwise intoxicated state at the time he or she committed a criminal offence to avoid liability.  The report focuses on the situation where the defendant was voluntarily intoxicated.  However, the report also addresses the more unusual situation where the defendant’s intoxication was involuntary.”

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Law Commission, 15th January 2009

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Drunk judge suspended for kissing lawyer and swearing in court – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 14th, 2009 in alcohol abuse, news, professional conduct, solicitors by sally

“A drunk judge had to be escorted from court after kissing a solicitor, swearing at an usher and insulting a prosecutor while ‘fortified’ with brandy, a disciplinary tribunal has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 13th January 2009

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Morning-after drink-drive ban for Mike Tindall – The Times

Posted January 9th, 2009 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Mike Tindall has been banned from the road for three years after he was caught driving while over the alcohol limit on his way to commentate on an international rugby match.”

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The Times, 9th January 2009

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Drunk driver jailed for seven years for baby’s death – The Guardian

Posted January 8th, 2009 in alcohol abuse, dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who lost control of her Toyota 4×4, swerved on to a kerb and crushed a toddler in his pushchair was jailed for seven years today.”

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The Guardian, 7th January 2009

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Government cracks down on irresponsible drinking – Home Office

Posted December 4th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, press releases by sally

“A ban on ‘all you can drink’ promotions in pubs and bars has been announced by the Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and Health Secretary Alan Johnson.”

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Home Office, 3rd December 2008

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Woman walks free from court despite driving after 20 pint and vodka binge – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 28th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

“A former women’s international cricketer who was caught driving after drinking 20 pints of beer and a several vodkas has walked free from court.”

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Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2008

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Call for tougher laws on alcohol – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news by sally

“Drinks firms should be forced to post warnings on alcohol ads as part of wide-ranging measures to cut binge drinking, the Government’s official drugs advisers have warned.”

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The Independent, 26th November 2008

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Binge drinkers to confront their alcohol-related criminal behaviour – Home Office

Posted November 13th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, drunk and disorderly, news, police by sally

“Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol related offences in nine police force areas across the country will be compelled to face up to the consequences of their drinking, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced today.”

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Home Office, 13th November 2008

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Consultant gynaecologist suspended for drinking before operation – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 21st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news, professional conduct by sally

“A consultant gynaecologist travelled to hospital ready to operate while twice the drink-driving limit, the General Medical Council has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st October 2008

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Bans for violent drunks not being used – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 17th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, violence by sally

“A key plank of the Government’s plans to tackle alcohol-fuelled disorder introduced two years ago has still not been used.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2008

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Former goalkeeper Luke McCormick given seven years for fatal car crash – The Guardian

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A former Championship goalkeeper was today jailed for seven years and four months after admitting killing two young brothers while driving dangerously at twice the legal alcohol limit.”

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The Guardian, 6th October 2008

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Britain decides against a new lower limit for drink-driving – The Times

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Britain is to become the only European country that allows motorists to have at least one alcoholic drink and still be legally fit to drive.”

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The Times, 6th October 2008

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Long hours and stress drive lawyers to drink and drugs – The Times

Posted October 6th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, drug abuse, legal profession, news by sally

“A culture of long hours and stress are driving increasing numbers of lawyers to drink and drugs, both within and outside the workplace.”

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The Times, 6th October 2008

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Rape compensation still not paid – BBC News

Posted September 30th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, criminal injuries compensation, news, rape by sally

“Compensation has still not been paid in full to some rape victims who had their payouts incorrectly reduced because they had been drinking when attacked.”

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BBC News, 30th September 2008

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Call to give local people power to block licensing applications – The Guardian

Posted September 18th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“People could be given the power to object to alcohol licensing applications on public health grounds under a radical plan from a commission charged with improving health in the most sickly city in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 18th September 2008

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‘I felt like I’d been slapped’ – BBC News

Posted August 13th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, criminal injuries compensation, news, rape by sally

“A rape victim who was told her compensation would be cut because she had been drinking before the attack has had the decision overturned.”

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BBC News, 12th August 2008

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Dozens more rape compensation payouts cut as victims had been drinking – The Times

Posted August 13th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, criminal injuries compensation, news, rape by sally

“Dozens more rape victims have had their compensation payments cut because they had been drinking when they were attacked, it emerged yesterday.”

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The Times, 13th August 2008

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Drink-drive death total drops 18% – BBC News

Posted August 7th, 2008 in accidents, alcohol abuse, news, road traffic by sally

“The number of people killed by drinking and driving has fallen by almost a fifth, government statistics reveal.”

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BBC News, 7th August 2008

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Violent women: binge drinking culture fuels rise in attacks by women – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 31st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news, violence, women by sally

“The number of violent offences carried out by women has doubled in just five years, official figures show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 31st July 2008

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Police demand action after pubs ditch drinking code – The Guardian

Posted July 28th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“The drinks industry has torn up a voluntary code banning aggressive happy-hour deals and other irresponsible drinks promotions in more than half of the UK’s 57,000 pubs.”

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The Guardian, 28th July 2008

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