Smokers win right to challenge hospital ban – The Guardian
“Patients sectioned under the Mental Health Act have won permission to bring a high court test case over a hospital smoking ban.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Digital rights group criticises EU proposal to impose illicit content censorship – OUT-LAW.com
“EU proposals to force internet service providers (ISPs) to block illicit content are not clear, would restrict freedom of speech and impose censorship across Europe, the European Digital Rights group (EDRi) says.”
OUT-LAW.com, 6th May 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
PCC seeks to regulate press Twitter feeds – The Guardian
“Reporter and newspaper Twitter feeds are expected to brought under the regulation of the Press Complaints Commission later this year, the first time the body has sought to consolidate social media messages under its remit.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Nazi art records published online – Ministry of Justice
“The National Archives (TNA) will publish an international online catalogue of looted art taken by the Nazis for the first time.”
Ministry of Justice, 6th May 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
July 7 inquest: coroner’s recommendations – The Guardian
“Lady Justice Hallett has produced a series of recommendations under rule 43 of the Coroners Rules 1984.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal grounds for intervention in Libya? – Law Society’s Gazette
“In the midst of rapid developments at the diplomatic and military level concerning the Gaddafi regime, it is important to remember that Libya is no stranger to UN sanctions or bombing by NATO member state warplanes.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 6th May 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
LSB consults on appeal arrangements for SRA as a licensing authority – Legal Services Board
“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today published a consultation on proposals to establish the appeals mechanism in relation to decisions made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) should it be designated as a Licensing Authority under the Alternative Business Structures (ABS) framework. Annexed to the consultation is an impact assessment.”
Legal Services Board, 5th May 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Websites should notify EU users about privacy breaches, says justice commissioner – OUT-LAW.com
“Europe-wide laws which require telecommunications companies to notify users if their data is at risk should be extended, the European justice commissioner has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th May 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Will ruling opens way for family claims – Law Society’s Gazette
“Family members who are snubbed in a relative’s will in favour of charities could find it easier to lay claim to the estate following a recent judgment.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 6th May 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Armed Forces vote delayed – Daily Telegraph
“New laws on the treatment of the Armed Forces have been delayed, prompting speculation that ministers are about to retreat over the military covenant.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th May 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MP granted super-injunction – The Independent
“A serving MP may have taken out a super-injunction preventing details of their activities being exposed, it was disclosed today (5 May).”
The Independent, 5th May 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
7/7 inquests: MI5 anxiously awaits coroner’s verdict – The Guardian
“The coroner of the 7 July inquests, Lady Justice Hallett, will reveal today how she has responded to relatives of the victims who say MI5 could have taken steps to prevent the bombings, and the security service’s insistence that it cannot be blamed.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Paralysed woman sues Farnham pool owner for £6m – BBC News
“A woman who hit her head on the bottom of a swimming pool during a party in Surrey and was left paralysed is suing the owner for £6m at the High Court.”
BBC News, 5th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
How to create a privacy law – The Guardian
“If we want a law of privacy, what should happen next? There are four possibilities.”
The Guardian, 5th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lawyers are right to be cautious about going public – The Guardian
“The rewards can be big, but firms seeking to become public companies face significant hurdles.”
The Guardian, 5th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
More Effective Responses to Anti-Social Behaviour – The Sentencing Council’s response to the Government’s consultation – Sentencing Council
“The Sentencing Council has responded to the Home Office’s consultation on anti-social behaviour. The Council’s response comprises its views on those topics within the consultation that relate to sentencing.”
Response from the Sentencing Council (PDF)
Sentencing Council, 4th May 2011
Volunteer could not claim disability discrimination because he had no employment contract, judge rules
“A paid army volunteer could not claim he had been discriminated against due to disability when work for the army stopped because he did not have an employment contract, an employment appeal tribunal judge has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th May 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Ian Tomlinson officer’s hearing to take place in public – The Guardian
“PC Simon Harwood, the police officer who inadvertently killed Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests, will be forced to explain his actions for the second time in public after a rare move to hold his disciplinary proceedings in the open.”
The Guardian, 4th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
