BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 27th, 2009 in news by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Khan, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 1569 (27 July 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Berryland Books Ltd v BK Books Ltd & Ors [2009] EWHC 1877 (Ch) (24 July 2009)

Musawi v Bevis Trustees Ltd & Anor [2009] EWHC 1915 (Ch) (27 July 2009)

Nokia Corporation v Revenue & Customs [2009] EWHC 1903 (Ch) (27 July 2009)

High Court (Administrative Division)

Birmingham & Solihull Taxi Association & Anor, R (on the application of) v Birmingham International Airport Ltd & Anor [2009] EWHC 1913 (Admin) (27 July 2009)

Al-Haq, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs [2009] EWHC 1910 (Admin) (27 July 2009)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Compania Sud Americana De Vapores SA v Sinochem Tianjin Import and Export Corp [2009] EWHC 1880 (Comm) (24 July 2009)

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Business claims fuel surge in libel actions – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2009 in news by sally

“Libel actions have soared in recent months as companies increasingly resort to the courts to defend their reputations, according to a new figures published today.”

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The Times, 27th July 2009

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Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information publishes annual report – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 27th, 2009 in Ministry of Justice, news, reports by sally

“The Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information (APPSI) has published its annual report for 2008-09.”

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Ministry of Justice, 27th July 2009

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Race complaints by Sikh police officer upheld by tribunal – The Independent

“A Sikh police officer suffered racist and religious discrimination during training, an employment tribunal found.”

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The Independent, 27th July 2009

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Killer chopped off victim’s head – BBC News

Posted July 27th, 2009 in diminished responsibility, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who hacked off the head of his neighbour and put it in a wheelie bin has been detained indefinitely.”

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BBC News, 27th July 2009

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Dinghy sailors and canoeists to be subject to shipping laws – The Times

Posted July 27th, 2009 in news by sally

“Canoes, surfboards and dinghies are to be given the same legal status as cruise liners and oil tankers in a clampdown on reckless behaviour at sea.”

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The Times, 27th July 2009

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Torture – new claim of secret UK complicity – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2009 in intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“A businessman who was held and mistreated in the United Arab Emirates following the London bombings believes he has evidence that British consular officials asked permission from the UK’s own security services to visit him while he was detained.”

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The Guardian, 26th July 2009

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Crown Prosecution Service accused of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ accounting – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 27th, 2009 in accounts, Crown Prosecution Service, news by sally

“The CPS said it had spent £11.5 million less in 2008/09 and £17.1 million less the previous year by using its own lawyers for prosecutions rather than hiring outside barristers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2009

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MoD contests injured soldiers’ payouts – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2009 in armed forces, compensation, news, personal injuries by sally

“The government is attempting to deny injured soldiers full compensation for their health problems, it emerged today (26 July).”

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The Guardian, 26th July 2009

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‘Suicide mission’ driver jailed – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2009 in criminal damage, dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A driver who tried to kill himself by crashing his car into the front of a department store has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 24th July 2009

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Paedophile rapist jailed for life – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2009 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A paedophile from Somerset who was convicted of a string of rapes and sexual assaults against girls as young as 11 has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 24th July 2009

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Football match paedophile jailed – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2009 in child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

“A paedophile from Leicestershire who abused young boys he met at football matches has been jailed indefinitely.”

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BBC News, 24th July 2009

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Lottery fraudster to pay £15,000 – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2009 in fraud, gambling, news by sally

“A Swindon woman whose winning lottery ticket was found and cashed in by someone else has been told she will be paid more than half the original prize.”

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BBC News, 24th July 2009

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Civilian engineer loses claim against MoD over blast injuries in Iraq – The Times

Posted July 24th, 2009 in damages, Iraq, news, personal injuries by sally

“A civilian engineer wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq lost a claim for damages against the Ministry of Defence and a private consultancy today. The ruling is a potential blow for other people hoping to sue for injuries sustained in a war zone.”

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The Times, 2th July 2009

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Solicitors and barristers in deal on advocacy pay – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 24th, 2009 in barristers, family courts, fees, news, solicitors by sally

“Solicitors and barristers reached an agreement this week that would see both sides of the profession paid the same amount for advocacy work in family cases.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd July 2009

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Privileged background of solicitors laid bare in government report – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 24th, 2009 in legal profession, news by sally

“A government-commissioned report that lays bare the privileged background of most lawyers shows that class distinction still dominates the sector.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd July 2009

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Information Tribunal overlooked public interest in legal privilege case, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 24th, 2009 in disclosure, freedom of information, news, public interest, tribunals by sally

“The Information Tribunal misunderstood part of a Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request and failed to properly adjudicate other parts of it, the High Court has said. The case must be re-considered by the Tribunal.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd July 2009

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EU privacy watchdog issues warning over transport monitoring – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 24th, 2009 in EC law, news, privacy, transport by sally

“New systems planned by the European Commission to ease traffic problems across Europe do not adequately protect the privacy of travellers, according to the regulator set up to monitor the privacy implications of Commission actions.”

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OUT-LAW.,com, 24th July 2099

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Inquiry over police custody death – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2009 in death in custody, news by sally

“An investigation is under way by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after a Gwynedd man died following police custody.”

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BBC News, 23rd July 2009

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OAP’s payout after bank’s advice – BBC News

Posted July 24th, 2009 in banking, compensation, news by sally

“A 91-year-old retired farmer has won nearly £200,000 compensation after he was advised by his bank to invest his savings on the stock market.”

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BBC News, 23rd July 2009

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