Government to introduce new powers over traveller sites – BBC News
“A number of changes to tackle illegal gypsy and traveller sites are to be introduced, the government has said.”
BBC News, 24th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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New evidence may clear postman of sex attack after 14 years in jail – The Guardian
“Lawyer for Victor Nealon says crucial forensic evidence was left untested as surgeon insists wrong man was convicted.”
The Guardian, 22nd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman who urinated on war memorial flees court – The Guardian
“A woman has fled court before being sentenced for urinating and committing a sex act on a war memorial – the fourth case of its kind in Britain within a year.”
The Guardian, 20th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sentences of ‘happy-slap’ killers ‘not unduly lenient’ – BBC News
“The sentences of two members of a ‘happy-slapping’ gang who killed a grandfather in south London were not unduly lenient, the attorney general has ruled.”
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BBC News, 20th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-boss jailed for stealing £250,000 from charity – The Independent
“A former senior official at a charity founded by the Prince of Wales was jailed for three years today after he admitted stealing £250,000.”
The Independent,
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Press superinjunctions show privacy can be had for a price – The Guardian
“Will politicians be able to reform privacy law without private emotions clouding their judgment?”
The Guardian, 22nd August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Parents win legal battle to name doctor who accused them of child abuse – Daily Telegraph
“A couple cleared of injuring their baby son have won a legal battle to identify the doctor who gave evidence against them.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Hampshire nursing home illegal immigrants deported – BBC News
“Nine illegal immigrants arrested during a police and UK border raid at a care home in Hampshire have been deported.”
BBC News, 20th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Essex Police admit Maria Stubbings murder case mistakes – BBC news
“A police force has admitted making mistakes in a domestic abuse and murder case, ahead of an official report.”
BBC News, 19th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bracknell woman in gastric bypass NHS legal challenge – BBC News
“A woman who was told she was not fat enough to have gastric bypass surgery on the NHS is taking health chiefs to court in a bid to overturn the ruling.”
BBC News, 20th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BBC presenter who claimed he killed gay lover prosecuted for wasting police time – Daily Telegraph
“Ray Gosling, the BBC presenter, will be prosecuted for wasting police time after claiming that he had killed a gay lover.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Home Secretary bans English Defence League march in Bradford – Daily Telegraph
“Theresa May, the Home Secretary, has authorised a blanket ban on marches in a city on the day of a planned protest by the English Defence League (EDL), an right-wing campaign group.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Drake and another v Foster Wheeler Ltd – WLR Daily
Drake and another v Foster Wheeler Ltd [2010] EWHC 2004 (QB); [2010] WLR (D) 232
“Claims for hospice care were rare and were directly analogous to recoverable claims made by claimants from tortfeasor defendants for the recovery of compensation on behalf of relatives who had provided gratuitous care to the claimant in order to alleviate the consequences of tortiously inflicted injuries.”
WLR Daily, 19th August 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Den Brook wind turbine challenge rejected by High Court – BBC News
“The latest legal challenge against plans for a wind farm in Devon has been rejected by the High Court.”
BBC News, 19th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Firms seek to launch High Court challenge to LSC tender process – Law Society’s Gazette
“Some 31 firms across the north-east have joined forces in a bid to launch a High Court challenge to the Legal Services Commission’s recent family tender process, the Gazette has learned.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 19th August 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Fox Hayes partners face £1m fine – Law Society’s Gazette
“Eight former partners of collapsed Leeds firm Fox Hayes have been held personally responsible for a fine of nearly £1m which was levied against the firm 18 months ago by the Financial Services Authority and remains unpaid.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 19th August 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Man jailed over Worcester sex crimes – BBC News
“A 30-year-old man who carried out a series of sexual offences in Worcester city centre has been jailed.”
BBC News, 19th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bradford man banned from football grounds for disorder – BBC News
“A 19-year-old Bradford man has been banned from entering football grounds in England and Wales for five years.”
BBC News, 19th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BBC facing human rights battle with Top Gear’s The Stig – Daily Telegraph
“The BBC is facing a human rights battle with ‘The Stig’, the mystery stunt driver on Top Gear, in an effort to stop him disclosing his identity.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2010
Soruce: www.telegraph.co.uk
Second footballer wins court gagging order – Daily Telegraph
“The super-injunction granted by Mr Justice Nicol in the High Court on Thursday prevented a woman from going public with personal details about the Premier League player, who cannot be named.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
