More banks told ‘reveal accounts’ – BBC News
“More than 300 UK and foreign banks have been told to hand over details of UK taxpayers who have accounts offshore.”
BBC News, 13th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Paramedic struck off after car park sex act – The Independent
“A paramedic who was given oral sex in a hospital car park while on duty was today [12 August] struck off.”
The Independent, 12th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Deportees ‘at risk of abuse’ – The Independent
“Refugees deported from Britain are at risk of ill-treatment and abuse by immigration officers and security guards, a damning report into the system for removing immigrants and failed asylum seekers has found.”
The Independent, 13th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Victorian law catches drinker on mobility scooter – Daily Telegraph
“Peter Bright from Norfolk has been convicted of driving his mobility scooter over the drink-drive limit under an historic Victorian law dating back almost 140 years.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Honeymoon from hell’ victim wins £300,000 payout – The Guardian
“A man whose honeymoon was ruined when he contracted a potentially fatal illness has been awarded nearly £300,000 compensation from a holiday company.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lockerbie bomber could be freed from prison next week – The Guardian
“Preparations are under way to free the Libyan man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing from prison next week, after doctors said his terminal prostate cancer was in its final stages.”
The Guardian, 13th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Young Brits are confused about legality of file-sharing – OUT-LAW.com
“Young people continue to download as much copyright-infringing music as ever and are still confused about their liability for copyright infringement, a study of their music habits has found.”
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Court threat to offshore accounts as taxman does deal with Liechtenstein – The Times
“Some of the richest people in the UK will find out today if the taxman will be allowed access to details of their secret offshore accounts.”
The Times, 12th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
High Court allows evidence of ‘without prejudice’ exchanges to aid interpretation – OUT-LAW.com
“Evidence of negotiations that were conducted on a ‘without prejudice’ basis can be admitted in court proceedings to aid the interpretation of a settlement agreement, a High Court judge has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
MoD facing legal action over pair held without charge in Afghan jail – The Guardian
“The Ministry of Defence faces legal action over its refusal to identify two men handed over by British troops in Iraq to American forces who subsequently transferred them to the infamous ‘dark prison’ at Bagram in Afghanistan.”
The Guardian, 11th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Baby P’s father says he will sue ‘negligent’ Haringey Council – The Times
“The father of Baby Peter is preparing to sue Haringey Council for failing to protect his son.”
The Times, 12th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
More than 300 children a day added to DNA database – Daily Telegraph
“More than 300 children a day are being put on to the DNA database, fuelling fresh fears over the growth of the ‘Big Brother’ state.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Guard family calls for fair trial – BBC News
“The family of a man from Lancashire who has been arrested in Iraq over a double fatal shooting say they fear he may not get a fair trial.”
BBC News, 11th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two guilty of murdering father of five – Daily Telegraph
“A man and a boy of 16 have been found guilty of murdering Michael Eccles, a Staffordshire father of five who was beaten just yards from his front door after popping to buy a bottle of wine.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Malicious falsehood requires a reference to your interests in the lies, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“A company can sue for malicious falsehood only when there is some reference to it or its interests in the false and malicious words complained of, even if that reference is indirect and the company is not identified, the High Court has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 11th August 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
MPs back UK torture damages plan – BBC News
“Torture victims should be able to sue foreign governments in the UK courts, a committee of MPs and peers have said.”
BBC News, 10th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sharon Shoesmith’s legal challenge fast-tracked by High Court – The Times
“The High Court is to fast-track Sharon Shoesmith’s legal challenge against the Education Secretary’s role in her dismissal from Haringey Council without compensation.”
The Times, 11th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Tate Modern worker claims compensation for being too cold – The Guardian
“Elizabeth Andrews, a gallery supervisor, has launched a claim for compensation against the Tate, saying that the cold, among a series of other factors, meant she became increasingly ill and eventually had to go on long-term sick leave.”
The Guardian, 10th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Internet hate campaign that made a mockery of the High Court – The Independent
“Foremost among the grounds of appeal being sketched out by lawyers representing the killers of Baby Peter will be the claim that prejudicial coverage on the internet denied their clients a fair trial.”
The Independent, 11th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
