Man jailed after dog found in bin – BBC News
“A Lincolnshire man who admitted keeping five dogs for fighting has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison.”
BBC News, 18th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Man jailed for footballer murder – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life for murdering a promising teenage footballer in a row over a girl.”
BBC News, 18th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met chief prepared to launch inquiries into alleged misuse of MPs’ expenses – The Guardian
“Paul Stephenson says police will investigate MPs where warranted, while union calls on Labour’s NEC to outline deselection process for MPs found guilty of claims misuse.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Aggregator needs daily evidence to make price comparisons fair, rules ad regulator – OUT-LAW.com
“Price aggregating websites that want to claim that they compare more suppliers than anyone else must conduct research to make sure it is true and must update that research frequently, the advertising regulator has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th May 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Council rejection of bungled electronic tender was fair, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“A building firm which forgot to attach files to its electronic tender for work has failed in its attempt to force a local authority to consider its bid. The High Court has said that the local authority did not have to accept the mistaken tender.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th May 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
House competition draw to go ahead after Gambling Commission probe – OUT-LAW.com
“A controversial competition to win a house that was halted by the Gambling Commission has been allowed to proceed.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th May 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
G20 protesters issue legal threat – BBC News
“Solicitors representing G20 protesters are warning the Metropolitan Police they may seek a judicial review of the tactics used at the summit.”
BBC News, 18th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Human Rights Act will hamper soldiers in action, warns MoD – Independent on Sunday
“The Ministry of Defence is bracing itself for defeat with a landmark court ruling tomorrow on whether Britain’s soldiers, sailors and airmen should be protected under the Human Rights Act while they serve abroad.”
Independent on Sunday, 17th May 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MoD loses soldiers’ rights appeal – The Independent
“Soldiers serving abroad are protected by Human Rights laws, the Court of Appeal ruled today in a controversial landmark judgment.”
The Independent, 18th May 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
CCTV schemes in city and town centres have little effect on crime, says report – The Guardian
“The use of closed-circuit television in city and town centres and public housing estates does not have a significant effect on crime, according to Home Office-funded research to be distributed to all police forces in England and Wales this summer.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rise in use of drug tests to sack staff without redundancy pay – The Guardian
“Employers are increasingly using drug testing to get rid of staff without having to make redundancy payouts, as a way of cutting costs during the recession, a charity has said.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Iraqi looters awarded £1m compensation – Sunday Telegraph
“Nine Iraqi civilians who were abused by British troops have been awarded almost £1 million in compensation, it can be revealed.”
Sunday Telegraph, 17th May 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Plans for US-style community courts scrapped because of lack of cash – The Times
“Plans to create American-style community justice courts in which judges engage directly with offenders and take charge of their rehabilitation have been dropped.”
The Times, 18th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Thousands of criminal suspects to be tried in virtual courts – The Times
“Thousands of criminal suspects will lose the right to appear in court and be brought instead before ‘virtual’ courts conducted via video links under plans before Parliament next week.”
The Times, 18th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Watchdog to examine bank advertising – The Observer
“The Advertising Standards Authority is planning to launch an investigation into banks and building societies which offer accounts that appear to offer good savings rates when in fact they pay little more than zero interest.”
The Observer, 17th May 2009
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
Database of all children launched – BBC News
“A controversial database which holds the details of every child in England has now become available for childcare professionals to access.”
BBC News, 17th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Report clears MI5 and police of 7/7 blunders – The Observer
“A report into the counter-terrorism operations of MI5 and the police in the run-up to the 7/7 bombings will conclude they could have done little more to prevent the atrocities.”
The Observer, 17th May 2009
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk
Murderer wins fight to get state to pay for his haircuts – The Observer
“A prisoner has won a legal battle to have his haircuts paid for by the state while out of jail on day release.”
The Observer, 17th May 2009
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
Feasibility study to consider the possible merger of the Inner and Middle Temple Libraries – update
I have been informed that not everyone received the memorandum sent to members on 5th May 2009. This was a notice regarding the feasibility study to be undertaken jointly with Middle Temple to investigate the potential benefits of merging our two libraries and creating a state of the art education and training centre for use by both Inns.
I am grateful to those who did receive the notice and have sent their comments to me or to the Librarian, Margaret Clay. As a result of these comments, I would like to clarify the following points.
• As part of the feasibility study, we will be engaging professional consultants to
assist us.
• The consultants will carry out a user survey and consultation process with Library users and non-users alike.
• All members will be consulted at the conclusion of the Feasibility Study before any decision is taken by Bench Table.
I say this to reassure you that no decision in principle has already been taken to implement a libraries merger programme. We are investigating possibilities only, against a background of our ongoing review of all areas of the Inn’s operations.
I hope this explains the position more clearly. Please feel free to contact me directly if you wish to ask questions or make comments.
Vivian Robinson QC
Treasurer
Expenses scandal: proving MPs committed fraud would be difficult – The Times
“The furore over allowances claimed by Members of Parliament has produced strong reactions from members of the public, including suggestions that criminal offences have been committed. There has been speculation in the media, suitably restrained for obvious reasons, that some cases might attract the attention of the Revenue or other authorities. There may have been complaints made to the police.”
The Times, 15th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
