Confusion over JR clampdown – LegalVoice

“Lawyers are baffled by some parts of the government’s outline for judicial review reform, and warn that other parts could ‘endanger compliance with EU law’, writes Elizabeth Davidson.”

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LegalVoice, 29th November 2012

Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk

Leveson: some of the key questions awaiting answers – The Guardian

“Lord Justice Leveson’s report is expected to cover much ground, and to set the stage for the next debate: what about the internet?”

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The Guardian, 28th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted November 29th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2012

The Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The County of Shropshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2012

The Registered Pension Schemes (Relevant Annuities) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

New code will keep high street shoppers safe from ‘chuggers’ – The Independent

Posted November 29th, 2012 in budgets, charities, codes of practice, complaints, local government, news by sally

“So-called ‘chuggers’ or ‘street fundraisers’ are seen by many as the scourge of the high street, but a new code of conduct may see shoppers across Britain breathe a sigh of relief as it sets out to curb aggressive money collecting which has plagued the practice.”

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The Independent, 28th November 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Danny Nightingale case: court of appeal to rule on jailed SAS soldier – The Guardian

“An SAS soldier who was ordered to spend 18 months in a military jail for firearms offences could be freed on Thursday when his lawyers contest the sentence in a hearing at the court of appeal.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

UK not doing enough to combat human trafficking and domestic slavery – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted November 29th, 2012 in forced labour, human rights, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

“The European Court of Human Rights recently held that the UK was in breach of Article 4 of the European Convention on Human Rights by failing to have specific legislation in place which criminalised domestic slavery.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 28th November 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Leveson report to be published amid intense debate on nature of regulation – The Guardian

“On what is likely to be a landmark day for politicians, the media and the police, Lord Justice Leveson’s report into the future regulation of the press will be published after a 16-month public inquiry that has seen the industry face unprecedented criticism.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Supreme court becomes a constitutional animal – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2012 in byelaws, constitutional law, news, Supreme Court, Wales by sally

“A recent case concerning Welsh byelaws saw the UK’s highest court acting as a constitutional court.”

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The Guardian, 28th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 28th, 2012 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

RM v The Scottish Ministers (Scotland) [2012] UKSC 58 (28 November 2012)

Ruddy v Chief Constable, Strathclyde Police & Anor (Scotland) [2012] UKSC 57 (28 November 2012)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Bateman, R. v [2012] EWCA Crim 2158 (27 November 2012)

Abbas & Anor, R. v [2012] EWCA Crim 2517 (27 November 2012)

Hicks, R (on the application of) v R. Court At Snaresbrook & Anor [2012] EWCA Crim 2515 (27 November 2012)

Williams v R. [2012] EWCA Crim 2516 (27 November 2012)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

IY (Turkey) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 1560 (28 November 2012)

Balevents Ltd v Sartori [2012] EWCA Civ 1508 (28 November 2012)

Dream Doors Ltd v Lodge [2012] EWCA Civ 1556 (28 November 2012)

Coulson v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 1547 (28 November 2012)

MJP Media Services Ltd v HM Revenue and Customs [2012] EWCA Civ 1558 (28 November 2012)

JSC BTA Bank v Ablyazov (Recusal) [2012] EWCA Civ 1551 (28 November 2012)

MS (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWCA Civ 1548 (28 November 2012)

Emerson Electric Co & Ors v Mersen UK Portslade Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 1559 (28 November 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Leveson inquiry: the essential guide – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2012 in freedom of expression, inquiries, media, news, professional conduct, regulations by sally

“Lord Justice Leveson’s inquiry ‘into the culture, practices and ethics of the press’ heard from 184 witnesses and accepted 42 written submissions in more than six months of hearings.”

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The Guardian, 28th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

How to keep children anonymous in personal injury cases – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted November 28th, 2012 in anonymity, children, damages, news, personal injuries, privacy by sally

“In personal injury proceedings involving a child it was appropriate to grant an anonymity order prohibiting her identification since it would defeat the purpose of the proceedings to ensure that she received and kept compensation awarded for her injuries.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 28th November 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

News International must pay Andy Coulson legal fees, appeals court rules – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2012 in appeals, fees, interception, media, news by sally

“Andy Coulson’s legal fees relating to criminal investigations into alleged illegal activity at the News of the World while he was editor should continue to be paid by News International, the court of appeal has ruled.”

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The Guardian, 28th November 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Spam text message pair are fined £440,000 – BBC News

Posted November 28th, 2012 in claims management, fines, news, ombudsmen, telecommunications by sally

“Two men who sent millions of spam text messages have been fined £440,000 as the authorities step up the fight against the trade.”

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BBC News, 28th November 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BSB outlines disappointment over disciplinary failures as Inns of Court turf war looms – Legal Futures

Posted November 28th, 2012 in barristers, disciplinary procedures, inns of court, news, tribunals by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has expressed regret and disappointment at the problems uncovered in the Inns of Court’s administration of disciplinary tribunals – and opened up a turf war over the role of the new tribunals service that is being set up as a result.”

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Legal Futures, 28th November 2012

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Government publishes consultation on regulation of LIBOR – HM Treasury

Posted November 28th, 2012 in banking, consultations, financial regulation, news by sally

“The Government launched its public consultation on the regulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) today.”

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HM Treasury, 28th November 2012

Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk

The Leveson Report: what will it recommend? – The Lawyer

Posted November 28th, 2012 in freedom of expression, media, news, regulations, reports by sally

“Leading media lawyers have set out their expectations of Lord Justice Leveson ahead of the Thursday (29 November) publication of his inquiry into the culture, practice and ethics of the press.”

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The Lawyer, 27th November 2012

Source: www.thelawyer.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 28th, 2012 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Samin v City of Westminster [2012] EWCA Civ 1468 (21 November 2012)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Syed, R (on the application of) v Sabahata & Ors [2012] EWHC 3370 (Admin) (27 November 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Are secret courts one step closer? – BBC News

Posted November 28th, 2012 in bills, closed material, news, private hearings by sally

“The government’s battle to introduce more secrecy to British courts returns to Parliament on Wednesday – but after a series of heavy defeats for ministers over the issue, are they, in fact, actually winning?”

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BBC News, 28th November 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Confidential bid information could be disclosed under FOI laws, rules Tribunal – OUT-LAW.com

“Public sector bodies cannot guarantee the confidentiality of bid information in the aftermath of an Information Rights Tribunal ruling, an expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th November 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

CPS statement in relation to Cyril Smith – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted November 28th, 2012 in child abuse, complaints, Crown Prosecution Service, news, sexual offences, victims by sally

“In March 1970, some 16 years before the Crown Prosecution Service was formed and when Sir Norman Skelhorn was the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), a file of evidence was submitted to the then DPP’s Office.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 27th November 2012

Source: http://blog.cps.gov.uk