Dos and don’ts for the bill of rights commission – The Guardian
“The commission’s report on whether the Human Rights Act should be repealed is soon due. What should be avoided?”
The Guardian, 29th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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.”
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?”
The Guardian, 28th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
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
“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.”
The Independent, 28th November 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK not doing enough to combat human trafficking and domestic slavery – UK Human Rights Blog
“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.”
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.”
The Guardian, 29th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supreme court becomes a constitutional animal – The Guardian
“A recent case concerning Welsh byelaws saw the UK’s highest court acting as a constitutional court.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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)
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
“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.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
How to keep children anonymous in personal injury cases – UK Human Rights Blog
“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.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 28th November 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
News International must pay Andy Coulson legal fees, appeals court rules – The Guardian
“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.”
The Guardian, 28th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Spam text message pair are fined £440,000 – BBC News
“Two men who sent millions of spam text messages have been fined £440,000 as the authorities step up the fight against the trade.”
BBC News, 28th November 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government publishes consultation on regulation of LIBOR – HM Treasury
“The Government launched its public consultation on the regulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) today.”
HM Treasury, 28th November 2012
Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
The Leveson Report: what will it recommend? – The Lawyer
“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.”
The Lawyer, 27th November 2012
Source: www.thelawyer.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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
“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?”
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.”
OUT-LAW.com, 27th November 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
