Theresa May to announce Wales abuse probe plans – BBC News
“Plans for a fresh inquiry into allegations of child abuse in north Wales are to be outlined to MPs later by Home Secretary Theresa May.”
BBC News, 6th November 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paedophile jailed indefinitely over abduction of boy aged 10 – The Guardian
“A predatory paedophile whose ‘truly horrific’ abduction of a 10-year-old boy sparked mass street protests has been jailed indefinitely for public protection.”
The Guardian, 5th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cycling may require new governing body in wake of doping scandal, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
“A new governing body may be needed if cycling is to recover from the drugs scandal currently engulfing the sport, an expert has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 6th November 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Annual assessments for doctors ‘will improve care and cut legal costs’ – The Guardian
“Giving all doctors annual assessments and detailed checks every five years will result in better care for patients and reduce compensation claims, but may see an exodus of experienced medics from the NHS who are reluctant to be tested, a government study has warned.”
The Guardian, 6th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ex-Sheffield United and Wales striker Ched Evans appeals rape conviction – Daily Telegraph
“Footballer Ched Evans who was jailed for rape is launching a new challenge against his conviction today.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Undertaker jailed for stealing dead woman’s purse – The Guardian
“An undertaker who stole a purse from a woman hours after she died has been jailed. Grahame Lawler, 37, of Teversham Road, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, was called to the home of Muriel Swift, 78, in Linton in July after police discovered her body.”
The Guardian, 2nd November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman jailed after torturing 15-year-old boy by forcing him to lick up his blood and drink his own urine – The Independent
“A woman who tortured a teenage boy by making him drink his own urine and lick up his blood has been sentenced to four years in prison.”
The Independent, 5th November 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Colonel Riley Workman murder: Former gamekeeper guilty – BBC News
“A former gamekeeper has been found guilty of the murder of a retired colonel in Hertfordshire.”
BBC News, 5th November 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pro bono: do we need to rethink the formula post legal aid? – The Guardian
“A survey shows that most law firms have not planned to change their pro bono activity to respond to the cuts in legal aid.”
The Guardian, 6th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
CLA announces new code of conduct to govern its collective licensing activities – OUT-LAW.com
“The Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA) has established a new code of conduct that details the organisation’s obligations to its licence users.”
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd November 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Mother of man with cerebral palsy sues hospital over son’s DNR order – The Guardian
“The mother of a 28-year-old man with cerebral palsy is suing the hospital where he died, alleging its staff failed to consult her on a decision not to attempt resuscitation and did not administer his medication appropriately.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Domestic violence: the limits of Strasbourg’s intervention – UK Human Rights Blog
“Sadly barely a month seems to go by without a report in the media about the police and the justice system failing to protect the victims of domestic violence.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd November 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Jimmy Savile scandal: BBC, star’s estate and hospitals face 43 lawsuits – The Guardian
“Jimmy Savile’s estate, the BBC and five other institutions including Stoke Mandeville hospital have been issued with formal notice that they face legal action from 43 victims seeking damages for alleged sexual abuse.”
The Guardian, 5th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Update on recent Tribunal decisions part 1: the evolving approach to vexatiousness and manifest unreasonableness – Panopticon
“In recent months, the major information law issues have involved the government’s vetoing disclosure of the Prince Charles ‘black spider’ letters, its response to the draft new EU Data Protection Regulation, a number of Article 8 decisions concerning police and criminal records and changes to RIPA. On this last point, note that as of last Thursday, local authorities require a magistrate’s approval for authorising directed surveillance.”
Panopticon, 4th November 2012
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
Civil liberties stance over secret courts plan too simplistic, says Ken Clarke – The Guardian
“Civil liberties groups are being too ‘simplistic’ and purist in their opposition to the government’s justice and security bill, Ken Clarke has said.”
The Guardian, 2nd November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Noisy neighbours may be protected by new law to stop council snooping – The Guardian
“A new law to stop councils using counter-terrorism powers to snoop on people is thwarting efforts to tackle noisy neighbours, according to environmental health experts.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Liverpool Care Pathway: Relatives ‘must be informed’ – BBC News
“Relatives of terminally-ill patients would have to be consulted before a decision to withdraw food or water is taken, under new government proposals.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
Neumans LLP (a firm) v Andronikou & Ors [2012] EWHC 3088 (Ch) (02 November 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Duthie v The Nursing and Midwifery Council [2012] EWHC 3021 (Admin) (31 October 2012)
Krzeminsksi v District Court In Bydgoszcz, Poland [2012] EWHC 3072 (Admin) (02 November 2012)
Drew v Regional Court Kielce Poland [2012] EWHC 3073 (Admin) (02 November 2012)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Graiseley Properties Ltd & Ors v Barclays Bank Plc [2012] EWHC 3093 (Comm) (29 October 2012)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Turville Heath Inc v Chartis Insurance UK Ltd [2012] EWHC 3019 (TCC) (01 November 2012)
Fairstar Heavy Transport NV v Adkins & Anor [2012] EWHC 2952 (TCC) (01 November 2012)
High Court (Patents Court)
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd v (Apple Retail UK Ltd [2012] EWHC 2277 (Pat) (30 July 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
TUPE service provision rules should be given literal interpretation, Court of Appeal says – OUT-LAW.com
“The Court of Appeal has confirmed that employees of a service provider cannot take advantage of certain legal protections when the client they provide services to changes at the same time as the company that they work for.”
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd November 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Upper Tribunal confirms illegality of Catholic Charity’s ban on same-sex couple adoption – UK Human Rights Blog
“A private adoption agency could not justify its exclusion of same-sex prospective parents by arguing that this policy would keep open a source of funding that would otherwise dry up and reduce the number of adoption placements.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd November 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
