Victims to get right to challenge ‘no charge’ decisions – BBC News
“Crime victims in England and Wales are to get the right to a review in cases when it has been decided that no one will be charged.”
BBC News, 27th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Twitter joke case appeal judgment due – The Guardian
“A man found guilty of sending a menacing tweet after making a joke about blowing up an airport is to learn the outcome of his challenge against conviction.”
The Guardian, 27th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Higher fines should be issuable against bodies that tamper with FOI data, says Commons committee – OUT-LAW.com
“Public bodies should face higher fines for destroying or altering information that is ‘disclosable’ under freedom of information (FOI) laws, a committee of MPs has recommended.”
OUT-LAW.com, 26th July 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Pensioners with combined age of 145 become oldest couple to be tagged – Daily Telegraph
“A thieving pensioner and his partner have become the oldest couple in Britain to be electronically tagged – at the combined age of 145.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th July 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances (Abolition) Order 2012
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments) (Council Tax) Order 2012
The Energy Act 2010 (Commencement) Order 2012
The Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Conservation of Habitats and Species (Amendment) Regulations 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Woolley & Anor v Ultimate Products Ltd & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1038 (26 July 2012)
Peaktone Ltd v Joddrell [2012] EWCA Civ 1035 (26 July 2012)
NHS Leeds v Larner [2012] EWCA Civ 1034 (25 July 2012)
London Trocadero Ltd v Family Leisure Holdings Ltd [2012] EWCA Civ 1037 (26 July 2012)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Bryan Court Ltd & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2012] EWHC 2035 (QB) (20 July 2012)
AAA v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2012] EWHC 2103 (QB) (25 July 2012)
Spencer v NHS North West [2012] EWHC 2142 (QB) (25 July 2012)
Khans Solicitors v Chifuntwe & Anor [2012] EWHC 2108 (QB) (24 July 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
TT, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Merton [2012] EWHC 2055 (Admin) (25 July 2012)
Patel, R (On the Application Of) v General Medical Council [2012] EWHC 2120 (Admin) (26 July 2012)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – The Bar Council
“A tribute to outgoing Law Society President, John Wotton; a welcome to his successor, Lucy Scott‐Moncrieff, defender of the High Street law firm; examining the aims of Price Competitive Tendering and the likely results both for the Bar and for justice.”
Full story (PDF)
The Bar Council, August 2012
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Court of Appeal confirm general damages to increase by 10% from April 2013 – Judiciary of England and Wales
“The Court of Appeal handed down a judgment today which will lead to an increase in general damages in most civil cases from 1st April 2013.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 26th July 2012
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
The right not to hold any belief is fundamental, says Supreme Court – UK Human Rights Blog
“It is no answer to a refugee claim to say that the individual concerned should avoid persecution by lying and feigning loyalty to a regime which he does not support.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 25th July 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Solicitors warned of divorce claims – Law Society’s Gazette
“Divorce solicitors could face thousands of compensation claims in cases where pensions were undervalued in a divorce settlement, a pensions consultant has claimed.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 26th July 2012
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Planning Inspector failed to give adequate reasons for refusal, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“A planning inspector failed to give adequate reasons to justify his decision to refuse planning permission to a property developer, the High Court has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th July 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
More than 2,000 O2 ‘porn pirates’ to be sent letters – BBC News
“More than 2,000 O2 customers will receive letters accusing them of illegally downloading porn films.”
BBC News, 24th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paddy Power takes legal action against Locog over London ad campaign – The Guardian
“Paddy Power is seeking a court order against the organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games in a bid to stop a billboard ad campaign from being taken down.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Waiter who streaked alongside Olympic Torch relay denies indecency claiming his naked body inspired ‘hilarity not distress’ – The Independent
“A waiter who streaked alongside the Olympic Torch was merely inspiring ‘hilarity not distress’ when he joined the relay wearing nothing but trainers, his lawyer insisted today.”
The Independent, 25th July 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Asylum seekers should not have to feign political beliefs, court rules – The Guardian
“Asylum seekers should not be expected or required to lie about their political beliefs, the supreme court has ruled in a decision likely to make it more difficult to deport asylum seekers to Zimbabwe.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Breeders who buried puppies alive are jailed – Daily Telegraph
“Three dog breeders were jailed yesterday after two newborn puppies were found buried alive in their garden.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th July 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Companies face clampdown on contracts with unfair terms – The Guardian
“Law Commission proposes package of measures to help protect customers from hidden charges buried in the small print.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge orders cross-examination of officials over WikiLeaks documents – The Guardian
“A top judge has taken the unprecedented step of ordering two senior government officials to face cross-examination in court over a classified US document leaked by WikiLeaks. It is thought to be the first time that one of the WikiLeaks cables has featured in a UK court case.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
