Longer prison terms really do cut crime, study shows – The Guardian
“Tougher prison sentences reduce crime, particularly burglary, according to ground-breaking research.”
The Guardian, 7th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for urinating on Gloucestershire war memorial – The Independent
“A man who urinated on a plaque in a war memorial in South Gloucestershire and scratched the word “prick” into the pavement has been jailed for 11 weeks.”
The Independent, 6th July 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Social care costs cap wins favour – BBC News
“Legislation to change the funding of social care for elderly and disabled people in England could be introduced during this Parliament, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said.”
BBC News, 7th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Phone hacking: prosecutor will decide on charges within weeks – The Guardian
“Prosecutors aim to decide by the end of this month whether they will bring phone-hacking charges against former News of the World journalists, the director of public prosecutions has told the Guardian.”
The Guardian, 8th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ex-soldier Aaron Wilkinson jailed for landlady killing – BBC News
“A former soldier who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he shot and killed his landlady has been jailed indefinitely.”
BBC News, 6th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother jailed for life for murdering 42-day-old baby with pain killer – The Independent
” A mother found guilty of poisoning her own baby with a powerful pain killer murdered out of a craving for attention, a judge told her today. Michelle Smith, was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum 12 years for the murder of six-week-old Amy.”
The Independent, 6th July 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Serious Fraud Office launches Libor investigation – BBC News
“The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has confirmed that it has formally launched a criminal investigation into the rigging of inter-bank lending rates.”
BBC News, 6th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal apprenticeships: in for a scrap – The Guardian
“Will school-leavers taking the apprenticeship route outstrip traditional law graduates?”
The Guardian, 6th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Farepak victims to get compensation of £8m – The Guardian
“Savers who lost money when the hamper firm Farepak collapsed are to receive compensation totalling £8m from Lloyds Banking Group.”
The Guardian, 6th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Moors Murderer Brady’s tribunal delayed – BBC News
“Moors Murderer Ian Brady’s mental health tribunal scheduled for Monday has been adjourned because he is too ill to attend, a judge has ruled.”
BBC News, 6th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Emily Longley murder: Parents jailed for cover-up – BBC News
“A couple who covered up their son’s murder of his girlfriend at their Bournemouth home have been jailed.”
BBC News, 6th July 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lack of understanding about the judiciary is unacceptable and dangerous – The Guardian
“Judges are subject to a greater level of scrutiny than ever before. It is time to develop judicial studies in Britain.”
The Guardian, 6th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Harrison & Ors v Shepherd Homes Ltd & Ors [2012] EWCA Civ 904 (05 July 2012)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Aldridge v R. (Rev 3) [2012] EWCA Crim 1456 (04 July 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Secretary of State for Home Department v AM [2012] EWHC 1854 (Admin) (06 July 2012)
FGP v Serco Plc & Anor [2012] EWHC 1804 (Admin) (05 July 2012)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Sibir Energy Ltd v Tchigirinski & Ors [2012] EWHC 1844 (Comm) (05 July 2012)
High Court (Family Division)
JRG v EB [2012] EWHC 1863 (Fam) (05 July 2012)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Mayer v Hoar [2012] EWHC 1805 (QB) (05 July 2012)
Shah & Anor v HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd [2012] EWHC 1855 (QB) (05 July 2012)
Mellor & Ors v Partridge & Anor [2012] EWHC 1415 (QB) (05 July 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Commencement No.6) Order 2012
The National Police Records (Recordable Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Childcare (General Childcare Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Childcare (Inspections) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2012
The Green Deal (Acknowledgment) Regulations 2012
The Green Deal (Disclosure) Regulations 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Does a Zimbabwe farm invader get refugee status? – UK Human Rights Blog
“SK (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Office 19 June 2012. This case raises the interesting question whether someone who was involved as a member of the ruling Zimbabwe Zanu PF party with farm invasions can be eligible for refugee status.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 5th July 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Self-incrimination rights apply if accused has allegedly misused personal information, Supreme Court rules – OUT-LAW.com
“Individuals’ right not to self-incriminate themselves is lost if it is alleged that they misused confidential technical or commercial information, the UK Supreme Court has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th July 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Credit firm fined £150k after losing personal data of half a million customers – OUT-LAW.com
“A consumer lending firm has been fined £150,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after it lost personal data belonging to more than half a million customers.”
OUT-LAW.com, 5th July 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Law on declaring missing people dead to be simplified – The Guardian
“The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announces on Friday that is it backing legislation making presumption of death certificates available far earlier in England and Wales.”
The Guardian, 6th July 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
