There is a democratic deficit in the courts… here’s how to fill it – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 18th, 2012 in disclosure, elections, internet, judiciary, law reports, news, parliament by sally

“The current Government often complains about a ‘democratic deficit’ in the courts. It seems that ‘unelected judges’ are making important decisions on social policy without any kind of democratic mandate, particularly in controversial human rights cases.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 17th June 2012

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Court ruling could force motor insurance premiums to rise by 25pc – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 18th, 2012 in accidents, insurance, news, repairs, road traffic by sally

“Customers could face yet more hikes in their car insurance after a court ruling that experts fear could lead to minor repairs costing 25pc more.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th June 2012

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Lawyers gear up for rush on domain names – but firms fail to register – The Lawyer

Posted June 18th, 2012 in domain names, internet, law firms, news by sally

“The scramble for new domain names is likely to bring a rash of work for specialist IP, media and technology lawyers.”

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The Lawyer, 18th June 2012

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Press Complaints Commission chair risks Leveson clash with reform plans – The Guardian

Posted June 18th, 2012 in complaints, freedom of expression, inquiries, media, news, ombudsmen, tribunals by sally

“Lord Hunt, the chairman of the Press Complaints Commission, risks a confrontation with Lord Justice Leveson next month when he is expected to present proposals for press reform aimed at sidestepping any fresh legislation.”

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The Guardian, 17th June 2012

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Fathers could be forced to be named on birth certificates – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 18th, 2012 in birth certificates, domestic violence, news, paternity by sally

“Fathers could be forced by law to be named on their baby’s birth certificate under plans being drawn up by ministers to boost their role in family life.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th June 2012

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Immigration judges ‘named and shamed’ by Sunday Telegraph – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 18th, 2012 in deportation, human rights, immigration, judges, media, news by sally

“Today (17 June) the Sunday Telegraph (ST) has named and shamed the ‘three judges who allowed the most appeals’ in cases involving the deportation of foreign criminals (Judges who allow foreign criminals to stay in Britain).”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 17th June 2012

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 18th, 2012 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Page & Anor v Hewetts Solicitors & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 805 (15 June 2012)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Mabanga v Ophir Energy Plc & Anor [2012] EWHC 1589 (QB) (15 June 2012)

London Borough of Southwark v Ofogba [2012] EWHC 1620 (QB) (15 June 2012)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Dalriada Trustees Ltd v Woodward & Ors [2012] EWHC 21626 (Ch) (15 June 2012)

High Court (Family Division)

The X Primary Care Trust v XB & Anor [2012] EWHC 1390 (Fam) (01 May 2012)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Gurung & Ors, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2012] EWHC 1629 (Admin) (15 June 2012)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Unaoil Ltd v Amona Ranhill Consortium Sdn Bhd [2012] EWHC 1595 (Comm) (13 June 2012)

Coles & Ors v Hetherton & Ors [2012] EWHC 1599 (Comm) (15 June 2012)

Source: www.bailii.org

Deported criminal returned to Britain to claim his ‘right to family life’ – Daily Telegraph

“A violent foreign criminal who illegally returned to Britain weeks after being deported has won the right to stay in this country because of his human rights.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th June 2012

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Has Bercow ‘lies’ ruling overturned tradition? – BBC News

Posted June 18th, 2012 in news, parliament by sally

“When he ruled that a Labour MP could accuse with impunity Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt of lying, Commons Speaker John Bercow prompted howls of protest from the Conservative backbenches.”

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BBC News, 15th June 2012

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Britain’s ‘last witch’: Campaign to pardon Helen Duncan – BBC News

Posted June 18th, 2012 in judicial review, news, pardons, witchcraft by sally

“Campaigners looking to clear the name of Britain’s last convicted witch may apply for a judicial review.”

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BBC News, 15th June 2012

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Gurkha children lose high court battle to settle in Britain – The Guardian

Posted June 18th, 2012 in armed forces, Gurkhas, immigration, news by sally

“Four adult children from Gurkha families have lost a test-case high court battle for the right to live with parents settled in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 15th June 2012

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Does anything affect your statutory rights? – BBC News

Posted June 18th, 2012 in consumer protection, news, sale of goods by sally

“You’ve bought a packet of crisps or a box of cereal or a shirt, and the retailer says that if you find a mouse in it, or it dissolves in the wash, then you can return it and that your ‘statutory rights will not be affected’.”

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BBC News, 17th June 2012

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Anorexic medical student should be fed against her will, judge rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 18th, 2012 in food, medical ethics, medical treatment, mental health, news, privacy by sally

“A High Court judge has ruled that it is in the best interests of a woman who suffers from anorexia to be fed against her wishes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th June 2012

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‘Draconian’ judge says riot sentences were fair – The Independent

Posted June 18th, 2012 in bail, internet, judges, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“The judge who sent a teenage girl to jail for eight months for stealing a bottle of Lucozade and a bag of sweets during last summer’s riots has vigorously defended the tough judicial response in which two-thirds of defendants were denied bail and harsh custodial sentences were handed down to first-time offenders.”

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The Independent, 16th June 2012

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Paralysed double murderer sentenced to life imprisonment – The Guardian

Posted June 15th, 2012 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A double murderer who appeared in court in a hospital bed was sentenced to life imprisonment on Friday for the ‘pitiless’ killing of his ex-wife and mother-in-law.”

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The Guardian, 15th June 2012

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Man jailed for stabbing wife’s cat – the Independent

Posted June 15th, 2012 in animal cruelty, domestic violence, news, sentencing by sally

“A drunken man who stabbed his wife’s cat to death out of spite during a row has been jailed.”

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The Independent, 15th June 2012

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Stop and search: there’s an app for that – The Guardian

Posted June 15th, 2012 in internet, news, stop and search, young offenders by sally

“Can an app that aims to inform young people of their rights when being stopped and searched help police relations?”

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The Guardian, 15th June 2012

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 15th, 2012 in legislation by sally

The Lebanon and Syria (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

The Liberia (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

The Eritrea (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2012

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2012

The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (Financial Sanctions Against Indictees) (Revocation) Regulations 2012

The Quality and Safety of Organs Intended for Transplantation Regulations 2012

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk