“Gambling regulator the Gambling Commission is consulting on proposed changes to its guidance for licensing authorities.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
“A radio station breached the broadcasting code when it accidentally played ‘pornographic content’ during a show, according to communications watchdog Ofcom.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Postal, health and social workers, meter readers and others who are attacked by dogs while lawfully on private property have been promised extra protection by ministers.”
The Guardian, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The number of people who were convicted of animal cruelty in Wales increased by more than a third last year, says the RSPCA.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The government has suffered a fresh round of defeats in the House of Lords over austerity plans to cut legal aid, setting up a constitutional confrontation between the two houses of parliament.”
The Guardian, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A children’s charity has called for the law on child neglect to be overhauled.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The recent case of LB Islington v Al Alas and Wray, (where I was led by Ian Peddie QC [also of Garden Court Chambers] in representing the father, Rohan Wray) should have some pretty significant implications in cases involving alleged non-accidental injuries.”
Garden Court Family Law Blog, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.gcfamily.wordpress.com
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
B, R v [2012] EWCA Crim 770 (20 April 2012)
High Court (Family Division)
L (A Child), Re [2011] EWHC B29 (Fam) (20 December 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
McGrath v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2012] EWHC 1042 (Admin) (20 April 2012)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Nestor Maritime SA v Sea Anchor Shipping Co Ltd [2012] EWHC 996 (Comm) (20 April 2012)
BNP Paribas SA v OJSC “Russian Machines” & Ors [2012] EWHC 1023 (Comm) (20 April 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
“Ofcom has launched an investigation into the hacking of private email accounts by Sky News.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The detention of a mentally ill person in an Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) amounted to inhuman and degrading treatment and false imprisonment, and was irrational, the High Court has ruled.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Education Act 2011 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2012
The Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012
The School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Education (Induction Arrangements for School Teachers) (England) Regulations 2012
The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2012
The Postal Services Act 2011 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2012
The Postal Services Act 2011 (Penalties) (Rules for Calculation of Turnover) Order 2012
The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Commencement No.5) Order 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
“A judicial review is to be held into the Government’s decision to allow badgers to be culled in England to halt the spread of bovine TB.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The home secretary is considering ordering a new public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 22nd April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The LSB is today announcing proposals to deliver greater protection to consumers of the legal services of will-writing and estate administration. These would see the services brought within the scope of legal services regulation, regardless of who provides them.”
Full story (PDF)
Legal Services Board, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
“Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has announced that the UK has negotiated a landmark agreement on reform of the European Court of Human Rights.”
Full story
Ministry of Justice, 20th April 2012
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“An examination of the pros and cons of the available methods for resolving financial remedy cases.”
Family Law Week, 20th April 2012
Source: www.familylawweek.com
“The proposed 30-second advert for Premier Christian Radio called on listeners to report their experiences as part of a campaign for ‘a fairer society’.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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