Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 6th, 2011 in legislation by tracey

The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (England) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Yarmouth (Isle of Wight) Harbour Revision Order 2011

The Adoption and Children (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Trooping the Colour) Regulations 2011

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (State Visit by The President of the United States of America) Regulations 2011

The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Visit by The President of the United States of America) (Revocation) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) v JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Case C-144/10) – WLR Daily

Posted June 6th, 2011 in contracts, EC law, interpretation, jurisdiction, law reports, regulations by tracey

Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) v JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Case C-144/10);  [2011] WLR (D)  188

“The exclusive jurisdiction, conferred by article 22(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001, on the courts of the member state in which a company had its seat, was confined to proceedings whose principal subject matter comprised the validity of the constitution, the nullity or the dissolution of the company, or the validity of the decisions of its organs. It did not apply to proceedings in which such an issue arose merely as a collateral question, for example where a company, sued by a bank to enforce a swap contract, sought to plead that the contract had been entered into invalidly in breach of the company’s own statutes.”

WLR Daily, 12th May 2011

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

BT and TalkTalk will appeal High Court DEA ruling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 6th, 2011 in copyright, electronic commerce, internet, news by tracey

“BT and TalkTalk will ask the Court of Appeal to assess a UK law that could force internet service providers (ISPs) to disconnect users who infringe copyrights online. The companies say the Digital Economy Act (DEA) breaks EU laws.”

Full story

OUT-LAW.com, 1st June 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

‘Lobster pot’ cocaine plotters are convicted – UK Border Agency

Posted June 6th, 2011 in conspiracy, drug trafficking, press releases, sentencing by tracey

“Five men who plotted to collect 255kg of high-purity cocaine in the English Channel and import it into the UK have been convicted and handed prison sentences totalling 104 years.”

Full press release

UK Border Agency, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Our consultation on CPD for barristers is now open – Bar Standards Board

“We have issued our consultation on the outcomes of the review of CPD for barristers. The consultation will be open until 30 September 2011. Please read and submit your views.”

Full consultation

Bar Standards Board, 6th June 2011

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Supermarket shopper wins £10,500 for slipping on grape – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in damages, news, personal injuries by sally

“A superkmarket shopper has secured a £10,500 payout after slipping on a grape in a branch of Asda.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Christians take prejudice row to Strasbourg – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in Christianity, human rights, news, religious discrimination by tracey

“European judges have ordered ministers to make a formal statement on whether it believes Christians’ rights have been infringed by previous decisions in the British courts, which have repeatedly dismissed their right to dress and act according to their beliefs.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 5th June 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Should TV cameras be allowed inside UK law courts? – The Guardian

Posted June 6th, 2011 in media, news, reporting restrictions by tracey

“Live coverage of the trial of alleged Serbian war criminal Ratko Mladic at the Hague makes compelling viewing, but it also serves as a reminder to British broadcasters that they are, for the most, barred from pointing a camera at court proceedings in their own country.”

Full story

The Guardian, 6th June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Thousands of Britons could fall foul of the Bribery Act – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in bribery, news by tracey

“Thousands of ordinary people and companies who give or receive corporate hospitality could find themselves under investigation if they err on the wrong side of the Bribery Act after July 1.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ministers to strengthen safeguards for adults in care – BBC News

Posted June 6th, 2011 in care homes, elderly, learning difficulties, news by tracey

“Vulnerable adults in care in England are to be given more protection from abuse, the government has said.”

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BBC News, 5th June 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Bailey review: companies must not pay children to promote products – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in advertising, children, internet, news by tracey

“Toy, food, drinks, clothing and electronics companies will no longer be allowed to pay children to promote their products at school or on social networking websites, David Cameron will announce today as part of wide-ranging initiative to stem the commercialisation and sexualisation of children.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Jail terms to be cut in ‘discount’ for 10,000 who plead guilty – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 6th, 2011 in guilty pleas, news, sentencing by tracey

“Ten thousand offenders could have their jail sentences cut under Coalition plans to reward criminals who plead guilty, the Justice Minister has admitted.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Categories menu and category counts

Posted June 4th, 2011 in news by sally

We have altered the side bar slightly so that categories are now displayed in a drop down menu, including ‘category counts’ i.e. the number of posts indexed under each category.

Adam Catherick sentenced over Wingham meerkat theft – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in animals, news, sentencing, theft, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who stole a meerkat from a Kent wildlife park to take home as a pet after watching an insurance advert has been given a suspended jail term.”

Full story

BBC News, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Daily Mail’s false details may have bolstered public interest claim, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 4th, 2011 in anonymity, injunctions, media, news, public interest by sally

“The Daily Mail published apparently false details about the anonymous woman who is the subject of a High Court gagging order, some of which helped it make the case that the injunction was against the public interest, the High Court has heard.”

Full story

OUT-LAW.com, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Aberthaw Power Station death companies fined £450,000 – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in fines, health & safety, news by sally

“Two companies have been fined a total of £450,000 after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a power station.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

IPCC probe into woman’s death in police custody in York – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in complaints, death in custody, news, police by sally

“A 31-year-old woman has died in custody in York, prompting an investigation by the police watchdog.”

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BBC News, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Protesters hold day of action against legal aid cuts – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2011 in budgets, demonstrations, legal aid, news by sally

“Opponents fear impact on women trying to leave violent partners.”

Full story

The Guardian, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Brighton cyclist jailed for Tony Magdi manslaughter – BBC News

Posted June 4th, 2011 in homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A cyclist from Brighton who punched a man in the face after he opened a car door in his path has been jailed for 18 months.”

Full story

BBC News, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Police not guilty of violent assault on terror suspect – The Guardian

Posted June 4th, 2011 in assault, news, police, terrorism by sally

“Four specialist police officers have been found not guilty of violently assaulting a British Muslim man during an early morning raid on his home.”

Full story

The Guardian, 3rd June 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk