Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland, Landesverband Nordrhein Westfalen eV v Bezirksregierung Arnsberg, Trianel Kohlekraftwerk Lünen GmbH & Co KG, intervening – WLR Daily

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland, Landesverband Nordrhein Westfalen eV v Bezirksregierung Arnsberg, Trianel Kohlekraftwerk Lünen GmbH & Co KG, intervening (Case C-115/09);  [2011] WLR (D)  160

“A member state was precluded under article 10a of Directive 85/337/EEC from withholding, from a non-governmental organisation promoting environmental protection, the right to rely before a national court on the infringement of a rule flowing from the environmental law of the European Union on the ground that that rule only protected the interests of the general public and not the interests of individuals. Such a non-governmental organisation could derive from article 10a the right to rely, before the courts, on the infringement of rules of national law flowing from Council Directive 92/43/EC even where national law did not permit this.”

WLR Daily, 12th May 2011

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 18th, 2011 in legislation by tracey

The Courts Act 2003 (Continuing Provision of Court-houses) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Whole of Government Accounts (Designation of Bodies) Order 2011

The Transfer of Functions (Museum and Other Staff) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Sweeping House of Lords reforms announced by Nick Clegg – The Guardian

Posted May 18th, 2011 in constitutional reform, elections, news, parliament by tracey

“Nick Clegg has unveiled sweeping plans for elected members to take seats in a reformed House of Lords in the next parliament. The deputy prime minister announced proposals for a cut-down second chamber, with 80% of its 300 members elected by proportional representation.”

Full story

The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Privacy law could help judges decide over gagging orders, says Ken Clarke – The Guardian

Posted May 18th, 2011 in injunctions, legislation, news, privacy by tracey

“Justice secretary says he will consider legislation, but admits there may be quicker, less controversial ways of tackling issue.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

UK cements position as ‘centre of legal excellence’ – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 18th, 2011 in legal services, press releases by tracey

“Plans to strengthen the UK’s reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke and Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green today.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2011

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed – Home Office

Posted May 18th, 2011 in flexible working, news, parental rights, sex discrimination by tracey

“Theresa May, the Home Secretary and minister for women and equalities, today backed a consultation on modernising Britain’s workplace laws.”

Full press release

Home Office, 16th May 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Sexual grooming of children far worse than thought, says minister – The Guardian

Posted May 18th, 2011 in child abuse, news, sexual grooming, trafficking in human beings by tracey

“The sexual grooming of children in the UK is a much bigger problem than has previously been recognised, the government has said.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Lawyers demand pause in legal aid reforms – The Guardian

Posted May 18th, 2011 in Law Society, legal aid, news by tracey

“Law Society accuses ministers of ignoring consultation by pressing ahead with plans to remove legal help for vulnerable.”

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The Guardian, 18th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Northampton brawling benefits cheat is jailed – BBC News

Posted May 18th, 2011 in benefits, fraud, news, sentencing by tracey

“A benefits cheat who was caught on CCTV brawling with police, despite claiming he could not leave home without a walking stick, has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 17th May 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Derek Wiggett jailed for abusing boys in 70s and 80s – BBC News

Posted May 18th, 2011 in child abuse, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, sexual grooming by tracey

“A retired architect and former scout leader has been jailed for six years at Mold Crown Court for abusing two boys between 1976 and 1984.”

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BBC News, 17th May 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

50pc ‘discount’ in jail term for rapists who enter early guilty plea – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 18th, 2011 in guilty pleas, news, rape, sentencing by tracey

“Rapists could have their sentences cut in half if they plead guilty after being arrested.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Gypsy gang jailed for ‘sophisticated’ £800k benefit fraud – Daily Telegraph

“A gang of Romanian gypsies flew in and out of Britain to defraud taxpayers out of more than £800,000 through a series of benefit scams, a court has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Prisoners’ lifeline celebrates 20 years – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2011 in elections, human rights, legal aid, news, prisons, sentencing by sally

“Earlier this month the great and the good and a few ex-cons (not to mention the odd great and good ex-con) came out to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Prisoners’ Advice Service (Pas) and debate prisoners’ rights at the City law firm Hogan Lovells.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Government launches review to help establish new communications laws – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 17th, 2011 in consultations, internet, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“The Government has asked for industry’s input on new communication laws that could come into effect as early as 2015. It has opened a review into the regulation of the communications industry in the UK.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Sunday Telegraph journalist criticised by high court judge – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2011 in expert witnesses, family courts, law reports, media, news by sally

“A high court judge has criticised a senior Sunday Telegraph journalist over his reporting of a case heard in the family courts last year.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Overseas aid targets ‘will be made law’, insists government – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2011 in bills, charities, news by sally

“Downing Street has insisted the government is committed to enshrining its overseas aid spending targets in law, despite objections by the defence secretary, Liam Fox.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Raft of firms and chambers advise as Sienna Miller wins £100k ‘Hackgate’ damages – Legal Week

Posted May 17th, 2011 in barristers, damages, interception, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“Matrix and Doughty Street Chambers are among a raft of law firms and barristers’ sets to have acted on the high-profile phone-hacking dispute between Sienna Miller and the News of the World (NoW).”

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Legal Week, 17th May 2011

Source: www.legalweek.com

Breaking the myth of the barristers’ dinner – The Guardian

Posted May 17th, 2011 in barristers, inns of court, legal education, news by sally

“The focus on medieval ritual and indulgence does not paint a fair picture of the inns of courts’ qualifying sessions.”

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The Guardian, 17th May 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 17th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Immigration (Designation of Travel Bans) (Amendment No.4) Order 2011

The Pensions Act 2008 (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2011

The Pensions Act 2007 (Abolition of Contracting-out for Defined Contribution Pension Schemes) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2011

The Pensions Act 2007 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2011

The Pensions Act 2008 (Commencement No. 10) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 17th, 2011 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Dizaei v R. [2011] EWCA Crim 1174 (16 May 2011)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Avon Estates Ltd v Welsh Ministers & Anor [2011] EWCA Civ 553 (16 May 2011)

High Court (Queen’s Bench)

CTB v News Group Newspapers Ltd & Anor [2011] EWHC 1232 (QB) (16 May 2011)

Furmedge & Ors v Chester -Le -Street District Council [2011] EWHC 1226 (QB) (16 May 2011)

High Court (Family Division)

Mekarska (Wife) v Ruiz (Husband) [2011] EWHC 913 (Fam) (09 May 2011)

K (A Child), Re [2011] EWHC 1082 (Fam) (16 May 2011)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Williams, R (On the Application Of) v Merseyside Police Authority [2011] EWHC 1119 (Admin) (05 May 2011)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Carboex SA v Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse SA [2011] EWHC 1165 (Comm) (12 May 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org