The Julian Assange case: a mockery of extradition? – The Guardian

Posted December 14th, 2010 in EC law, extradition, news, warrants by sally

“The European arrest warrant is being used to have thousands of people flown out to face charges that wouldn’t stick in the UK.”

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The Guardian, 14th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Home Office will not appeal 7/7 evidence decision – Home Office

Posted December 14th, 2010 in inquests, press releases, private hearings, terrorism by sally

“Court decision against closed hearings for parts of the London bombings inquest will not be challenged.”

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Home Office, 10th December 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Solicitor jailed over bogus college scam – Home Office

Posted December 14th, 2010 in fraud, immigration, press releases, sentencing, solicitors by sally

“Three people have been sentenced to a total of eighteen and a half years for setting up bogus colleges to help illegal immigrants remain in the UK.”

Full press release

Home Office, 13th December 2010

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Royal Navy sailor sex discrimination ruling reviewed – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2010 in armed forces, news, sex discrimination, tribunals by sally

“A ruling that a sailor missed out on promotion due to her gender is to be reviewed.”

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BBC news, 10th December 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 13th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Audit and Assessment Reports (Wales) Order 2010

The Buying Agency Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2010

The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2010

The Education (Independent Educational Provision in England) (Unsuitable Persons) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Education (Independent Educational Provision in England) (Provision of Information) Regulations 2010

The Courts Act 2003 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2010

The Education and Skills Act 2008 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitory Provisions) Order 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 13th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Carroll v Kynaston [2010] EWCA Civ 1404 (13 December 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Smith v ADVFN Plc & Ors [2010] EWHC 3255 (QB) (13 December 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Public Interest Lawyers v Legal Services Commission [2010] EWHC 3277 (Admin) (13 December 2010)

High Court (Patents Court)

Pfizer Health AB & Anor v Schwarz Pharma AG & Ors [2010] EWHC 3236 (Pat) (08 December 2010)

High Court (Commercial Court)

AAG Investments Ltd v BAA Airports Ltd [2010] EWHC 2844 (Comm) (09 November 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

The legal aid helpline should not be another hurdle for the vulnerable – The Guardian

Posted December 13th, 2010 in legal aid, news by sally

“Last month’s green paper on legal aid proposed a ‘single gateway’ to what remains of a decimated, post-cuts legal aid scheme – a ‘simple, straightforward’ telephone service. The idea is to build on the helpline set up by the Legal Services Commission in 2004, Community Legal Advice.”

Full story

The Guardian, 13th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man convicted of murder in double jeopardy retrial – The Independent

Posted December 13th, 2010 in double jeopardy, evidence, murder, news, retrials by sally

“The first person to face a murder retrial following the discovery of new forensic evidence was convicted today.”

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The Independent, 13th December 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Standard Rate VAT Increase – The Bar Council

Posted December 13th, 2010 in news, VAT by sally

“On 4th January 2011 the standard rate of VAT will increase to 20%. This guide sets out key points of law which barristers and their clerks will need to be aware. It also responds to typical questions which the Bar Council has been asked, in order to show how the change will affect the administration of a barrister’s practice.”

The guide is available here (Word)

The Bar Council, 10th December 2010

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 13th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Finance Act 2010, Section 23 and Schedule 2 (High Income Excess Relief Charge) (Repeal) Order 2010

The Finance Act 2009, Schedule 35 (Special Annual Allowance Charge) (Cessation of Effect) Order 2010

The Tax Avoidance Schemes (Information) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2010

The Tax Treatment of Financing Costs and Income (Available Amount) Regulations 2010

The Insurance Companies (Calculation of Profits: Policy Holders’ Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Iran (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2010

The Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2010

The Income and Corporation Taxes (Electronic Communications) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) (Amendment) Order 2010

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 13th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Larkin, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2850 (19 November 2010)

Belton, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2857 (09 November 2010)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Fry v Densham- Smith [2010] EWCA Civ 1410 (10 December 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

OTS Logistics Belgium NV & Anor v Clarke & Anor [2010] EWHC 3202 (QB) (06 December 2010)

High Court (Family Division)

C and D (Children), Re [2010] EWHC B27 (Fam) (09 November 2010)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Dawes v Treasure and Son Ltd [2010] EWHC 3218 (TCC) (10 December 2010)

Lifestyle Management Ltd. v Frater [2010] EWHC 3258 (TCC) (10 December 2010)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Exportadora Valle De Colina SA (t/a Exportadora Santa Elena) & Ors v A.P. Moller – Maersk AS (t/a Maersk Line) [2010] EWHC 3224 (Comm) (09 December 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Time for legal profession to lay down the law on training – The Guardian

Posted December 13th, 2010 in legal education, legal profession, news by sally

“A forthcoming review of the way lawyers are trained provides an ideal opportunity to overhaul a dysfunctional system.”

Full story

The Guardian, 10th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Government will introduce right to employ based on race and gender – OUT-LAW.com

Posted December 13th, 2010 in employment, equality, news by sally

“The Government has said that it will allow organisations to choose job candidates on the basis of their gender, race or disability in limited circumstances.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th December 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Localism Bill: people to get legal right to buy threatened local shops or post offices – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 13th, 2010 in assets of community value, bills, devolution, local government, news, right to buy by sally

“People will be given the legal right to buy threatened community assets like post offices or village shops, Communities secretary Eric Pickles will announce next week.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th December 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Newspapers challenge secrecy of extradition process in court – The Guardian

Posted December 13th, 2010 in extradition, news, private hearings by sally

“An attempt to open up controversial extradition hearings to greater public scrutiny was launched in the high court today (10 December).”

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The Guardian, 10th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Frankie Boyle’s Katie Price joke sparks Ofcom investigation – The Guardian

Posted December 10th, 2010 in complaints, media, news by sally

“Model and reality TV star accuses controversial comic of being a ‘bully’ towards her disabled son on Channel 4 show.”

Full story

The Guardian, 10th December 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Sex acts prison officer jailed for two years – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2010 in news, perverting the course of justice, prison officers, sentencing by sally

“A prison officer has been jailed for two years after admitting having a sexual relationship with an inmate.”

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BBC News, 10thDecember 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed for killing jockeys in Malton flat fire – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2010 in arson, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for a minimum of seven-and-a-half years for killing two promising young jockeys in an arson attack in North Yorkshire.”

Full story

BBC News, 9th December 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Appeal hearing over baby injury case in Suffolk – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2010 in appeals, child abuse, grievous bodily harm, news by sally

“A 34-year-old woman from Suffolk found guilty of injuring a baby in her care has won the first stage of an Appeal Court bid to clear her name.”

Full story

BBC News, 9th December 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 10th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Secretary of State for the Home Department v DD (Afghanistan) [2010] EWCA Civ 1407 (10 December 2010)

Dewan & Ors v Lewis [2010] EWCA Civ 1382 (09 December 2010)

Shah v Shah [2010] EWCA Civ 1408 (09 December 2010)

Compania Sud Americana De Vapores SA v Sinochem Tianjin Ltd (Aconcagua) [2010] EWCA Civ 1403 (09 December 2010)

Football Dataco Ltd & Ors v Yahoo! UK Ltd & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 1380 (09 December 2010)

MGN Ltd & Ors v Grisbrook [2010] EWCA Civ 1399 (09 December 2010)

Ministry of Defence v AB & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 1405 (09 December 2010)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Khan, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2880 (09 December 2010)

Jumah, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 2900 (09 December 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Adetola, R (on the application of) v First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) & Anor [2010] EWHC 3197 (Admin) (09 December 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Bloom & Ors v The Pensions Regulator (Nortel, Re) [2010] EWHC 3010 (Ch) (10 December 2010)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Fiona Trust & Holding Corporation Ors v Privalov Ors [2010] EWHC 3199 (Comm) (10 December 2010)

High Court Family Division)

L (A Minor), Re [2010] EWHC 3146 (Fam) (08 December 2010)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Lait v Evening Standard Ltd [2010] EWHC 3239 (QB) (09 December 2010)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Gunn & Anor v Taygroup Ltd [2010] EWHC 3201 (TCC) (09 December 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org