Jonathan Sumption shows a certain naivety – The Guardian
“The supreme court’s newest recruit worries that judges are making policy. But parliament always has the last word.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court rules on property rights for unmarried couples – The Guardian
“The property rights of millions of unmarried couples who split up have been clarified by a supreme court judgment that has awarded the overwhelming share of a bungalow in Essex to the woman.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police criticised for contacting innocent protesters over fees march – The Independent
“Police faced criticism tonight after it emerged that they had contacted any protesters arrested at recent demonstrations, warning them to stay away from any trouble at tomorrow’s march, despite many never having been charged with or convicted of any offence.”
The Independent, 8th November 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme court appointee says role of British judges is too politicised – The Guardian
“Jonathan Sumption QC believes that UK judiciary is too closely involved in making decisions best left for parliament.”
F.A. Mann Lecture, Lincoln’s Inn, 8th November 2011
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Berrisford v Mexfield Housing Co-operative Ltd [2011] UKSC 32 (9 November 2011)
Jones v Kernott [2011] UKSC 53 (9 November 2011)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Cheshire West and Chester Council v P [2011] EWCA Civ 1257 (09 November 2011)
Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GMBH & Ors v Carefusion 303 Inc [2011] EWCA Civ 1288 (08 November 2011)
69 Marina, St Leonards-On-Sea, Freeholders of v Oram & Anor [2011] EWCA Civ 1258 (08 November 2011)
Copple & Ors v Littlewoods Plc & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 1281 (08 November 2011)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Hutchings v R. [2011] EWCA Crim 2535 (08 November 2011)
St Regis Paper Company Ltd v R. [2011] EWCA Crim 2527 (04 November 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Revenue & Customs v Cozens & Ors [2011] EWHC 2782 (Ch) (08 November 2011)
Wright & Anor v Gater & Ors [2011] EWHC 2881 (Ch) (07 November 2011)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Pacific Basin IHX Ltd v Bulkhandling Handymax AS [2011] EWHC 2862 (Comm) (08 November 2011)
Standard Bank Plc v Al Jaber [2011] EWHC 2866 (Comm) (08 November 2011)
Parbulk Ii A/S v Heritage Maritime Ltd SA [2011] EWHC 2917 (Comm) (08 November 2011)
High Court (Family Division)
A v B [2011] EWHC 2752 (Fam) (01 November 2011)
BJ v MJ (Financial Remedy: Overseas Trusts) [2011] EWHC 2708 (Fam) (27 October 2011)
G v M [2011] EWHC 2651 (Fam) (17 October 2011)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
JGE v The English Province of Our Lady of Charity & Anor [2011] EWHC 2871 (QB) (08 November 2011)
Asiansky Television Plc & Anor v Khanzada & Ors [2011] EWHC 2831 (QB) (04 November 2011)
Crossland v University of Glamorgan [2011] EWHC 2809 (QB) (04 November 2011)
Holmes v Westminster City Council [2011] EWHC 2857 (QB) (03 November 2011)
Howarth v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2011] EWHC 2818 (QB) (03 November 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Cadbury mostly defends trade mark rights over purple shaded chocolate packaging – OUT- LAW.com
“The UK’s Trade Mark Registry has partially revoked, but mostly upheld, Cadbury’s right to trade mark a particular shade of purple in relation to chocolate products it manufactures.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th November 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Wright and another v Gater and another – WLR Daily
Wright and another v Gater and another; [2011] EWHC 2881 (Ch); [2011] WLR (D) 318
“The court should not in principle regard the postponement of the vesting of an estate as ‘beneficial’.”
WLR Daily,7th November 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Regina v St Regis Paper Company Ltd – WLR daily
Regina v St Regis Paper Company Ltd; [2011] EWCA Crim 2527; [2011] WLR (D) 317
“Criminal liability could not be imposed on a company for intentionally making a false entry to an environmental control record contrary to regulation 32(1)(g) of the Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000, by virtue of the intentions of the employee who committed the offence, if he was not the directing mind and will of the company.”
WLR Daily, 4th November 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
Christian hoteliers appeal against ruling on gay couple sharing a room – The Guardian
“Devout Christian hotel owners who refused to allow a gay couple to share a double room have insisted at the appeal court that they should have been allowed to impose the ban.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal profession braces itself for a surge in DIY lawyers after funding cuts – The Guardian
“Legal aid cuts will leave more people representing themselves, but may also make City firms pull their weight with pro bono work.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Levi Roots ‘took Reggae Reggae sauce recipe from friend’ – Daily Telegraph
“Dragon’s Den entrepreneur Levi Roots is being sued for more than £300,000 by a pal who claims he is the real inventor of the Reggae Reggae sauce, a court heard today.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
London riots: Youth ambassador Chelsea Ives jailed – BBC News
“A former London youth ambassador has been jailed for two years for her role in August’s riots in London.”
BBC News, 8th November 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Truancy laws caught 12,000 parents last year – The Guardian
“Nearly 12,000 parents were prosecuted and 25 given prison sentences because of their children’s truancy from school last year, figures show. The longest jail sentence imposed on a parent was 90 days, according to the Ministry of Justice . A total of 11,757 parents were prosecuted for failing to ensure their child’s attendance at school, up from 11,188 the year before.”
The Guardian, 8th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Marc Jacobs’ Dakota Fanning ad banned for being ‘sexually provocative’ – The Guardian
“Watchdog rules advert was irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence after complaints that it sexualised children.”
The Guardian, 9th November 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
News of the World publishers ordered to pay Max Mosley £20,000 after breaching privacy – Daily Telegraph
“The publisher of the News of the World has been told by a French court that it must pay Max Mosley almost £20,000 after being found guilty of breaching the ex-Formula One chief’s privacy.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
New House of Commons code of conduct could be extended to MPs’ private lives – Daily Telegraph
“MPs could be punished for indiscretions in their private lives if their actions embarrass Parliament, under a new code of conduct.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The law should not become “over precious” about human rights, says the Divisional Court – UK Human Rights Blog
“Protestors have to put up with ‘sensible and good natured’ controls by the authorities as a limitation on their rights to free expression and assembly, the Divisional Court has ruled.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 8th November 2011
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Loner jailed for preying on girls – The Independent
“A dangerous loner who preyed on young girls and threatened to burn down one teenage victim’s family home was jailed indefinitely today.”
The Independent, 8th November 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lady Justice Hallett: profile – Daily Telegraph
“Lady Justice Hallett, one of the country’s most senior judges, has claimed she encountered ‘horrific’ sexism during her rise through the judiciary.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
