Watchdog to probe Taser man’s death – The Independent
“The police watchdog has launched an investigation following the death of a man after he was tasered by police.”
The Independent, 17th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
England riots: how do judges go about sentencing young offenders? – The Guardian
“It is axiomatic that judicial discretion is at the heart of a humane criminal justice system but unbridled discretion can lead to discrimination, injustice and disproportionality – as we are learning. But, sentencing offenders, particularly juveniles, is a demanding and complex business. It is beset with the conflicting aims and ideals of the system itself, let alone the variety and nature of the offences and offenders. As criticism grows of some sentences imposed on convicted rioters, it is useful to examine how judges arrive at their decisions.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
No court action over vandalism call – The Independent
“A teenager who posted messages on Facebook encouraging people to vandalise a shop at the height of last week’s riots has avoided facing court.”
The Independent, 17th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Harsh riot sentences could cause appeals logjam, say rights groups – The Guardian
“Civil liberties groups have warned that the court system will be clogged with appeals by people convicted of riot-related offences seeking to overturn lengthy terms of imprisonment.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
England riots: ministers wrong to ‘steer’ courts, says Lord Carlile – The Guardian
“The government’s former terror adviser has intervened in the row over the sentencing of people who took part in last week’s riots, accusing ministers of appearing to ‘steer’ the courts into handing down the more stringent sentences.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Houseboat tenants ‘forced to move’ from Bembridge home – BBC News
“A couple who have lived in a houseboat on the Isle of Wight for 20 years say they are being forced to leave their home after they lost a legal bid.”
BBC News, 16th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Transcript: Judge criticises prosecutors over disclosure of evidence – The Guardian
“This is the transcript of the judge’s comments in one of the three cases in which the Crown Prosecution Service has been accused of withholding evidence.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
PR (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; SS (Bangladesh) v Same; TC (Zimbabwe) v Same – WLR Daily
“The two tiers of the tribunal system operating in respect of immigration and asylum cases were, and were plainly to be regarded as, competent to determine whether there was a compelling reason why the particular issue on which an applicant’s claim which had failed twice before that system should be subjected to a third judicial process.”
WLR Daily, 11th August 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Alternative Business Structures (ABS) research report published – Legal Services Board
“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today published its latest thinking on the impact of Alternative Business Structures (ABS) on the legal services market. The document, informed by engagement with regulators, existing providers and potential new entrants, brings together evidence and current thinking on how the market may develop following the emergence of the first ABS from 6 October 2011.”
Legal Services Board, 12th August 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The European Union Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2011
The European Union Act 2011 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2011
The Grant for Research and Development (Transfer of Contracts etc) Order 2011
The Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007 (Amendment) Regulations 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Man jailed for stabbing Croydon PC Nigel Albuery – BBC News
“A man who stabbed a police officer in south London has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for the offence.”
BBC News, 16th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed over street punch – The Independent
“A man who inflicted ‘catastrophic injuries’ with a single punch in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for three years.”
The Independent, 16th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Manchester riots: Three jailed at crown court – BBC News
“Three men thought to be among the first in England to appear at crown court after last week’s riots and looting have been jailed for up to two years.”
BBC News, 16th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Some England riot sentences ‘too severe’ – BBC News
“MPs and justice campaigners say some of the sentences given to those involved in the riots in England are too harsh.”
BBC News, 17th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Human rights review ordered for public agencies – The Guardian
“Every public sector organisation is being asked to carry out an urgent review to ensure that twisted interpretations of human rights legislation are not ‘exerting a chilling effect’ on their work.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
IPCC probes police corruption case – The Independent
“The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate the conduct of a chief of police and his deputy arrested over corruption claims.”
The Independent, 16th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Facebook riot calls earn men four-year jail terms amid sentencing outcry – The Guardian
“Two men who posted messages on Facebook inciting other people to riot in their home towns have both been sentenced to four years in prison by a judge at Chester crown court.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Push to ‘name and shame’ rioters goes against spirit of the law – The Guardian
“New CPS guidance is hard to square with 2001 judgment against ‘naming and shaming’ of young offenders.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Distance selling advertising rules should be more limited, advertising body says – OUT-LAW.com
“Broadcasters should only have to vet advertisers of goods and services sold online or over the phone if their adverts are targeted at consumers, the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
