BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
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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
Tribunal sets out employee’s unfair dismissal rights in length of service dispute – OUT-LAW.com
“The EAT has ruled that an employee summarily dismissed during a notice period cannot bring an unfair dismissal claim if the dismissal means they have insufficient length of service to raise a claim.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Rereading the Riot Act – The Lawyer
“In light of recent rioting across England, Colin Wynter QC believes a sympathetic application of a strict law can be necessary for victims of crime.”
The Lawyer, 15th August 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Home Office stripping more dual-nationality Britons of citizenship – The Guardian
“Increasing numbers of British nationals are being stripped of their citizenship under Home Office powers introduced in the wake of the 2005 London bombings.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Magazine apologises for slimming down Royal in picture – OUT-LAW.com
“The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has forced a magazine to apologise for printing an altered photograph of the Duchess of Cambridge.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Man jailed for killing Warrington father in vodka row – BBC News
“A man who killed a father-of-three in an argument over a bottle of vodka has been jailed for seven years.”
BBC News, 15th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Downing Street agrees to riot inquiry – The Guardian
“No 10 has conceded to Labour demands for a formal commission to investigate the causes of last week’s riots after behind-the-scenes cross-party talks coordinated by the Liberal Democrats.”
The Guardian,
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Newzbin2 ruling sets precedent for online copyright infringement – OUT-LAW.com
“OPINION: Rights-holders must act decisively to show infringers that they are serious after a High Court ruling forced Britain’s largest internet service provider to block access to an infringing website.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Riots: magistrates advised to ‘disregard normal sentencing’ – The Guardian
“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
