Teenager jailed for 20-minute attack on dog – The Independent

“A teenager was starting a 16-week sentence today after being caught on CCTV kicking and punching a dog in a 20-minute attack.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Prisoners paid £1m in late-release compensation – The Independent

Posted August 5th, 2010 in compensation, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, release on licence by sally

“Prisoners were given more than £1 million in compensation after being released late from jail over the last three years, figures showed today.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Can we address miscarriages of justice that occurred before our time? – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in Criminal Cases Review Commission, miscarriage of justice, news by sally

“The recent death of Martin Beales, author who exonerated a notorious lawyer who was hanged in 1922, raises questions over righting long-gone alleged wrongs.”

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The Guardian, 5th August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 5th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Education and Inspections Act 2006 and Education and Skills Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments to Subordinate Legislation) (England) Regulations 2010

The Charities Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5, Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Savings) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Sale of Electricity by Local Authorities (England and Wales) Regulations 2010

The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2010

The Toys (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2010

The Academy Conversions (Transfer of School Surpluses) Regulations 2010

The Education (Individual Pupil Information) (Prescribed Persons) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Electricity and Gas (Carbon Emissions Reduction) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information by SOCA) Order 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Call for ‘urgent action’ on children’s services – Law Society’s Gazette

“A group of 18 legal, medical and child care organisations has called for urgent action to reform the delivery of court services to children in family proceedings.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 5th August 2010

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

High Court considers hyperlinked pages as context in defamation case – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 5th, 2010 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“The High Court has examined material on pages linked to from an allegedly defamatory online article to help it decide the meaning of the piece.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th August 2010

Source: www.out-law.com

Singing pensioner faces jail after breaching Asbo – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 5th, 2010 in ASBOs, news, sentencing by sally

“A pensioner who has terrorised his neighbours for 15 years faces prison after breaching an Asbo by singing ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ outside their homes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Legal rights for some, if some people say so – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in consultations, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“Recent rulings that equivocally defend our democratic rights contrast with the government’s shallow pledges on legal aid.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ex-MP to sue successor over ‘expense claim libel’ – BBC News

Posted August 5th, 2010 in defamation, elections, expenses, news by sally

“A former Conservative Sussex MP is to take the man who beat him at the general election to court over comments he made about his expenses claims.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government shelves domestic violence prevention scheme – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in crime prevention, domestic violence, news by sally

“A scheme to protect women from domestic abuse by removing violent partners from the family home has been shelved by the government, sparking fears that public protection is being put at risk by the coalition’s cuts programme.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Legal aid clients left in limbo after payment changes – BBC News

Posted August 5th, 2010 in asylum, immigration, legal aid, legal representation, legal services, news by sally

“Hundreds of lawyers no longer advise vulnerable clients as changes in legal aid payments have forced many to abandon the work, the BBC has learned.”

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BBC News, 5th August 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Damilola Taylor killer to be freed despite posing ‘high risk’ – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in early release, homicide, news, probation, sentencing by sally

“One of the killers of Damilola Taylor will be released early from prison, despite showing no remorse at his trial and probation reports stating he posed ‘a high risk’ of attacking more people.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man jailed over schoolgirl abuse in Greater Manchester

“A 61-year-old man who persuaded school girls to visit his house before sexually abusing them has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Yorkshire Ripper bids to challenge ‘whole life’ tariff – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2010 in appeals, news, sentencing by sally

“Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has started a bid to challenge a High Court order that he can never be released from prison.”

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BBC News, 4th August

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 4th, 2010 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Somerfield Stores Ltd v Spring (Sutton Coldfield) Ltd [2010] EWHC 2084 (Ch) (04 August 2010)

English v English & Anor [2010] EWHC 2058 (Ch) (03 August 2010)

Aerostar Maintenance International Ltd & Anor v Wilson & Ors [2010] EWHC 2032 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Sands & Anor v Monem & Ors [2010] EWHC 1972 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Re Halliwells LLP & Ors [2010] EWHC 2036 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Experience Hendrix Llc & Anor v Times Newspapers Ltd [2010] EWHC 1986 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Abbey Forwarding Ltd v Hone & Ors [2010] EWHC 2029 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Helden v StratHMore Ltd [2010] EWHC 2012 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Roadside Group Ltd v Zara Commercial Ltd [2010] EWHC 1950 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Ashcroft v Barnsdale & Ors [2010] EWHC 1948 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Daventry District Council v Daventry & District Housing Ltd [201] EWHC 1935 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

BNY Corporate Trustee Services Ltd v Eurosail- UK 2007- 3BL Plc & Ors [2010] EWHC 2005 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

BDW Trading Ltd (t/a Barratt North London) v JM Rowe (Investments) Ltd [2010] EWHC 1987 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Specsavers International Healthcare Ltd. & Ors v Asda Stores Ltd. [2010] EWHC 2035 (Ch) (30 July 2010)

Hay v Szterbin & Ors [2010] EWHC 1967 (Ch) (29 July 2010)

Conex Banninger Ltd v The European Commission [2010] EWHC 1978 (Ch) (29 July 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Dancer spared jail over benefits fraud – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in benefits, community service, fraud, news by sally

“A  61-year-old jazz dancer who fraudulently claimed nearly £20,000 in disability benefits walked free from court today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Who, What, Why: How do judges decide on sentences? – BBC News Magazine

Posted August 4th, 2010 in news, sentencing by sally

“A man found guilty of trying to sell a valuable book was jailed for eight years this week. On the same day, in the same court, another man received a shorter prison term for killing someone. Why?”

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BBC News Magazine, 4th August 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Prolific’ teenage burglar jailed – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in burglary, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A prolific teenage burglar who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

ASA clears Marie Stopes TV ad – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2010 in abortion, advertising, news by sally

“The advertising watchdog has cleared the first British television advert to offer advice on abortion services, despite almost 5,000 complaints.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 4th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

CRC Credit Fund Ltd & Ors v GLG Investments Plc (Sub-Fund: European Equity Fund) & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 917 (02 August 2010)

TM (Zimbabwe) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 916 (30 July 2010)

Sheffield City Council v Wall (Personal Representatives of) & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 922 (30 July 2010)

ZA (Nigeria) & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 926 (30 July 2010)

Westlaw Services Ltd & Anor v Boddy [2010] EWCA Civ 929 (30 July 2010)

GB Gas Holdings Ltd v Accenture (UK) Ltd & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 912 (30 July 2010)

Rubin & Anor (Joint Receivers and Managers of the Consumers Trust) v Eurofinance SA & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 895 (30 July 2010)

Friends of Hethel Ltd, R (on the application of) v South Norfolk District Council & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 894 (30 July 2010)

Stockler v Revenue and Customs [2010] EWCA Civ 893 (30 July 2010)

St Christopher’s Fellowship v Walters-Ennis [2010] EWCA Civ 921 (30 July 2010)

The Health & Safety Executive v Wolverhampton City Council & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 892 (30 July 2010)

John Wilkins (Motor Engineers) Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs [2010] EWCA Civ 923 (30 July 2010)

Diageo North America Inc & Anor v Intercontinental Brands (ICB) Ltd & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 920 (30 July 2010)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Davies, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1923 (04 August 2010)

SH, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 1931 (03 August 2010)

Whitehouse, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 1927 (30 July 2010)

Chaytor & Ors, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1910 (30 July 2010)

Geary, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1925 (30 July 2010)

Saint, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1924 (30 July 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org