£12m paid in asylum seeker claims – The Independent
“More than £12 million was paid out in legal costs and compensation to asylum seekers and other immigrants last year, figures have showed.”
The Independent, 15th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Regina (SL) v Westminster City Council (The Medical Foundation and another intervening) – WLR Daily
“On the true meaning of section 21(1)(a) of the National Assistance Act 1948, as amended, an asylum seeker suffering from depression and mental health difficulties who had been granted indefinite leave to remain was entitled to residential accommodation if the local authority had provided a programme of assistance and support to him through a care co-ordinator, since such provision of assistance would be otiose without the additional provision of housing.”
WLR Daily, 10th August 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
New Cap Reinsurance Corpn Ltd (in liquidation) and another v Grant and others – WLR Daily
“Section 426 of the Insolvency Act 1986 could be used to seek assistance with a view to the enforcement of a money judgment issued in foreign insolvency proceedings, and was not excluded by section 6 of the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933.”
WLR Daily, 9th August 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Catholic nurses use Equality Act to protect their pro-life beliefs – Daily Telegraph
“Two Roman Catholic nurses have won the right not to work in an abortion clinic after they accused the NHS of breaching equality laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Widow takes on BBC over Israel ‘bias’ – Daily Telegraph
“The BBC faces a legal challenge over a report it has kept secret – but the case is being brought from beyond the grave.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Council eviction notice for Clapham Junction riot accused’s family – BBC News
“A London council is trying to evict a tenant whose son has appeared in court charged in connection with rioting and looting at Clapham Junction.”
BBC News, 12th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Husband keeps family wealth in divorce ruling – Daily Telegraph
“A wife is not entitled to a £7 million share of her husband’s £24 million fortune after 25 years of marriage because he inherited it from his father, a divorce judge has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
News of the World’s alleged Milly Dowler leaks investigated by IPCC – The Guardian
“The police watchdog is investigating an allegation that a Surrey officer gave information about the Milly Dowler murder investigation to the News of the World.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Twitter blocking: the technical and legal issues – Daily Telegraph
“David Cameron has said that the Government wants to explore ways to control social media following this week’s riots. Just how could such a plan work?”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Asbestos prosecution unlikely at Aberystwyth hospital – BBC News
“A health board is unlikely to face prosecution over whether up to 30 people were exposed to asbestos at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth.”
BBC News, 12th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mark Duggan death: IPCC says it inadvertently misled media – The Guardian
“The police watchdog investigating the death of Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked the first bout of rioting in London on Saturday, has said it may have ‘inadvertently’ misled journalists into believing the Tottenham man had fired at police.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dangerous Dogs Act change urged by Blue Cross charity – BBC News
“Legislation designed to protect people from attacks by rogue dogs needs to be overhauled, an animal charity has said.”
BBC News, 13th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bail refused for many riot accused as courts work overtime – The Guardian
“Many of those charged with riot offences from last week have been refused bail by magistrates.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK riots: juveniles could be named and shamed, says Theresa May – Daily Telegraph
“Juveniles involved in last week’s riots and looting face being named and shamed after the Home Secretary said the courts should not protect their identity.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK riots: Judges warned by Law Society not to hand down ‘rushed justice’ – The Guardian
“Judges and magistrates have been warned not to dispense ‘rushed justice’ after courts sat through the night to deal with hundreds of defendants charged after four days of rioting and looting in England.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Layla’s story: jailed after reporting a sexual assault – The Guardian
“In 2009, Layla Ibrahim told police she had been the victim of a savage sexual assault. So why did she end up in jail?”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ofcom proposes stricter laws for accessing sexually explicit videos on-demand – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government should create new laws to better protect against children’s exposure to adult content on UK video-on-demand (VOD) services, Ofcom has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Rioters’ access to social media could be stopped, Government says – OUT-LAW.com
“The UK Government is investigating whether it can stop people communicating through social media if they are known to be planning riots, the Prime Minister has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2011
Source:www.out-law.com
Prison population at record high – The Independent
“The prison population in England and Wales reached a record high today.”
The Independent, 12th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
