Reform options for media regulation – The Guardian
“Hugh Tomlinson QC analyses the various options for replacing the Press Complaints Commission.”
The Guardian, 30th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Banned preacher can seek damages over illegal arrest – Daily Telegraph
“A banned Islamic preacher who entered Britain illegally following a Home Office blunder is entitled to seek damages after being detained unlawfully, a judge has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th September 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman’s plea for more access to disabled sister rejected by judge – The Independent
“A sister’s long and bitter battle to see more of her severely disabled sibling suffered a devastating blow yesterday when a judge ruled that a local authority-selected nursing home provided the best possible care.”
The Independent, 1st October 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
A formula for justice – The Guardian
“Bayes’ theorem is a mathematical equation used in court cases to analyse statistical evidence. But a judge has ruled it can no longer be used. Will it result in more miscarriages of justice?”
The Guardian, 2nd October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Home Secretary May ‘wants Human Rights Act scrapped’ – The Independent
“Home Secretary Theresa May risked angering Liberal Democrat Cabinet colleagues today by throwing her weight behind calls for the Human Rights Act to be scrapped.”
The Independent, 2nd October 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Students fear plans to reform law on squatting may outlaw sit-ins – The Guardian
“Government proposals to criminalise squatting may also outlaw occupation-style protests and sit-ins, student leaders, trades unionists and lawyers have said.”
The Guardian, 2nd October 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ofcom lays down the law on raunchy videos before the 9pm watershed – The Guardian
“Ofcom has ordered UK broadcasters to be more careful about showing sexually explicit music videos before the 9pm watershed. The regulator issued new guidance on Friday, focusing on the visual as well as the verbal content of some music videos in a bid to tighten the enforcement of existing watershed rules.”
The Guardian, 30th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman jailed for looting trainers during riots – Daily Telegraph
“A woman pictured trying on trainers outside a looted sports shop during the London riots, wept in the dock today as she was jailed for eight months.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th September 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Pensioner faked death in Central America for life insurance payout – Daily Telegraph
“A pensioner was jailed for six years today after he admitted faking his own death in Central America to try to pocket a £520,000 life insurance payout.”
Daily Telegraph. 30th September 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Default retirement age end hailed – The Independent
“Age equality campaigners today hailed the end of employment rules forcing people on to the ‘scrap heap’ at the age of 65. Bosses from tomorrow will no longer be able to set a mandatory retirement age, as the Government brings in changes to reflect people living longer and healthier lives.”
The Independent, 30th September 2011
Source: www.indpendent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Farquharson v R [2011] EWHC Crim 2168 (30 September 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Balevents Ltd v Sartori [2011] EWHC 2437 (Ch) (29 September 2011)
High Court (Commercial Court)
British Arab Commercial Bank Plc & Ors v Algosaibi & Ors [2011] EWHC 2444 (Comm) (29 September 2011)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Ferdinand v MGN Ltd [2011] EWHC 2454 (QB) (29 September 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
W v M and others – WLR Daily
W v M and others [2011] EWHC 2443 (Fam); [2011] WLR (D) 283
“Pursuant to section 4 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 it was not in the best interests of a patient diagnosed as being in a minimally conscious state to authorise the withdrawal of all life sustaining treatment including nutrition and hydration by artifical means (‘ANH’).”
WLR Daily, 28th September 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Vulnerable witnesses in the administration of criminal justice – Speech by The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
“Vulnerable witnesses in the administration of criminal justice – speech by The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, 29/09/2011.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 29th September 2011
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Government to consider options for equal civil marriage for same-sex couples – Home Office
“A public consultation to consider how to make civil marriage available to same-sex couples will begin in March 2012, the government announced today.”
Home Office, 26th September 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Newham landlords face first mandatory licensing scheme – The Guardian
“Landlords who rent out properties privately in a borough in east London could be the first in the country to face mandatory licensing under new proposals. Newham Council has started a 10-week consultation on proposals to introduce a licensing scheme for all private landlords that would see them and their properties subjected to legal checks. If the scheme is approved by councillors, it will be the first borough in England to license all private landlords.”
The Guardian, 29th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Linda Bakewell murder: Philip Martins jailed for life – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life for murdering a Liverpool solicitor before hiding her body in the boot of his car.”
BBC News, 29th September 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
OFT uncovers ‘unfair’ mobility aid sales practices – The Guardian
“Evidence of unfair sales practices targeted at elderly and vulnerable consumers buying mobility aids has been uncovered by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), leading to an investigation into two nationwide traders.”
The Guardian, 29th September 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
