Police ‘encouraged’ to hack more – BBC News
“The Home Office has signed up to an EU strategy against cybercrime that ‘encourages’ police across Europe to remotely access personal computers.”
BBC News, 5th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Daily Cause List, 5th January 2009
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s list will be accessible.
Consultation paper on principles of sentencing for youths – Sentencing Guidelines
“On Thursday 18 December the Sentencing Advisory Panel issued a consultation paper on the principles that should guide courts when sentencing those under the age of 18 convicted of a criminal offence. This consultation paper follows the recent Panel consultation Overarching Principles of Sentencing, which similarly considered a wide range of issues of general principle relating to the sentencing of adult offenders.”
Consultation paper on principles of sentencing for youths (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 19th December 2008
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Divorce rate to hit new peak – The Independent
“Record numbers of couples are expected to end their relationships this month as lawyers report a boom in divorces. The stresses of Christmas and financial pressures brought on by the recession could lead to two million couples seeking legal advice this year, according to law firms.”
The Independent, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government clashes again with its own drug advisers about downgrading ecstasy – The Guardian
“The government’s drug advisers are to recommend ecstasy be downgraded to a class B drug, in a report due to go before ministers at the end of the month.”
The Guardian, 5th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Courts martial reforms outlined
“Prosecutors and military police are to forge closer links as part of a reformed courts martial system.”
BBC News, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Call to stop ex-ministers cashing in on contacts – The Independent
“Former ministers can exploit loose and ambiguous guidelines on lobbying to cash in ‘with impunity’ on their inside knowledge of Westminster, a Commons committee warns.”
The Independent, 5th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK should take in more Guantánamo prisoners to help close camp, says Goldsmith – The Guardian
“Britain should be prepared to accept prisoners from Guantánamo Bay if it would help the US close the camp, Lord Goldsmith, Tony Blair’s former attorney general, said today.”
The Guardian, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Disabled rights delay criticised – BBC News
“The UK government has been criticised for failing to bring new rights for disabled people into law.”
BBC News, 4th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Family hit out at IPCC over death in custody – The Independent
“The police complaints commission is accused of failing to conduct an open investigation. Nina Lakhani reports.”
The Independent, 4th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prison suicides down, but no room for complacency, says minister – The Guardian
“The number of inmates who kill themselves in jails in England and Wales fell last year, according to figures published yesterday by the Ministry of Justice.”
The Guardian, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
HBOS manager in £1m sex claim – The Independent
“A bank manager who claims that her bosses accused her of having sex with a client and suggested that cleaning was women’s work has launched a sex discrimination claim against Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) for up to £1m.”
The Independent, 3rd January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jackpots and stakes doubled as gaming industry given boost by ministers – The Times
“Gamblers will be able to bet more and win bigger prizes on slot machines in pubs, clubs and amusement arcades after successful lobbying of the Government by the gaming industry.”
The Times, 5th January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Offenders face public vote on punishments – The Guardian
“The public may be able to vote for what form of punishment is handed out to convicted criminals in their neighbourhood under plans being drawn up by ministers.”
The Guardian, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New powers for police to hack your PC – The Independent
“Police have been given the power to hack into personal computers without a court warrant. The Home Office is facing anger and the threat of a legal challenge after granting permission. Ministers are also drawing up plans to allow police across the EU to collect information from computers in Britain.”
The Independent, 5th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
City law firms prepare for painful year ahead – The Times
“Expectations of a prolonged economic slump combined with a renewed assault on lawyers’ fees means that top City law firms are bracing themselves for a painful 2009.”
The Times, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
UK faces court case over air pollution breaches – The Guardian
“The European Union is planning to take Britain to court for consistently breaching air pollution laws, which could result in unlimited daily fines.”
The Guardian, 2nd January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Christmas Break
There will be no posts during the Inner Temple Library’s Christmas closed period which starts at 1pm on 19th December. We will resume posting on 5th January 2009.
See you in the new year!
Transferred signature cannot count as document approval, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“A client’s signature on one document cannot be transferred to another and taken as approval of that second document, the High Court has said. Lawyers must ensure that the formalities of deeds and contracts are observed, said the Court’s ruling.”
OUT-LAW.com, 19th December 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
OAP fined £1,000 for road deaths – BBC News
“An 81-year-old motorist who admitted killing two elderly women by knocking them down as they crossed the road near their home has been fined £1,000.”
BBC News, 18th December 2008
Source: www.bbc,co.uk
