Facebook juror jailed for eight months – The Guardian
“The first juror to be prosecuted for contempt of court for using the internet has been sentenced to eight months in jail.”
The Guardian, 16th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Longmire v Secretary of State for Justice [2011] EWHC 1488 (Admin) (15 June 2011)
Flasz & Ors v Havering Primary Care Trust [2011] EWHC 1487 (Admin) (15 June 2011)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Carillion JM Ltd v Phi Group Ltd [2011] EWHC 1379 (TCC) (15 June 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Ryan Giggs launches legal action over News of the World phone hacking – The Guardian
“Ryan Giggs is the latest celebrity to begin legal proceedings against the News of the World and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire over phone hacking.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Chapple v Suffolk County Council and another – WLR Daily
Chapple v Suffolk County Council and another [2011] EWCA Civ 691; [2011] WLR (D) 194
“The structure of the tribunals system under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 was designed to be flexible, as was the role of the Upper Tribunal. The Upper Tribunal hearing appeals from the First-tier tribunal should look at the procedural possibilities involved in complex cases and should, where appropriate, consider whether judicial review would be a suitable remedy.”
WLR Daily, 8th June 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Regina v Hichens – WLR Daily
Regina v Hichens [2011] WLR (D) 193
“On a charge of common assault the defence that the action was taken by way of self-defence to prevent a person from committing a crime or a breach of the peace was available even if the act of violence was not against the person concerned but was against an innocent third party.”
WLR Daily, 14th June 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
BG v Secretary of State for the Home Department – WLR Daily
BG v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] EWHC 1478 (Admin); [2011] WLR (D) 192
“On an appeal under section 10(1)(4) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 against the renewal of a non-derogating control order, it was not part of the court’s task to determine whether the earlier decision under section 2(1)(a) to make the original control order had been or was now flawed. Evidence sought to be adduced for that purpose was not admissible.”
WLR Daily, 13th June 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Legal aid cuts will stop cases like Trafigura, UN official warns – The Guardian
“A senior UN official has warned the government that cuts to legal aid and changes to lawyers’ fees will prevent claims, such as those in the Trafigura case, being brought against multinational businesses.”
The Guardian, 16th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
CCTV footage-watching website must encrypt streams, says ICO – OUT-LAW.com
“A website which allows members of the public to report crime seen on CCTV footage must make significant changes to the way it operates, the UK’s privacy watchdog has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Coalition refuses to ratify UN measure protecting domestic workers – The Guardian
“The government has been accused of betraying Britain’s 200-year history in the fight against slavery and of isolating itself on the world stage after refusing to back an international convention protecting domestic workers from exploitation.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supreme court may hear pivotal ‘juryless’ case – The Guardian
“A judge’s unprecedented attempt to deliver a verdict on her own after allegations of jury-tampering in a fraud trial may be referred to the supreme court.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Strike laws could be toughened, warn ministers – The Guardian
“Ministers have taken part in high-level discussions on how to change strike laws should a surge in industrial action threaten to disrupt the economy and future international events, including Wimbledon and next year’s Olympics.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former Manics star Richey Edwards’ sister at inquiry – BBC News
“The sister of Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards is due to give evidence to the UK’s first parliamentary inquiry into missing people.”
BBC News, 16th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tesco opponents win day in court – The Guardian
“Planning permission review announced over Bristol store at centre of rioting.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Downview prison officer ‘ordered sex act’, court told – BBC News
“A senior prison officer ordered a frightened woman inmate to perform a sex act with him, a court has heard.”
BBC News, 15th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Facebook juror trial shows contempt in other ways – The Guardian
“Joanne Fraill’s messages reveal an attitude towards jury service that would alarm even supporters of the system.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Inner Temple: Magna Carta dinner – Speech by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls
Inner Temple: Magna Carta dinner (PDF)
Speech by Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury, Master of the Rolls
Judiciary of England and Wales, 14th June 2011
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Prison drug smugglers warned by Lord Judge – BBC News
“Anyone caught smuggling drugs into prison should face longer ‘deterrent’ sentences, the country’s most senior judge has said.”
BBC News, 15th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Overseas Territories (Change of Name) Order 2011
The Overseas Territories (Change of Name) (No. 2) Order 2011
The Overseas Territories (Change of Name) (No. 3) Order 2011
The Overseas Territories (Change of Name) (No. 4) Order 2011
The Overseas Territories (Change of Name) (No. 5) Order 2011
The Civil Courts (Amendment) Order 2011
The South East Lincolnshire Joint Strategic Planning Committee Order 2011
The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration Data Schemes) Regulations 2011
The Immigration (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2011
The Electoral Registration Data Schemes Order 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
