Tougher checks for sex offenders – Home Office
“Proposals to introduce tougher checks on known sex offenders have been published today (14 June).”
Home Office, 14th June 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Tory MP Zac Goldsmith defends super-injunction – BBC News
“Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith has insisted he was right to take out a super-injunction after private e-mails were hacked and passed to newspapers.”
BBC News, 14th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child victims failed by justice system, says Barnardo’s – BBC News
“A children’s charity says child victims of sexual exploitation have been ‘failed by the system’ because convictions are so hard to achieve.”
BBC News, 15th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bahrain to sue Independent newspaper over articles – The Guardian
“Bahrain is to sue the Independent newspaper, accusing it of ‘orchestrating a defamatory and premeditated media campaign’ against the Gulf state and neighbouring Saudi Arabia. It singled out for criticism the newspaper’s award-winning Middle East correspondent, Robert Fisk.”
The Guardian, 15th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ex-cagefighter Vincent Graham jailed for cocaine plot – BBC News
“A one-legged ex-cagefighter turned drug dealer who lived a ‘lavish lifestyle’ has been jailed for seven years.”
BBC News, 14th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Geary v JD Wetherspoon Plc [2011] EWHC 1506 (QB) (14 June 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Harris v Jones & Ors [2011] EWHC 1518 (Ch) (14 June 2011)
Shetty v Al Rushaid Petroleum Investment Company & Ors [2011] EWHC 1460 (Ch) (09 June 2011)
Future Publishing Ltd v The Edge Interactive Media Inc & Ors [2011] EWHC 1489 (Ch) (13 June 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
R, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Croydon [2011] EWHC 1473 (Admin) (14 June 2011)
BG v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] EWHC 1478 (Admin) (13 June 2011)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Chiu & Ors v Waitrose Ltd & Ors [2011] EWHC 1356 (TCC) (25 May 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Grant Yuill cleared of rubbing methadone on baby’s gums – BBC News
“A man has been cleared of rubbing methadone on his baby daughter’s gums.”
BBC News, 14th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
How much influence do lawyers have on the legislative process? – The Guardian
“With the justice bill expected to be published at the end of the week, lawyers are gearing up for a major lobbying effort on both legal aid and civil costs reform. But just how powerful is that lobby?”
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Human rights warning over school discipline plans – BBC News
“Wide-ranging new powers for teachers to search pupils and delete photos from their phones may fall foul of human rights laws, MPs and peers have warned.”
BBC News, 14th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
15 years for sex offenders review – The Independent
“Paedophiles and rapists who want to be removed from the sex offenders register will have to wait 15 years before they can apply for a review, the Home Office has said.”
The Independent, 14th June 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Facebook juror and defendant guilty of contempt – The Guardian
“A juror and acquitted defendant who made contact through Facebook during a multimillion-pound drugs trial, causing it to collapse, have been found guilty in what is believed to be the UK’s first prosecution for contempt of court involving the internet.”
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unnecessary tribunals wasting taxpayers’ money, watchdog warns – The Guardian
“Government departments and agencies are costing the taxpayer huge sums each year by making incorrect decisions which are then overturned by tribunals, an official report has concluded.”
Full story
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
FSA wins first criminal conviction for ‘boiler room’ fraud – The Guardian
“The Financial Services Authority has secured its first criminal conviction for a ‘boiler room’ fraud after David Mason was sentenced to two years in prison and disqualified from being a director for six years.”
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Teacher jailed indefinitely for sexual abuse – The Guardian
“A primary school teacher who filmed himself sexually abusing young girls in his classroom has been jailed indefinitely.”
The Guardian, 14th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Split juries into smaller groups, psychologists argue – Law Society’s Gazette
“Juries should be split into three groups of four to allow every member an equal chance to participate, a new study has suggested.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 14th June 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Postal Services Act 2011 – legislation.gov.uk
Postal Services Act 2011 published
Full text of Act
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Royal Air Force Leuchars) Regulations 2011
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Northern Ireland International Airshow) Regulations 2011
The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2011
The Food Additives (England) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2011
The Allocation and Transfer of Proceedings (Amendment) Order 2011
The Calibration of Tanks of Vessels (EEC Requirements) (Revocation) Regulations 2011
The Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Assault guidelines come into effect – Sentencing Council
“Following a three months period of training and implementation the definitive guideline on assault came into effect on 13 June 2011. It aims to ensure a consistent and proportionate approach to sentencing, with convicted offenders receiving a sentence that reflects both the harm they have caused to their victim and their culpability.
This guideline and the updated Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines, incorporating the new assault guideline, are available here.”
Sentencing Council, 13th June 2011
Next set of changes to student visa rules is announced – UK Border Agency
“The next set of changes to the Immigration Rules affecting Tier 4 – the student tier – of the points-based system has been laid in Parliament today. The changes will come into effect on 4 July 2011.”
UK Border Agency, 13th June 2011
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Animal testing consultation – Home Office
“The government is asking you to have your say on how EU rules on testing are introduced in the UK.”
Home Office, 13th June 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
