Supermarket shopper wins £10,500 for slipping on grape – Daily Telegraph
“A superkmarket shopper has secured a £10,500 payout after slipping on a grape in a branch of Asda.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Christians take prejudice row to Strasbourg – Daily Telegraph
“European judges have ordered ministers to make a formal statement on whether it believes Christians’ rights have been infringed by previous decisions in the British courts, which have repeatedly dismissed their right to dress and act according to their beliefs.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Should TV cameras be allowed inside UK law courts? – The Guardian
“Live coverage of the trial of alleged Serbian war criminal Ratko Mladic at the Hague makes compelling viewing, but it also serves as a reminder to British broadcasters that they are, for the most, barred from pointing a camera at court proceedings in their own country.”
The Guardian, 6th June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Thousands of Britons could fall foul of the Bribery Act – Daily Telegraph
“Thousands of ordinary people and companies who give or receive corporate hospitality could find themselves under investigation if they err on the wrong side of the Bribery Act after July 1.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ministers to strengthen safeguards for adults in care – BBC News
“Vulnerable adults in care in England are to be given more protection from abuse, the government has said.”
BBC News, 5th June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bailey review: companies must not pay children to promote products – Daily Telegraph
“Toy, food, drinks, clothing and electronics companies will no longer be allowed to pay children to promote their products at school or on social networking websites, David Cameron will announce today as part of wide-ranging initiative to stem the commercialisation and sexualisation of children.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jail terms to be cut in ‘discount’ for 10,000 who plead guilty – Daily Telegraph
“Ten thousand offenders could have their jail sentences cut under Coalition plans to reward criminals who plead guilty, the Justice Minister has admitted.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Adam Catherick sentenced over Wingham meerkat theft – BBC News
“A teenager who stole a meerkat from a Kent wildlife park to take home as a pet after watching an insurance advert has been given a suspended jail term.”
BBC News, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Daily Mail’s false details may have bolstered public interest claim, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“The Daily Mail published apparently false details about the anonymous woman who is the subject of a High Court gagging order, some of which helped it make the case that the injunction was against the public interest, the High Court has heard.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Aberthaw Power Station death companies fined £450,000 – BBC News
“Two companies have been fined a total of £450,000 after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a power station.”
BBC News, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC probe into woman’s death in police custody in York – BBC News
“A 31-year-old woman has died in custody in York, prompting an investigation by the police watchdog.”
BBC News, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Protesters hold day of action against legal aid cuts – The Guardian
“Opponents fear impact on women trying to leave violent partners.”
The Guardian, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brighton cyclist jailed for Tony Magdi manslaughter – BBC News
“A cyclist from Brighton who punched a man in the face after he opened a car door in his path has been jailed for 18 months.”
BBC News, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police not guilty of violent assault on terror suspect – The Guardian
“Four specialist police officers have been found not guilty of violently assaulting a British Muslim man during an early morning raid on his home.”
The Guardian, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jail for ‘feral’ gang members who terrorised Yorkshire town – The Guardian
“Gang members who terrorised a quiet market town, behaving like ‘feral animals’, have been jailed in spite of claims that they had changed character since their final rampage.”
The Guardian, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
Southern Counties Fresh Foods Ltd, Re [2011] EWHC 1370 (Ch) (01 June 2011)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Barnes & Anor v Black Horse Ltd [2011] EWHC 1416 (QB) (31 May 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Berent v Family Mosaic Housing & Ors [2011] EWHC 1353 (TCC) (25 May 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Kids to shape future of family justice – Ministry of Justice
“Children are the most important people in the family justice system and their voice needs to be heard in proposed reforms, a panel set up to review the system said.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Filesharing laws ‘breach human rights’ – Daily Telegraph
“British laws designed to curb online copyright infringement violate human rights, according to a report for the UN.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
