Velcourt fined after farm worker electrocuted – BBC News
“A firm has been fined £125,000 after admitting responsibility for the death of a man working on a Wiltshire farm.”
BBC News, 17th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence murder suspects to stand trial – The Guardian
“Two men are to stand trial accused of being part of a racist white gang that ‘targeted and killed’ the black teenager Stephen Lawrence because of the colour of his skin, the appeal court has said.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2011
Source; www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
GC v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2011] UKSC 21 (18 May 2011)
McCaughey & Anor, Re Application for Judicial Review [2011] UKSC 20 (18 May 2011)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Khatib v Ramco International & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 605 (18 May 2011)
Digicel (St. Lucia) Ltd & Ors v Cable & Wireless Plc & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 606 (18 May 2011)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Davies, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 1177 (17 May 2011)
DL v R. [2011] EWCA Crim 1259 (18 May 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Lehman Brothers v International (Europe), Re [2011] EWHC 1233 (Ch) (17 May 2011)
High Court (Commercial Court)
A Nelson & Co Ltd & Anor. v Guna SPA [2011] EWHC 1202 (Comm) (16 May 2011)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Landmark Brickwork Ltd v Sutcliffe & Ors [2011] EWHC 1239 (QB) (17 May 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland, Landesverband Nordrhein Westfalen eV v Bezirksregierung Arnsberg, Trianel Kohlekraftwerk Lünen GmbH & Co KG, intervening – WLR Daily
“A member state was precluded under article 10a of Directive 85/337/EEC from withholding, from a non-governmental organisation promoting environmental protection, the right to rely before a national court on the infringement of a rule flowing from the environmental law of the European Union on the ground that that rule only protected the interests of the general public and not the interests of individuals. Such a non-governmental organisation could derive from article 10a the right to rely, before the courts, on the infringement of rules of national law flowing from Council Directive 92/43/EC even where national law did not permit this.”
WLR Daily, 12th May 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.
Sweeping House of Lords reforms announced by Nick Clegg – The Guardian
“Nick Clegg has unveiled sweeping plans for elected members to take seats in a reformed House of Lords in the next parliament. The deputy prime minister announced proposals for a cut-down second chamber, with 80% of its 300 members elected by proportional representation.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Privacy law could help judges decide over gagging orders, says Ken Clarke – The Guardian
“Justice secretary says he will consider legislation, but admits there may be quicker, less controversial ways of tackling issue.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK cements position as ‘centre of legal excellence’ – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to strengthen the UK’s reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke and Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green today.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed – Home Office
“Theresa May, the Home Secretary and minister for women and equalities, today backed a consultation on modernising Britain’s workplace laws.”
Home Office, 16th May 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Sexual grooming of children far worse than thought, says minister – The Guardian
“The sexual grooming of children in the UK is a much bigger problem than has previously been recognised, the government has said.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lawyers demand pause in legal aid reforms – The Guardian
“Law Society accuses ministers of ignoring consultation by pressing ahead with plans to remove legal help for vulnerable.”
The Guardian, 18th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Northampton brawling benefits cheat is jailed – BBC News
“A benefits cheat who was caught on CCTV brawling with police, despite claiming he could not leave home without a walking stick, has been jailed.”
BBC News, 17th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Derek Wiggett jailed for abusing boys in 70s and 80s – BBC News
“A retired architect and former scout leader has been jailed for six years at Mold Crown Court for abusing two boys between 1976 and 1984.”
BBC News, 17th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
50pc ‘discount’ in jail term for rapists who enter early guilty plea – Daily Telegraph
“Rapists could have their sentences cut in half if they plead guilty after being arrested.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gypsy gang jailed for ‘sophisticated’ £800k benefit fraud – Daily Telegraph
“A gang of Romanian gypsies flew in and out of Britain to defraud taxpayers out of more than £800,000 through a series of benefit scams, a court has heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisoners’ lifeline celebrates 20 years – The Guardian
“Earlier this month the great and the good and a few ex-cons (not to mention the odd great and good ex-con) came out to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Prisoners’ Advice Service (Pas) and debate prisoners’ rights at the City law firm Hogan Lovells.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government launches review to help establish new communications laws – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has asked for industry’s input on new communication laws that could come into effect as early as 2015. It has opened a review into the regulation of the communications industry in the UK.”
OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Sunday Telegraph journalist criticised by high court judge – The Guardian
“A high court judge has criticised a senior Sunday Telegraph journalist over his reporting of a case heard in the family courts last year.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Overseas aid targets ‘will be made law’, insists government – The Guardian
“Downing Street has insisted the government is committed to enshrining its overseas aid spending targets in law, despite objections by the defence secretary, Liam Fox.”
The Guardian, 17th May 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
