Six people jailed in ‘severed thumb’ case – BBC News
“Six people involved in the abduction, torture and murder of a restaurant worker from Hertfordshire have been jailed.”
BBC News, 28th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Employment Tribunal unequivocal on discrimination stance as gay lawyer wins action – The Lawyer
“A gay lawyer who discovered a note from one of his firm’s partners that accused him of giving work to his ‘batty boy mate’ has won a discrimination fight against the firm.”
The Lawyer, 28th March 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Sharon Shoesmith in appeal over sacking – The Independent
“Sharon Shoesmith has launched a Court of Appeal battle over her sacking after the Baby P tragedy.”
The Independent, 28th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v MK (Tunisia) [2011] EWCA Civ 333 (25 March 2011)
Brook v Reed [2011] EWCA Civ 331 (25 March 2011)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Inventors Friend Ltd v Leathes Prior (a firm) [2011] EWHC 711 (QB) (25 March 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Amin & Anor v Amin & Ors [2011] EWHC 641 (Ch) (25 March 2011)
Uniq Plc, Re [2011] EWHC 749 (Ch) (25 March 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Levy v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2011] EWHC 740 (Admin) (25 March 2011)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Fortis Bank SA NV v Stemcor UK Ltd [2011] EWHC 538 (Comm) (17 March 2011)
Britannia Bulk Plc v Pioneer Navigation Ltd & Anor [2011] EWHC 692 (Comm) (25 March 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Sentencing for drugs offences – public consultation launched on new guideline for judges – Sentencing Council
“Today, the Sentencing Council is launching a three-month public consultation on its proposals to introduce a new guideline for judges and magistrates for the sentencing of drugs offenders.”
Sentencing Council, 28th March 2011
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Serious Fraud Office vows to pursue corrupt foreign companies – The Guardian
“The head of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is at loggerheads with ministers who are seeking to exempt overseas companies from Britain’s new Bribery Act.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
£5m scheme to divert mentally ill offenders from prison – The Guardian
“The first stage in setting up a national service to divert mentally ill people from prison is due to be announced by the health secretary, Andrew Lansley, and the justice secretary, Ken Clarke.”
The Guardian, 28th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tomlinson inquest to begin, two years after his death – The Independent
“After three post-mortem examinations, and almost two years to the day since he died after being struck by a police baton during G20 protests, the inquest into the death of Ian Tomlinson is due to start on Monday.”
The Independent, 26th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Birdwatchers lose RSPB defamation case – Daily Telegraph
“Two birdwatchers who sued the RSPB for criticising their research into an endangered species have lost their case after a judge said the courts should not be used for scientific disputes.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Divorce: Couples face new mediation rules and warnings – BBC News
“Divorces in England and Wales could become quicker, less stressful and cheaper, but there are fears people will miss out on advice.”
BBC News, 25th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers in civil cases face bonus cap – The Guardian
“The government will next week announce a clampdown on ‘fat cat’ lawyers in civil cases by capping bonuses and tackling what ministers describe as the perverse position in which lawyers can be awarded a greater proportion of payouts than claimants.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Derrick Bird unlawfully killed 12 victims, inquest rules – Daily Telegraph
“Taxi driver Derrick Bird unlawfully killed the 12 victims he shot dead before he committed suicide, an inquest jury ruled today.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Tesco law’ – not the big bang, but it will change the face of legal services – The Guardian
“The Law Society’s decision to back an application by its regulatory arm to oversee alternative business structures applications is a significant step.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Night stalker’ jailed for life – The Guardian
“The serial sex attacker Delroy Grant has been sentenced to life in prison for the 17 years of terror in which he attacked at least 203 elderly people in their homes.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supreme Court New Appointments: Sumption and Wilson – UKSC Blog
“The Supreme Court appointments story is suddenly moving fast. This morning we drew attention to Joshua Rozenberg’s blog on the shortlisting and delays. This afternoon, he tweeted that the new justices had been chosen.”
UKSC Blog, 24th March 2011
Source: http://ukscblog.com/
Sibsey poultry farm Moy Park fined for chicken smells – BBC News
“A Lincolnshire poultry farm has been fined for allowing ‘nauseating’ smells to affect nearby residents.”
BBC News, 24th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Car boot trader who filmed sex abuse of boys jailed – BBC News
“A man who filmed himself sexually abusing boys at his homes in Manchester and Liverpool, has been jailed.”
BBC News, 24th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Litwinski & Ors v CPS [2011] EWCA Crim 727 (24 March 2011)
F, R v [2011] EWCA Crim 726 (24 March 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Janovic v Prosecutor General’s Office Lithuania [2011] EWHC 710 (Admin) (25 March 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Ludlam v Courtman & Anor [2011] EWHC 742 (Ch) (25 March 2011)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Intercontinental Bank v Akingbola & Ors [2011] EWHC 605 (Comm) (24 March 2011)
B v S [2011] EWHC 691 (Comm) (23 March 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB Momsgrupp v Skatteverket – WLR Daily
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB Momsgrupp v Skatteverket (Case C-540/09); [2011] WLR (D) 103
“The exemption from VAT laid down in article 13B(d)(5) of Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC applied to services supplied by a credit institution, for consideration, in the form of an underwriting guarantee to a company wishing to issue shares, where under that guarantee the credit institution undertook to acquire any shares which were not subscribed within the period for share subscription.”
WLR Daily, 10th March 2011
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
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