“The Serious Fraud Office has abandoned a long-running criminal inquiry into a miners’ union and the world’s largest personal injury compensation scheme.”
The Times, 24th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Ministers have assured clergy that they will not face legal action if they refuse to carry out new ‘gay weddings’ in churches.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Home Office is attempting to hold an employment tribunal involving the cousin of a convicted terrorist in secret it has emerged.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Overseas claimants will be discouraged from launching libel cases in UK courts and a ‘public interest’ defence may be introduced to protect investigative journalism, under legal changes unveiled today.”
The Guardian, 24th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“There are ‘no circumstances’ in which Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could be released from prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said.”
BBC News, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Government has ‘absolutely no intention’ of paying compensation to Soham killer Ian Huntley after he was attacked in prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said today.”
The Independent, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A baby spent 100 days in detention in Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre, the chief inspector of prisons discloses in a highly critical report published tomorrow.”
The Guardian, 24th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Justice secretary Jack Straw explains why he is proposing a law to curtail ‘libel tourism’ and create a ‘public interest’ defence.”
The Guardian, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“People who intentionally stir up homophobic hatred could face up to seven years in prison under a new criminal offence introduced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Jessop v R [2010] EWCA Crim 517 (22 March 2010)
Mendez & Anor v R [2010] EWCA Crim 516 (22 March 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010
The Notification of Conventional Tower Cranes (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The European Communities (Designation) Order 2010
The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officer’s Charges) (Northern Ireland) Order 2010
The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2010
The Northern Ireland Act 2009 (Commencement No.2) Order 2010
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) Order 2010
The Uzbekistan (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Revocation) Order 2010
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2010
The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010
The Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Dependency) (Permitted Earnings Limits) Order 2010
The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Lone Parents) (Availability for Work) Regulations 2010
The Legislative Reform (Dangerous Wild Animals) (Licensing) Order 2010
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
“The parliamentary watchdog has warned MPs that his organisation will come down on them ‘like a ton of bricks’ if they break new expenses rules, saying those who cheat could be fined or have pay docked.”
The Guardian, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Ministry of Justice has announced new proposals for the tendering of criminal legal aid services with the aim of delivering significant savings to taxpayers and a more sustainable future for the legal aid budget.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Roman Catholic adoption agencies could be allowed to act in accordance with their religious beliefs once more, under a move to be proposed in the House of Lords.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A 19-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a Matalan shop manager has been sentenced to life with a minimum 20-year term.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A prisoner addicted to tobacco is seeking damages after he was banned from smoking for swearing at a prison officer.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Guidance to candidates standing at the parliamentary general election on publishing declarations of interests, is published today.”
Minsitry of Justice, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A man who returned to his house in Northampton because he forgot his wallet found a homeless Romanian couple and their child attempting to move in.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The number of legal aid lawyers is to be cut heavily under plans outlined by ministers as they named the top ten QCs earning more than £500,000 from such work last year.”
The Times, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Vacancies in Suffragan Sees and Other Ecclesiastical Offices Measure 2010 published
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
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