UK prisoners seek right to vote in increasing numbers – BBC News
“There has been a sharp rise in the number of UK prisoners taking legal action to secure the right to vote.”
BBC News, 15th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government refuses to outlaw celebrity gagging orders – The Independent
“Ministers have ruled out reforming Britain’s privacy laws or bringing in new legislation to stop super-injunctions silencing the media, the Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke said yesterday.”
The Independent, 16th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ken Clarke warns editors not to risk contempt – The Guardian
“The justice secretary, Ken Clarke, warned newspaper editors on Tuesday not to risk contempt of court with excessive reporting of suspects in police investigations.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
If lawyers’ independence starts being undermined, we are in a danger zone – The Guardian
“Changes concerning the Legal Services Board and Citizens Advice, including the closure of the LSB’s website, have brought the independence issue to the fore again.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Raoul Moat accomplices get life sentences – The Guardian
“Two accomplices who helped shotgun killer Raoul Moat during his murderous rampage last summer have been jailed for life.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
British lawyer uses Facebook to serve court summons – Daily Telegraph
“A lawyer has used Facebook to serve a court summons, in what is believed to be the first such case in Britain.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sex-on-duty policeman jailed – The Independent
“A married policeman who had sex with a woman while he was on duty was jailed for 12 months today.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Chaplain jailed for having sex with prisoner – The Independent
“A prison chaplain has been jailed for eight months after she had a sexual relationship with an inmate.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Libel reform: government’s proposals – The Guardian
Read the draft defamation bill and consultation in full
The Guardian, 15th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Libel law reform announced – Ministry of Justice
“New measures to support free speech, enable people to protect their reputation and help stop the use of unreasonable threats of being sued for libel were announced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th March 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
One error on letter doomed cancer mother – Daily Telegraph
“A key stroke error on a computer cost a breast cancer sufferer her life after two urgent letters asking her to go to hospital appointments were sent to the wrong address.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Jersey) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Flood Risk Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee (England) Regulations 2011
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records and Registration) (Guernsey) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The National Insurance Contributions Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2011
The Qualifying Care Relief (Specified Social Care Schemes) Order 2011
The Further Education Teachers’ Qualifications (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Mandatory Work Activity Scheme) Regulations 2011
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Statutory Maternity Pay (Compensation of Employers) Amendment Regulations 2011
The National Assistance (Sums for Personal Requirements) Amendment (England) Regulations 2011
The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2011
The Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 (Continuance in Force of Sections 1 to 9) Order 2011
The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2011
The Firearms (Electronic Communications) Order 2011
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) Regulations 2011
The Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
The Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Attorney general warns newspapers over contempt – BBC News
“The media could be prevented from naming people arrested by the police but not yet charged, the attorney general has told the BBC.”
BBC News, 15th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Damages awarded in first UK Twitter libel action – Law Society’s Gazette
“A Welsh councillor has been ordered to pay damages in what is believed to be the first libel action resulting from comments posted on Twitter.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Defamation Bill intended to kill off ‘libel tourism’ – The Independent
“Major changes to Britain’s antiquated defamation laws will be outlined by ministers today with the publication of a bill to provide greater protection for free speech and an end to ‘libel tourism’.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Stunt expert cleared in Batman cameraman death trial – BBC News
“An Oscar-winning special effects expert has been cleared of health and safety breaches over the death of a cameraman during filming of the last Batman film.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Freddy Patel condemned for ‘natural causes’ report on murdered sex worker – The Guardian
“A former Home Office pathologist, criticised for his postmortem examination into the death of newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protest in 2009, has had his earlier work on a murder victim condemned by a General Medical Council disciplinary panel.”
The Guardian, 14th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prostitution ring boss Thomas Carroll faces £1.9m order – BBC News
“A man who ran an international prostitution ring has been told to hand over nearly £2m of his criminal profits or face another 10 years in jail.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disabled woman jailed for Milton Keynes fire killings – BBC News
“A disabled woman has been jailed for 12 years for the manslaughter of a mother and daughter in a fire.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police accused of false arrest at fees protest – The Guardian
“IPCC investigating claims that officer colluded with colleagues to arrest man on false grounds during December protest.”
The Guardian, 14th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
