Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 4th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Libya (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011

The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2011

The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011

The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011

The West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Planning Functions) (Amendment) Order 2011

The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Commencement No.5, Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2011

The Pension Protection Fund (Revaluation Amendments) Regulations 2011

The National Health Service (Dental Charges) Amendment Regulations 2011

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Amendment Regulations 2011

The Office of the Renewable Fuels Agency (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions) Order 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Landmark judgment highlights retainer letter lapse – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 4th, 2011 in contracts, fees, news, solicitors by sally

“A High Court judge warned solicitors of the need to be clear in retainer letters, as he ruled that a firm had breached its contract by refusing to carry out further work for a client until he had paid his bills, in a decision that the judge admitted ‘may seem harsh’.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Swindlers (Including The Master of The Rolls?) Not Wanted: Bentham and Justice Reform – Speech by The Master of the Rolls

Posted March 4th, 2011 in civil justice, judiciary, speeches by sally

“Swindlers (Including The Master of The Rolls?) Not Wanted: Bentham and Justice Reform. Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Bentham Lecture 2011.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Consultation on New Code of Practice on CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition – Home Office

Posted March 4th, 2011 in closed circuit television, codes of practice, news by sally

“A consultation on a new code of practice governing the use of CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems has been launched, Crime Prevention Minister James Brokenshire announced today.”

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Home Office, 1st March 2011

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Wikileaks: Julian Assange lodges appeal against extradition – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 4th, 2011 in extradition, news, sexual offences by sally

“Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have lodged papers at the High Court for an appeal against a ruling that he should be extradited to Sweden to face sex offence charges.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Mobile phone footage Oxford rapist wins sentence cut – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2011 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who raped an unconscious woman who only learned of the attack when she saw footage of it on a mobile phone has won a cut in his prison sentence.”

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BBC News, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Norwich plumber wins compensation from UEA – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2011 in damages, health & safety, personal injuries by sally

“A plumber who was hurt when he slipped on a wet bin bag while working in a college library has won £5,217 from the University of East Anglia.”

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BBC News, 3rd March 2011

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Malton jockey fire deaths conviction appeal upheld – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2011 in appeals, arson, homicide, news by sally

“A man jailed for a minimum of seven-and-a-half years for killing two young jockeys in an arson attack has had his conviction upheld.”

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BBC News, 4th March 2011

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Narrowing the definition of torture to the point of hypocrisy – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2011 in evidence, intelligence services, news, torture by sally

“The secret services, backed by a little-noticed judgment, have given the go-ahead to using torture-induced intelligence.”

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

7/7 coroner criticises use of ‘jargon’ by emergency service chiefs – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2011 in emergency services, inquests, news, terrorism by sally

“Lady Justice Hallett says ‘management speak’ used by emergency services chiefs might not be understood.”

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rapists who attack in home face longer in jail – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 4th, 2011 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“Rapists who attack their victims in their own homes should face at least 12 years in prison, the country’s top judge ruled yesterday as he called for a tougher stance on so-called ‘safe haven’ crimes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Foreign drivers ‘will escape punishment for UK offences’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 4th, 2011 in EC law, enforcement, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Foreign drivers will be able to drink and drive, break the speed limit, jump red lights and escape without punishment because the Government has not signed up to an EU crackdown, it was claimed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th March 2011

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Khyra Ishaq starvation pair’s appeal fails – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2011 in appeals, child neglect, homicide, news by sally

“A mother and stepfather jailed for starving a seven-year-old girl to death have lost their appeals.”

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BBC News, 1st March 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Crawley Town fan sentenced for mocking Munich air crash – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2011 in harassment, news, sentencing, sport, threatening behaviour by sally

“A Crawley Town football fan has been given a suspended jail term after he pleaded guilty to mocking victims of the Munich air crash in a music video.”

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BBC News, 3rd March 2011

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Injured by the NHS? Prepare for further pain – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2011 in costs, fees, legal aid, medical treatment, negligence, news by sally

“Justice ministry hopes to remove clinical negligence from legal aid and make claimants pay fees and premiums out of damages.”

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Sun and Daily Mail guilty of contempt over online photo in murder case – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2011 in contempt of court, internet, media, news by sally

“The Sun and the Daily Mail have been found guilty of contempt of court for publishing a picture of a murder trial defendant posing with a gun on their websites.”

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2011

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Full judgment: Attorney general v Associated Newspapers and News Group Newspapers – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2011 in attorney general, contempt of court, internet, judgments, media, news by sally

“Read the judgment from the high court finding the Mail Online and Sun Online guilty of contempt after publishing online image of accused man with pistol during murder trial.”

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New camera commissioner could cause confusion, says privacy watchdog – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 3rd, 2011 in closed circuit television, consultations, data protection, news, traffic signal cameras by sally

“The Information Commissioner has warned that new plans for a Surveillance Camera Commissioner could result in confusion and conflicting regulation.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd March 2011

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Opponents of News Corp takeover of BSkyB consider judicial review – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2011 in judicial review, media, mergers, news by sally

“An alliance of media groups opposed to News Corporation’s takeover of BSkyB, including BT and the publishers of the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and Guardian, are considering seeking a judicial review of the government’s approval of the deal on Thursday.”

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2011

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High Court extends ability to strip people of right not to self-incriminate – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 3rd, 2011 in intellectual property, interception, media, news, self-incrimination, telecommunications by sally

“People accused of misusing confidential commercial or technical information have lost the right to avoid self-incrimination in court cases, following a High Court ruling.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd March 2011

Source: www.out-law.com