Police errors mean girl’s killer may never be found – The Independent
“Officers to be disciplined over poor handling of covert surveillance operation.”
The Independent, 16th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher and Others – Times Law Reports
Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher and Others
Court of Appeal
“A judge was entitled to infer from the evidence that an employment contract did not genuinely reflect the reality.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Royal Mail Group Ltd v Communications Workers Union – Times Law Reports
Royal Mail Group Ltd v Communications Workers Union
Court of Appeal
“An employer had to simply inform employees’ representatives of its considered view on the legal implications for the employees prior to a transfer of part of its business to another. The employer did not have to warrant the legal accuracy of its opinion.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Network Rail (Reading) (Land Acquisition) Order 2009
The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2009
The Tuberculosis Eradication (Wales) Order 2009
The National Health Service (Transfer of Residual Estate) (Wales) Order 2009
The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) (Wales) Order 2009
The Welsh College of Horticulture (Dissolution) (Amendment) Order 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Review of executive royal prerogative powers – Ministry of Justice
“A review of the ancient royal prerogative powers available to UK government ministers.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th October 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Jack Straw: Supreme Court opening is major milestone for government’s constitutional reform – Ministry of Justice
“Jack Straw today marked the official opening of the new United Kingdom Supreme Court as a major milestone in the government’s constitutional reform programme and one that has been built on the strength of British tradition, culture and history.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th October 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Man jailed for getting three-year-old to smoke – The Times
“A man who encouraged a three-year-old girl to smoke a cigarette has been jailed for 18 months.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Officers’ convictions downgraded – BBC News
“Two policemen whose reputations were ruined after being found guilty of assaulting a man at a Christmas party have had their convictions downgraded.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jail sentences likely for illegal trade in personal data – The Guardian
“Prison sentences of up to two years for illicitly obtaining confidential personal data, such as phone or medical records, are to be introduced from next April under Ministry of Justice proposals published today.”
The Guardian, 15th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Carter-Ruck in new move to stop debate in parliament – The Guardian
“The law firm Carter-Ruck has made a fresh move that could stop an MPs’ debate next week by claiming a controversial injunction it has obtained is ‘sub judice’.”
The Guardan, 16th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed over pensioner attack – BBC News
“A Lancashire man who admitted sexually assaulting an elderly woman has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drugs gang ringleader sentenced – BBC News
“A 37-year-old man from Kent who was the ringleader of an international crime gang smuggling illegal drugs into the UK has been jailed for nine years.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BNP forced to close membership and rethink constitution over race bias – The Times
“The British National Party was forced to amend its constitution yesterday so that it does not bar people from joining because of their race or religion. The move came after the Equality and Human Rights Commission started a county court action against the party, accusing it of breaching race relations laws. Proceedings at Central London County Court were adjourned after lawyers said that Nick Griffin, the party’s leader, would put a revised constitution before a BNP meeting next month.”
The Times 15th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
What to do with drunken sailor George Wood? Fine him – The Times
“A judge at York Crown Court found himself forced to answer a question yesterday that has vexed seamen since at least the 19th century. What should he do with the drunken sailor? A Scottish sea captain stood before him in the dock, charged with running his trawler aground on the sand near Filey, North Yorkshire. He had admitted to being drunk in charge of his craft.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Collaborative law a success for divorcing couples, says judge – Law Society’s Gazette
“Collaborative law has proved a huge success for divorcing couples and could soon be extended into the commercial arena, one of the UK’s most senior judges said last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th October 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
MoJ review on separate budgets for criminal and civil legal aid – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Ministry of Justice has announced a review of the way the £2bn legal aid budget is delivered which could see separate civil and criminal funds run by different bodies.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th October 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Apprentice star loses appeal bid – BBC News
“One of the former stars of BBC show The Apprentice has lost an appeal to overturn a conviction for obtaining thousands through benefit fraud.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Porn teacher gets community order – BBC News
“A Lincolnshire science teacher who downloaded more than 8,000 pornographic images of young girls has been given a three-year community order.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
OFT to scrutinise online pricing – BBC News
“Online pricing practices are to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
