Murderer Ronald Cheshire jailed for raping girl in 1980 – BBC News
“A man who raped, kidnapped and falsely imprisoned a teenage girl 30 years ago has been given a nine-year jail term.”
BBC News, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ricky Hatton stripped of boxing licence – BBC News
“Ricky Hatton has been stripped of his licence to box at a British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) hearing but can still work as a promoter in the sport.”
BBC News, 24th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
CPS to prosecute online stalkers – The Guardian
“Stalkers, including those who use the internet to target victims, will face tougher action, it was announced today, as prosecutors admitted they have failed to take the problem seriously in the past.”
The Guardian, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministers face high court battle over cap on immigration – The Guardian
“A high court battle is to be launched that threatens to deliver a fresh body-blow to the government’s already troubled plans to introduce a cap on immigration.”
The Guardian, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Solicitor wins gagging order in website case – The Independent
“A solicitor who has been the subject of allegedly defamatory postings on a website called Solicitors From Hell won an interim injunction today against the man who runs the operation, ordering him to remove the allegations from the site.”
The Independent, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Handyman jailed for planting porn on boss’s computer – BBC News
“A handyman who planted child pornography on his boss’s computer in a bid to get promoted has been jailed.”
BBC News, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law Society puts legal aid tender case to the High Court – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Law Society warned that the Legal Services Commission’s family tender process will restrict access to justice for victims of domestic abuse, forced marriage and children, as its judicial review of the tender process began in the High Court today.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
CPS introduces “ground-breaking” legal guidance on stalking – Crown Prosecution Service
“For the first time victims of stalking have had their ordeal recognised in official government guidance. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today published revised guidance on stalking and harassment. It emphasises the existence and widespread nature of ‘stalking’ as a particular category of harassment and it identifies the various ways in which stalking occurs.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Judge’s veiled criticism of Israeli actions in Gaza causes a legal dilemma – The Guardian
“As the legal establishment gears up for the new legal term starting at the end of next week, two of its leading figures must decide whether to do anything about a case that caused widespread concern during the summer.”
The Guardian, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Baxter v Mannion [2010] EWCA Civ 1013 (12 August 2010)
YM (Eritrea) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 1007 (19 August 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
JSC BTA Bank v Mukhtar Ablyazov & Ors [2010] EWHC 2219 (QB) (24 August 2010)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Penny v Montagu Private Equity LLP & Ors [2010] EWHC 2354 (Ch) (22 September 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Unified judiciary plan – Law Society’s Gazette
“Justice secretary Ken Clarke has outlined plans to create a unified judiciary under the leadership of the lord chief justice. The proposal would see the statutory powers of the senior president of the tribunals transferred to the LCJ and the creation of a new head of tribunals justice.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Child M and family to be deported to Iran despite protests – The Guardian
“A 10-year-old boy who has lived in the UK for three years with his family has been told by a high court judge he must return to Iran as soon as possible, despite a petition to prevent his deportation that has more than 5,000 signatures.”
The Guardian, 22nd September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed after microwaving ‘favourite’ hamster – The Independent
“An unemployed construction worker who microwaved his favourite hamster to death was jailed for nine weeks today.”
The Independent, 22nd September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Iranian diplomatic impasse leads to damages ruling – The Independent
“Two iranian nationals are to receive compensation from the Government after a judge decided that both had been unlawfully detained while awaiting deportation for criminal convictions.”
The Independent, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tweet success awaits the savvy lawyer – The Guardian
“The social networking and microblogging service has much to offer the legal practitioner. Time to jump in.”
The Guardian, 21st September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dog-owner prevented from finding microchipped pet under Data Protection Act – Daily Telegraph
“A man who had his dog microchipped before it was stolen cannot be told of its location because of data protection laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Hai, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2020 (21 September 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Call for Evidence – Family Justice Review – Ministry of Justice
“The Call for Evidence for the Family Justice Review closes on 30 September – so just a few days left for people to provide feedback about the way the system can be improved.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd September 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Sentence doubled for corrupt PC – The Independent
“A corrupt police officer who conspired with a drug dealer had his three-year jail sentence doubled at the Court of Appeal today.”
The Independent, 21st September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
