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
Legal fights to keep home care for Alzheimer’s woman – BBC News
“A Cornwall woman’s family is challenging a ruling by the NHS to send her to a nursing home or get agency carers because she has Alzheimer’s.”
BBC News, 21st September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Knife killer jailed for life – The Independent
“A knife killer was jailed for life today in what is thought to be the first case to be dealt with under tough new sentencing powers.”
The Independent, 21st September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Baby P mother denied inquest representation funding – BBC News
“Baby Peter’s mother and her boyfriend have been denied public funding to be represented at any resumed inquest into the child’s death.”
BBC News, 21st September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2010
The Foodstuffs Suitable for People Intolerant to Gluten (England) Regulations 2010
The Feed (Sampling and Analysis and Specified Undesirable Substances) (England) Regulations 2010
The Special Restrictions on Adoptions from Abroad (Haiti) Order 2010
The Communications Act 2003 (Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Network or Service) Order 2010
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Cofton Park Birmingham) Regulations 2010
The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Bellahouston Park Glasgow) Regulations 2010
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Merseyside Police CS face spray man awarded £4,000 – BBC News
“A schizophrenic man who suffered burns when a police officer sprayed him in the face with CS spray has been awarded £4,000 in compensation.”
BBC News, 20th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Magistrates in doubt as summary justice rises? – Daily Telegraph
“Magistrates could be ‘consigned to history’ because of a massive rise in the proportion of criminals escaping with out-of-court punishments, a think tank warns today.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
