Reporting bans may lose their power in Twitter age says expert after Guardian ban is lifted – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 13th, 2009 in freedom of expression, injunctions, internet, news by sally

“The editor of a newspaper which was banned from reporting on the tabling of a question in Parliament has thanked the users of micro-blogging service Twitter for their role in what he called a ‘victory for free speech’.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th October 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

AM (Kenya), R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 1009 (13 October 2009)

Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher & Ors [2009] EWCA Civ 1046 (13 October 2009)

Littlewood v Radford & Anor (Formerly T/a Boston Carrington Pritchard) [2009] EWCA Civ 1024 (13 October 2009)

High Court (Family Division)

ASB & Anor v MQS [2009] EWHC 2491 (Fam) (13 October 2009)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Soufflet Negoce v Bunge SA [2009] EWHC 2454 (Comm) (13 October 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Review into delivery of legal aid – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 13th, 2009 in consultations, legal aid, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has announced a review into the delivery of legal aid.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th October 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Gag on Guardian reporting MP’s Trafigura question lifted – The Guardian

Posted October 13th, 2009 in freedom of expression, injunctions, media, news, parliament by sally

“The existence of a previously secret injunction against the media by oil traders Trafigura can now be revealed.”

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The Guardian, 13th October 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Boy, 10, awarded £7.1m over medical negligence at birth – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2009 in compensation, medical treatment, negligence, news by sally

“A 10-year-old boy with a ‘great zest for life’ was awarded a compensation package totalling £7.1m today over medical negligence at birth which left him with severe brain damage.”

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The Independent, 13th October 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Changes to court services in England – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 13th, 2009 in consultations, courts, news by sally

“Consultations are being held on the closure of 21 underused and inadequate courts in several regions of England.”

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Ministry of Justice, 13th October 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Definitive Sentencing Guidelines on Sentencing for Fraud – Statutory offences – Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted October 13th, 2009 in fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“On 13 October 2009 the Sentencing Guidelines Council published its definitive guideline ‘Sentencing for fraud – Statutory offences’, which will apply to offenders who are sentenced on or after 26 October 2009.”

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Sentencing Guidelines Council, 13th October 2009

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Developments in Crown Court Advocacy – Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

Posted October 13th, 2009 in advocacy, Crown Court, speeches by sally

Developments in Crown Court Advocacy (PDF)

Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales

The Kalisher Lecture 2009, 6th October 2009

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Johnson to get tough over Asbos – BBC News

Posted October 13th, 2009 in ASBOs, news, police by sally

“More trouble makers who break anti-social behaviour orders (Asbos) will be tracked down and prosecuted, Home Secretary Alan Johnson is to pledge.”

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BBC News, 13th October 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 13th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Highway Litter Clearance and Cleaning (Transfer of Responsibility) (England) Order 2009

The Welfare Reform Act (Relevant Enactment) (Wales) Order 2009

The Social Security (Flexible New Deal) (No. 2) Regulations 2009

The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Amendment No.2) (England) Regulations 2009

The Pensions Act 2007 (Supplementary Provision) Order 2009

The Costs in Criminal Cases (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

The Social Security (Contributions Credits for Parents and Carers) Regulations 2009

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Fees and Frequency of Inspections) (Children’s Homes etc) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Rehman, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 1944 (24 September 2009)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

MB, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 1031 (16 September 2009)

AK & FH (Kosovo) v Secretary of State for the Home Deparment [2009] EWCA Civ 1032 (09 September 2009)

Johnson Brothers (A Firm) v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government [2009] EWCA Civ 1004 (03 September 2009)

MA (Turkey) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 1018 (03 September 2009)

Secretary of State for Defence v Lance Corporal (Now Corporal) Duncan & Anor [2009] EWCA Civ 1043 (12 October 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Macdonald & Anor v Frost [2009] EWHC 2276 (Ch) (05 October 2009)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Wells, R (on the application of) v Parole Board [2009] EWHC 2458 (Admin) (22 September 2009)

Alcock, R (on the application of) v The Parole Board [2009] EWHC 2401 (Admin) (03 September 2009)

Matthews, R (on the application of) v HMP Swaleside [2009] EWHC 2397 (Admin) (05 October 2009)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Hitachi Capital (UK) Plc v V-12 Finance Ltd & Ors [2009] EWHC 2432 (Comm) (06 October 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Police face action over botched sex attack probes – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2009 in news, police, sexual offences by sally

“Fourteen police officers could face prosecution over blunders during investigations into two serial sex attackers.”

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The Independent, 12th October 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Regina (Friends of the Earth) v Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform; Regina (Help the Aged) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Times Law Reports

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Regina (Friends of the Earth) v Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform; Regina (Help the Aged) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Court of Appeal

“It was not unlawful for government ministers to consider reasonable practicability, at least to some extent by reference to departmental budgets, when taking steps to implement specific targets, including eliminating fuel poverty.”

The Times, 13th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Cherney v Deripaska – Times Law Reports

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Cherney v Deripaska

Court of Appeal

“An English court could exercise its discretion to take jurisdiction of a claim based on rights said to arise out of an English contract, even though those rights might be proprietary.”

The Times, 13th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Hoholm v Government of Norway – Times Law Reports

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Hoholm v Government of Norway

Queen’s Bench Divisional Court

“Where an issue was available to be raised by a claimant on the evidence adduced at an extradition hearing, she was entitled to raise that issue on appeal to the Divisional Court, even though it had not been raised before.”

The Times, 13th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Swindon Borough Council v Redpath – Times Law Reports

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Swindon Borough Council v Redpath

Court of Appeal

“When a local authority sought an antisocial behaviour injunction, it was not necessary for the victims of such conduct to be residents of council accommodation or their visitors or those engaged in lawful activity in council premises.”

The Times, 12th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

De-Winter Heald v Brent London Borough Council; Al-Jarah and Others v Same – Times Law Reports

Posted October 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

De-Winter Heald v Brent London Borough Council; Al-Jarah and Others v Same

Court of Appeal

“Local authorities were entitled to contract out some or all of the reviews they were required to carry out under the Housing Act 1996.”

The Times, 12th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

High Court reinstates nurse who exposed neglect – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2009 in news, nurses, whistleblowers by sally

“A nurse who was struck off the register for blowing the whistle on unacceptably low standards of care for elderly patients has won her fight for re-instatement.”

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The Independent, 13th October 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Judgement reserved on Baby P boss – BBC News

Posted October 13th, 2009 in child abuse, judicial review, news, social services by sally

“A judge has reserved his decision in a legal action brought by the dismissed head of Haringey children’s services, Sharon Shoesmith.”

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BBC News, 12th October 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Court blocks MoD attempt to cut compensation for wounded soldiers – The Guardian

Posted October 13th, 2009 in armed forces, compensation, news, personal injuries by sally

“The court of appeal has dismissed an attempt by the Ministry of Defence to cut compensation to two wounded soldiers in a ruling welcomed as a ‘tremendous win’ by their supporters.”

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The Guardian, 12th October 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk