Community punishment criticised as ‘holiday camp’ – BBC News
“The use of community service has been criticised after criminals were filmed drinking tea and smoking illegal drugs.”
BBC News, 2nd September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sharon Shoesmith given leave to appeal court ruling on dismissal – The Guardian
“Sharon Shoesmith is free to appeal her failed attempt to overturn her sacking at the height of the Baby Peter affair, after a judge issued a scathing criticism of the conduct of former children’s secretary Ed Balls, and threw out all but a fraction of his claims for legal costs.”
The Guardian, 1st September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Concerns increase over extradition laws – BBC News
“High-profile requests from the US have brought Britain’s extradition laws into the news. But Britain actually sends more people for trial to Poland than anywhere else and the architect of the law, David Blunkett, admits there have been unintended consequences.”
BBC News, 2nd September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Stig: high court judge unmasks mystery Top Gear driver – The Guardian
“His identity remained a mystery for eight years despite his star billing on one of the BBC’s biggest shows. But today the Stig, the anonymous Top Gear driver disguised beneath a white crash helmet and blacked-out visor, was finally unmasked by a high court judge.”
The Guardian, 1st September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
£4 million compensation for cerebral palsy teenager – The Independent
“A teenager who has severe cerebral palsy is set to receive a £4 million compensation package.”
The Independent, 1st September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bye-bye to old by-laws – BBC News
“Plans to make it easier for English local authorities to abolish outdated by-laws and create new ones are to be outlined by the government.”
BBC News, 31st August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High-street law revolution must focus on customer satisfaction – The Guardian
“The fabled high-street network of law firms is in danger. The threats are piling up – legal aid cuts, ‘Tesco Law’, being thrown off mortgage lenders’ panels and difficulties securing indemnity insurance to name just four. Access to justice, we are repeatedly told, is in peril.”
The Guardian, 31st August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BBC wins request for Stig case to be held in secret – Daily Telegraph
“The BBC has been granted a request for its High Court bid to block the Stig from revealing his identity to be heard behind closed doors.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Probation chiefs’ ‘concern’ over community sentences – BBC News
“Probation chiefs are concerned over how they will cope with a move away from prison sentences to more community-based punishments, a survey suggests.”
BBC News, 31st August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for infecting teenager with HIV – The Independent
“A 31-year-old man was jailed today after infecting a young woman with HIV.”
The Independent, 31st August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Pathologist in G20 death case found guilty of misconduct – The Guardian
“The Home Office pathologist criticised for his autopsy on the body of the newspaper seller who died at the G20 protests in London was found guilty of misconduct and ‘deficient professional performance’ today.”
The Guardian, 31st August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Advertising Standards Authority gets online power – BBC News
“The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is extending its remit to cover the online realm.”
BBC News, 1st September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man sentenced over indecent images of Harry Potter star Emma Watson – The Independent
“A man who superimposed the head of Harry Potter star Emma Watson on to indecent images of children was given a community order today.”
The Independent, 31st August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Ahmed, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1949 (29 July 2010)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Chancery Division)
HM Revenue and Customs v Marks and Spencer Plc [2010] EWHC 2215 (Ch) (27 August 2010)
High Court (Family Division)
Re P [2010] EWHC 1592 (Fam) (13 May 2010)
A Local Authority v A & Anor [2010] EWHC 1549 (Fam) (24 June 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Patel, R (on the application of) v Lord Chancellor [2010] EWHC 2220 (Admin) (27 August 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
MMR campaigner from Warrington wins £90,000 payout – BBC News
“The mother of a Cheshire teenager who was left severely brain damaged by the MMR vaccine has won a compensation award from the government.”
BBC News, 29th August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Civil servant sues for £300,000 after falling off chair – Daily Telegraph
“A civil servant is suing his government department for £300,000 after he fell off a chair.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Spy murder case could be too sensitive for court – Daily Telegraph
“The true explanation for the murder of Gareth Williams, the MI6 codebreaker found dead in a bath, may have to be kept secret even if his killer is found and put on trial, lawyers have warned.”
Full story
Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Catholic church using time limit to suppress child abuse cases, says lawyer – The Guardian
“The Roman Catholic church was accused today of using the legal system to suppress evidence of clerical sex abuse after a Jesuit-run school lost an appeal against a court ruling giving a former pupil the right to pursue a £5m civil action.”
The Guardian, 27th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
