Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 12th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No.2) Order 2010

The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Plans to reform defamation law announced – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 12th, 2010 in bills, consultations, defamation, Ministry of Justice, press releases by sally

“Plans to review the law on defamation to protect free speech and freedom of expression were outlined today by Justice Minister Lord McNally.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 9th July 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Jail sentence for Peterborough internet dating rapist – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2010 in firearms, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who raped a woman after meeting her on a dating website has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”

Full story

BBC News, 9th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Crime gang’ jailed for high value car thefts – BBC News

Posted July 12th, 2010 in burglary, conspiracy, gangs, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“Three men have been jailed after admitting stealing to order top-of-the range cars with a total value estimated at £317,000.”

Full story

BBC News, 9th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Jeremy Bamber claims he was framed for murder by cousins – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 12th, 2010 in Criminal Cases Review Commission, murder, news by sally

“Jeremy Bamber has accused two of his cousins of manipulating the evidence that led to his conviction for murdering five relatives in one of Britain’s most notorious crimes.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 12th July 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Food Standards Agency to be abolished by health secretary – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2010 in food, food hygiene, government departments, news, quangos, standards by sally

“The Food Standards Agency is to be abolished by Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, it emerged last night, after the watchdog fought a running battle with industry over the introduction of colour-coded ‘traffic light’ warnings for groceries, TV dinners and snacks.”

Full story

The Guardian, 12th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ian Tomlinson pathologist accused of incompetence over autopsies – The Guardian

Posted July 12th, 2010 in disciplinary procedures, news, pathologists by sally

“The pathologist whose initial examination suggested that Ian Tomlinson died of a heart attack during the G20 protests in London is facing accusations that he conducted four other autopsies incompetently.”

Full story

The Guardian, 12th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Focus of Raoul Moat investigation turns on police – The Observer

Posted July 12th, 2010 in complaints, media, news, police by sally

“Questions begin over how Northumbria police force handled Moat, his friends, the media and public.”

Full story

The Observer, 11th July 2010

Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/

Britain’s ‘draconian’ libel laws to be reformed – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 9th, 2010 in consultations, defamation, freedom of expression, news by sally

“A consultation will take place over the summer before legislation is put before Parliament early in the New Year. Lord McNally, the Justice Secretary, said that there was growing concern about the impact on freedom of expression of the current system.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Clay company fined for polluting Dartmoor stream – BBC News

“A clay company has been fined for polluting a stream on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon.”

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BBC News, 9th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Father jailed for killing daughter in Norwich in 1985 – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2010 in assault, child cruelty, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A 51-year-old man found guilty of smothering his six-week-old baby to death 25 years ago has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.”

Full story

BBC News, 9th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

English language schools win court battle over tightening of visa rules – The Guardian

Posted July 9th, 2010 in education, immigration, news, visas by sally

“English language schools have won their high court battle against tighter visa regulations for foreign students, which they had warned would result in the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of pounds a year in foreign earnings.”

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The Guardian, 9th July 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Schoolboy jailed for life over fatal house fire – The Independent

Posted July 9th, 2010 in arson, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A schoolboy who took revenge for being dumped by killing his ex-girlfriend and her older sister in a house fire was jailed for life today. Akmol Miah, 15, must serve at least 23 years behind bars for murdering 15-year-old Maleha Masud and Nabiha Masud, 21, at their home in Tooting, south London.”

Full story

The Independent, 9th July 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Woman loses court battle over garden access – The Independent

Posted July 9th, 2010 in housing, news by sally

“Successful hedge fund chief Mina Gerowin Herrmann today lost around £150,000 trying to get into the garden of her London square home.  High Court judge Sir William Blackburne threw out her and her husband’s claim against the Royal Borough of Kensington and the committee which refused the couple a key to the exclusive amenity surrounded by railings.”

Full story 

The Independent, 9th July 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Lesbians jailed for attacking neighbour – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 9th, 2010 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by sally

“A lesbian couple have been jailed for beating up a male neighbour who made a pass at one of them.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Antiques dealer guilty of handling stolen Shakespeare folio – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 9th, 2010 in handling stolen goods, news by sally

“Raymond Scott, 53, was found guilty of handling stolen goods and removing stolen property from the UK in relation to the book, which has been described as part of England’s ‘cultural legacy’. However he was cleared of stealing the work.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Benefit cheats caught on Wife Swap TV show avoid jail – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2010 in benefits, fraud, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

“A couple caught cheating almost £10,000 in benefits after appearing on the reality TV show Wife Swap have avoided jail.”

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BBC News, 7th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Brothel owner Wayne Baker ordered to pay £135,000 – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2010 in news, proceeds of crime, prostitution, sex establishments by sally

“A man who lured girls as young as 14 into prostitution has been ordered to pay more than £135,000 from his assets or face another three years in jail.”

Full story

BBC News, 8th July 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Parliament Sq. evictions case reaches Appeal Court – The Independent

Posted July 9th, 2010 in appeals, demonstrations, London, news, trespass by sally

“A legal battle to evict peace campaigners from historic Parliament Square Gardens is to reach the Court of Appeal.”

Full story

The Independent, 9th July 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 9th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Apeal (Civil Division)

Mentmore International Ltd & Ors v Abbey Healthcare (Festival) Ltd & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 761 (07 July 2010)

Gale & Ors v Serious Organised Crime Agency [2010] EWCA Civ 759 (07 July 2010)

Revenue and Customs v Smallwood & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 778 (08 July 2010)

London Borough of Brent v Corcoran & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 774 (08 July 2010)

Davies & Ors v Pay [2010] EWCA Civ 752 (08 July 2010)

Al Jedda v Secretary of State for Defence [2010] EWCA Civ 758 (08 July 2010)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Magro, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1575 (08 July 2010)

Dhillon v R. [2010] EWCA 1577 (Crim) (08 July 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

A, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Lambeth [2010] EWHC 1652 (Admin) (07 July 2010)

North Yorkshire Police Authority, R (on the application of) v The Independent Police Complaints Commission [2010] EWHC 1690 (Admin) (08 July 2010)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Capper v Chaney & Anor [2010] EWHC 1704 (Ch) (08 July 2010)

Best Buy Co Inc & Anor v Worldwide Sales Corp. Espana SL [2010] EWHC 1666 (Ch) (08 July 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org.