Justice Minister supports ‘one stop shops’ for legal services – Ministry of Justice
“Speaking at an event hosted by the Law Society, Jonathan Djanogly stressed the importance of alternative business structures (ABS).”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd September 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Is the family justice system in need of review? – Speech by Lord Justice Wall, President of the Family Division
“Is the family justice system in need of review? – Speech by Lord Justice Wall, President of the Family Division, 19th September 2010.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 19th September 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
OFT launches online hotel booking probe – OUT-LAW.com
“The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is investigating whether the sale of hotel room bookings on the internet breaches competition law, looking into whether an allegedly long-established pricing mechanism is anti-competitive.”
OUT-LAW.com, 20th September 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Tribunal orders Government department to release IT contract details – OUT-LAW.com
“The Information Tribunal has ordered a Government department to publish most of the till-now withheld details of a major IT contract after ruling that the public interest was served better by disclosure than secrecy.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th September 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
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
