Al-Jedda v Secretary of State for Defence – WLR Daily
Al-Jedda v Secretary of State for Defence [2010] EWCA Civ 758; [2010] WLR (D) 182
“The claimant’s right under Iraqi law not to be deprived of his liberty ‘except in accordance with the law and based on a decision by a competent judicial authority’ and his right not to be kept in custody ‘except according to a judicial decision’ were not infringed by his internment without trial until 30 December 2007 after arrest by British forces in Basra on 10 October 2004. The essence of the internee’s constitutional rights did not require that his detention be sanctioned by a judge either at its outset or on its continuation, but consisted rather in having the decision made by a person with judicial qualities.”
WLR Daily, 14th July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Regina (Gaunt) v Ofcom (Liberty intervening) – WLR Daily
Regina (Gaunt) v Ofcom (Liberty intervening) [2010] EWHC 1756 (Admin); [2010] WLR (D) 180
“It was not a disproportionate interference with a broadcaster’s freedom of expression, or an infringement of his rights under art 10 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, for the regulator Ofcom to find that the Broadcasting Code had been breached by a broadcast interview containing offensive insults and abuse without contextual content or justification, notwithstanding that the finding might inhibit the broadcaster’s unrestrained freedom to conduct similar interviews in the future.”
WLR Daily, 14th July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Serious Organised Crime Agency v Gale and another – WLR Daily
Serious Organised Crime Agency v Gale and another [2010] EWCA Civ 759; [2010] WLR (D) 179
“The costs incurred by an enforcement authority, such as the Serious Organised Crime Agency, in paying an interim receiver to investigate the defendant’s finances and assemble that material as the basis for civil recovery proceedings constituted costs of the litigation.”
WLR Daily, 13th July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Army ‘involved in torture mission with US troops’ – The Independent
“Claims that British soldiers used water torture on a badly beaten Iraqi man before unlawfully handing him over to US interrogators are being investigated by the Ministry of Defence. The troubling case includes the first evidence before a UK court of British soldiers being directly involved in a joint torture operation with US forces.”
The Independent, 16th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Today, the firms behind the Buncefield fire will be held to account. But will they be made to pay? – The Independent
“It has taken five years, but today the companies whose negligence caused the biggest fire ever seen in Europe in peacetime and almost destroyed a thriving community around the Buncefield oil depot will face justice.”
The Independent, 16th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Owner of fighting dogs from Llanbradach jailed – BBC News
“A 47-year-old man has been jailed for six months for possessing fighting dogs and on animal cruelty charges.”
BBC News, 15th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe awaits tariff decision – BBC News
“A High Court judge is to rule later on whether Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, will ever be released.”
BBC News, 15th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Romanian prince wins libel battle – Daily Telegraph
“Prince Radu of Romania accepted a public apology and ‘substantia’ damages in the High Court in Londonover ‘extremely grave’ magazine allegations about his title.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fears over new EU snooping powers for police – Daily Telegraph
“The proposed power would allow officers from an EU country to demand information on anyone they suspect of an offence, no matter how minor or whether it is even criminal in the UK.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jail term for Luton man over fatal punch – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for punching a teenager, killing him following a year-long dispute between the two.”
BBC News, 14th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Couple jailed for giving baby methadone – The Guardian
“Recovering heroin users jailed for child cruelty after using drug to soothe infant in the six months up to her death.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge kicks out £4.3m case against Rooney – The Independent
“Wayne Rooney today defeated attempts to sue him for £4.3 million. The Manchester United and England striker was accused of withholding commission on multi-million pound deals brokered by sports management firm Proactive, who used to represent him.”
The Independent, 15th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Metropolitan Police bids to block Baby Peter inquest – BBC News
“The Metropolitan Police are trying to block an inquest into the death of Baby Peter, the BBC has learned.”
BBC News, 14th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Wicked’ woman jailed over false rape claim – The Independent
“An ‘irresponsible and wicked’ woman was jailed for three years today after she slashed her body, hair and clothing to convince police she was the victim of a serious sexual assault.”
The Independent, 15th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
EasyJet founder wins Ryanair libel payout – The Independent
“EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou accepted undisclosed libel damages today over Ryanair advertisements which accused him of lying.”
The Independent, 15th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
CPS damages claim saga rumbles on – Law Society’s Gazette
“A judge has with a ‘heavy heart’ allowed the Crown Prosecution Service to continue defending an employment tribunal claim that has already been in court four times and cost the taxpayer more than £1m, including a record £600,000 in damages for racial discrimination.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th July 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Bristol drug gang jailed after covert police operation – BBC News
“Four men have been jailed for their part in a drugs network which police said allowed them to live a life of luxury hotels and fast cars.”
BBC News, 14th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Killers jailed for murders of London chef and flatmate – BBC News
“Two men must each serve at least 33 years in prison after being jailed for life for murdering a chef and his Italian flatmate in south London.”
BBC News, 15th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bailii: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v Highland Financial Partners LP & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 809 (14 July 2010)
Autofocus Ltd v Accident Exchange Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 788 (14 July 2010)
Quinn Direct Insurance Ltd v The Law Society of England and Wales [2010] EWCA Civ 805 (14 July 2010)
Harris v The Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors [2010] EWCA Civ 808 (15 July 2010)
Berrisford v Mexfield Housing Co- Operative Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 811 (15 July 2010)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Thompson & Ors v R [2010] EWCA Crim 1623 (14 July 2010)
High Ciurt (Administrative Court)
Connah v Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust & Ors [2010] EWHC 1727 (Admin) (12 July 2010)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Jones v Ricoh UK Ltd [2010] EWHC 1743 (Ch) (14 July 2010)
Kings v Bultitude & Anor [2010] EWHC 1795 (Ch) (15 July 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench division)
Butterworth, Re Review of Minimum Term [2010] EWHC 1778 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Ambrosiadou v Coward [2010] EWHC 1794 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Steele, Re Review of Minimum Term [2010] EWHC 1777 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Hopkins, Re Review of Minimum Term [2010] EWHC 1775 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Kular, Re Review of Minimum Term [2010] EWHC 1657 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Manning, Re Review of Minimum Term [2010] EWHC 1776 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Winnett, Re Review of Minimum Term [2010] EWHC 1658 (QB) (15 July 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
