Former MI6 man Daniel Houghton admits secrecy breach – BBC News
“A former MI6 worker from London has pleaded guilty to two offences under the Official Secrets Act.”
BBC News, 14th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Criminal law – procedural amendments – Law Society’s Gazette
“On 5 April 2010, the Criminal Procedure Rules were consolidated into a new edition, but the opportunity was also taken to make a series of amendments. Part 29 now provides for special measures to assist defendants in relation to witness anonymity orders.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 8th July 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Yetkin v London Borough of Newham [2010] EWCA Civ 776 (13 July 2010)
Badger Trust v The Welsh Ministers [2010] EWCA Civ 807 (13 July 2010)
Ghadami & Anor v Lyon Cole Insurance Group Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 767 (13 July 2010)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Willett & Anor v R. [2010] EWCA Crim 1620 (13 July 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Franks & Anor v Bedward & Anor [2010] EWHC 1650 (Ch) (13 July 2010)
High Court (Family Division)
S (A Child), Re [2010] EWHC 1669 (Fam) (25 June 2010)
CF v KM [2010] EWHC 1754 (Fam) (13 July 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench division)
Gaunt v OFCOM [2010] EWHC 1756 (QB) (13 July 2010)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Fileturn Ltd v Royal Garden Hotel Ltd [2010] EWHC 1736 (TCC) (13 July 2010)
PGF II SA & Anor v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Plc & Anor [2010] EWHC 1459 (TCC) (13 July 2010)
Price & Anor v Carter (t/a Ian Carter Building Contractors) [2010] EWHC 1737 (TCC) (13 July 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Prime Minister to launch Ministry of Justice reform priorities – Ministry of Justice
“The Prime Minister joined Kenneth Clarke in asking the public to hold the Ministry of Justice to account through a list of departmental priorities launched today. The Structural Reform Plan (SRP) sets out clear priorities and transparent milestones for every department across Government, allowing the public to check whether commitments are met.”
Ministry of Justice, 13th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Lord Mayor’s dinner for the Judiciary – The Mansion House Speech – Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
“Lord Mayor’s dinner for the Judiciary – The Mansion House Speech, 13 July 2010 by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 14th July 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Rapid review of counter-terrorism powers – Home Office
“The Home Secretary has announced today that a rapid review of key counter-terrorism and security powers is underway. The review will look at what counter-terrorism powers and measures could be rolled back in order to restore the balance of civil liberties and counter-terrorism powers.”
Home Office, 13th July 2010
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Preston brothel closed – UK Border Agency
“New powers to close down brothels were used for the first time in the North of England on 9 July, by our officers.”
UK Border Agency, 12th July 2010
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Counter-terrorism powers to face government review – BBC News
“The government is to review key counter-terrorism and security powers including the 28-day limit on detaining terrorist suspects without charge.”
BBC News, 13th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who raped boy, 15, in Milton Keynes wood detained – BBC News
“A teenager from Milton Keynes who raped and beat a 15-year-old boy has been given an indeterminate sentence in a young offenders institution.”
BBC News, 13th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teen’s texted gossip to other juror jeopardised two trials – The Guardian
“A teenager was told by a judge today that she had ‘let down her generation’ by jeopardising two trials after sending text messages to another jury member while on jury service.”
The Guardian, 13h July 2010
Legal aid lawyers facing fight to survive after tendering shake-up – The Guardian
“This week is crunch time for legal aid lawyers. The results of a big Legal Service Commission (LSC) tendering exercise means that firms could face closure and lawyers end up on the dole.”
The Guardian, 14th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Taser used on Moat did not have Home Office approval – The Independent
“The two police officers who fired at Raoul Moat with stun guns were using weapons that they had received little or no training for and which had not been approved by the Home Office.”
The Independent, 14th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ryanair guilty of misleading ads – The Independent
“Ryanair has been reprimanded for misleading customers with low-fare offers.”
The Independent, 14th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
ASA bans Mafia Wars Facebook ad – The Guardian
“An ad that ran on Facebook promoting the online game Mafia Wars, which featured a photo of a sinister, hooded man holding a large knife, has been banned by the advertising watchdog.”
The Guardian, 14th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Shocking’ London Dungeon ad banned – The Guardian
“A digital poster for the London Dungeon featuring the sudden transformation of Queen Mary into a zombie-like character has been banned by the advertising watchdog watchdog for scaring children.”
The Guardian, 14th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Israeli embassy Gaza protesters have sentences cut – BBC News
“Seven protesters arrested after a demonstration in London against Israel’s invasion of Gaza have won cuts in their sentences of up to 18 months.”
BBC News, 13th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Campaigner guilty of Oxford University arson plot – BBC News
“An animal rights campaigner has been given a 10-year prison term after being found guilty of plotting arson attacks against Oxford University buildings.”
BBC News, 13th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Baby P doctor faces being struck off – The Independent
“A GP who breached his professional duty towards Baby P in the months leading up to the toddler’s death faces being struck off after a disciplinary panel ruled today that his fitness to practise was impaired.”
The Independent, 13th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Life for former Suffolk pub landlord who murdered wife – BBC News
“A former pub landlord who stabbed his wife with a World War II bayonet convinced she was having an affair, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.”
BBC News, 13th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
