Hertfordshire GP who sexually assaulted patients jailed – BBC News
“A Hertfordshire GP who carried out sexual assaults on three women has been jailed for 16 months.”
BBC News, 24th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Reform of libel laws will protect freedom of expression – Ministry of Justice
“Reforms of the law on libel will be taken forward in the next Parliament, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Hunger-striker to sue over claims that he ate Big Macs – The Independent
“A hunger striker who held a 23-day fast in Parliament Square last year in protest at the Sri Lanka’s offensive against the Tamil Tigers is suing two newspapers over claims that he secretly ate burgers during his vigil.”
The Independent, 24th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Serious Fraud Office ends inquiry into miners’ union and claims over damages – The Times
“The Serious Fraud Office has abandoned a long-running criminal inquiry into a miners’ union and the world’s largest personal injury compensation scheme.”
The Times, 24th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Government insists vicars will not be sued for refusing ‘gay marriages’ in churches – Daily Telegraph
“Ministers have assured clergy that they will not face legal action if they refuse to carry out new ‘gay weddings’ in churches.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Secret tribunal appeal for cousin of trans-Atlantic airlines bomber – Daily Telegraph
“The Home Office is attempting to hold an employment tribunal involving the cousin of a convicted terrorist in secret it has emerged.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jack Straw unveils plan to curb libel tourism – The Guardian
“Overseas claimants will be discouraged from launching libel cases in UK courts and a ‘public interest’ defence may be introduced to protect investigative journalism, under legal changes unveiled today.”
The Guardian, 24th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘No release’ for Yorkshire Ripper, says Jack Straw – BBC News
“There are ‘no circumstances’ in which Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could be released from prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said.”
BBC News, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
No compensation for Ian Huntley, says Jack Straw – The Independent
“The Government has ‘absolutely no intention’ of paying compensation to Soham killer Ian Huntley after he was attacked in prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said today.”
The Independent, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Yarl’s Wood detained baby for 100 days, damning report reveals – The Guardian
“A baby spent 100 days in detention in Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre, the chief inspector of prisons discloses in a highly critical report published tomorrow.”
The Guardian, 24th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Reform of libel laws will protect freedom of expression – The Guardian
“Justice secretary Jack Straw explains why he is proposing a law to curtail ‘libel tourism’ and create a ‘public interest’ defence.”
The Guardian, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Homophobic hatred could lead to jail – Ministry of Justice
“People who intentionally stir up homophobic hatred could face up to seven years in prison under a new criminal offence introduced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Jessop v R [2010] EWCA Crim 517 (22 March 2010)
Mendez & Anor v R [2010] EWCA Crim 516 (22 March 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Consequential Amendments No.2) Order 2010
The Notification of Conventional Tower Cranes (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The European Communities (Designation) Order 2010
The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officer’s Charges) (Northern Ireland) Order 2010
The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2010
The Northern Ireland Act 2009 (Commencement No.2) Order 2010
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) Order 2010
The Uzbekistan (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Revocation) Order 2010
The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2010
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2010
The Audiovisual Media Services (Product Placement) Regulations 2010
The Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Dependency) (Permitted Earnings Limits) Order 2010
The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Lone Parents) (Availability for Work) Regulations 2010
The Legislative Reform (Dangerous Wild Animals) (Licensing) Order 2010
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 3) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
MPs warned: cheat on expenses and face ‘a ton of bricks’ – The Guardian
“The parliamentary watchdog has warned MPs that his organisation will come down on them ‘like a ton of bricks’ if they break new expenses rules, saying those who cheat could be fined or have pay docked.”
The Guardian, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Straw announces legal aid reforms – Ministry of Justice
“The Ministry of Justice has announced new proposals for the tendering of criminal legal aid services with the aim of delivering significant savings to taxpayers and a more sustainable future for the legal aid budget.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Equality Bill could be amended by Lords to benefit Catholic adoption agencies – Daily Telegraph
“Roman Catholic adoption agencies could be allowed to act in accordance with their religious beliefs once more, under a move to be proposed in the House of Lords.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man given 20 years for Matalan shop manager murder – BBC News
“A 19-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a Matalan shop manager has been sentenced to life with a minimum 20-year term.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prisoner sues after he is banned from smoking – Daily Telegraph
“A prisoner addicted to tobacco is seeking damages after he was banned from smoking for swearing at a prison officer.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Guidance for parliamentary candidates published – Ministry of Justice
“Guidance to candidates standing at the parliamentary general election on publishing declarations of interests, is published today.”
Minsitry of Justice, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
