Regina v W – Times Law Reports
Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
“Whether a defendant was acting dishonestly was a matter for the jury after a correct direction from the trial judge.”
The Times, 19th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Gibson and Others v Sheffield City Council – Times Law Reports
Gibson and Others v Sheffield City Council
Court of Appeal
“Merely because an employer could explain a pay disparity, which was not directly discriminatory, that did not necessarily mean that the pay practice was not tainted by sex discrimination, so that the employer would have to justify that disparity objectively in order to rely on the genuine material factor defence in an equal pay claim.”
The Times, 19th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Investors to pay for prisoner rehabilitation – The Guardian
“Private investors will pay for a project to rehabilitate prisoners and receive a return on their money if reoffending rates drop, under a pioneering plan announced by the government today which could eventually the way much welfare work is financed.”
The Guardian, 19th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Innospec admits corruption in UK first – The Times
“The British arm of a chemical firm faces an £8 million fine after it admitted bribing public officials in Indonesia.”
The Times, 18th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Dog DNA used in conviction for teenager’s murderer – The Guardian
“A 22-year-old man who repeatedly stabbed a teenage boy was today facing life in jail after the first case in which new dog DNA technology was used in a murder prosecution.”
The Guardian, 18th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former detective jailed for 22 years over £200m cocaine-smuggling plot – Daily Telegraph
“A former detective who was ‘pivotal’ to the success of a £200 million cocaine-smuggling plot was jailed for 22 years.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Court backs £400,000 payout for head teacher who was forced to quit – The Times
“A headmistress forced from her job after a campaign by two Muslim governors to give Islam a greater presence in a state school is entitled to £400,000 damages, the Court of Appeal has ruled.”
The Times, 19th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Government refuses to publish criticism of new guidelines on overseas torture – The Guardian
“The government is locked in a serious and bitter dispute with the parliamentary body set up to monitor MI5 and MI6 over the guidelines covering the torture and abuse of detainees held abroad, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 18th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2010
The Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010
The M20 Motorway (Junctions 4 to 7) (Variable Speed Limits) Regulations 2010
The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Automatic Enrolment) Regulations 2010
The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2010
The Finance Act 2009, Schedule 50 (Record-keeping) (Appointed Day) Order 2010
The Portland Harbour Revision Order 2010
The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) (Amendment) Rules 2010
The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 2010
The British Nationality (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Asylum Support (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The UK Border Agency (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2010
The Social Security Benefit (Persons Abroad) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Retention of Knives in Court Regulations 2010
The Copyright Tribunal Rules 2010
The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2010
The Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Further Education Corporation (Dissolution) Order 2010
The Council Tax (Prescribed Classes of Dwellings) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Council Tax (Electronic Communications) (Wales) Order 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Student’s jail sentence for confronting muggers is overturned – Daily Telegraph
“A student jailed for confronting a gang of muggers has been freed by judges on appeal.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Courts service changes in England – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement on the closure of 20 under-used courts following full public consultations.”
Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Tullett Prebon wins staff poaching claim against BGC Partners – The Times
“Tullett Prebon, the interdealer broker, was the victim of an unlawful conspiracy by a rival to poach its senior staff, the High Court ruled today.”
The Times, 18th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Judge rejects ‘toxic sofa’ claims in burns injury cases – BBC News
“More than 300 people who suffered burns from a chemical used on Land of Leather sofas will not receive compensation, the High Court has ruled.”
BBC News, 18th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Lewis & Ors, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 496 (17 March 2010)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Saccoccia v Crown Prosecution Service & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 259 (16 March 2010)
Owens v Noble [2010] EWCA Civ 224 (10 March 2010)
Thomas-Ashley v Drum Housing Association Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 265 (17 March 2010)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Maslyukov v Diageo Distilling Ltd & Anor [2010] EWHC 443 (Ch) (17 March 2010)
Tom Hoskins Plc v EMW Law (a firm) [2010] EWHC 479 (Ch) (11 March 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Odes v General Medical Council [2010] EWHC 552 (Admin) (17 March 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
MAGA v Trustees of the Birmingham Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church – WLR Daily
“An archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church was vicariously liable for the sexual abuse of a non-Catholic boy by a priest with special responsibility for youth work on the basis that there was a sufficient connection between the work he was employed to do and the abuse perpetrated.”
WLR Daily, 17th March 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.
Lords demand curbs on pleural plaques compensation fees – Law Society’s Gazette
“Solicitors and claims management companies (CMCs) acting in pleural plaques compensation cases should have their legal fees severely curtailed, the House of Lords heard last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 18th March 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Scheme launched to reduce reoffending in short term prisoners – Ministry of Justice
“An innovative scheme aimed at reducing reoffending rates for short term prisoners was launched today by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.”
Ministry of Justice, 18th March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Roman Abramovich wins libel case over gambling claims – Daily Telegraph
“Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has accepted a public apology and substantial libel damages at the High Court over false newspaper allegations that he had a serious gambling problem.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Eady claims libel tourism is a ‘myth’ – Law Society’s Gazette
“Libel tourism is a ‘myth’ spread by parties unhappy at the outcome of cases, Britain’s best-known media judge has claimed.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 18th March 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Government will reintroduce site-blocking power in Commons – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has pledged to find a way to force ISPs to block access to websites accused of hosting copyright-infringing material despite the dropping of a controversial amendment to that effect in its Digital Economy Bill.”
OUT-LAW, 17th March 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
