Man, 81, sentenced for sex assault in Stevenage – BBC News
“An 81-year-old man who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl has been given an eight month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.”
BBC News, 16th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former Merrill Lynch trader banned for five years – The Guardian
“A former proprietary trader at Merrill Lynch, who mispriced trades in a desperate bid to cover up some of the $456m (£300m) of losses he had racked up, was banned from working in the industry for at least five years.”
The Guardian, 16th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Digital economy bill: Online piracy law unlikely to face major scrutiny – The Guardian
“The government is planning to introduce controversial measures, backed by the Conservatives, that would force internet companies to block websites that host substantial amounts of pirated content as it scrambles to get its digital economy bill through parliament.”
The Guardian, 16th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man wins compensation for sex abuse ‘not connected to Church’ – The Times
“A man who was abused by a Roman Catholic priest more than 30 years ago won £32,500 damages yesterday even though he was not a member of the church congregation.”
The Times, 17th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Woman died after ‘worst botched operation’ seen in British hosptial – The Times
“An elderly woman died after a German locum doctor carried out one of the ‘worst botched operations’ seen in a British hospital, an inquest heard yesterday.”
The Times, 17th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Home Energy Efficiency Schemes (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Fire and Rescue Authorities (Improvement Plans) (Wales) Order 2010
The Local Government (Performance Indicators and Standards) (Wales) Order 2010
The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2010
The Harbours Act 1964 (Delegation of Functions) Order 2010
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Merchant Shipping (Passenger Ships) (Safety Code for UK Categorised Waters) Regulations 2010
The Environment Agency (Inland Waterways) Order 2010
The Building and Approved Inspectors (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Cambridgeshire Community Services National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Order 2010
The Measuring Instruments (EEC Requirements) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2010
The Adult Skills (Specified Qualifications) Regulations 2010
The Detergents Regulations 2010
The Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust (Change of Name) (Establishment) Amendment Order 2010
The Biocidal Products (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Council Tax and Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
West Midlands police officer cleared of crash charge – BBC News
“A police chief inspector accused of failing to stop after hitting a student with his car has been cleared.”
BBC News, 16th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Schizophrenic man jailed for fatal stabbing in London – BBC News
“A schizophrenic man who pleaded guilty to killing a father in north London months after being fined for another attack has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 16th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Killer stalker jailed for life – The Guardian
“A stalker who carried out a ‘frenzied’ knife attack on his ex-girlfriend after a campaign of harassment has been jailed for life.Vikramgit Singh, 26, was told he must serve at least 20 years for the murder of Gemma Dorman in July 2008.”
The Guardian, 16th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Expats lose appeal over index-linked pensions – The Times
“A group of retired British citizens living abroad lost their test case in Strasbourg today for the right to have the same index-linked rises as pensioners living in the United Kingdom.”
The Times, 16th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Officers investigated over Fiona Pilkington case – The Times
“Ten police officers are being investigated over the way they handled the case of a mother and her disabled daughter who suffered years of abuse from youths and were found dead in a burnt-out car, a watchdog said today.”
The Times, 16th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Cadogan v Panagopoulos & Anor [2010] EWHC 422 (Ch) (15 March 2010)
High Court (Family Division)
W v W [2010] EWHC 332 (Fam) (04 March 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Goldberg & Ors v Miltiadous & Ors [2010] EWHC 450 (QB) (15 March 2010)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Carillion JM Ltd v PHI Group Ltd [2010] EWHC 496 (TCC) (10 March 2010)
Hall & Anor v Van Der Heiden [2010] EWHC 537 (TCC) (15 March 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Baroness Stern’s review of the way in which rape complaints are handled by public authorities – Judiciary of England and Wales
“An independent review by Baroness Stern, of the way in which rape complaints are handled by public authorities, was published today (Monday 15 March).”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 15th March 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Charging decision regarding Baroness Uddin – Crown Prosecution Service
“Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, today announced that there will be no charges in relation to Baroness Uddin’s claims for parliamentary expenses.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 12th March 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Three year consumer lock-in is illegal, says OFT – OUT-LAW.com
“Gym membership contracts that lasted for three years and could not be cancelled breached consumer protection laws, according to consumer protection regulator the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th March 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Couple charged as FSA clamps down on insider dealing – The Guardian
“A former Dresdner Kleinwort investment banker and his wife have been charged with insider dealing as part of an ongoing effort by the Financial Services Authority to crack down on market abuse, which the watchdog admitted over the weekend was still ‘unacceptably high’ in the City.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fifth member of staff jailed for indecent relationship with pupil at sex scandal-hit school – Daily Telegraph
“A fifth member of staff at a comprehensive school involved in a scandal over sex with pupils has been jailed after he conducted an indecent relationship with a 15-year-old girl.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Child protection court fees scrapped – The Guardian
“The government has pledged to scrap family court fees after an official review found evidence that the high cost was deterring some social service departments from applying to take abused and neglected children into care.”
The Guardian, 15th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Expats await state pension ruling – The Guardian
“More than half a million retired Britons living abroad could be in line for payouts from the UK government if a European court today rules in their favour. After years of courtroom wrangling, 13 expatriates will learn if they have won their test case for the right to index-linked rises routinely paid to UK-based pensioners but denied to those who have settled in certain countries overseas.”
The Guardian, 16th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
