Criminal Procedure Rules 2010 in force – Ministry of Justice
“The first consolidating edition of the Criminal Procedure Rules came into force today (5 April 2010).”
Ministry of Justice, 8th April 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Committee to examine ‘super-injunctions’ – Judiciary of England and Wales
“The Master of the Rolls has set up a committee to examine the issues around the use of injunctions which bind the press and so-called ‘super-injunctions’.”
Judiciary of England & Wales, 6th April 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
The Judicial Studies Board Lecture 2010 – Speech by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales
“The Judicial Studies Board Lecture 2010 – at the Inner Temple 17th March 2010.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 31st March 2010
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Changes to the Immigration Rules – minimum age for armed forces marriage visas – UK Border Agency
“Today the Immigration Rules relating to marriage visas have changed for serving members of the armed forces.”
UK Border Agency, 6th April 2010
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Lichfield diocese burial rule change after grave mix-up – BBC News
“Burial rules in a West Midlands diocese have been changed after a mix-up with grave plots which led to a court ordering an exhumation.”
BBC News, 7th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
NSPCC calls for reform of child abuse inquiries – BBC News
“The NSPCC has urged a major overhaul of the system for investigating cases of child abuse and neglect, saying it is too costly, too slow and may not work.”
BBC News, 8th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Overhaul of libel laws ‘will have to wait’ – The Independent
“Plans to cut the profits of law firms who bring libel claims against the media have been dropped, MPs have been told. Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, had promised an overhaul of Britain’s libel laws after a review found the rules had a ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression. Among the reforms was a draft law to reduce the fees charged by ‘no-win no-fee’ lawyers in defamation cases from 100 per cent to 10 per cent.”
The Independent, 8th April 2010
Soruce: www.independent.co.uk
Two Royal Marines dismissed over assault of Afghan prisoner – The Guardian
“Two Royal Marines were sentenced today for assaulting an Afghan prisoner held on suspicion of planting a bomb. Sergeant Mark Leader, based at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon, was found guilty by a court martial panel of assault causing actual bodily harm on Mohammad Ekhlas on March 19 last year. Captain Jody Wheelhouse, from 45 Commando, Arbroath, Scotland, admitted the same offence at an earlier hearing. Wheelhouse was sentenced to dismissal with disgrace, while Leader was dismissed.”
The Guardian, 7th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs call for changes in law to ensure overseas doctors safe to work – The Times
“The death of a man aged 70 who was given an overdose by a foreign locum has prompted scrutiny of an EU-imposed system Urgent changes to the law are required to ensure that foreign doctors are competent in English and safe to treat patients on the NHS, MPs say today.”
The Times, 8th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Murderer Christopher Daffin ran over wife he secretly insured – The Times
“A cheating husband who killed his wife as she walked to work after secretly insuring her for £250,000, was jailed for life yesterday.”
The Times, 8th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Devon man who hit his baby son must pay him £50 – BBC News
“A father who hit his baby son because he knocked a photo frame off a television has been ordered to pay him £50 compensation.”
BBC News, 7th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Education and Skills Act 2008 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2010
The Legal Services Act 2007 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2010
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2010
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Intervention Orders) (Amendment) Order 2010
The Education (Short Stay Schools) (Closure) (England) Regulations 2010
The Parliamentary Elections (Welsh Forms) (Amendment) Order 2010
The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010
The End-of-Life Vehicles (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Flood Risk (Cross Border Areas) Regulations 2010
The Community Legal Service (Funding) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2010
The Medicines for Human Use (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2010
The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2010
The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Temporary Increase) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Reforming advocates’ graduated fees and very high cost cases – Ministry of Justice
“The Ministry of Justice and Legal Services Commission have today outlined new steps that aim to rebalance the legal aid budget, reduce costs and increase value for money for legal aid.”
Ministry of Justice, 6th April 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Superinjunctions inquiry to start work next month – The Guardian
“Superinjunctions are to be examined by a powerful committee of judges and lawyers, it was announced today, after months of speculation about the impact of the legal restrictions on press freedom.”
The Guardian, 6th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Scramble to save Bills at end of parliament – The Independent
“Moves to stage a referendum on scrapping the first-past-the-post electoral system have been abandoned as the parties wrangle over legislation to be rushed into law ahead of the general election. The Government has also dropped proposals to phase out the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.”
The Independent, 7th April 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Unions call for ‘Cadbury law’ to protect British industry – The Guardian
“Unions today called for a ‘Cadbury law’ to protect the crown jewels of British industry following a damning verdict by MPs on the chocolate maker’s takeover by US food conglomerate Kraft.”
The Guardian, 6th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jury still out in care home deaths trial – The Independent
“A jury will resume its deliberations today in the trial of a former care home manager accused of murdering two elderly residents.”
The Independent, 7th April 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Digital Economy bill faces further scrutiny – BBC News
“Controversial elements of the Digital Economy Bill will face further scrutiny even if the bill is passed later, Commons Leader Harriet Harman has said.”
BBC News, 6th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crucifix ban nurse Shirley Chaplin loses NHS discrimination case – The Times
“A Christian nurse who refused to remove a crucifix at work has lost her claim for discrimination after an employment tribunal panel ruled that she should have reached a compromise with her hospital employers.”
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The Times, 7th April 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
