Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Children and Young Persons Act 2008 (Commencement No.3) (Wales) Order 2010
The Education Act 2005 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2010
The Accounts and Audit (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2010
The Child Benefit Up-rating Order 2010
The Freedom of Information (Additional Public Authorities) Order 2010
The Freedom of Information (Removal of References to Public Authorities) Order 2010
The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010
The Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010
The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Order 2010
The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating (Northern Ireland) Order 2010
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2010
The Vehicle Drivers (Certificates of Professional Competence) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Hearing Aid Council (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 2010
The National Health Service (Reimbursement of the Cost of EEA Treatment) Regulations 2010
The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Heathrow third runway plan in tatters after ruling, claim opponents – The Times
“Environmental campaigners and local authorities opposed to Heathrow expansion popped champagne corks on the steps of the High Court yesterday to celebrate a ruling that they said left plans to build a third runway at Europe’s busiest airport ‘in tatters’.”
The Times, 27th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘If I lose £1 million, it’s worth it for libel law reform, says Simon Singh – The Times
“Simon Singh lifted his coffee cup off a Ministry of Justice press release. ‘I’m a particle physicist,’ he said. ‘And libel law, I can tell you, is more complicated than particle physics.'”
The Times, 27th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Car crash victim wins highest ever compensation payout – Daily Telegraph
“A passenger left paralysed after a crash has been awarded £11million compensation – the highest personal injury payout in British history.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judge’s comments throw into doubt BAE’s £30m pact over fraud inquiry – The Times
“A landmark settlement between the Serious Fraud Office and BAE Systems was thrown into doubt yesterday after a senior British judge said that the agency did not have legal authority to strike plea bargains with companies accused of corruption.”
The Times, 27th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Law student has curfew sentence reduced after arguing it ruined her pregnancy – Daily Telegraph
“A law student who assaulted a pub landlady has had her curfew sentence reduced after arguing that it ruined her experience of pregnancy and childbirth.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ian Tomlinson family waits for answers one year on from G20 protests – The Guardian
“The widow of Ian Tomlinson, the man who died at the G20 protests, has launched an emotional attack on the director of public prosecutions, accusing him of letting her down over his failure to decide whether the officer who assaulted her husband should be charged with manslaughter.”
The Guardian, 26th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for smuggling immigrants across Channel – The Independent
“A man who claimed he was a human rights activist was jailed for six years today after he smuggled 20 illegal immigrants across the Channel in a 50ft yacht.”
The Independent, 26th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
British Summer Time
British Summer Time begins at 1.00 a.m. this Sunday, 28th March, and the clocks go forward one hour. Those who subscribe to this blog by email may notice a difference in the time that updates are received.
Lord Martin defends no-win no-fee libel lawyers – BBC News
“Former Commons Speaker Lord Martin has spoken up in defence of ‘no win, no fee’ libel lawyers – whose fees the government is trying to curtail.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gatwick Airport firearm man given prison sentence – BBC News
“A man who wanted police to shoot him in a ‘desperate suicide bid’ has been jailed for threatening people with an imitation gun at Gatwick Airport.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Twins jailed for life over doorstep murder in Oldham – BBC News
“Twin brothers who murdered a father-of-two outside his Greater Manchester home, then tried to kill themselves, have been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Misleading’ policing advert banned by watchdog – The Guardian
“A Home Office advertising campaign that highlights one of Labour’s key election policies on crime and policing is to be banned by the advertising industry watchdog, the Guardian has learned. The Advertising Standards Authority has told the Home Office that its television adverts highlighting the government’s ‘policing pledge’ that neighbourhood officers can now be expected to spend 80% of their time on the beat is to be banned with immediate effect.”
The Guardian, 25th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Family wins payout over mother Lavinia Bletchly’s undiagnosed cancer – The Independent
“The family of a young mother who died after doctors failed to diagnose her cancer secured a six-figure pay-out from an NHS body today.”
The Independent, 26th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man jailed for 18-year rape after advancements in DNA – BBC News
“A rapist who carried out an attack on a woman nearly 18 years ago has been jailed for 10 years after scientists used advances in DNA technology.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Babysitting couple guilty of child’s murder in Bilston – BBC News
“A babysitting couple who left a three-year-old boy with more than 70 injuries have been found guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court of his murder.”
BBC News, 26th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
FJ Chalke Ltd & Anor v Revenue & Customs [2010] EWCA Civ 313 (25 March 2010)
Mason v Richard Freeman & Co (a firm) [2010] EWCA Civ 287 (25 March 2010)
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v Gibbons [2010] EWCA Civ 327 (26 March 2010)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Kirman, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 614 (25 March 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) v Anderson & Ors [2010] EWHC 599 (Ch) (25 March 2010)
Goldfarb v Higgins & Ors [2010] EWHC 613 (Ch) (25 March 2010)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Abraaj Investment Management Ltd. v Bregawn Jersey Ltd. [2010] EWHC 630 (Comm) (25 March 2010)
Blue Sky One Ltd & Ors v Mahan Air & Anor [2010] EWHC 631 (Comm) (25 March 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Andrews v Aylott [2010] EWHC 597 (QB) (25 March 2010)
Lait MP v Evening Standard Ltd. [2010] EWHC 642 (QB) (25 March 2010)
Botham v The Ministry of Defence [2010] EWHC 646 (QB) (26 March 2010)
Serious Organised Crime Agency v Bosworth & Anor [2010] EWHC 645 (QB) (26 March 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Order 2010
The Local Authorities (Petitions) (England) Order 2010
The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Commencement No.3) Order 2010
The Assured Tenancies (Amendment)(England) Order 2010
The Data Protection (Monetary Penalties) Order 2010
The Personal Accounts Delivery Authority Winding Up Order 2010
The Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) (Amendment) Scheme 2010
The National Employment Savings Trust Order 2010
The Recovery of Social Security Contributions Due in Other Member States Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
