Owners will be forced to microchip dogs in new curbs on ‘weapon’ pets – The Times
“Dog owners face a new pet ‘tax’ in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs.”
The Times, 9th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
UK’s ‘longest miscarriage of justice’ heads back to appeal court – The Guardian
“The case of a man convicted of a murder in London nearly 35 years ago is to be sent back to the court of appeal. Campaigners claim that the case is one of Britain’s longest-running miscarriages of justice.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Snoop Dogg: US rapper wins £100,000 legal fight to visit Britain – Daily Telegraph
“The controversial American rapper, Snoop Dogg, has won an expensive legal battle against the British government, after it tried to ban him from visiting the country.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judges told they have no power to allow secret evidence in Guantanamo case – The Times
“Three of the country’s top judges were told yesterday that they had no power to allow ministers to use secret evidence in fighting a damages claim by six former Guantanamo Bay detainees over alleged ill-treatment.”
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The Times, 9th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Jon Venables: the right to know – The Guardian
“Justice cannot be served at trial unless Jack Straw holds his nerve on unmasking Jon Venables.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Civil unrest as criminal QC appointments escalate – The Lawyer
“The QC appointments panel reduced dramatically the number of civil barristers who made silk in the 2010 competition, raising concerns about whether the appointments process is fundamentally flawed.”
The Lawyer, 8th March 2010
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Courts distrust evidence from social workers – The Guardian
“Courts are refusing applications to take children into care because some members of the judiciary hold social workers in such low esteem that they do not trust their evidence, it will be claimed this week in a major study.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Public Service Vehicles (Operators’ Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Public Service Vehicles (Operators’ Licences) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The National Health Service Trusts (Originating Capital) Order 2010
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) Order 2010
The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010
The Social Security (Claims and Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency’s Remit Order 2010
The Food Hygiene (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes Regulations 2010
The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010
The Access to the Countryside (Coastal Margin) (England) Order 2010
The Value Added Tax (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Asylum (Designated States) Order 2010
The Coroners (Amendment) Rules 2010
The National Health Service (Primary Medical Services) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2010
The Veterinary Surgery (Vaccination of Badgers Against Tuberculosis) Order 2010
The Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order 2010
The Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Johnson, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 385 (04 March 2010)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Houldsworth & Anor v Bridge Trustees Ltd & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 179 (04 March 2010)
Malik v Kalyan [2010] EWCA Civ 113 (04 March 2010)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Vercoe & Ors v Rutland Fund Management Ltd & Ors [2010] EWHC 424 (Ch) (05 March 2010)
Bellway Homes Ltd v Beazer Homes Ltd [2010] EWHC 423 (Ch) (04 March 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Brown ( A Minor) v Emery [2010] EWHC 388 (QB) (04 March 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Siraj, R (on the application of) v Kirkless Council & Ors [2010] EWHC 444 (Admin) (05 March 2010)
SB (Uganda) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWHC 338 (Admin) (24 February 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Bridge Trustees Ltd v Yates and others (Secretary of State for Work and Pensions intervening) – WLR Daily
“Where a hybrid occupational pension scheme was being wound up the benefits derived from voluntary contributions made to the scheme by the employee and matched by their employer’s contribution, ranked first in order of priority in the winding up of the scheme.”
WLR Daily, 4th 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.
In re W (Children) (Family proceedings: Evidence) – Times Law Reports
In re W (Children) (Family proceedings: Evidence)
Supreme Court
“A presumption that a child should not be called to give evidence in family proceedings could not be reconciled with the rights of all concerned in those proceedings under articles 6 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Right and accordingly would no longer be regarded as appropriate.”
The Times, 8th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Kerb-crawlers to be arrested on first offence – BBC News
“Kerb-crawlers can be arrested on their first offence under new laws, Home Office minister Alan Campbell said.”
BBC News, 8th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jogger locked in public toilet on Christmas Day wins compensation – Daily Telegraph
“A jogger who was left accidentally locked inside a public toilet on Christmas Day has been awarded £500 compensation by a council.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government attempts to keep torture case secret – The Guardian
“The government will attempt today to have a case about torture heard entirely behind closed doors in a move that some lawyers say would extend secrecy to a new area of hearings, overriding ancient principles of English law.”
The Guardian, 8th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for fatal bus attack – The Independent
“A bus driver who used his single-decker bus to knock down and kill a man who tried to confront him over damage caused to his pick-up truck was jailed for seven and a half years yesterday.”
The Independent, 5th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
RSPCA appeal against Northallerton will judgement – BBC News
“The RSPCA has started an appeal five months after losing a court battle over a £2m estate left to it in a will.”
BBC News, 6th March 2010
Vegans should be protected from discrimination, says equality watchdog – Daily Telegraph
“Vegans and atheists should have the same protection against discrimination as religious groups according to guidance on new equality laws proposed by Harriet Harman.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Photography under threat: The shooting party’s over – The Times
“Did you hear the one about the mother banned from taking a snapshot of her baby in the pool? Or the student prevented from photographing Tower Bridge at sunset? Be warned. The authorities now have the power to confiscate your camera — or even arrest you — for daring to take a picture in public.”
The Times, 7th March 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
