Murder arrest over Ray Gosling’s BBC confession – BBC News
“TV presenter Ray Gosling has been arrested on suspicion of murder by Nottinghamshire Police after he admitted killing his lover.”
BBC News, 17th February 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Most jurors do not understand judge’s legal advice, says report – The Guardian
“Two out of three jurors do not fully understand the legal directions given to them by judges when they retire to consider their verdicts, according to a report for the Ministry of Justice.”
The Guardian, 17th February 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ground-breaking research finds juries are fair and effective – Ministry of Justice
“Juries in England and Wales have been found to be fair, effective and efficient by the most in-depth study into the issue ever undertaken in this country, published today.”
Ministry of Justice, 17th February 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Barber v Croydon London Borough Council – WLR Daily
Barber v Croydon London Borough Council – WLR Daily [2010] EWCA Civ 51; [2010] WLR (D) 39
“A local housing authority had acted unreasonably in seeking possession against a mentally impaired tenant for anti-social behaviour when it failed to take into account the possibility that the tenant’s mental impairment might have given rise to his behaviour. However, the fact that the tenant had successfully advanced a public law defence in a private law action meant that the council would not be preventing from bringing a fresh possession action if on reconsideration it felt it was merited.”
WLR Daily, 16th February 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
FSA issues record fine for insider trading – BBC News
“The City watchdog, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), has issued the largest fine in its history against an individual for insider trading.”
BBC News, 16th February 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge orders extradition of five men over Crete murder bid – The Independent
“Five young men accused of attempting to murder a British holidaymaker in Crete were today ordered to travel to Greece to face justice. A judge granted an extradition request after hearing the gang were suspected of the savage mob attack in Malia in June 2008.”
The Independent, 16th February 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Attorney general upholds Edlington torture case sentences – The Guardian
“Lady Scotland rules sentences for brothers who submitted two boys to ordeal of violence and sexual abuse were appropriate.”
The Guardian, 15th February 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Waffle company fined £1,750 after worker’s fall – BBC News
“A company has been fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after a worker fell 4ft (1.2m) at its factory.”
BBC News, 15th February 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former vicar from Wirral jailed over indecent images – BBC News
“A 60-year-old former senior vicar has been jailed for a year after being found in possession of images of child sex abuse for a second time.”
BBC News, 15th February 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Council Tax (Alteration of Lists and Appeals) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2010
The Overhead Lines (Exempt Installations) Order 2010
The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2010
The Learning and Skills Council for England (Strategy for Greater Manchester) Order 2010
The Food for Particular Nutritional Uses (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Oceanbulk Shipping & Trading SA v TMT Asia Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 79 (15 February 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Rolfe & Anor v Bernard Samuel Rolfe Tulsesense Ltd [2010] EWHC 244 (Ch) (15 February 2010)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Banner Holdings Ltd v Colchester Borough Council [2010] EWHC 139 (TCC) (29 January 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Martin v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions – Times Law Reports
Court of Appeal
“The value of a property in France held by a social security recipient living in France could be included in his capital, thus depriving him of his benefit even if the property was held on trust for a third party since an implied trust was unknown in French law.”
The Times, 16th February 2010
Soure: www.timesonline.co.uk
Fidler v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and another – WLR Daily
“Where the construction of an house without planning permission had been concealed by the erection of straw bales and a tarpaulin which had been left in place for over four years after the completion of the house, so that the local planning authority did not become aware of the house until after expiry of that four-year period, the totality of building operations originally contemplated and intended to be carried out by the builder included the erection and removal of the straw bales, with the result that construction had not been substantially completed until the bales had been removed and the four-year period for enforcement had not begun to run until that date.”
WLR Daily, 15th February 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Eweida v British Airways plc – WLR Daily
Eweida v British Airways plc [2010] EWCA Civ 80; [2010] WLR (D) 37
“A Christian employee who had been suspended from work for wearing with her uniform a small, visible cross in breach of her employer’s staff dress code, which forbade the wearing of visible neck adornment, had not suffered unlawful indirect discrimination.”
WLR Daily, 15th February 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
APIL attacks government over eligibility for bereavement damages – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has criticised the government for ignoring Law Commission recommendations to increase general damages in personal injury cases.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th February 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
MPs, Lords question human rights compatibility of Digital Economy Bill – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government must provide more detail on exactly how alleged copyright infringers will be cut off from the internet before a file-sharing disconnection law is passed, according to a parliamentary committee.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th February 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Metropolitan Police officer loses racism claim – BBC News
“A Metropolitan Police officer praised by ex-London Mayor Ken Livingstone for his handling of a racist attack on him has lost a race discrimination claim.”
BBC News, 15th February 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Football fans banned after FA Cup derby violence – BBC News
“Four fans have been given football banning orders following the violence in Southampton after the FA Cup tie against rivals Portsmouth.”
BBC News, 15th February 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Anti-terror body scanners may be illegal, ministers warned – The Guardian
“Ministers should act immediately to ensure that the use of full-body scanners at British airports is lawful, the Equalities and Human Rights Commission has warned.”
The Guardian, 16th February 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
