Baby P killer Steven Barker loses rape appeal – BBC News
“One of the three people jailed over the death of Baby Peter has lost an appeal against his conviction for the rape of a two-year-old.”
BBC News, 21st January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Bhamra v Dubb (t/a Lucky Caterers) [2010] EWCA Civ 13 (20 January 2010)
G, R (on the application of) v X School & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 1 (20 January 2010)
Supershield Ltd v Siemens Building Technologies FE Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 7 (20 January 2010)
In the Pink Ltd v Leeds Magistrates Court & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 8 (20 January 2010)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
B2net Ltd v HM Treasury (Sued As Buying Solutions) [2010] EWHC 51 (QB) (20 January 2010)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Burrows v Smith & Anor [2010] EWHC 22 (Ch) (20 January 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Orobator v HMP Holloway & Anor [2010] EWHC 58 (Admin) (20 January 2010)
Persaud v Director of Public Prosecutions [2010] EWHC 52 (Admin) (20 January 2010)
High Court (Family Division)
Doctor A & Ors v Ward & Anor [2010] EWHC 16 (Fam) (08 January 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Intercom security cameras ‘breach human rights’ – Daily Telegraph
“Intercom security cameras are to be switched off by Birmingham City Council in case it breaches the rights of people coming to the door.”
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Daily Telegraph, 21st January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Divorce courts may be thing of the past under radical overhaul of family justice – The Times
“Divorce disputes and other acrimonious battles over children or money would be taken out of the courts under plans for a radical overhaul of family justice announced yesterday.”
The Times, 21st January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
The end of innocence: Inside Britain’s child prisons – The Independent
“Paul Vallely: As the Edlington ‘torture boys’ face sentencing for horrifying violence, can secure children’s homes ever offer redemption?”
The Independent, 21st January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Don’t read too much into Munir Hussain judgment, say lawyers – The Guardian
“Lawyers say today’s judgment that released the man who jailed for attacking a burglar had nothing to do with the law of self-defence and everything to do with the unique facts of Munir Hussain’s case.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Europe’s top court says age bars for job applicants can be legal – OUT-LAW.com
“Europe’s top court has said that some employers can stop people as young as 30 from applying for some jobs because they are too old. UK Employment Tribunals will have to take account of the ruling in age discrimination cases, an expert said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 21st January 2010
Source: www.out-law.com
Jailed ex-magistrate faces £4m payout – The Independent
“A former magistrate who was jailed for a £35,000 fraud will face a financial confiscation hearing today which could force him to pay up to £4 million.”
The Independent, 21st January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal actions after weight-loss surgery have soared over past two years – The Times
“The number of patients taking legal action after paying for weight loss surgery has risen sharply over the past two years, according to medical negligence figures seen by The Times.”
The Times, 21st January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Police worker shot in training given six-figure payout – Daily Telegraph
“A police control room operator who was shot during a training exercise has agreed a six-figure compensation payout.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Compensation for Oxford police shooting victim – BBC News
“A call operator who was shot during a police safety demonstration course has said he has been awarded a ‘six figure’ compensation sum.”
BBC news, 20th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Supermarket worker who licked raw chicken jailed – Daily Telegraph
“A former supermarket worker who was filmed sabotaging food in the store where he worked has been jailed.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
£415,000 damages over egg allergy death – The Independent
“A caterer who supplied a dessert containing eggs at a Sikh wedding must pay £415,000 damages to the widow of a man who died from an allergic reaction, the Court of Appeal ruled today.”
The Independent, 20th January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Driver jailed for Lincolnshire double death crash – BBC News
“A woman who was over the drink-drive limit when she lost control of a Jaguar and killed a young couple has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.”
BBC News, 20th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother gets life for heroin death – BBC News
“A mother convicted of murdering her disabled son by injecting him with heroin at a Hertfordshire care home has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 20th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Standard Life fined £2.45m for misleading pensions customers – The Guardian
“The Financial Services Authority has fined Standard Life £2.45m for misleading thousands of pensions customers about the safety of one of its funds, it was announced today.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Amy Winehouse spared jail on assault charge – The Guardian
“Singer given conditional discharge after admitting assault on theatre manager.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Draining’ family courts system to be overhauled – The Times
“Ed Balls has announced a far-reaching review of the family courts and promised more help for parents who have separated, including greater access to mediation.”
The Times, 20th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Fundamental review of the family justice system announced – Ministry of Justice
“An expert panel will examine reform of the current family justice system in England and Wales so that it better supports children and parents under a wide-ranging review announced by the Ministry of Justice today.”
Ministry of Justice, 20th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
‘Have-a-go hero’ businessman Munir Hussain freed by Court of Appeal – The Times
“A businessman jailed for attacking an intruder after the lives of his family were threatened by knife-wielding thugs in their home was freed by the Court of Appeal today.”
The Times, 20th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
