Former MI5 man loses supreme court case in memoirs fight – The Guardian
“Judges rule battle to publish book must be pursued in secretive investigatory powers tribunal.”
The Guardian, 9th December 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government-ordered review to call for sport to unite in corruption war – The Guardian
“A review launched by the government in the wake of high-profile match-fixing allegations is set to recommend the creation of a single unit dedicated to investigating corruption in sports betting.”
The Guardian, 10th December 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Scientists urge reform of ‘lethal’ libel law – The Times
“England’s draconian libel laws pose a danger to public health because they are interfering with the research published by medical journals, senior editors and scientists said.”
The Times, 10th December 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Bath Spa: Council paid £4m compensation for delay – BBC News
“Bath and North East Somerset Council was paid at least £4.17m in compensation for the delayed Bath Spa Project, its accounts have revealed.”
BBC News, 9th December 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
R (A) v Director of Establishments of the Security Service – WLR Daily
R (A) v Director of Establishments of the Security Service [2009] UKSC 12; [2009] WLR (D) 356
“Jurisdiction to hear a claim against the intelligence services for a violation of the right to freedom of expression guaranteed by art 10 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms was granted exclusively to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (“IPT”) by s 65(2)(a) of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000. Therefore the High Court had no jurisdiction to hear an application for judicial review brought by a former member of the Security Service in respect of a refusal of permission to publish a book about his work with the service.”
WLR Daily, 9th December 2009
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.
Judges block horse injury claim – BBC News
“A County Durham man left with brain damage after being kicked by a horse at a Cumbrian fair, has been blocked from claiming compensation.”
BBC News, 9th December 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Firm fined after chemical explosion closed motorways – BBC News
“An international waste management company has been fined £150,000 after a major chemical fire closed two motorways in Lancashire.”
BBC News, 9th December 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Coroner criticises MoD over fatal helicopter crash – The Independent
“A coroner today criticised the Ministry of Defence for failing to adequately maintain a helicopter which crashed and caught fire in Iraq, claiming the lives of two SAS soldiers.”
The Independent, 9th December 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BBC was unfair to Crufts organiser in pedigree dogs exposé, rules Ofcom – The Guardian
“Ofcom has ruled that controversial BBC1 documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed, which alleged that events such as Crufts awarded top prizes to unhealthy and inbred animals, was unfair in some aspects of its treatment of the Kennel Club.”
The Guardian, 9th December 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Hotelier Ben Vogelenzang cleared of insulting Muslim guest – The Times
“A district judge questioned the character of a Muslim convert as he dismissed the case against husband and wife Christian hoteliers who she claimed had deeply offended her new-found religion.”
The Times, 9th December 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Briton guilty of plotting ‘deadly terror attack’ – BBC News
“A British Muslim has been convicted of conspiring to murder civilians in a ‘deadly terrorist attack’.”
BBC News, 9th December 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Killer nurse granted leave to appeal – The Independent
“A former staff nurse serving at least 30 years behind bars for the murder of four patients at two Leeds hospitals was given the go-ahead to challenge his conviction today.”
The Independent, 9th December 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Shops ‘unfair’ over shoplifting cases – The Independent
“Tesco, Boots and a host of high street giants are using a ‘deceitful’ and ‘unfair’ system to seek hundreds of pounds in compensation payouts from petty shoplifters, a report claimed today.”
The Independent, 9th December 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Autumn performance report 2009 – Ministry of Justice
“An assessment of our performance against departmental strategic objectives, public service agreements and value for money targets.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th December 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
BAILII – Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police v Caston [2009] EWCA Civ 1298 (08 December 2009)
Clarence House Ltd v National Westminster Bank Plc [2009] EWCA Civ 1311 (08 December 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Unison, R (on the application of) v Monitor & Ors [2009] EWHC 3221 (Admin) (09 December 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
CPC Group Ltd v Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company [2009] EWHC 3204 (Ch) (07 December 2009)
Arjo Wiggins Ltd v Ralph [2009] EWHC 3198 (Ch) (07 December 2009)
Clydesdale Financial Services Ltd & Ors v Smailes & Ors [2009] EWHC 3190 (Ch) (08 December 2009)
High Court (Family Division)
Local Authority v M & M & Ors [2009] EWHC 3172 (Fam) (07 December 2009)
O & Anor v Orkney Island Council [2009] EWHC 3173 (Fam) (07 December 2009)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Buildability Ltd v O’Donnell Developments Ltd [2009] EWHC 3196 (TCC) (08 December 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Traffic Management (London Borough of Hackney) Permit Scheme Order 2009
The Traffic Management (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) Permit Scheme Order 2009
The Traffic Management (London Borough of Haringey) Permit Scheme Order 2009
The Traffic Management (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) Permit Scheme Order 2009
The Traffic Management (London Borough of Lewisham) Permit Scheme Order 2009
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2009
The Courts Boards Areas (Amendment) Order 2009
The Council Tax (Demand Notices) (England) Regulations 2009
The Northern Rock plc Transfer Order 2009
The Northern Rock plc (Tax Consequences) Regulations 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
O’Byrne v Aventis Pasteur SA – Times Law Reports
Court of Justice of the European Union
“While English law allowed for the substitution of one defendant for another outside the limitation period as long as the action was brought within that period, European Union law did not allow the producer of allegedly defective goods to be substituted outside that period, although the action was brought within time.”
The Times, 8th December 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Publication of report by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture – Ministry of Justice
“A delegation of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture visited the United Kingdom between 18 November and 1 December 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th Decemeber 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Data protection: a new dialogue – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister Michael Wills has given a speech on data protection in the public sector, and responded to a report on the database state.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th December 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Alleged abuse of student visa system – government response – UK Border Agency
“The government has responded to allegations in The Sunday Telegraph that Tier 4 of the UK’s points-based system for immigration is being widely abused by foreign nationals posing as students.”
UK Border Agency, 8th December 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
