“How far can householders go to defend themselves? The reignited debate on ‘have-a-go heroes’ is already prompting fresh calls from politicians for reforms to the law.”
The Times, 20th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The fight against foreign bribery steps up a level today as Justice Secretary Jack Straw announces new plans to combat global corruption.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A ban on irresponsible drink promotions and a compulsory requirement to check under-18s for ID are among the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers announced by the Home Secretary, Alan Johnson.”
Home Office, 19th January 2010
Source: www.homeoffice,gov.uk
“The Administrative Law Bar Association, Inner Temple Hall, London, ‘The role of the Attorney General in the 21st Century’ – speech by The Rt Hon Baroness Scotland QC, Attorney General.”
Attorney General’s Office, 19th January 2010
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
“A nursing boss who was told in an NHS appraisal she was the ‘wrong colour and wrong culture’ for Cumbria has been awarded £115,000 compensation.”
BBC news, 19th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Four men have been jailed for going on the rampage during a march against Muslim extremists in Luton.”
BBC News, 20th January 2010
Sourcce: www.bbc.co.uk
“Success fees that lawyers can charge for winning defamation cases in no-win, no-fee agreements should be reduced from 100% to 10%, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th January 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Lawyers who sue the media will see their fees cut by 90% under plans set out by the government today to bring down the cost of libel actions.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A series of amendments to the Constitutional Reform Bill, which is currently before the Commons, have been tabled which would force peers to be domiciled in the United Kingdom for tax purposes.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“In a strongly-worded submission to the Crown Prosecution Service, England’s oldest medical institution says that any clinician suspected of helping someone die should be investigated by police. It also warns that the draft clarification of the Suicide Act will mean doctors are ‘coerced’ into speculating on how long a patient has to live, so that their loved ones are able to escape prosecution for assisted suicide by claiming they were terminally ill.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A legal obstacle is to be abolished to make it easier for hundreds of thousands of grandparents to gain access to their grandchildren when contact is denied after divorce and family breakdowns, the government will announce today.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A serial sex attacker remained free to continue preying on women because police officers made serious mistakes during their investigations and failed to take victims seriously, the Independent Police Complaints Commission will rule today.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A judge has encouraged the Charity Commission to end a lengthy battle with The Times by handing over documents about George Galloway’s suspected financial links with Saddam Hussein.”
The Times, 20th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Two businessmen will learn today how long they must serve in prison after an appeal that has reignited controversy over ‘have-a-go heroes’.
The Times, 20th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A girl from Merseyside whose arm was paralysed during childbirth has been awarded a six-figure payout.”
BBC News, 19th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A homeless man jailed for life for strangling a teenager and hiding her body in a suitcase has lost his appeal against his conviction.”
BBC News, 19th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Rights for NHS patients to be treated with dignity and respect are now enshrined in law for the first time, ministers have announced.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th January 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“More than 8,000 children have been taken into care since the Baby P tragedy came to light, an increase of some 40 per cent, the children’s court advisory service said today, as local authorities warned the system was under strain.”
The Times, 19th January 2010
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“An England fan has lost his latest fight to avoid being extradited to Portugal to serve a jail term for his involvement in a riot during Euro 2004.”
BBC News, 19th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Rooney, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 2 (18 January 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v AF [2010] EWHC 42 (Admin) (18 January 2010)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Patents Court)
Nokia GmbH v Ipcom GmbH & Co KG [2009] EWHC 3482 (Pat) (18 January 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
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