“The government’s response to the conclusions and recommendations of the Joint Committee Report on the Draft Bribery Bill.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A Somerset solicitor is set to launch a judicial review action against the Children and Family Courts Advice and Support Service (Cafcass) because of its ‘unacceptable delays’ in appointing children’s guardians and family court advisers.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th November 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
“The Government will move quickly to implement the reforms of bank pay and governance proposed today by Sir David Walker. Sir David’s review was commissioned by the Government earlier this year to explore failures of corporate governance and management of banks. His final report suggests a series of reforms to strengthen the role of shareholders, improve the quality of bank boards, and to increase transparency of pay and bonus policies.”
HM Treasury, 26th November 2009
Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
“Police officers are still refusing to take complaints of rape seriously if the victims come from ‘the wrong part of town’, if they have been drinking or if they have made previous allegations, according to a report by Sara Payne, the national victims’ champion.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A Jamaican woman who took part in a massive marriage scam in the West Midlands was today sentenced to 12 months imprisonment at Birmingham Crown Court.”
UK Border Agency, 23rd November 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and others [2009] UKSC 6; [2009] WLR (D) 341
“Charges levied by banks in respect of unauthorised overdrafts were part of a ‘package’ of services and consideration and their fairness was exempt from review under reg 6(2)(b) of the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999.”
WLR Daily, 25th November 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.
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and Others
Supreme Court
“Charges levied by banks on personal current account customers in respect of unauthorised overdrafts were part of a package of consideration for the package of banking services provided and accordingly their fairness was exempt from review by the Office of Fair Trading.”
The Times, 26th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The UK’s equality laws are inadequate, according to the European Commission which has announced that it has begun legal action against the UK. The Government claims that new equality legislation will settle the dispute.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
“Consumers will be able to bring class actions against banks, insurers and other financial services firms if the Government’s Financial Services Bill comes into force.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
“High Street fashion chain New Look has been fined a record £400,000 for fire safety breaches after a blaze broke out at a central London branch.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A 22-year-old man has been jailed for killing a Qatari student during a racist row in East Sussex.”
BBC News, 25th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A multi-millionaire rabbi who took part in cocaine parties with prostitutes in a flat nicknamed the ‘synagogue of sin’ has been convicted of possessing drugs.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A blueprint for wholesale reform of British policing to create a service ‘anchored in public consent’ was unveiled today by the inquiry prompted by Scotland Yard’s controversial handling of the G20 protests in London.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A religious education teacher who admitted 10 charges of engaging a 15-year-old pupil in sexual activity has been jailed today.”
The Guardian, 25th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Gordon Brown today sparked controversy on the eve of the Commonwealth summit by suggesting he backs the sweeping away of 300-year-old laws that prevent Roman Catholics ascending to the Throne.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
The Medicines for Human Use (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2009
The Medicines (Exemptions and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009
The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 2009
The National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Social Welfare) Order 2009
Community Radio (Amendment) Order 2010
The Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
“More people have been protected by Forced Marriage Protection Orders than originally expected in their first year of operation, show figures released today.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A review of rape victims’ experiences of the criminal justice system, published today, has been welcomed by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson.”
Home Office, 25th November 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Climate change protesters have won a judicial review of police tactics during a G20 demonstration, their solicitor said today.”
The Independent, 25th November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Tens of millions of customers hoping for refunds on overdraft charges were left disappointed today after Britain’s high street banks won a landmark case.”
The Times, 25th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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