Christian loses sex therapy case – BBC News
“A relationship counsellor from Bristol who refused to offer sex therapy to gay couples has lost his appeal for unfair dismissal.”
BBC News, 30th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Martin v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2009] EWCA Civ 1289 (27 November 2009)
Z & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Dept [2009] EWCA Civ 1287 (27 November 2009)
Parker v Tui UK Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 1261 (27 November 2009)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Campbell v R [2009] EWCA Crim 2459 (27 November 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Sandi v Craiova Court, Romania [2009] EWHC 3079 (Admin) (27 November 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Oxfam v Revenue and Customs [2009] EWHC 3078 (Ch) (27 November 2009)
Equilift Ltd, Re [2009] EWHC 3104 (Ch) (27 November 2009)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Novologistics Sarl v Five Ocean Corporation the “Merida” [2009] EWHC 3046 (Comm) (27 November 2009)
High Court (Patents Court)
Sun Microsystems Inc v M-Tech Data Ltd & Anor [2009] EWHC 2992 (Pat) (25 November 2009)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Fitzroy Robinson Ltd v Mentmore Towers Ltd [2009] EWHC 3070 (TCC) (26 November 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2009
The M60 Motorway (Junction 25) (Speed Limit) Regulations 2009
The Ministry of Defence Police (Conduct) Regulations 2009
The Provision of Services (Insolvency Practitioners) Regulations 2009
The Utilities Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Procurement of criminal legal aid in England and Wales – Ministry of Justice
“The Ministry of Justice and Legal Services Commission have today responded to the National Audit Office’s report into procurement of criminal legal aid in England and Wales.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th November 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Bee and another v Thompson – WLR Daily
Bee and another v Thompson [2009] EWCA Civ 1212; [2009] WLR (D) 345
“Where a bequest of land in adjacent parcels to different beneficiaries expressly provided that the owner of one parcel should enjoy a right of way over a track running over the other, but the vesting consents which conveyed the land to the beneficiaries did not grant such an easement, the will and the assents were to be construed together as a single transaction so as to give full effect to the testatrix’s intention. However such a right of way ‘at all times and for all purposes connected with’ the dominant tenement did not entitle the owner of that land to increase the user of the right of way from that associated with the agricultural purposes for which it had been used when the right of way had been granted to that associated with three houses.”
WLR Daily, 30th 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.
BA (Nigeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; PE (Cameroon) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – WLR Daily
“A person who had made an asylum claim or a human rights claim within the meaning of s 113(1) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 was entitled, by virtue of s 92(4)(a), to remain in the United Kingdom until his appeal against a decision that he be removed from the UK had been disposed of, unless the Secretary of State had issued certificates to contrary effect under ss 94 or 96 of the Act.”
WLR Daily, 26th 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.
Regina (A) v Croydon London Borough Council; Regina (M) v Lambeth London Borough Council – Times Law Reports
Regina (A) v Croydon London Borough Council; Regina (M) v Lambeth London Borough Council
Supreme Court
“Where social workers disputed an unaccompanied asylum seeker’s claim to be under the age of 18, and so entitled to local authority accommodation, the question of age was an objective fact subject, in the event of challenge, to determination by the court.”
The Times, 30th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A Judiciary of the 21st Century” – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Report of the Judicial Diversity Conference ‘A Judiciary of the 21st Century, ‘ held on 11March 2009.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 27th November 2009
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Bill clears the way for third party claims against liability insurers – OUT-LAW.com
“A proposed new law will make it easier and cheaper for people to pursue their claims directly against insurers when the insured becomes insolvent.”
OUT-LAW.com, 30th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Government net disconnections could scupper free Wi-Fi and breach EU laws, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government’s Digital Economy Bill could be in breach of EU laws, according to an internet law expert. Professor Lilian Edwards has also warned that the Bill could make it impossible to operate a free wireless network legally.”
OUT-LAW.com, 26th November 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
NAO Identifies Significant Weaknesses in Legal Aid Administration – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council has today welcomed the report on the procurement of criminal legal aid in England and Wales, which has been published by the National Audit Office (NAO). The NAO’s report examines the procurement of criminal legal aid by the Legal Services Commission (LSC), the body responsible for the distribution of the legal aid budget within England and Wales. ”
The Bar Council, 27th November 2009
Source: www.barcouncil.or.guk
Housing fraud informants to receive rewards of up to £500 – The Guardian
“The government is to offer cash rewards of up to £500 to people who report neighbours they suspect are unlawfully subletting their council home.”
The Guardian, 29th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prince of Wales could be asked to appear in court over role in Chelsea Barracks row – Daily Telegraph
“The Prince of Wales could be asked to appear in court over his role in helping to block the £3 billion Chelsea Barracks housing scheme designed by Lord Rogers.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th November 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lost or missing insurance policies leave asbestos victims without compensation – The Independent
“Insurance companies were yesterday accused of profiteering from victims of the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Hundreds of victims of the disease are going without compensation because many of the insurance policies meant to protect workers allegedly have been lost.”
The Independent, 29th November 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cleared Dando suspect Barry George challenges surveillance order – The Guardian
“Barry George, the man acquitted at a retrial of killing the BBC television presenter Jill Dando, is making an unprecedented legal challenge to stop the authorities keeping a watch on his movements.”
The Guardian, 29th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Outdated Crown Prosecution Service should be modernised, says DPP – The Guardian
“Service should be more open with the public and less reliant on paper case files, says Keir Starmer QC.”
The Guardian, 30th November 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Last hope for Gary McKinnon as court hears Ian Norris extradition appeal – The Times
“Britain’s highest court will hear a test challenge today that to extradite a retired businessman to the United States would be a breach of his human rights.”
The Times, 30th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Murderers and rapists among hundreds of prisoners released in error – The Times
“Almost 200 prisoners including murders and sex offenders have been released early by mistake from jails, according to official government figures.”
The Times, 30th November 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Hacker Gary McKinnon to appeal after extradition blow – BBC News
“The ‘devastated’ lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary’s decision not to block his extradition to the US.”
BBC News, 27th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drivers win taxi age court fight – BBC News
“A judge has ruled in the favour of taxi drivers in Newport, who challenged a council decision to impose age limits on vehicles.”
BBC News, 27th November 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
