Judgement reserved on Baby P boss – BBC News
“A judge has reserved his decision in a legal action brought by the dismissed head of Haringey children’s services, Sharon Shoesmith.”
BBC News, 12th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court blocks MoD attempt to cut compensation for wounded soldiers – The Guardian
“The court of appeal has dismissed an attempt by the Ministry of Defence to cut compensation to two wounded soldiers in a ruling welcomed as a ‘tremendous win’ by their supporters.”
The Guardian, 12th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
JJB Sports will proceed with rights issue after delay – The Times
“JJB Sports, the sportswear retailer, will launch its £100 million rights issue early this week, after it was abruptly postponed last Friday, sources close to the company said yesterday.”
The Times, 12th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Guardian gagged from reporting parliament – The Guardian
“The Guardian has been prevented from reporting parliamentary proceedings on legal grounds which appear to call into question privileges guaranteeing free speech established under the 1688 Bill of Rights.”
The Guardian, 12th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Injured servicemen’s awards to be reassessed – The Independent
“Compensation awards to two injured servicemen are to be reassessed following a ruling by appeal judges today in a case brought by the Ministry of Defence.”
The Independent, 12th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
School fined after girl’s fingers burnt away by plaster of Paris in art class – The Times
“A school was ordered to pay £19,000 today after a 16-year-old girl lost most of her fingers when a bucket of plaster of Paris set around her hands during a school art lesson.”
The Times, 12th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Six men jailed for ‘vile’ kidnap – BBC News
“Six members of a gang that kidnapped two men – one of them a friend of the singer Lily Allen – have been jailed for up to 12 years each.”
BBC News, 12th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
£1.3 million payout for bus fall victim – The Independent
“A man who suffered severe head injuries when he fell from a London night bus was awarded more than £1 million damages today.”
The Indepedent, 12th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The BPP Bar Vocational Course Saga continues … – Charon QC
“Legal Week reports: It has also been confirmed that BPP Law School, which last month asked for volunteers among its BVC students to defer for a year, exceeded its allocated numbers of 456 by 80. This figure includes both the full-time and part-time BVC courses run by BPP in London and Leeds. It has since been reduced to 63 as a result of deferrals and withdrawals.”
Charon QC, 12th October 2009
Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com
“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.
Marine death family prosecute MoD – BBC News
“The family of a Royal Marine killed in service in Afghanistan is taking legal action against the Ministry of Defence.”
BBC News, 12th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyer’s £5m battle over ruined career – The Guardian
“A former president of the Law Society and his City law firm are being sued for up to £5m over allegations that they helped a global oil company wreck a barrister’s career.”
The Guardian, 11th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Court)
Rollins, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 1941 (09 October 2009)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Astall & Anor v Revenue and Customs [2009] EWCA Civ 1010 (09 October 2009)
High Court (Queen’s Bench)
CEP Holdings Ltd v CEP Claddings Ltd [2009] EWHC 2447 (QB) (09 October 2009)
Kahangi & Ors v Nourizadeh [2009] EWHC 2451 (QB) (09 October 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Cowlishaw & Anor v O&D Building Contractors Ltd [2009] EWHC 2445 (Ch) (08 October 2009)
Invertec Ltd v De Mol Holding BV & Anor [2009] EWHC 2471 (Ch) (09 October 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Gard Marine & Energy Ltd v Lloyd Tunnicliffe & Ors [2009] EWHC 2388 (Comm) (09 October 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (Amendment) Order 2009
The Animals (Divisional Veterinary Managers) Regulations 2009
The Animal Health (Divisional Veterinary Managers) Order 2009
The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2) (Wales) Order 2009
The Education (Miscellaneous Amendments relating to Safeguarding Children) (Wales) Regulations 2009
The Education (Independent Schools) (Unsuitable Persons) (Wales) Regulations 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Boy, 16, arrested for two murders and rape faces life in jail – Daily Telegraph
“A boy who was arrested for two murders and a rape before reaching his 16th birthday is facing life in jail.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Army refused to investigate Iraqi abuse claims, investigator claims – The Times
“Senior British army commanders in Iraq refused to investigate hundreds of cases of abuse against Iraqi civilians that led to serious injury or even death, a former member of the Royal Military Police has claimed.”
The Times, 12th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Chaos over statistics means another delay – Daily Telegraph
“A ‘total shambles’ over official figures means the Government cannot say how many offenders are escaping with soft penalties and cautions.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government ban on cigarette displays in shops may fail legal test, QC tells trade – The Times
“A flagship government anti-smoking scheme that would ban Britain’s shops from displaying cigarettes would be ‘unenforceable’, according to one of the country’s leading QCs.”
The Times, 12th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Baroness Scotland ‘to be investigated by legal watchdog over cleaner’ – Daily Telegraph
“Baroness Scotland, the Attorney General, is to be investigated by a legal watchdog over her employment of an illegal immigrant, it has been claimed.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mentally ill Briton faces execution for smuggling heroin into China – The Guardian
“Lawyers warn that Akmal Shaikh, 53, who has delusional psychosis, could be shot dead in jail after reports that his second appeal has failed.”
The Guardian, 11th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
HM Treasury announces call for evidence, to inform Review of Money Laundering Regulations 2007 – HM Treasury
“HM Treasury has today published a call for evidence on the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 and of the UK’s anti-money laundering policies and procedures under them. The Call is designed to help inform a review of the Regulations, and look at how effective and proportionate the UK’s anti-money laundering rules are.”
HM Treasury, 9th October 2009
Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk
