MPs’ spouses ‘to fight job ban’ – BBC News
“Spouses who are employed by MPs are preparing to look into legal action if they are barred from their jobs.”
BBC News, 27th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Coincidence’ that intern looked up insider dealing – The Times
“A City intern accused of leaking the details of a series of takeovers told a court today that he researched insider trading on the internet the night before his father made a crucial share purchase because he was following up on office gossip.”
The Times, 27th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Inquests into the deaths of service personnel in operations and exercises overseas – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has made a written ministerial statement about the deaths of servicemen and women overseas.”
Ministry of Justice, 27th October 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Move to withhold evidence in torture collusion claim – The Guardian
“Any evidence of MI5 and MI6 involvement in the rendition and torture of Britons now seeking damages must be heard behind closed doors, the government told the high court today (27 October).”
The Guardian, 27th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Councils get ‘Al Capone’ power to seize assets over minor offences – The Times
“Draconian police powers designed to deprive crime barons of luxury lifestyles are being extended to councils, quangos and agencies to use against the public, The Times has learnt.”
The Times, 28th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Mandelson to press on with cutting internet links for download pirates – The Times
“Lord Mandelson will say today that he intends to press ahead with controversial measures to cut off the internet connections of people caught downloading pirated music, films or television programmes.”
The Times, 28th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
More than one in 10 people on DNA database for first time – Daily Telegraph
“Police forces in England and Wales have taken the profiles of 5.5 million people, meaning the proportion of the population on the system has passed a tenth for the first time.”
Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Secrecy bid over detainees’ case – BBC News
“Lawyers for MI5 and MI6 have launched an unprecedented attempt to stop secret material being disclosed during a case brought by ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees.”
BBC News, 27th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jewish school JFS refused to admit boy on religious grounds, court told – The Guardian
“Britain’s most successful Jewish school told the supreme court today it had discriminated against a 12-year-old boy on religious rather than racial grounds.”
The Guardian, 27th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Marco Pierre White allowed to sue London lawyers over seizure of papers by wife – The Times
“Marco Pierre White, the TV chef, can proceed with suing a top London firm of divorce lawyers after senior judges ruled that they had a case to answer over the seizure of his private documents.”
The Times, 28th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Chief Justice – BBC Law in Action
“Law in Action speaks to Lord Igor Judge, who gives his first interview since taking up the post last year.”
BBC Law in Action, 27th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Arms protester on police spotter card was alleged infiltrator for BAE – The Guardian
“The 2005 spotter card, published by the Guardian this week, contains a photograph of Martin Hogbin, who was national co-ordinator for the Campaign against the Arms Trade. He was later accused of supplying information to a company linked to BAE’s security department, but denied the allegation.”
The Guardian, 27th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Moves to stop infidelity as defence for murder defeated – Daily Telegraph
“Peers have thrown out planned legislation to stop murder suspects claiming so-called crimes of passion in order to restrict their convictions to manslaughter.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Statutory Instruments are often used to slip through controversial laws – The Times
“Most people assume that parliamentary approval involves MPs trooping through division lobbies to signal their assent on a piece of legislation.”
The Times, 28th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Baby P death: lodger wins sentence appeal – The Independent
“One of the three people jailed over the death of Baby P won an appeal against his indefinite sentence today.”
The Independent, 27th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Merchant Shipping (Anti-Fouling Systems) Regulations 2009
The Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Regulations 2009
The Energy Act 2008 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009
The Offshore Gas Storage and Unloading (Licensing) Regulations 2009
The Offshore Exploration (Petroleum, and Gas Storage and Unloading) (Model Clauses) Regulations 2009
The Registration of Marriages etc. (Electronic Communications and Electronic Storage) Order 2009
The Food Labelling (Nutrition Information) (Wales) Regulations 2009
The Prohibition of Fishing for Scallops (Wales) Order 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Culture minister confirms court oversight for UK disconnections – OUT-LAW.com
“UK internet users will not be disconnected from the internet for illegal file sharing without a court’s involvement, a Government minister has pledged. Culture minister Ben Bradshaw has told MPs that there would be a ‘strict’ process involving the courts.”
OUT-LAW.com, 27th October 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Jewish case may hit other schools – BBC News
“The case of a Jewish school accused of breaching race relations laws over admissions could have ramifications for other faith schools, ministers say.”
BBC News, 27th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Those in power tread a crooked moral line – The Times
“Exercising power is tricky. Before you have it, you may entertain shockingly naive notions about how easy it will be, the way it will feel and what you’re going to do with it.”
The Times, 27th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
