Current Awareness

“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.”

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The Times, 12th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Chaos over statistics means another delay – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 12th, 2009 in criminal justice, news, sentencing, statistics by sally

“A ‘total shambles’ over official figures means the Government cannot say how many offenders are escaping with soft penalties and cautions.”

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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

Posted October 12th, 2009 in news by sally

“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.”

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The Times, 12th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Baroness Scotland ‘to be investigated by legal watchdog over cleaner’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 12th, 2009 in attorney general, news, professional conduct by sally

“Baroness Scotland, the Attorney General, is to be investigated by a legal watchdog over her employment of an illegal immigrant, it has been claimed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th October 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Mentally ill Briton faces execution for smuggling heroin into China – The Guardian

Posted October 12th, 2009 in China, death penalty, drug offences, mental health, news by sally

“Lawyers warn that Akmal Shaikh, 53, who has delusional psychosis, could be shot dead in jail after reports that his second appeal has failed.”

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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

Posted October 12th, 2009 in money laundering, news by sally

“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.”

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HM Treasury, 9th October 2009

Source: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk

Fraud Office hires top QC to turn up heat on BAE – The Times

Posted October 12th, 2009 in news by sally

“The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has ratcheted up the pressure on BAE Systems by hiring Timothy Langdale, a top criminal QC, to help submit a corruption case to the attorney-general within three weeks.”

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The Times, 11th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Justice for Wounded: Judges to rule on compensation for injured servicemen – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 12th, 2009 in armed forces, compensation, news, personal injuries by sally

“Appeal judges will rule today on a legal attempt by the Ministry of Defence to reduce the compensation paid to two servicemen, a move that drew widespread condemnation.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th October 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Gazza’s ex in libel damages win – BBC News

Posted October 12th, 2009 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“The former wife of Paul Gascoigne has accepted undisclosed libel damages over a claim her financial demands caused his relapse into alcoholism.”

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BBC News, 9th October 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Rhys Jones killer’s mother loses appeal – The Guardian

Posted October 12th, 2009 in appeals, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“Court rules three-year jail sentence on Janette Mercer, who lied to try to protect her son, was not ‘manifestly excessive’.”

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The Guardian, 9th October 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Firm fined £270,000 over worker’s death plunge – The Independent

Posted October 12th, 2009 in accidents, fines, health & safety, news by sally

“Sugar manufacturing giant Tate & Lyle was fined £270,000 today (9 October) after a contract worker ‘tragically’ drowned in the Thames.”

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The Independent, 9th October 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Judges unsure about prefab courts – BBC News

Posted October 12th, 2009 in courts, news by sally

“Judges have voiced concerns about plans to build prefabricated courtrooms next to a court that hears high profile terrorism and organised crime trials.”

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BBC News, 10th October 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Woman wins RSPCA will challenge – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2009 in news, wills by sally

“A woman who contested her parents’ will after they left their £2.34m estate in North Yorkshire to the RSPCA has won her legal battle.”

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BBC News, 9th October 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Gary McKinnon refused right to appeal to Supreme Court over extradition – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 9th, 2009 in appeals, computer crime, extradition, mental health, news by sally

“Hacker Gary McKinnon has been refused the right to appeal to the Supreme Court against his extradition to the US.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th October 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 9th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Guyett & Anor v R [2009] EWCA Crim 1943 (08 October 2009)

Electric Gate Services Ltd, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 1942 (08 October 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Courtman v Ludlam & Anor [2009] EWHC 2067 (Ch) (06 August 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Elections for the 2010 Bar Council – The Bar Council

Posted October 9th, 2009 in barristers, news by sally

“Nominations for election to the 2010 Bar Council are now open. All practitioners, both employed and self-employed, are encouraged to consider standing for election. If you are interested in putting your name forward, please complete the attached form and send it to the Executive Assistant to the Chairman by 5pm on Wednesday 21 October.”

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The Bar Council, 8th October 2009

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Regina v Wilkinson; Regina v Ali and Others; Regina v Olawaiye and Others; Regina v Bennett; Attorney-General’s Reference No 43 of 2009 – Times Law Reports

Posted October 9th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Regina v Wilkinson; Regina v Ali and Others; Regina v Olawaiye and Others; Regina v Bennett; Attorney-General’s Reference No 43 of 2009

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“Deterrent and punitive sentences should be imposed on those involved in the large scale importation and/or manufacture, sale and distribution of guns and, as well as very lengthy determinate sentences, indeterminate sentences should also be considered.”

The Times, 9th October 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

PCSOs disciplined at ‘twice the rate of ordinary police’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 9th, 2009 in disciplinary procedures, news, police by sally

“Police Community Support Officers are disciplined at twice the rate of rank-and-file police, new figures show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th October 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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