DNA tests for asylum seekers ‘deeply flawed’ – The Guardian
“Asylum seekers are to be subjected to DNA tests in an attempt to confirm their true nationalities, the Observer can reveal.”
The Guardian, 20th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former investment banker William Murphy wins bigger share of divorce payout – The Times
“A former investment banker has succeeded in winning a bigger divorce settlement after appealing against a ruling in which his wife was awarded 65 per cent of their joint assets.”
The Times, 19th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Bigamist escapes jail after wife appeals for leniency – Daily Telegraph
“A bigamist has escaped jail after the wife he tricked into marriage appealed to a judge to be lenient, saying she had ‘entirely forgiven’ him.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th September 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Illegal migrant row makes Lady Scotland’s job untenable, say Labour MPs – The Times
“The future of the Attorney-General was in doubt last night as it emerged that the UK Border Agency had raided the home of an illegal migrant she had employed as her cleaner.”
The Times, 21st September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Judge clears way for ‘blot on the landscape’ – The Independent
“Objections to a 43-storey residential block on London’s South Bank were thrown out by a High Court Judge today.”
The Independent, 18th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Row over nurse wearing crucifix – BBC News
“A hospital trust has denied a nurse’s claim it is preventing her from openly expressing her religious beliefs.”
BBC News, 20th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
First hearings in new British Supreme Court shrouded in secrecy – The Times
“The Supreme Court, which opens its doors next month, is supposed to herald a new era in British justice — contemporary surroundings, television cameras and transparent justice.”
The Times, 21st September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
McCann lawyers seek site removal – BBC News
“Lawyers for the parents of missing toddler Madeleine McCann have demanded the removal of a website which claims their daughter is dead.”
BBC News, 19th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victory for lawyer who protected the elderly – The Independent
“Yvonne Hossack has dedicated her life to helping the elderly and disabled. She saved 80 care homes from closure. Yesterday, after a witch hunt by council leaders, she was allowed to continue with her crusade.”
The Independent, 19th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sex change for children guidelines under review – Daily Telegraph
“Guidelines for children wanting a sex change are under review, it can be disclosed, as it emerged that a 12-year-old British boy is hoping to become one of the world’s youngest transsexuals.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th September 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Keir Starmer: ‘I wouldn’t characterise myself as a bleeding heart liberal . . .’ – The Guardian
“Keir Starmer, the director of public prosecutions, on new legislation on assisted suicide, whether to prosecute Damian Green and the death of Ian Tomlinson.”
The Guardian, 21st September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Assisted suicide investigations will focus on who stood to benefit – The Times
“People who stand to benefit financially from a person’s death are likely to be the ones prosecuted for assisting a suicide, under guidelines to be issued this week.”
The Times, 21st September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Guidance for relatives in assisted suicide cases to be revealed – The Guardian
“People who wish to die through assisted suicide will this week have guidance for the first time on whether their partners, relatives or friends risk being prosecuted.”
The Guardian, 20th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Records of rape crime ‘distorted’ – BBC News
“Rape claims are being left off official crime records, the BBC has learned.”
BBC News, 21st September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Richard Dawkins to call for changes to Britain’s libel laws – The Times
“Richard Dawkins, the evolutionary biologist, is to call for Britain’s libel laws to be reformed following a string of cases in which science researchers and writers have been sued for criticising health therapies they felt to be unreliable.”
The Times, 20th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Swindon Borough Council v Redpath [2009] EWCA Civ 943 (11 September 2009)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
H (A Child), Re [2009] EWHC 2280 (Fam) (11 September 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
MoJ admits personal data breaches – Law Society’s Gazette
“Nearly 2,000 people have had personal information about themselves lost by the Ministry of Justice over the past year, in a series of incidents listed in the department’s accounts, published last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 17th September 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Administration and Enforcement Restriction Orders – Response to Consultation – Ministry of Justice
“A consultation on administration orders, a long-term debt management scheme administered by the courts, and enforcement restriction orders, which provide short-term assistance (via enforcement relief) to those who encounter an unforeseen change to their financial circumstances.”
Ministry of Justice, 18th September 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Watchdog looks into CS spray use – BBC News
“A police watchdog is to start an independent inquiry into an incident when CS spray appeared to be used by police on a man at close quarters.”
BBC News, 17th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
