Witness plan for ‘honour’ cases – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in domestic violence, forced marriages, Islam, news, witnesses by sally

“Police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are being urged to review their witness protection schemes to help combat ‘honour crimes’.”

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BBC News, 22nd October 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Regina (Saunders) v Independent Police Complaints Commission and Another Regina (Tucker) v Same – Times Law Reports

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in complaints, firearms, judicial review, law reports, police by sally

Regina (Saunders) v Independent Police Complaints Commission and Another Regina (Tucker) v Same

Queen’s Bench Division

“The Independent Police Complaints Commission did not act incompatibly with human rights in not giving a direction to chief officers to prohibit conferring among police officers following a fatal shooting by them.”

The Times, 22nd October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

St George v Home Office – Times Law Reports

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in drug abuse, law reports, negligence, personal injuries by sally

St George v Home Office

Court of Appeal

“An addict who was injured in custody after suffering a seizure through drugs withdrawal did not contribute to his injury as his addiction was not a potent cause of the damage.”

The Times, 22nd October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Schizophrenic killed neighbour he wrongly believed was a paedophile – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in homicide, mental health, news, sentencing by sally

“A schizophrenic who stabbed a neighbour to death in front of his family in the mistaken belief that he was a paedophile has been detained indefinitely under the Mental Health Act.”

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Anger at abortion debate timing – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in abortion, news by sally

“MPs are set to debate the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, amid anger that Commons timetabling means amendments on abortion will be shelved.”

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BBC News, 22nd October 2008

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Day of judgment in the Lords for evicted Chagos islanders – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in Chagos Islands, news by sally

“The long-running legal battle between the British government and the Chagos islanders over their eviction from their homes in the Indian Ocean nearly 40 years ago will reach its conclusion in the House of Lords this morning.”

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The Guardian, 22nd October 2008

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Porn protesters hit Westminster – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in demonstrations, news, pornography by sally

“Models wearing chains, stockings and gags have been led around Westminster in protest at laws to make owning ‘extreme pornography’ illegal.”

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BBC News, 21st October 2008

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War crimes charges dropped against five Guantánamo detainees – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2008 in news, war crimes by sally

“The US government today dropped war-crimes charges against British resident Binyam Mohamed, who has accused the American military of torture, and four other detainees being held at Guantánamo Bay.”

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The Guardian, 21st October 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man found guilty of quarry murder – BBC News

Posted October 21st, 2008 in murder, news by sally

“A man has been jailed for life for killing a mother whose body was found dumped in a South Yorkshire quarry.”

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BBC News, 21st October 2008

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Daily Cause List, 22nd October 2008

Posted October 21st, 2008 in news by sally

Wednesday 22nd October 2008

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/

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Man jailed over fireman’s death – BBC News

Posted October 21st, 2008 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A driver who killed a firefighter as he fought a car fire on a motorway hard shoulder has been jailed for two years.”

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BBC News, 21st October 2008

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Ex-instructor jailed over abuse – BBC News

Posted October 21st, 2008 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A former outdoor activities instructor convicted of sexually abusing children at youth camps has been jailed for 12 years at the High Court in Edinburgh.”

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BBC News, 21st October 2008

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Consultant gynaecologist suspended for drinking before operation – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 21st, 2008 in alcohol abuse, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news, professional conduct by sally

“A consultant gynaecologist travelled to hospital ready to operate while twice the drink-driving limit, the General Medical Council has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st October 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Transsexual truck driver wins £20,000 after losing job – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 21st, 2008 in contracts, news, sex discrimination by sally

“A transsexual truck driver who was forced out of her job when she started dressing as a woman has been awarded more than £20,000 in compensation.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st October 2008 

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8 New Square victorious in software patent appeal – The Lawyer

Posted October 21st, 2008 in computer programs, news, patents by sally

“IP chambers 8 New Square has scored a Court of Appeal win for technology company Symbian, in a decision that could see software patents allowed in the UK for the first time.”

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The Lawyer, 20th October 2008

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 21st, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Economic Regulation of Airports (Designation) Order (Amendment) Order 2008

The Community Legal Service (Financial) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2008

The Community Legal Service (Funding) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2008

The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Claims and Reconsiderations) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Appeals (Excluded Decisions) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 21st, 2008 in law reports by sally

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Kier Regional Ltd (t/a Wallis) v City & General (Holborn) Ltd & Ors [2008] EWHC 2454 (TCC) (17 October 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 21st, 2008 in legislation by sally

The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2008

The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008

The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2008

The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008

The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber) Rules 2008

The Qualifications for Appointment of Members to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal Order 2008

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional Judicial Pensions Provisions) Regulations 2008

The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008

The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Inventor shouldn’t have terminated contract months after alleged breach, court rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 21st, 2008 in contracts, news by sally

“The inventor of a car door latch was not entitled to walk away from a commercial agreement in the way that he did, the High Court has ruled. The terms of the deal had been broken at one point, but not when the inventor ended the agreement, the court said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th October 2008

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UK-IPO backs international prosecutors’ network – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 21st, 2008 in intellectual property, news, prosecutions by sally

“The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) has given its backing to an international group of prosecutors in a bid to help fight cross-border intellectual property related crime.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th october 2008

Source: www.out-law.com