21/7 backers launch appeal – The Independent
“Five men found guilty of helping the failed July 21 London bombers evade police launched appeals today (22 October).”
The Independent, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge bans ‘evil’ letter writer – BBC News
“A 52-year-old man who sent poison pen letters to 17 villagers has been given an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo).”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Free offers must truly be free, ad watchdog rules – OUT-LAW.com
“A newspaper and advertiser have been told to ensure that any offer advertised as being free has a genuinely free route to entry. Advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told the companies not to repeat a rule-breaking ad.”
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
MPs back embryology shakeup but abortion row continues – The Guardian
“The most significant shake-up of embryology laws for 20 years was last night approved by MPs, as the government faced down accusations of ‘shabby’ behaviour for thwarting the debate on abortion.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Civil partner of Lucas set for £1m payout after split – The Independent
“Britain’s first celebrity gay divorce was cleared by the courts yesterday when the comedian Matt Lucas was granted a legal separation from his partner in a case reported to be worth £15m.”
The Independent, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Campaigners on fuel poverty await High Court result – Daily Telegraph
“Friends of the Earth and Help the Aged are awaiting the verdict of the landmark case against the Government, saying that Labour has failed in its promise to end fuel poverty for the vulnerable by 2010 and for all by 2016.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Reforms threaten family courts – The Times
“Access to justice in the family courts is threatened by Government policies driven by a need to recoup or save costs, Britain’s top family judge has warned. Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division, has told The Times of his concern that current proposals, if pursued, will put the system under ‘increasing strain’ as well as affect access to the courts.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Europe votes for equal rights for temporary workers – The Times
“More than 8 million temporary workers across Europe will share the same rights as permanent employees after an historic deal was approved by the European Parliament today.”
The Times, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Law lords say sharia is ‘arbitrary and discriminatory’ – Daily Telegraph
“Britain’s highest court allows a Lebanese woman to stay in Britain rather than lose her son. But they stress that only ‘flagrant’ human rights breaches will come within the law.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Daniels, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2360 (22 October 2008)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd v Foley [2008] EWCA Civ 1162 (22 October 2008)
Thorn Security Ltd v Siemens Schweiz AG [2008] EWCA Civ 1161 (22 October 2008)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Hussein v Farooq & Anor [2008] EWHC 2487 (QB) (22 October 2008)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Gordon Brown tells courts to hold back on home repossessions – The Guardian
“Gordon Brown today ordered courts to halt action on home repossessions unless all alternatives have been ‘fully examined’ as he admitted the global economic downturn was ‘likely to cause recession’ in the UK.”
The Guardian, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Chagos islanders lose battle to return – The Guardian
“Chagos islanders evicted by the British government in the 1970s today lost their long-running battle to return to the Indian Ocean archipelago.”
The Guardian, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fast-track divorce for Madonna? – The Times
“Madonna and Guy Ritchie could be the first high-profile couple to divorce collaborative-style.”
The Times, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Chagos exiles ruling overturned – BBC News
“Exiled residents of the Chagos Islands have had the right to return to their Indian Ocean homeland overturned by the House of Lords.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Data protection officials to lobby for new child-protecting laws – OUT-LAW.com
“Data protection authorities from all over the world have agreed to call for legislation specifically limiting the collection and use of children’s personal data.”
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Rolls Royce Plc v UNITE the Union [2008] EWHC 2420 (QB) (17 October 2008)
High Court (Patents Court)
Ancon Ltd v ACS Stainless Steel Fixings Ltd [2008] EWHC 2489 (Pat) (21 October 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
Building a Better Society – Speech by The Rt Hon Lady Justice Arden
Building a Better Society (PDF)
Speech by The Rt Hon Lady Justice Arden DBE
Justice 10th Annual Rights Law Conference, 21st October 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Man who ‘fantasised about the murder and rape of Girls Aloud’ to appear in court – Daily Telegraph
“A civil servant will appear in court today after writing a blog in which he allegedly fantasised about the rape, torture and murder of the pop band Girls Aloud.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
