Seatbelt dodgers face tougher penalties – Home Office
“Motorists caught without a seatbelt will now face on-the-spot fines of £60.”
Home Office, 29th June 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Companies will have to justify different treatment of old people, Government says – OUT-LAW.com
“Financial services and insurance companies will have to justify any unfavourable treatment of older people while car hire companies will not be allowed to refuse to serve old people under new proposals drawn up by the Government.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st July 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Retail investment reforms are a call to action for the industry, says FSA – OUT-LAW.com
“The Financial Services Authority’s proposed new rules for the retail investment industry will impose a complete ban on commission-based sales and require firms to tell customers from the outset whether or not their advice is independent and how much it will cost.”
OUT-LAW.com, 30th June 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
MPs’ second jobs to be disclosed – BBC News
“New rules have come into force requiring MPs to disclose all income they receive from second jobs and how much time they devote to them.”
BBC News, 1st July 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ten years for triple death driver – BBC News
“A 24-year-old motorist who killed three teenagers – one of whom was pregnant – and paralysed a fourth when he crashed at speed has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC News, 29th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lords asked to alter law to protect children forced into prostitution – The Guardian
“Children forced to work as prostitutes are being deterred from seeking help because of the threat of prosecution, according to a coalition of youth justice groups. Decriminalising the offence of soliciting for those aged under 18 would recognise that they are victims of abuse and aid detectives’ efforts to combat enforced trafficking of foreign children into the UK, the charities claimed. An attempt to alter the law will made in the House of Lords tomorrow, when peers will be urged to support an amendment during the committee stage of the policing and crime bill.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Disabled officer to be compensated after bridge bravery jump – Daily Telegraph
“A young officer who was left paraplegic when he leapt 65 feet into a reservoir to prove his bravery has won the right to millions in compensation from the Ministry of Defence.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st July 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Army faces 20 more abuse claims from Iraqi civilians – The Independent
“The British Army faces 20 fresh claims of torture and abuse of Iraqi civilians in a series of damaging cases being prepared by human rights lawyers in the High Court in London.”
The Independent, 1st July 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Nun and priest set to kiss’ ad campaign banned by watchdog – The Guardian
“A newspaper advertising campaign for ice cream featuring a nun and a priest featuring a young nun and priest about to share a kiss has been banned by the advertising watchdog following complaints that it was offensive to those working in a religious order.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2009
Soure: www.guardian.co.uk
Passport details to be kept on ID register despite card U-turn – The Guardian
“British citizens who apply for or renew their passport will be automatically registered on the national identity card database under regulations to be approved by MPs in the next few weeks.”
The Guardian, 1st July 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Alan Johnson: ID cards ‘will never be compulsory’ for Britons – The Times
“Alan Johnson signalled a significant reversal over the Government’s identity card policy yesterday when he ruled out making them compulsory for British citizens.”
The Times, 1st July 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Joint enterprise – BBC News
“How do you solve a murder where a gang is involved, there is no evidence as to who inflicted the fatal blow, and no-one is talking?”
BBC News, 30th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Golden Key Ltd and the Insolvency Act 1986 [2009] EWCA Civ 636 (30 June 2009)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Smith v LC Window Fashions Ltd [2009] EWHC 1532 (QB) (30 June 2009)
High Court (Administrative Division)
W v Warrington Magistrates Court [2009] EWHC 1538 (Admin) (30 June 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
Sharia courts: are their rulings breaching British law? – The Times
“Sharia courts operate in Britain in the shadows. Little is known about them or their rulings or how extensive their network is or the reach of their jurisdiction.”
The Times, 30th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Skip fall man set to receive £1m damages – The Independent
“A man who suffered serious brain damage when he fell into a skip is set to receive over £1 million damages.”
The Independent, 30th June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jacqui Smith fraud case dropped – BBC News
“Plans for a private prosecution against former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith alleging fraud over her second home expenses claims have been dropped.”
BBC News, 30th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Does the jury system still work? – The Times
“Jurors often hear cases that involve harrowing or increasingly complex evidence, yet they are prevented by law from asking for help or raising concerns. Is it time for change?”
The Times, 30th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Akman, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 1087 (15 May 2009)
Yemoh & Ors v R. [2009] EWCA Crim 930 (22 May 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Mastercigars Direct Ltd v Withers LLP [2009] EWHC 1531 (Ch) (29 June 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Cannan v HMP Full Sutton [2009] EWHC 1517 (Admin) (29 June 2009)
High Court (Family Division)
AAA v ASH [2009] EWHC 636 (Fam) (27 March 2009)
Spencer v Spencer [2009] EWHC 1529 (Fam) (23 June 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Pensions Act 2004 (Code of Practice) (Material Detriment Test) Appointed Day Order 2009
The Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education, Birmingham (Dissolution) Order 2009
The Pensions Act 2008 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2009
The Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009
The Childcare (General Childcare Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2009
The Early Years Foundation Stage (Welfare Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2009
The Debt Relief Orders (Designation of Competent Authorities) (Amendment) Regulations 2009
The Flexible New Deal (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
