Licensing law holding back young musicians, MPs warn – The Guardian
“‘Absurd’ licensing laws could be damaging the prospects of young musicians, MPs have warned.”
The Guardian, 14th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Let’s be civil and stop ‘loser pays’ – The Times
“Many people face financial ruin if they venture into court and lose. A landmark report suggests some alternatives.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Ruling backs false rape claim man – BBC News
“A man falsely accused of rape has been told he has grounds for compensation.”
BBC News, 13th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Competition referral may call time on tied pubs – The Times
“A parliamentary committee has delivered a stinging rebuke to Britain’s biggest tenanted pub companies after concluding that the ‘tied’ business model should be referred to the Competition Commission.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Fees) Regulations 2009
The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Information and Code of Practice on Penalties) Order 2009
The Companies House Trading Fund (Amendment) Order 2009
The Court Martial (Prosecution Appeals) Order 2009
The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Provision of Information without Consent) Regulations 2009
The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Designation) Order 2009
The Companies Act 2006 (Accounts, Reports and Audit) Regulations 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Tuesday 12 May the Sentencing Advisory Panel published a consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling. The Panel previously published advice on sentencing for ‘domestic burglary’ in 2002, leading to the Court of Appeal’s guideline judgment in McInerney and Keating. However, this judgment pre-dates the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which established a new sentencing framework, as well as the current system of sentencing guidelines.”
Consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling (PDF)
Press Notice (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 12th May 2009
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Symeou v Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Appeals, Patras, Greece – Times Law Reports
Symeou v Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Appeals, Patras, Greece
Queen’s Bench Divisional Court
“The abuse of process jurisdiction in extradition proceedings did not include misconduct or bad faith by police in the requesting state.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Commissioners for Revenue and Customs v Annabel’s (Berkeley Square) Ltd and Others – Times Law Reports
Commissioners for Revenue and Customs v Annabel’s (Berkeley Square) Ltd and Others
Court of Appeal
“Restaurant employers were not entitled to use discretionary tips, gratuities and service charges paid by customers to waiters and bar staff by card or cheque made out to the employer and subsequently transmitted to the workers by a tronc system to top up the pay of their employees to the national minimum wage.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Baby P would have lived if anyone had gone beyond the call of duty – The Times
“Health workers missed dozens of opportunities to identify abuse being suffered by Baby P before his death because of ‘systemic failings’ in the care given to the child, an official report has found.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Dirty tricks’ over toxic waste – BBC News
“London’s High Court will on Wednesday hear allegations of dirty tricks in the biggest class action ever brought before the British courts.”
BBC News, 13th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Justice system a ‘sexist operation’, study finds – The Guardian
“The criminal justice system is condemned as an institutionally sexist operation that lets down female victims, fails to help women offenders out of a cycle of crime and prevents professionals reaching the top jobs.”
The Guardian, 13th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Paula Gilfoyle and Carolaine Rainey: the remarkable similarities – The Times
“The similarities are remarkable. Two women found hanged in their garages a couple of weeks before their first babies were due.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Findings on pregnant suicide open Eddie Gilfoyle case to doubt – The Times
“Crucial new evidence has emerged that casts doubt on the conviction of a man serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
O’Dowd v R [2009] EWCA Crim 905 (12 May 2009)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
HR (Portugal) v Secretary of State for the Home Office [2009] EWCA Civ 371 (05 May 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Mastercigars Direct Ltd. v Withers Llp [2009] EWHC 993 (Ch) (22 April 2009)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Brewer v Secretary of State for Justice [2009] EWHC 987 (QB) (08 May 2009)
Brewer v The Supreme Court Costs Office [2009] EWHC 986 (QB) (08 May 2009)
Long v Norwich Union Insurance Ltd [2009] EWHC 715 (QB) (06 April 2009)
High Court (Administrative Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Charter UK Ltd v Nationwide Building Society [2009] EWHC 1002 (TCC) (01 May 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
New evidence over Deepcut deaths, says family – The Guardian
“An official investigation into the death of an army recruit at the infamous Deepcut barracks contains new evidence that should be put before a coroner’s court or an independent inquiry, the father of the young soldier said today.”
The Guardian, 12th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Does anyone understand what the Privy Council does? – The Times
“A new report says the body of advisers dating back to feudal times can no longer escape constitutional reform.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Smith faces attack over offenders – BBC News
“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face criticism from front-line police over the government’s ‘failure’ to stop persistent criminals from re-offending.”
BBC News, 13th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Motorist given £100 fine after car was clamped on own driveway – Daily Telegraph
“A motorist was given a £100 fine after his car was clamped on his own driveway.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Inquiry into officer’s evidence – BBC News
“The police watchdog is investigating claims that an officer from Greater Manchester failed to disclose evidence at a fraud trial.”
BBC News, 12th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life term for headless body pair – BBC News
“A father and son who murdered and decapitated a traveller whose body was found in Hertfordshire have been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 12th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
