Commissioners for Revenue and Customs v Annabel’s (Berkeley Square) Ltd and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted May 13th, 2009 in law reports, remuneration, service charges by sally

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

Posted May 13th, 2009 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“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.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

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‘Dirty tricks’ over toxic waste – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2009 in news, pollution by sally

“London’s High Court will on Wednesday hear allegations of dirty tricks in the biggest class action ever brought before the British courts.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2009

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Justice system a ‘sexist operation’, study finds – The Guardian

Posted May 13th, 2009 in criminal justice, news, sex discrimination, victims by sally

“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.”

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The Guardian, 13th May 2009

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Paula Gilfoyle and Carolaine Rainey: the remarkable similarities – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in murder, news, suicide by sally

“The similarities are remarkable. Two women found hanged in their garages a couple of weeks before their first babies were due.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

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Findings on pregnant suicide open Eddie Gilfoyle case to doubt – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in evidence, murder, news, statistics, suicide by sally

“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.”

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The Times, 13th May 2009

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

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)

Schlesinger, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government & Anor [2009] EWHC 973 (Admin) (23 April 2009)

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

Posted May 13th, 2009 in armed forces, inquests, news by sally

“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.”

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The Guardian, 12th May 2009

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Does anyone understand what the Privy Council does? – The Times

Posted May 13th, 2009 in news, Privy Council by sally

“A new report says the body of advisers dating back to feudal times can no longer escape constitutional reform.”

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The Times, 12th May 2009

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Smith faces attack over offenders – BBC News

Posted May 13th, 2009 in criminal justice, news, recidivists by sally

“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face criticism from front-line police over the government’s ‘failure’ to stop persistent criminals from re-offending.”

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BBC News, 13th May 2009

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Motorist given £100 fine after car was clamped on own driveway – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 12th, 2009 in news, parking by sally

“A motorist was given a £100 fine after his car was clamped on his own driveway.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2009

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Inquiry into officer’s evidence – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2009 in evidence, news, police by sally

“The police watchdog is investigating claims that an officer from Greater Manchester failed to disclose evidence at a fraud trial.”

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BBC News, 12th May 2009

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Life term for headless body pair – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2009 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A father and son who murdered and decapitated a traveller whose body was found in Hertfordshire have been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 12th May 2009

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Failing Serious Organised Crime Agency to be overhauled – The Times

Posted May 12th, 2009 in crime, news by sally

“The fight against organised crime is to be overhauled, in a tacit admission by the Government that the problem is out of control. In his first speech on crime since becoming Prime Minister almost two years ago, Gordon Brown announced today a new strategy to tackle criminal businesses.”

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The Times, 12th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Slow misconduct hearings cost taxpayers £8.2 million – The Times

Posted May 12th, 2009 in delay, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news by sally

“Family doctors accused of misconduct are being suspended for up to four years and at a cost of up to £900,000, according to figures revealed by the NHS under the Freedom of Information Act.”

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The Times, 12th May 2009

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Accused anti-terror chief cleared – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2009 in expenses, news, police by sally

“Scotland Yard’s anti-terror chief has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into claims he misused a corporate credit card.”

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BBC News, 11th May 2009

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Minimum wage up to £5.80 an hour – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2009 in news, remuneration by sally

“The UK minimum wage will rise by 7p to £5.80 an hour from October, the government has announced.”

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BBC News, 12th May 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 12th, 2009 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Port of London Authority v Ashmore [2009] EWHC 954 (Ch) (08 May 2009)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Midgulf International Ltd v Groupe Chimiche Tunisien [2009] EWHC 963 (Comm) (11 May 2009)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Amaryllis Ltd v HM Treasury [2009] EWHC 962 (TCC) (08 May 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted May 12th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2009

The Medicines for Human Use (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2009

The Medicines for Human Use (Prescribing)(Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009

The National Health Service (Charges) (Amendments Relating to Pandemic Influenza) Regulations 2009

The Export Control (Uzbekistan) (Amendment) Order 2009

The Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Charter Trustees and Conservators) Order 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Regina (M) v East Sussex County Council – Times Law Reports

Posted May 12th, 2009 in law reports, special educational needs by sally

Regina (M) v East Sussex County Council

Queen’s Bench Division

“The failure by a local authority to amend a child’s statement of special educational needs during the year of his transfer between phases of schooling, and to name and specify the type of school was a breach of its statutory obligation.”

The Times, 12th May 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk