Criminals to face easier deportation – The Times
“Human rights legislation that prevents ministers from deporting foreign criminals is to be overhauled under new government plans.”
The Times, 3rd May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
DNA search for miscarriages of justice – The Guardian
“The head of the organisation that investigates alleged miscarriages of justice has ordered an urgent review of cases where DNA evidence is involved to find whether there are long-term prisoners whose innocence could now be scientifically proved.”
The Guardian, 5th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Review begins into cross-examination of rape victim, four – The Times
“An independent review is underway into how Haringey Social Services dealt with the case of a two-year-old girl raped by a man convicted over Baby P’s death.”
The Times, 2nd May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Baby P’ stepfather may challenge rape verdict – The Independent
“Lawyers representing Baby P’s ‘stepfather’ confirmed today they are considering an appeal against his conviction for raping a two-year-old girl.”
The Independent, 5th May 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rules on Gurkhas ‘need rethink’ – BBC News
“The government must come up with a revised policy on Gurkha immigration rights, a senior Labour MP has warned.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Extremists banned from Britain named and shamed by Home Office – Daily Telegraph
“Extremists and preachers of hate who have been banned from Britain are named and shamed by the Government for the first time today.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th May 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Do not widen out-of-court penalties, magistrates tell Jack Straw – The Times
“Magistrates want ministers to halt the widening of on-the-spot fines for offenders, warning that serious crimes are not reaching the courts. They have told Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, that the use of the fines in cases involving assault is undermining confidence in the justice system.”
The Times, 5th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Fair tipping law ‘won’t cost waiters their jobs’ – The Independent
“The restaurant trade’s warning that 45,000 jobs could be lost when ministers outlaw the use of tips to top up the earnings of staff paid less than the minimum wage has been rejected by an official government study.”
The Independent, 5th May 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Amy Winehouse wins court ban on paparazzi at her home – The Guardian
“Singer Amy Winehouse has fought back against paparazzi photographers keen to record every aspect of her troubled private life, winning a high court anti-harassment injunction and posting the ruling outside her new home in the London suburbs.”
The Guardian, 1st May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unborn twins killer sent to jail – BBC News
“A woman who accidentally killed her unborn twins then blamed a midwife has been convicted in her absence at Bristol Crown Court.”
BBC News, 1st May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bed blaze killer jailed for life – BBC News
“A care assistant who murdered a 79-year-old dementia patient at a Cheshire care home by setting fire to her bed has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 1st May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life term for acid attack rapist – BBC News
“An obsessed fan who raped a TV presenter then planned an acid attack on her after she rejected him has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 1st May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
PC John Dougal jailed for killing girl hit by speeding patrol car – The Times
“A traffic officer who knocked down and killed a schoolgirl as he drove at 94mph in a 30mph zone — with no blue lights or siren — was jailed for three years today for causing death by dangerous driving.”
The Times, 1st May 2009
source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Baby P ‘stepfather’ found guilty of raping two-year-old – The Times
“The boyfriend of Baby P’s mother has been found guilty of raping a two year-old girl. The 32-year-old man was found guilty of the rape of the young girl after a 10-day trial at the Old Bailey. In the same trial, Baby Peter’s mother was cleared of failing to prevent the attack.”
The Times, 1st May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
R (A Child), Re [2009] EWCA Civ 358 (29 April 2009)
Sharab v Al-Saud [2009] EWCA Civ 353 (30 April 2009)
Lemas & Anor v Williams [2009] EWCA Civ 360 (30 April 2009)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Durham Tees Valley Airport Ltd v Bmi Baby Ltd & Anor [2009] EWHC 852 (Ch) (30 April 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Culkin v Wirral Independent Appeal Panel [2009] EWHC 868 (Admin) (29 April 2009)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v AV [2009] EWHC 902 (Admin) (30 April 2009)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Quinton v Peirce & Anor [2009] EWHC 912 (QB) (30 April 2009)
High Court (Family Division)
Hashem v Shayif & Anor [2009] EWHC 864 (Fam) (17 April 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
R (M) v East Sussex County Council – WLR Daily
R (M) v East Sussex County Council; [2009] WLR(D) 141
“The failure by a local education authority to amend a child’s statement of special educational needs during the year of the child’s transfer between phases of schooling, and to name and specify the type of school, was a breach of its obligations under s 324 of the 1996 Act and reg 19 of the 2001 Regulations.”
WLR Daily, 30th April 2009
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Apostolides v Orams and Another – Times Law Reports
Apostolides v Orams and Another
Court of Justice of the European Communities
“The fact that a judgment given in a member state of the European Community concerned land in a part of that state over which the state did not exercise effective control did not mean that the judgment was not subject to recognition and enforcement in other member states.”
The Times, 1st May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Government responds to Bradley report on mental health in the Criminal Justice System – Ministry of Justice
“The government has today published its response to Lord Bradley’s report on people with mental health problems and learning difficulties in the Criminal Justice System.”
Ministry of Justice, 30th April 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Law Society complains over judge’s remarks on solicitor-advocates – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Law Society has made an official complaint over what it says were ‘inappropriate comments’ by a Crown court judge about the alleged incompetence of three solicitor-advocates.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 30th April 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
