‘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
Failing Serious Organised Crime Agency to be overhauled – The Times
“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.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Slow misconduct hearings cost taxpayers £8.2 million – The Times
“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.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Accused anti-terror chief cleared – BBC News
“Scotland Yard’s anti-terror chief has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into claims he misused a corporate credit card.”
BBC News, 11th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Minimum wage up to £5.80 an hour – BBC News
“The UK minimum wage will rise by 7p to £5.80 an hour from October, the government has announced.”
BBC News, 12th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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
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
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
Regina v Curtis (Attorney General’s Reference No 17 of 2009) – Times Law Reports
Regina v Curtis (Attorney General’s Reference No 17 of 2009)
Court of Appeal
“It was always dangerous to use a mobile phone while driving and there was never any excuse for doing so.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Muslim catering manager claims discrimination in row over handling pork – Daily Telegraph
“Muslim catering manager Hasanali Khoja refused to cook sausages and bacon because it was against his religion, a tribunal has heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th May 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
