Disability claim sportsman jailed – BBC News
“A wheelchair basketball player from Merseyside who was part of a medal winning team at Beijing 2008 has been jailed for benefit fraud.”
BBC News, 15th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Aides releasing ‘inappropriate material’ will face instant dismissal under revised guidelines – The Guardian
“Whitehall advisers were today warned that they will be sacked automatically if they are caught releasing ‘inappropriate material’ to the media.”
The Guardian, 15th April 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Copyright Tribunal rules will change to fast track smaller cases – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government is changing the way that a copyright disputes body operates in a bid to save time and money. It has opened a consultation on the changes to the operation of the Copyright Tribunal.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th April 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
New e-waste rules may be too much for UK business, warns Government – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has said that new electronic waste disposal demands from Brussels may be too difficult for businesses to meet. It has asked for industry’s view ahead of summer negotiations on electronic waste.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th April 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
New measures to support victims of sexual assault – Home Office
“New measures to improve the investigation and prosecution of rape and to provide support to victims were announced today by Home Office Minister, Vernon Coaker.”
Home Office, 15th April 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Trident Turboprop (Dublin) Ltd v First Flight Couriers Ltd – Times Law Reports
Trident Turboprop (Dublin) Ltd v First Flight Couriers Ltd
Court of Appeal
“International supply contracts which excluded liability for misrepresentation and the right to rescind were not subject to the requirement of reasonableness.”
The Times, 15th April 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Regina (Bunce) v Pensions Appeal Tribunal and Another – Times Law Reports
Regina (Bunce) v Pensions Appeal Tribunal and Another
Court of Appeal
“On an appeal against an interim assessment by the Ministry of Defence of the degree of a person’s disability, the Pensions Appeal Tribunal did not have jurisdiction to challenge either the existence of the disability or whether the disability was attributable to service in the Armed Forces.”
The Times, 15th April 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Couple jailed for duping farmer – BBC News
“A couple who preyed on a Dorset farmer, tricking him out of his £1m farm and forcing him to live in ‘degrading conditions’, have been jailed.”
BBC News, 14th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Families risk losing children’ under £6.5m legal aid cuts – The Times
“Parents accused of abuse who risk losing their children may be forced to represent themselves in court under proposed cuts to family legal aid, judges and lawyers have warned.”
The Times, 15th April 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Judge urges caution in 7/7 trial – BBC News
“It would be unfair to convict three men accused of helping the 7 July suicide bombers just because the attacks were so ‘horrific’, a jury has been advised.”
BBC News, 14th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Barrister Belle Turner says she can’t work at new legal aid rates – The Times
“Belle Turner, a leading junior barrister about to give birth to her first child, is ‘sad and angry’ about the planned cuts to family legal aid.”
The Times, 15th April 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Male flight attendants ‘banned’ – BBC News
“A cabin crew boss was forced to employ only young, slim, single women to crew private aircraft, a tribunal has heard.”
BBC News, 14th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
DNA pioneer Alec Jeffreys: drop innocent from database – The Guardian
“The inventor of genetic fingerprinting, Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, today warns that the government is putting at risk public support for the DNA national database by holding the genetic details of hundreds of thousands of innocent people.”
The Guardian, 15th April 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police and Crown Prosecution Service to face assessment over rape ‘failures’ – The Independent
“Police forces are to face regular assessments of how well they investigate rape cases, following a series of high-profile failures. Government inspectors will examine how closely police and prosecutors follow official advice when dealing with alleged rapes.”
The Independent, 15th April 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Garlic smell closes court building – Daily Telegraph
“Garlic oil was spread on radiators at a Crown Court, forcing hearings to be abandoned after the smell spread throught the building.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th April 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK’s privacy laws illegally inadequate, says Europe – OUT-LAW.com
“UK laws protecting the privacy of people’s communications are inadequate, the European Commission has said. The Commission has launched a legal case against the UK over its implementation of European Union Directives.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th April 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Urine spray man gets nine years – BBC News
“A chemist who contaminated food and wine in Gloucestershire supermarkets with his own urine and faeces has been sent to prison for nine years.”
BBC News, 14th April 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Financial Services Authority shuts record number of rogue advisers – The Times
“The City watchdog has banned a record number of firms that sell mortgages, pensions, investments and insurance.”
The Times, 14th April 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
McMillan-Smith, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 732 (08 April 2009)
Awosika, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 625 (18 March 2009)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Ajinomoto Sweeteners Europe Sas v Asda Stores Ltd [2009] EWHC 781 (QB) (08 April 2009)
Peacock v MGN Ltd [2009] EWHC 769 (QB) (08 April 2009)
High Court (Administrative Division)
Ardagh Glass Ltd v Chester City Council & Anor [2009] EWHC 745 (Admin) (08 April 2009)
Source: www.bailii.org
R (Tait) v Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel – WLR Daily
R (Tait) v Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel [2009] EWHC 767 (Admin); [2009] WLR (D) 138
“As a matter of construction of para 11 of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2001, a finding that it was not the motive of a driver in using his vehicle to inflict or attempt to inflict injury on any person was not determinative of the question whether the vehicle was used so as deliberately to inflict or attempt to inflict injury on any person, because it was not inconsistent with a finding that it was nevertheless the driver’s intention to cause injury; if such an intention was proved, the para 11 exception would not apply to render the injured person ineligible for compensation.”
WLR Daily, 9th 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.
