Court challenge to NICE over osteoporosis treatment – The Times

Posted January 19th, 2009 in medical treatment, news by sally

“The medicine regulator faces a legal challenge this week over its ruling that thousands of women with thinning bones should be denied effective treatment on the NHS.”

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The Times, 19th Janaury 2009

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MoD investigates race hate on web – The Guardian

Posted January 19th, 2009 in armed forces, internet, news, racism by sally

“The Ministry of Defence launched a fresh inquiry into racism in the army last night after the Guardian uncovered a series of extreme and offensive comments on the social networking site Facebook.”

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The Guardian, 19th January 2009

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NHS starts inquiry into deaths of patients with learning difficulties – The Guardian

Posted January 19th, 2009 in complaints, health, learning difficulties, news by sally

“An official investigation is to examine why people with serious learning difficulties have died while under NHS care, after alleged neglect led to at least six fatalities, ministers will reveal today.

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The Guardian, 19th January 2009

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Foreign advert ban puts British workers first – The Times

Posted January 19th, 2009 in advertising, employment, news by sally

“Employers will be prevented from advertising jobs overseas under plans being drawn up to ensure that British workers fill vacancies during the recession.”

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The Times, 19th January 2009

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MI6 informant Wang Yam found guilty of killing millionaire author to steal his identity – The Times

Posted January 19th, 2009 in identity fraud, murder, news by sally

“A leading Chinese dissident who worked as an MI6 informant was convicted yesterday of murdering a millionaire author to steal his identity.”

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The Times, 17th January 2009

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Man jailed for stealing pages from rare book – The Independent

Posted January 16th, 2009 in libraries, news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A businessman was jailed for two years today after admitting stealing pages from rare and priceless books at two historic libraries.”

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The Independent, 16th January 2009

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Just 62 people prosecuted under the hunting ban in 2007 – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 16th, 2009 in hunting, news by sally

“Supporters of hunting say the figures show that the Hunting Act has failed amid evidence that interest in the pastime is at levels not seen since the ban was introduced in February 2005.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 16th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Khan & Ors, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 2 (16 January 2009)

Saw & Ors, R v [2009] EWCA Crim 1 (16 January 2009)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Orchard (Developments) Holdings Plc v Reuters Ltd [2009] EWCA Civ 6 (16 January 2009)

VW (Uganda) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 5 (16 January 2009)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Revenue & Customs v Livewire Telecom Ltd [2009] EWHC 15 (Ch) (16 January 2009)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Quartzelec Ltd v Honeywell Control Systems Ltd [2008] EWHC 3315 (TCC) (5 December 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Teenager given life for stabbing schoolboy – The Independent

Posted January 16th, 2009 in murder, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A 16-year-old who was caught smiling and laughing after stabbing a schoolboy to death was given a life sentence for murder today.”

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The Independent, 16th January 2009

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Burglars will face stiff prison sentences, Lord Chief Justice warns – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 16th, 2009 in burglary, news, sentencing by sally

“Burglars who violate the sanctity of people’s homes will face stiff prison sentences, the Lord Chief Justice warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2009

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Boy George gets 15 months for falsely imprisoning male escort – The Guardian

Posted January 16th, 2009 in false imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

“Boy George was today sentenced to 15 months for falsely imprisoning a male escort by handcuffing him to a wall.”

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The Guardian, 16th January 2009

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Government data sharing plan could extend to private sector – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 16th, 2009 in data protection, government departments, news, privacy by sally

“A Government plan to allow more extensive sharing of personal data is not restricted to the public sector and could result in Government-collected information being shared with private companies, a privacy expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th January 2009

Source: www.out-law.com

John Mortimer, creator of Rumpole, dies aged 85 – The Times

Posted January 16th, 2009 in news by sally

” Sir John Mortimer, the barrister-cum-writer who created the Old Bailey’s most famous fictional defender, has died at the age of 85 after a lengthy illness.”

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The Times, 16th January 2009

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MPs defy the judges to keep ‘John Lewis’ expenses list secret – The Times

Posted January 16th, 2009 in expenses, freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“Details of MPs’ claims for plasma televisions, furniture and cleaning bills will be kept secret after Harriet Harman bowed to backbenchers’ pressure to stop expenses claims being published.”

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The Times, 16th January 2009

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted January 16th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Antarctic (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Legislative Reform (Minor Variations to Premises Licences and Club Premises Certificates) Order 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 16th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Lewis, R (on the application of) v Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council & Anor [2009] EWCA Civ 3 (15 January 2009)

MA (Somalia) v Secretary of State for Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 4 (15 January 2009)

Bulkhaul Ltd v Rhodia Organique Fine Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1452 (18 December 2008)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

V, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 3157 (QB) (18 December 2008)

High Court (Administrative Division)

TS, R (on the application of) v Bowen (Chair of Sendist) & Anor [2009] EWHC 5 (Admin) (14 January 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Jones v Attrill – Times Law Reports

Posted January 16th, 2009 in costs, fees, law reports, personal injuries, solicitors by sally

Jones v Attrill

Court of Appeal

“A solicitor was required to notify his client if he had an interest in recommending a particular insurance policy covering conditional fee agreements, if a reasonable person, knowing the relevant facts, would think that that interest might affect the advice the solicitor gave to his client.”

The Times, 16th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Ansari v Ansari – Times Law Reports

Ansari v Ansari

Court of Appeal

“A charge on a property which was not in itself a reviewable disposition was not to be set aside as a result of setting aside the transfer of a property by a husband to defeat his wife’s rights, which was a reviewable disposition.”

The Times, 16th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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SRA launches new consultations as LSA reforms loom – Legal Week

Posted January 16th, 2009 in legal services, news, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

“The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched two new consultations in preparation for the next round of reforms under the Legal Services Act (LSA).”

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Legal Week, 15th January 2009

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I put it to you that this university law course is not fit for practice – The Times

Posted January 16th, 2009 in legal education, news, universities by sally

“Law students — perhaps unsurprisingly, given the subject they are studying — are among those most likely to complain about their course at university.”

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The Times, 15th January 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk