More to claim in child abuse case – BBC News
“A further 150 people are set to claim compensation for the abuse they suffered at children’s homes in Manchester in the 1970s and 1980s.”
BBC News, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Smith aims to thwart rise in burglaries – The Independent
“The Home Secretary insisted today that burglary does not have to rise in a recession as she prepared to host a summit to address the issue.”
The Independent, 4th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parliament probes privacy law, could give it legislative ‘nudge’ – OUT-LAW.com
“Parliament will investigate privacy law in the UK and may give the law a ‘nudge’, Justice Minister Jack Straw has said. A select committee of MPs will look into how the law has developed and how it is being implemented by courts, he said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Government defeat on banking bill – BBC News
“Labour has lost a vote in the House of Lords on an amendment to its flagship bill to protect the banking system.”
BBC News, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Egan v Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust – Times Law Reports
Egan v Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals NHS Trust
Court of Appeal
“Where a hospital employee was injured using a mechanical hoist to move a patient, the burden was on the employer to prove that it had taken appropriate steps to reduce any risk to the lowest reasonably practicable level.”
The Times, 3rd February 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.
Persche v Finanzamt Lüdenscheid – Times Law Reports
Persche v Finanzamt Lüdenscheid
Court of Justice of the European Communities
“Article 56 EC on the free movement of capital enabled eligible tax deductions on gifts made to charitable bodies in the taxpayer’s state also to be claimed on gifts made to charities within the European Union outside the taxpayer’s state.”
The Times, 3rd February 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.
Terror suspects maintain contact with terrorist groups, despite restrictions – The Guardian
“A few terror suspects have managed to maintain contact with terrorist groups despite being under control orders which include restrictions that amount to ‘virtual house arrest’, the government’s official watchdog on the terror laws warned tonight.”
The Guardian, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Banks gear up for legal battle as era of the free mortgage approaches – Daily Telegraph
“Banks are gearing up for a legal battle ahead of tomorrow’s interest rate decision, which could mean they owe borrowers money.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Too many’ mentally ill in jails – BBC News
“Thousands of people with mental health problems are ending up in jail rather than receiving treatment, the Prison Reform Trust has said.”
BBC News, 4th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Long-term partner loses battle for war pension – The Independent
“The long-term unmarried partner of a retired Royal Navy officer who died five years ago from a job-related illness has failed in her legal battle for the right to receive a widow’s war pension.”
The Independent, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Websites for children must register their moderators, says new law – OUT-LAW.com
“Organisations with interactive websites likely to be used mainly by children must ensure that staff moderating the sites are not barred from working with children from October.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
DNA father to take case to Europe – BBC News
“A man who sued his ex-wife for fraud for letting him believe another man’s child was his daughter is to take his fight to the European courts.”
BBC News, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Secretary renews control orders legislation – Home Office
“The draft order to renew control orders legislation was laid before parliament today by the Home Secretary.”
Home Office, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
M&S fined £20,000 over lost toe – BBC News
“Marks and Spencer has been fined £20,000 after a worker lost part of his toe in a warehouse accident.”
BBC News, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Road Safety (Financial Penalty Deposit) (Appropriate Amount) Order 2009
The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2009
The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Audit of Non-profit-making Companies) Order 2009
The Local Transport Act 2008 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2009
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Campbell & Ors, R. v [2009] EWCA Crim 50 (02 February 2009)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Fosh v Cardiff University [2009] EWCA Civ 38 (03 February 2009)
Office of Fair Trading v Miller [2009] EWCA Civ 34 (03 February 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Manning v King’s College Hospital NHS Trust [2009] EWHC 75 (Admin) (22 January 2009)
Sonea v Mehedinti District Court [2009] EWHC 89 (Admin) (23 January 2009)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Nurse jailed for mother’s killing – BBC News
“A Wearside nurse who killed her 84-year-old mother with a ceramic ornament has been jailed for four years.”
BBC News, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Banker claims she was sacked for promoting son’s pop career – Daily Telegraph
“A City high flyer has started a £1.5 million High Court battle claiming she was sacked for spending too much time promoting her son’s attempt to become a pop star.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman in assisted suicide appeal – BBC News
“A woman with multiple sclerosis who lost her High Court case to clarify the law on assisted suicide is set to appeal against the decision.”
BBC News, 3rd February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Archer and Black could escape Lords ban – The Independent
“Peers already found guilty of serious criminal offences could escape expulsion from the House of Lords because a proposed ban might not be retrospective.”
The Independent, 2nd February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
