B v B (Ancillary relief: Distribution of assets) – Times Law Reports

Posted April 30th, 2008 in divorce, law reports by sally

B v B (Ancillary relief: Distribution of assets)

Court of Appeal

“The source and origin of assets should be taken into account in considering ancillary relief since the primary objectives were fairness and an absence of discrimination between the parties.”

The Times, 30th April 2008

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.

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 30th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008

The Friendly Societies Act 1992 (Accounts, Audit and EEA State Amendments) Order 2008

The Building Societies (Accounts and Related Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Friendly Societies (Accounts and Related Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Membership of the Tribunal Procedure Committee Transitional Order 2008

The Export Control (Burma) Order 2008

The Health Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2008

The National Health Service Delegation of Functions to the NHS Business Services Authority (Awdurdod Gwasanaethau Busnes y GIG) (Counter Fraud and Security Management) Regulations 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

The role of restorative justice – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 30th, 2008 in restorative justice, speeches by sally

“Jack Straw has made a speech on the role of restorative justice on the tenth anniversary of the Restorative Justice Consortium.”

Full speech

Ministry of Justice, 30th April 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Bar Chairman Warns of Threats to the Independence of the Legal Profession – The Bar Council

Posted April 30th, 2008 in barristers, forensic science, press releases by sally

“Criminal Bar Association Conference discusses the impact of forensic technology.”

Full press release

Th Bar Council, 25th April 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Acceptance of Instructions: BSB launches consultation – Bar Standards Board

Posted April 30th, 2008 in barristers, consultations, press releases by sally

“Proposals for amending rules around acceptance of instructions are the focus of a Bar Standards Board (BSB) consultation issued today.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 28th April 2008

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

BBC in Christian ‘censorship’ row – BBC News

Posted April 30th, 2008 in freedom of expression, news, political parties by sally

“The BBC and ITV face a legal challenge after asking a Christian party to make changes to its political broadcast.”

Full story

BBC News, 29th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Blogger fined for ‘menacing’ rant – BBC News

Posted April 30th, 2008 in internet, malicious communications, news by sally

“A blogger who ‘let off steam’ about the way he was treated by police has been convicted of posting a grossly offensive and menacing message.”

Full story

BBC News, 29th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Shed torture trio release by 2011 – BBC News

Posted April 30th, 2008 in false imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

“Three people who imprisoned and tortured a man in the Forest of Dean are to be released after serving half of their sentences.”

Full story

BBC News, 29th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Legal Opinion: The justice strategy that introduces offenders to their victims – The Independent

Posted April 30th, 2008 in restorative justice, special report by sally

“Meet-the-criminal programmes have won enormous support. So, asks Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, why isn’t restorative justice being put to greater use?”

Full story

The Independent, 30th April 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

500 drivers a day fined over mobiles – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 30th, 2008 in dangerous driving, news by sally

“Nearly 500 motorists are being fined every day for talking on mobile phones while driving, official figures will show today.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 30th April 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Commuter fined £69 for standing in first class – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 30th, 2008 in fines, news, transport by sally

“A train passenger was given a £69 on-the-spot fine for standing in a first class luggage area because there was no room in second class.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 30th April 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Law may change to allow ‘abortion on request’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 30th, 2008 in abortion, news by sally

“The Law may be changed to allow ‘abortion on request’ by ending the need for doctors to give permission for a termination, it has been disclosed.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 30th April 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Fourth Briton accuses MI5 of collusion in torture of detainees – The Guardian

Posted April 30th, 2008 in news, terrorism, torture by sally

“Human rights groups and MPs are calling for an investigation into claims that MI5 officers colluded in the torture of British citizens detained in Pakistan during counter-terrorism operations, after the allegations were detailed by the Guardian yesterday.”

Full story

The Guardian, 30th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Inquest hears how mother found baby after attack by rottweiler – The Guardian

Posted April 30th, 2008 in dogs, inquests, news by sally

“A mother found her five-month-old daughter covered in blood after being attacked by two rottweilers in the living quarters of a pub, an inquest heard yesterday.”

Full story

The Guardian, 30th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Sex, violence and don’t forget race: the most distasteful commercials of the year – The Guardian

Posted April 30th, 2008 in advertising, news by sally

“Advertising Watchdog names and shames worst offenders.”

Full story

The Guardian, 30th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Supermarkets face new curbs – The Guardian

Posted April 30th, 2008 in competition, news by sally

“Britain’s supermarkets could be blocked from opening new stores in towns where they already have a large market share, the Competition Commission announced today.”

Full story

The Guardian, 30th April 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Financial Services Authority threatens more trials for insider trades – The Times

Posted April 30th, 2008 in financial regulation, insider dealing, news by sally

“The City watchdog threatened yesterday to step up criminal prosecutions and to increase fines for market abuse after more than a quarter of last year’s takeovers showed signs of insider trading.”

Full story

The Times, 30th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Censors ‘could not cope with flood of new titles’ – The Times

Posted April 30th, 2008 in news, video games by sally

“Plans to widen the use of cinema-style rating for computer games are at risk of failing, amid predictions that soon there will be too many for the censors to regulate.”

Full story

The Times, 30th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Osama Bin Laden’s son Omar Ossama is banned from Britain – The Times

Posted April 30th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“The son of Osama bin Laden has been banned from entering Britain to live with his new wife because of fears that his presence would cause ‘considerable public concern.’

Full story

The Times, 30th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Sisters lose European tax battle – BBC News

Posted April 29th, 2008 in inheritance tax, news by sally

“Two elderly British sisters have lost their final battle to avoid paying a massive inheritance tax bill.”

Full story

BBC News, 29th April 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk