Daily Cause List, 12th January 2009
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s list will be accessible.
Nuclear veterans told: No case for compensation – The Independent
“Ministers have been accused of blocking compensation claims brought by hundreds of nuclear test veterans who believe they developed cancers and other illnesses after being forced to witness atomic bomb experiments in the 1950s and ’60s.”
The Independent, 11th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
British prosecution could save hacker from extradition to US – The Guardian
“Gary McKinnon, the computer hacker facing extradition to the US for hacking into the Pentagon and Nasa systems, could now be prosecuted in Britain.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
OAP guilty of sex act in cathedral toilet – The Independent
“An 85-year-old pensioner who regularly followed young boys into the toilets at St Paul’s Cathedral was told by a judge today he could remain free provided he did not spend too long in public lavatories.”
The Independent, 9th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Superdatabase tracking all calls and emails legitimate, says DPP – The Guardian
“Controversial plans for a ‘superdatabase’ tracking all phone and internet communications today received the tacit support of the new director of public prosecutions (DPP).”
The Guardian, 9th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
30-year official secrets rule may be changed to 15 – The Independent
“The 30-year rule on government secrets should be changed to 15 years, allowing confidential papers from the Thatcher and Major administrations to be revealed, an official review is expected to recommend.”
The Independent, 11th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government ‘repeating mistakes’ by fighting miners in court – The Guardian
“The government is spending millions of pounds in legal fees fighting the claims of sick miners in a move that lawyers say will recreate the mistakes of the past.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Heavyweights square up for Northern Rock trial – The Lawyer
“It’s been a long time coming, but the Northern Rock trial, which kicks off this week (13 January), is sure to be well worth the wait – if for no other reason than the sheer spectacle it promises to provide.”
The Lawyer, 12th January 2009
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Lawyers query transfer of Iraqis accused of killing British troops – The Guardian
“Lawyers are taking the government to court today over the way two Iraqi men were sent for trial in Baghdad despite last-minute injunctions ordering them to remain in British custody.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government failed to clamp down on data loss – Daily Telegraph
“Government departments have failed to tighten data handling rules despite losing 30 million personal files in two years, it has been disclosed.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Choice of QCs still biased, solicitors say – The Times
“A Law Society survey finds that even after being reformed, the system for appointing new silks has its critics.”
The Times, 12th January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Film con man ordered to pay £100K – BBC News
“The man behind a project to build a film studio at St Agnes in Cornwall has been ordered to forfeit £100,000 at a court hearing.”
BBC News, 9th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Elton libel defeat opens way for US-style parody defence, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
“The Guardian’s recent libel victory over Elton John opens the way for other publishers to invoke a US-style parody defence, according to a libel law expert. Publishers should not consider the ruling as a licence to insult though, he said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 9th January 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Play.com told to back up price claims for second time in a year – OUT-LAW.com
“Online music retailer Play.com has been criticised by the UK’s advertising watchdog for the second time in a year for claims about the savings it offers. The company has been told not to repeat the claims.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th January 2009
Surce: www.out-law.com
Home fined over resident’s death – BBC News
“The owners of an Oxford care home have been fined £80,000 following the death of an 82-year-old woman with dementia.”
BBC News, 9th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prince Edward cleared of animal cruelty – Daily Telegraph
“The Earl of Wessex has been cleared by the RSPCA of animal cruelty over photographs that appeared to show him lashing out at two gundogs with a stick during a pheasant shoot.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
101mph speeding MP’s driving ban – BBC News
“Plaid Cymru’s parliamentary leader, the Meirionnydd and Nant Conwy MP Elfyn Llwyd, has lost his driving licence for a month after admitting speeding.”
BBC News, 9th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Assisted suicide law ‘workable’ – BBC News
“The director of public prosecutions has said the law on assisted suicide is ‘workable’ in its current form.”
BBC News, 9th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
QC selection process: survey results – Law Society News
“In our recent Law Society survey, solicitors criticised the system for the award of Silk. Our survey sought members’ views about their experience of the process and the Society’s future stance towards Queen’s Counsel Appointments (QCA’s).”
Law Society News, 8th January 2009
