Current Awareness – Page 3447 – Legal News selected by the Inner Temple Library

Should judges respond to criticism? – The Times

Posted November 27th, 2008 in judiciary, special report by sally

“In 1900, the editor of the Birmingham Daily Argos was fined £100 by the Lord Chief Justice for describing Mr Justice Darling as an ‘impudent little man in horsehair’. The editor avoided a prison sentence for ‘personal scurrilous abuse of a judge’ only because of his abject apology. Today, we rightly take a more tolerant approach to criticism of the judiciary. But the critical comments by Paul Dacre, Editor of the Daily Mail, about the judgments of Mr Justice Eady in privacy cases raise important questions about how judges should respond.”

The Times, 27th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

There is evidence of a new judicial openness — and not before time – The Times

Posted November 27th, 2008 in judiciary, media, special report by sally

“Judges traditionally have not spoken to news organisations. But there are real signs of a change in the relationship between judges and the media in recent weeks, with judges themselves taking a new approach.”

The Times, 27th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Coach driver jailed over Heathrow death crash – The Guardian

Posted November 27th, 2008 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A coach driver who caused a crash near Heathrow which killed three people and injured more than 60 others was jailed yesterday for five years.”

The Guardian, 27th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Can the law ever control discrimination? – The Times

Posted November 27th, 2008 in equality, special report by sally

“When new laws to combat ageism came into force two years ago, employers predicted a wave of litigation and a bundle of new red tape. But as ministers prepare to bring in further changes to discrimination laws in the shape of a single Equality Bill expected in the Queen’s Speech next week, were those fears justified? How well are the new laws working?”

The Times, 27th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Lesbian soldier wins £190,000 over male sergeant’s sexual harassment – The Guardian

Posted November 27th, 2008 in armed forces, harassment, news by sally

“A lesbian soldier who was sexually harassed by a male sergeant today won £190,000 from the Ministry of Defence.”

The Guardian, 26th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Law Lords block police bid to stop critical mass cyclists – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, police, public order by sally

“Police attempts to outlaw the monthly Critical Mass cycle ride through the streets of London unless its route was notified in advance were blocked by the Law Lords today.”

The Independent, 26th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 26th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Stannard & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2789 (26 November 2008)

Cockayne & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2790 (26 November 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

House of Lords Judgments: What’s New?

Posted November 26th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Kay (Fc) V Commissioner of The Police of The Metropolis Appellate Committee [2008] UKHL 69 (26 November 2008)

R (On The Application of Jl) V Secretary of State For Justice Appellate Committee [2008] UKHL 68 (26 November 2008)

Source: www.parliament.uk

New offence of possession of extreme pornographic images – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, pornography by sally

“The Criminal Justice and immigration Act 2008 introduces a new offence, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland of the possession of extreme pornographic images.”

Ministry of Justice, 26th November 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Regina v Doody – Times Law Reports

Posted November 26th, 2008 in delay, juries, law reports, rape by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“Where a defendant raised delay to undermine the credibility of a complainant in a rape case, an appropriate warning to the jury was necessary to ensure fairness to the complainant. ”

The Times, 26th November 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.

Regina v Moulden – Times Law Reports

Posted November 26th, 2008 in confiscation, indictments, law reports, proceeds of crime by sally

Regina v Moulden

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“The words ‘proceedings before the crown court’ in section 6(2)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 meant proceedings under a single indictment. The expression did not cover everything, in whatever form, before the court on the date when sentence was to be imposed.”

The Times, 26th November 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.

In re M (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) and In re N (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) – Times Law Report

Posted November 26th, 2008 in children, family courts, immigration, law reports, legal profession by sally

In re M (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) and In re N (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration)

Family Division

“Practitioners in family proceedings representing a parent who was also involved in some other relevant matter such as an immigration or housing dispute or criminal case had an ongoing duty to remain au courant with those other issues.”

The Times, 26th November 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.

Lord Mandelson will force banks to open their coffers – The Times

Posted November 26th, 2008 in banking, news by sally

“Banks face legal action if they refuse to resume lending amid dire warnings of a mortgage drought that will bring further misery to homeowners.”

The Times, 26th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Tarique Ghaffur, Britain’s most senior Asian policeman, settles racism case – The Times

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, police, race discrimination by sally

“Britain’s most senior Asian policeman has agreed to a six-figure out-of-court settlement after accusing Sir Ian Blair of being a racist.”

The Times, 26th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Sexual stimulation ‘not in lap dancing business plan’ – The Guardian

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, sex establishments by sally

“Lap dancing club owners yesterday tried to fight off an expected government clampdown on their burgeoning industry by telling MPs that sexual stimulation was ‘contrary to our business plan’.”

The Guardian, 26th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

WI enlisted in fight against prostitution – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, prostitution by sally

“Harriet Harman was accused of stepping up a ‘witch-hunt’ against sex workers yesterday after she called on members of the Women’s Institute to monitor the small ads in local newspapers – and report those they believe are advertising the services of people trafficked and forced into prostitution.”

The Independent, 26th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Review to examine daughter rapes – BBC News

Posted November 26th, 2008 in incest, news, rape by sally

“An independent review is to investigate the contact agencies had with the victims of a man who raped his two daughters over a period of years.”

BBC News, 26th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Call for tougher laws on alcohol – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news by sally

“Drinks firms should be forced to post warnings on alcohol ads as part of wide-ranging measures to cut binge drinking, the Government’s official drugs advisers have warned.”

The Independent, 26th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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