Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Regina (JL) (a Youth) v Secretary of State for Justice – Times Law Reports
Regina (JL) (a Youth) v Secretary of State for Justice
House of Lords
“A near-suicide in custody which resulted in the prisoner’s mental incapacity triggered the state’s obligation to institute an independent initial investigation which complied with article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, protecting the right to life.”
The Times, 2nd December 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.
Secretary of State’s report on disability equality – Ministry of Justice
” This report sets out the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to disability equality for staff, stakeholders, with examples of progress and good practice since the introduction of the Disability Equality Duty in 2006.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st December 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Police theft inquiry ‘deplorable’ – BBC News
“Colleagues of two police officers arrested on suspicion of shoplifting wine from M&S have condemned the way the investigation was handled.”
BBC News, 1st December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Straw launches high-visibility community punishment – The Guardian
“From a distance, the five burly men hacking away at a patio in Slough yesterday might have looked like ordinary labourers. If they hoped that muddy boots and woolly hats allowed them to pass as builders doing a hard day’s work, however, they were wrong. These were the first convicted UK criminals forced to wear controversial ‘vests of shame’ – bright orange bibs designed as public reminders that offenders cleaning graffiti or laying pavements are being punished and not paid.”
The Guardian, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pensioner to sue after walking frame snaps – Daily Telegraph
“A pensioner is suing his local council for up to £50,000 after he was injured when an allegedly ‘inadequate’ walking frame it gave him snapped and cause him to fall and injure himself.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Smoke ban row landlord in court – BBC News
“A landlord who has refused to enforce the smoking ban is in a High Court battle over his local council’s bid to revoke his premises licence.”
BBC News, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Call for ban on anti-crime device – BBC News
“The government is being urged to bring in rules banning a new anti-social behaviour device which emits a high-pitched noise.”
BBC News, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Thousands more children at risk – The Independent
“Huge crackdown on children’s services after Baby P inquiry as 28 councils are named and shamed over failed care.”
The Independent, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Concerns about coastal path as Marine Bill proposed – Daily Telegraph
“Farmers and landowners have pledged to fight for compensation if a new coastal path crosses their land.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Golfer Colin Montgomerie escapes driving ban with help of Mr Loophole – Daily Telegraph
“Golfer Colin Montgomerie was fined £835 for speeding, but escaped a driving ban with the help of Mr Loophole.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lone parents told to be ready to work or face benefit cut – The Guardian
“The government will announce further stringent welfare reforms today which would force lone parents with children aged one or more to prepare themselves for work or face benefit sanctions.”
The Guardian, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Devastating report reveals Baby P failings – The Guardian
“The head of children’s services in the London borough where Baby P died after months of persistent injury and neglect was dismissed from her post yesterday as the government responded to a damning report into the council’s failings.”
The Guardian, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Labour peer Lord Ahmed admits sending texts before fatal crash – The Times
“A Labour peer involved in a fatal car crash has admitted dangerous driving after sending a long text message while doing 60mph on a motorway.”
The Times, 2nd December 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Buncefield firms to be prosecuted – BBC News
“Five companies are to be prosecuted over the Buncefield oil depot fire, the Environment Agency has said.”
BBC News, 1st December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teenage rapper jailed for killing – BBC News
“A teenage rapper has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for killing a 16-year-old schoolboy in a row about lyrics posted on the internet.”
BBC News, 1st December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three suspended over Baby P case – BBC News
“Three people have been suspended on full pay from Haringey Council after a ‘damning’ inspectors’ report into the case of Baby P.”
BBC News, 1st December 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teacher faces ban for alleged indecent advances towards female pupils – The Times
” A primary school teacher accused of indecent behaviour towards his pupils could be struck off the teaching register today.”
The Times, 1st December 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Mother loses libel battle against ‘Ugly’ daughter – The Times
“A mother today lost her High Court libel action over allegations of cruelty, neglect and abuse in her daughter’s best-selling memoir, Ugly.”
The Times, 1st December 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Schoolteacher on trial for hitting hand of girl pupil – Daily Telegraph
“A schoolteacher has gone on trial accused of hitting the hand of a girl pupil during a design and technology lesson.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st December 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
