Sex offender Gary Glitter to appeal – Daily Telegraph
“Sex offender Gary Glitter is to appeal against a court order requiring him to notify police if he intends to travel abroad.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sienna Miller settles with Big Pictures – The Guardian
“Sienna Miller has reached a settlement with Big Pictures, the photo agency run by Darryn Lyons, over harassment and invasion of privacy that includes an agreement about where the actor can and cannot be photographed.”
The Guardian, 21st November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tread carefully with extreme views – BBC News
“The publication of details about BNP members may prompt some employers to take action, particularly in companies where membership may cause particular sensitivities given the nature of the business or its customer or client base.”
BBC News, 21st November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Selina Scott takes Channel Five to employment tribunal over ageism claim – Daily Telegraph
“Selina Scott is taking Channel Five to an employment tribunal over claims that it rejected her as a newsreader because she was too old.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Wife of billionaire F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce – The Times
“The wife of the Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone confirmed yesterday that she is leaving her husband after 24 years of marriage.”
The Times, 21st November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Woolas plans to curb high court role in deportation cases – The Guardian
“The implications of the tougher-sounding rhetoric of the immigration minister, Phil Woolas, started to become clear yesterday when he disclosed he is to block appeals to high court judges from failed asylum seekers facing deportation.”
The Guardian, 21st November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court Dress: Guidance from Chairman of the Bar Council – The Bar Council
“The Chairman of the Bar has today issued guidance on court dress regarding the Practice Direction issued by the Lord Chief Justice dated 31 July 2008.”
The Bar Council, 20th November 2008
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
The Autonomy of the Citizen in the Context of Family Law Disputes – Speech by The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder
The Autonomy of the Citizen in the Context of Family Law Disputes (PDF)
Speech by The Honourable Mr Justice Ryder
Conkerton Memorial Lecture 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Regina (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports
Regina (Zimbabwe) v Secretary of State for the Home Department
Court of Appeal
“Ministerial power to detain an overstaying immigrant was limited only to the process of deportation; any detention under the immigration provisions would be subject to the control of the courts, principally by way of judicial review.”
The Times, 21st 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.
Biffa Waste Services Ltd and Another v Maschinenfabrik Ernst Hese GmbH and Another – Times Law Reports
Biffa Waste Services Ltd and Another v Maschinenfabrik Ernst Hese GmbH and Another
Court of Appeal
“The principle which made an employer liable for the negligence of a subcontractor engaged to carry out extra-hazardous or dangerous operations was unsaisfactory and should be applied as narrowly as possible.”
The Times, 21st 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.
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
KJM Superbikes Ltd. v Hinton [2008] EWCA Civ 1280 (20 November 2008)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Cobden Investments Ltd. v RWM Langport Ltd & Ors [2008] EWHC 2810 (Ch) (20 November 2008)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Clarke (t/a Elumina Iberica UK) v Bain & Anor [2008] EWHC 2636 (QB) (19 November 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
Asbestos compensation ruling due – BBC News
“A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.”
BBC News, 21st November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Human rights laws prevent 19 terror suspects from being deported – Daily Telegraph
“Human rights laws have prevented Britain deporting 19 terror suspects in the last three years, the Home Secretary was forced to admit.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Novice drivers face a ban for one speeding offence – The Times
“Novice drivers could face an automatic ban after a single speeding offence, and would have to retake their tests, under proposals for a tightening of road safety laws.”
The Times, 21st November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Scholar faces jail for page theft – BBC News
“A wealthy businessman who stole pages from books in the British Library and Bodleian Library is due to be sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court.”
BBC News, 21st November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge in Baha Mousa death inquiry to question ‘every witness’ – The Guardian
“The judge presiding over the public inquiry into the death of Baha Mousa, the Iraqi hotel receptionist killed while in the custody of British troops in Basra, made clear today that he intended to question every soldier who witnessed the incident, whether or not they were directly responsible.”
The Guardian, 20th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal fees to be squeezed under new accounting rules – The Times
“Commercial lawyers already under pressure to reduce fees as the market worsens are facing a new challenge with the introduction of new accounting rules governing M&A transactions.”
The Times, 20th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Criminal justice to be a ‘service’ – Daily Telegraph
“The criminal justice system is to be re-branded as the criminal justice service, under plans disclosed by ministers this week.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Big Brother’ database plan shelved – The Independent
“The timetable for setting up a giant ‘Big Brother’ database is slipping after the scheme was dropped from next month’s Queen’s Speech. The Independent has highlighted growing fury over government moves to collate details of every telephone call, email and internet visit.”
The Independent, 21st November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
