Woman’s ear sliced for £10 debt – BBC News
“A drug dealer has been found guilty of cutting part of a woman’s ear off because she owed him £10.”
BBC News, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man sued for libel over comments on eBay – Daily Telegraph
“A man is being threatened with a libel action after posting critical comments on the internet about an eBay user who sold him a mobile phone.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Plant Health (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2008
The NHS Direct National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2008
The Legislative Reform (Verification of Weighing and Measuring Equipment) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Liberty assists two Algerians in Lords appeal against deportation – The Times
“Two Algerians who are facing deportation despite fears that they may face ill-treatment or torture if returned lodged an appeal in the House of Lords today.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Jeleniewicz v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2008] EWCA Civ 1163 (23 October 2008)
James v Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1158 (23 October 2008)
Harding v Revenue & Customs [2008] EWCA Civ 1164 (23 October 2008)
Parris v Williams [2008] EWCA Civ 1147 (23 October 2008)
Ashwell Property Group Plc & Anor v Cambridge City Council [2008] EWCA Civ 1151 (22 October 2008)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Abacrombie & Co Ltd, Re [2008] EWHC 2520 (Ch) (23 October 2008)
Law Society of England and Wales & Ors v Wemyss & Ors [2008] EWHC 2515 (Ch) (23 October 2008)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Clifford v Hertfordshire Constabulary [2008] EWHC 2549 (QB) (23 October 2008)
High Court (Administrative Court)
MH & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 2525 (Admin) (23 October 2008)
Platts v Coroner for South Yorkshire (East District) [2008] EWHC 2502 (Admin) (02 October 2008)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Youell & Ors v La Reunion Aerienne & Ors [2008] EWHC 2493 (Comm) (22 October 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
Salaries for in-house lawyers defy downturn – The Times
“Salaries for lawyers at the UK’s top companies are defying the economic downturn, according to new research, rising comfortably ahead of inflation.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Future lawyers get ‘life coaches’ to remove barriers to law – Ministry of Justice
“Budding lawyers seeking advice and support in their efforts to join the legal profession will be helped by a government initiative launched today by Justice Minister Lord Bach.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Sharia law incompatible with human rights legislation, Lords say – The Guardian
“The House of Lords today drew stark attention to the conflict between sharia and UK law, calling the Islamic legal code ‘wholly incompatible’ with human rights legislation.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
IP and media regulation will be examined in digital review – OUT-LAW.com
“Copyright laws and the way that media and telecoms services are regulated could be due for change under a review the Government will conduct into the UK’s digital economy. Ex-chief executive of Ofcom Stephen Carter will conduct the review.”
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Public Guardian begins review of impact of Mental Capacity Act – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to reduce the fees and simplify the forms for people making Lasting Powers of Attorney were part of proposals announced today in a public consultation by Public Guardian Martin John.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Fuel poverty campaigners lose high court bid – The Guardian
“Campaigners failed today in a high court bid to force the government to spend more to end fuel poverty.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Library Newsletter
A new issue of the Library’s Newsletter is now available, in two formats: PDF and Word.
This issue contains news about the revised Library resources for the Bar and other library guides, Legal Research FAQs on EU law, and Wi-Fi access in the Library; also articles on the Parliaments section of AccessToLaw, new acquisitions, the late Edward Grayson, and John Playford and his Dancing Master.
To access the current newsletter, click on the link below and then select PDF or Word format.
http://www.innertemplelibrary.org.uk/newsletter/current/default.htm
Violent crimes have been ‘under-recorded’ – The Independent
“Some police forces have been failing to record serious violent crime properly, the Home Office said today, as it reported an increase of 22 per cent this year.”
The Independent, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Daily Cause List, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible
Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2) – Times Law Reports
Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2)
House of Lords
“Prerogative orders made by the Queen in Council which prevented the unrestricted return of Chagos Islanders to their homeland were not unlawful.”
The Times, 23rd October 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.
More parents use lawyers to secure school places – The Guardian
“Parents are increasingly employing lawyers to pursue a place at their child’s chosen school, legal firms say. They report more families wanting advice on deciphering the application process, filling in forms and even when to move house into a catchment area to guarantee a place.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Facing the pain – The Times
“The credit crunch could leave the City’s legal infrastructure bruised and sore. Going in-house may not provide much relief.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
MPs rebelling over climate bill – BBC News
“The government is fighting to head off a backbench rebellion over its plans to exclude aviation and shipping from the UK’s greenhouse gas targets.”
BBC News, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court attacks US refusal to disclose torture evidence – The Guardian
“The high court yesterday condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’ a refusal by the US to disclose evidence that could prove a British resident held at Guantánamo Bay was tortured before confessing to terrorism offences.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
