New offence of possession of extreme pornographic images – Ministry of Justice
“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
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
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
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
Green light for care law overhaul – The Guardian
“Ministers are giving the go-ahead for a fundamental reform of the ‘perplexing’ law governing adult social care in England and Wales, pulling together more than 30 acts of parliament passed over 60 years.”
The Guardian, 26th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Review to examine daughter rapes – BBC News
“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
“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
Sharia law should be introduced into legal system, says leading barrister – Daily Telegraph
“A leading barrister has said that Sharia law should be incorporated into the English legal system, it has been reported.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government announces new law for increased data sharing – OUT-LAW.com
“The powers of Government to share data will be increased under new laws announced yesterday. Legislation will introduce a fast-track procedure to allow data sharing whenever ‘a robust case’ can be made for sharing, said a Ministry of Justice report.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
The UK does not need a data breach notification law, says Government – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has rejected calls for a law that would require significant data security breaches to be notified to the country’s privacy regulator. It said that notification to the Information Commissioner should be a matter of good practice, not law.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Times Newspapers Ltd & Ors v Soldier B [2008] EWCA Crim 2559 (24 October 2008)
Rowe, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 2712 (04 November 2008)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Sava v SS Global Ltd & Ors [2008] EWCA Civ 1308 (25 November 2008)
Law Society v Salsbury [2008] EWCA Civ 1285 (25 November 2008)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Murtati v Government of the Republic of Albania [2008] EWHC 2856 (Admin) (25 November 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
25 life terms for ‘British Fritzl’ – The Independent
“A man who repeatedly raped his two daughters was jailed for life today at Sheffield Crown Court. He made them pregnant 19 times and seven of the children are still alive.”
The Independent, 25th November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
Hannah Foster’s killer jailed for 24 years – Daily Telegraph
“The man convicted of kidnapping, raping and strangling teenager Hannah Foster – before going on the run to India – has been sentenced to a minimum of 24 years in jail.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Murtati v Government of the Republic of Albania [2008] EWHC 2856 (Admin) (25 November 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
