“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
“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
“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
“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
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“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
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
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Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2)
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“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.
“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
“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
“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
“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
“A taxi driver has been jailed after being convicted of raping a teenage student in Brighton who could not afford to pay her £6.80 fare home.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee is seeking views on a proposal to consolidate and revise the rules about costs.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Five men found guilty of helping the failed July 21 London bombers evade police launched appeals today (22 October).”
The Independent, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A 52-year-old man who sent poison pen letters to 17 villagers has been given an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo).”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A newspaper and advertiser have been told to ensure that any offer advertised as being free has a genuinely free route to entry. Advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told the companies not to repeat a rule-breaking ad.”
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
“The most significant shake-up of embryology laws for 20 years was last night approved by MPs, as the government faced down accusations of ‘shabby’ behaviour for thwarting the debate on abortion.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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