Retrial for builder murder case – BBC News
“Two men jailed for life for kicking a retired builder to death in a Surrey street have had their convictions quashed by Appeal Court judges.”
BBC News, 10th September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Vodafone advert banned for being too fast – Daily Telegraph
“A radio advertisement for Vodafone has been banned after the industry watchdog ruled that its legal terms were read out too quickly.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Loft conversion planning permission laws relaxed for homeowners – Daily Telegraph
“From next month, most families seeking to make better use of their attics will not need to clear it with their local council, under proposals to be put through Parliament.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man who stole from dying fiancée escapes jail – Daily Telegraph
“A former Black Watch soldier who stole £15,000 of his fiancée’s lottery winnings while she was dying of cancer has been sentenced to 225 hours’ community service.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sony can sue distributor for sales value of stolen goods, not just cost – OUT-LAW.com
“A distributor which lost a consignment of PlayStation memory cards must compensate Sony at the sale price of the cards and not their cost to manufacture, the Court of Appeal has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 9th September 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2008
The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Specified Anti-fraud Organisations) Order 2008
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 4) (England) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Regina v Omotade – Times Law Reports
Court of Appeal
“When the court was sentencing a person for the possession of a false passport, the use to which the passport had been put was of potential significance.”
The Times, 10th September 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 Popat – Times Law Reports
Court of Appeal
“It was preferable for crown court judges to direct police officers not to execute a warrant for the arrest except at the crown court, of a witness who had failed to appear in response to a summons, if satisfied that if the witness was going to attend voluntarily or was going to accompany them, or at least to back the warrant for bail.”
The Times, 10th September 2008
Source: www.timesonlineco.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Sony Computer Entertainment UK Ltd and Another v Cinram Logistics UK Ltd – Times Law Reports
Sony Computer Entertainment UK Ltd and Another v Cinram Logistics UK Ltd
Court of Appeal
“A manufacturer and seller of goods who lost them through the fault of another before he could make delivery and earn the price could recover that price as damages for their loss.”
The Times, 10th September 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.
Recovery of Defence Costs Orders – consultation response – Ministry of Justice
“The government’s response to a consultation on changes to the Criminal Defence Service (Recovery of Defence Costs Orders) Regulations.”
Ministry of Justice, 10th September 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Certificates of Professional Competence – response to consultation – Ministry of Justice
“A response to the consultation paper, Certificates of Professional Competence – Transport Tribunal Amendment Rules 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 9th September 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Strict new jobs list for migrant workers – UK Border Agency
“A strict new list of shortage jobs which targets migration better at the needs of British businesses, while reinforcing the selective approach of the new Australian-style points based system, was presented to the Home Office today by independent advisors.”
UK Border Agency, 8th September 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Review into lawyer shot by police – BBC News
“A judicial review into aspects of the death of a lawyer shot dead by police in London is to open at the High Court.”
BBC News, 9th September 2008
Source: www.bb.c.co.uk
Man jailed in 1973 for murder challenges conviction – Daily Telegraph
“A man who was jailed for life for the brutal murder of a typist 35 years ago has returned to court to try to clear his name.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Spat between rival parents’ groups at primary school ends in court – Daily Telegraph
“A spat between rival parents’ associations at a primary school ended in court with an estimated £30,000 legal bill.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Thousands of mentally ill people in police custody – Daily Telegraph
“Thousands of mentally ill people are being detained in police cells instead of being taken to hospital, according to a report.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Critical report on anti-terrorism intelligence shelved – The Guardian
“A critical report on the conduct of the police and MI5 in the run-up to the July 7 attacks on London has been shelved for legal reasons, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 10th September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Andy Lees to sue after being wrongly told he was dying – The Times
“A grandfather who gave away his life savings after terminal cancer was diagnosed is to sue his local health authority after it transpired that the diagnosis was incorrect.”
The Times, 10th September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Disbelief turns to blame over failure to prove al-Qaeda aircraft plot – The Times
“Prosecutors are expected to decide at a high-level meeting today to seek a retrial of seven men on allegations of involvement in an al-Qaeda plot to attack transatlantic airliners.”
The Times, 10th September 2008
Sourece: www.timesonline.co.uk
CPS considers retrial over bomb plot – The Independent
“Prosecutors were considering today whether seven men accused of plotting mass murder on board transatlantic aircraft should face a retrial after a jury failed to reach verdicts.”
The Independent, 9th September 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
