Lawyers? They’re simply riveting . . . – The Times

Posted August 28th, 2008 in legal profession, media, news by sally

“British lawyers have an insatiable appetite for reading about themselves, with a lively and competitive specialist press — including three big weeklies, two smaller niche weeklies, a glossy business monthly and numerous specialist practice titles — catering for that hunger. As the English legal profession stares down the barrel of a global recession, can it continue to support such a crowded field?”

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The Times, 28th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Pc is jailed for punching child – BBC News

Posted August 27th, 2008 in assault, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A policeman has been jailed for 12 weeks for punching a 12-year-old boy in the face at a police station.”

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BBC News, 27th August 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 27th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

M, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1901 (14 August 2008)

Popat, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1921 (28 July 2008)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

AH (Iran) & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 985 (06 August 2008)

YT (Eritrea) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 1000 (30 July 2008)

Roberts v Brent Council [2008] EWCA Civ 982 (30 July 2008)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Augean Plc v HM Revenue & Customs [2008] EWHC 2026 (Ch) (15 August 2008)

O’Donnell v Shanahan & Ors [2008] EWHC 1973 (Ch) (07 August 2008)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Government of Bermuda v Office of Communications & Ors [2008] EWHC 2009 (Admin) (13 August 2008)

Shashwar, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 2069 (Admin) (31 July 2008)

Kaur & Anor, R (on the application of) v London Borough Of Ealing & Anor [2008] EWHC 2062 (Admin) (29 July 2008)

Bogdani v Albanian Government [2008] EWHC 2065 (Admin) (25 July 2008)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

VGC Construction Ltd v Jackson Civil Engineering Ltd [2008] EWHC 2082 (TCC) (15 August 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Government consults on extension of flexible working rights – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 27th, 2008 in consultations, flexible working, news by sally

“The Government has asked business what it thinks about its plans to extend flexible working rights to parents of children up to the age of 16.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th August 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Man convicted over Shia flogging – BBC News

Posted August 27th, 2008 in child cruelty, Islam, news by sally

“A devout Muslim has been found guilty of child cruelty after forcing two boys to beat themselves during a religious ceremony, in an unprecedented case.”

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BBC News, 27th August 2008

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Watchdog calls for reform of ’19th century’ electoral system – The Guardian

Posted August 27th, 2008 in elections, news by sally

“The UK’s electoral system is ‘stretched to breaking point’ and unfit for the challenges of the 21st century, the electoral watchdog warned today.”

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The Guardian, 27th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 27th, 2008 in law reports by sally

High Court (Family Division)

X and Y, Re Bundles [2008] EWHC 2058 (Fam) (22 August 2008)

High Court (Administrative Court)

HM Attorney General v Ford & Anor [2008] EWHC 2066 (Admin) (21 July 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 27th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 2008

The Trade Marks (Fees) Revocation Rules 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Irwin Mitchell (a Firm) v Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted August 27th, 2008 in fees, law reports, proceeds of crime, restraint orders, solicitors by sally

Irwin Mitchell (a Firm) v Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office and Another

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“It was not the purpose of a criminal restraint order to prevent third parties from enforcing civil rights against a defendant if those rights would be unaffected by a confiscation order which might be made against the defendant at the end of criminal proceedings against him.”

The Times, 27th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Lifely v Lifely – Times Law Reports

Posted August 27th, 2008 in admissibility, evidence, human rights, law reports by sally

Lifely v Lifely

Court of Appeal

“When the court was considering the admissibility of arguably wrongfully obtained fresh evidence it might consider factors going beyond the classical test.”

The Times, 27th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Westcott v Westcott – Times Law Reports

Posted August 27th, 2008 in complaints, defamation, law reports, police, privilege by sally

Westcott v Westcott

Court of Appeal

“A person who made a complaint to the police, instigating an investigation which did not lead to a prosecution, was entitled to rely on the defence of absolute privilege if proceedings were subsequently brought.”

The Times, 27th August 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.

Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act – draft regulations – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 27th, 2008 in benefits, disclosure, legal aid, news by sally

“A consultation on draft regulations made under section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 regarding the disclosure of information from the Department of Work and Pensions and Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs in order to facilitate the assessment of a defendant’s financial eligibility for legal aid at the magistrates’ court.”

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Ministry of Justice, 26th August 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Just one in 5,000 children caught carrying knives are locked up – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 27th, 2008 in children, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“Only one in 5,000 children who are caught carrying knives are locked up for their crime, figures out today show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Home Office: New powers proposed for security staff – The Guardian

Posted August 27th, 2008 in news, penalties, security companies by sally

“Powers for council wardens and private security staff to issue fixed-penalty notices and on-the-spot fines for disorderly behaviour are being considered by the police and Home Office ministers. Chief constables are also looking at using security staff to tackle community problems in places where police involvement might be seen as excessive.”

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The Guardian, 27th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Industry seeks Hips review – The Guardian

Posted August 27th, 2008 in home information packs, news by sally

“Estate agents, surveyors and solicitors have joined forces to slam home information packs (Hips) as ‘unfit for purpose’.”

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The Guardian, 26th August 2008

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Paedophiles to be offered form of chemical castration – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 27th, 2008 in news, sexual offences, sterilisation by sally

“Convicted paedophiles are being offered chemical castration for the first time in the UK to help manage their sexual behaviour.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Apology for Rushdie over book lies – The Independent

Posted August 26th, 2008 in defamation, news by sally

“Author Sir Salman Rushdie came to the High Court in London today to hear apologies from the writers and publishers of a book which they admitted contained falsehoods about his time under police protection.”

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The Independent, 26th August 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Will crime maps work? – BBC News Magazine

Posted August 26th, 2008 in crime, special report, statistics by sally

“Last month the Home Office announced that everyone in England and Wales will have access to crime maps of their local area by the end of this year. But will they help cut crime, or could they have unforeseen consequences?”

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BBC News Magazine, 26th August 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Jenkins murder claim is dismissed – BBC News

Posted August 26th, 2008 in identification, murder, news, police by sally

“Police have dismissed a claim by the former deputy head teacher Sion Jenkins that a ‘mystery man’ may have murdered his foster daughter Billie-Jo Jenkins.”

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BBC News, 26th August 2008

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Sharia courts rule on sex lives in Britain – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 26th, 2008 in islamic law, news by sally

“Ten currently operate across the country, with around 95 per cent of their cases relating to matrimonial issues.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk