Church’s £37,000 award to gay man – BBC News
“A gay man who suffered ‘grotesquely discriminatory conduct’ from the Presbyterian Church in Wales has been awarded £37,000.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pleasing employers, letting down victims? – The Times
“Backbench MPs are seeking to block controversial plans they believe will prevent victims of asbestos-related diseases suing their employers for damages.”
The Times, 15th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Decision expected on Mosley privacy case next week – The Independent
“A ruling is expected next week in motorsport Max Mosley’s groundbreaking privacy case at the High Court.”
The Independent, 14th July 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mother admits 2004 baby killing – BBC News
“A woman who killed her baby son four years ago has been given a suspended 12-month jail sentence.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Suffolk killer renews appeal bid – BBC News
“Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has renewed his appeal against convictions.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pesticide controls ‘unacceptable’ – BBC News
“A woman who lives on the edge of farm fields in Sussex has accused the government of failing to protect people from pesticides. Georgina Downs claims the government’s method of assessing the health risk of chemicals sprayed on crops does not address long-term rural residents. She is asking the High Court to rule the government’s approach breaches UK and European law.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-Gurkhas win High Court review – BBC News
“Ex-Gurkhas who claim they have been racially discriminated against by the UK government have won the right to stage a High Court challenge.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Surce: www.bbc.co.uk
Magistrate loses bid to sue daughter-in-law for libel over assault claim – Daily Telegraph
“A magistrate who tried to sue his former daughter-in-law for defamation claiming she had ‘maliciously’ accused him of assault has lost his case. ”
Daily Telgraph, 15th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Parents to be ‘responsible’ for child’s sentence – The Times
“Parents could be made legally responsible for ensuring their children complete sentences handed down for youth offending, under government plans published today to tackle criminal behaviour by youngsters.”
The Times, 15th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
New self defence laws back ‘have-a-go heroes’ – The Guardian
“New laws coming into force today will give greater protection to ‘have-a-go heroes’ who challenge burglars or other criminals.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Watchdog raises red flag over plan to record all phone calls and e-mails – The Times
“Britain’s information watchdog criticised today plans for a massive Government database holding details of every phone call and e-mail and the time spent on the internet by the public as a step too far.”
The Times, 15th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man who confronted gang cleared – BBC News
“A senior health worker who challenged a gang of anti-social underage drinkers with a stick has been cleared of taking the law into his own hands.”
BBC News, 14th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Madeleine suspect in damages win – BBC News
“Ex-pat Robert Murat has settled a claim for damages over allegations in British newspapers that he was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.”
BBC News, 15th july 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions v N E Plastics Ltd – WLR Daily
Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions v N E Plastics Ltd [2008] WLR(D); [2008] WLR (D) 236
“For the purposes of s 146A(3) Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 matters within the knowledge of officers of HM Revenue and Customs were not to be imputed to the Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions, so that the period for the commencement of summary proceedings started only when sufficient evidence to warrant proceedings came to the attention of the Director or his staff.”
WLR Daily, 14th July 2008
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Daily Cause List, 15th July 2008
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible.
Regina v Rahman and Regina v Mohammed – Times Law Reports
Regina v Rahman and Regina v Mohammed
Court of Appeal
“Sentences for terrorist offences, while requiring an element of deterrence, must not be disproportionate to the facts of the particular offence as that would be likely to inflame rather than deter extremism.”
The Times, 15th July 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 Bonellie Regina v Hughes and Regina v Miller – Times Law Reports
Regina v Bonellie Regina v Hughes and Regina v Miller
Court of Appeal
“For a murder to involve sadistic conduct, so as to merit a 30-year starting point in determining the minimum term of the mandatory life sentence, the conduct had to involve a significant degree of awareness of pleasure in the infliction of pain, suffering or humiliation.”
The Times, 15th July 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.
Lockyer Service Review into Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners – Ministry of Justice
“Maria Eagle has made a statement about the publication of the Lockyer Service Review into Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners.”
Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Straw publishes White Paper on Lords reform – Ministry of Justice
“The government today set out proposals for the next stage of reforming the House of Lords.”
Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK – UK Border Agency
“Foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay, the Government announced today.”
UK Border Agency, 14th July 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/
