Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted July 16th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Social Security (Students Responsible for Children or Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2008

The Community Emissions Trading Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) Regulations 2008

The Alternative Finance Arrangements (Community Investment Tax Relief) Order 2008

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Taxes on Income and Capital) (New Zealand) Order 2008

The International Tax Enforcement (Bermuda) Order 2008

The Welsh Ministers (Transfer of Functions) Order 2008

The Maximum Number of Judges Order 2008

The Port of Tyne Harbour Revision Order 2008

The UK Borders Act 2007 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008

The General Dental Council (Continuing Professional Development) (Dentists) Rules Order of Council 2008

The General Dental Council (Continuing Professional Development) (Professions Complementary to Dentistry) Rules Order of Council 2008

The Immigration (Notices) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Centrum voor gelijkheid van kansen en voor racismbestrijding v Firma Feryn – Times Law Reports

Posted July 16th, 2008 in EC law, law reports, race discrimination by sally

Centrum voor gelijkheid van kansen en voor racismbestrijding v Firma Feryn

Court of Justice of the European Communities

“Public statements by an employer that it would not recruit employees of a certain racial or ethnic origin constituted direct discrimination in respect of recruitment, within the Community race discrimination directive, even though there was no identifiable complainant contending that he had been the victim of discrimination.”

The Times, 16th 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.

In re Rottmann (a Bankrupt) – Times Law Reports

Posted July 16th, 2008 in bankruptcy, law reports, self-incrimination by sally

In re Rottmann (a Bankrupt)

Chancery Division

“The court had power to adjourn the hearing of the public examination of a bankrupt and order the examination to be conducted in private where foreign criminal proceedings had been instituted against him.”

The Times, 16th 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.

New Powers To Stop Sex Offenders – Home Office

Posted July 16th, 2008 in press releases, sexual offences by sally

“People who commit sex offences against children abroad will face prosecution in the UK, even if that offence is not illegal in the foreign country it was committed, Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker announced today”

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Home Office press release, 14th July 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Evening Standard libel case bankrupts opera composer Keith Burstein – The Guardian

Posted July 16th, 2008 in bankruptcy, defamation, news by sally

“The composer of an opera who unsuccessfully sued the London Evening Standard for libel was declared bankrupt yesterday after failing to pay £67,000 in legal fees to the newspaper.”

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The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Podcast 69: Andrew Goodman, barrister, on mediation advocacy and the SCMA – Charon QC

Posted July 16th, 2008 in dispute resolution, podcasts by sally

“Today I am talking to barrister, Andrew Goodman. Andrew, of 1 Chancery Lane, is the Convener of the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (SCMA)

We look at mediation advocacy and the work of the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates:
How does the role of the advocate fit in the current mediation market? – Is representation in mediation really necessary – doesn ‘t it undermine the idea of party autonomy? – Can mediation representation properly be called ‘advocacy’? – What is the SCMA and how did it come into being? – What is your role / How many members does it have/ What activities does it conduct/ who is involved with it?”

Podcast

Charon QC, 10th July 2008

Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com

Related link: Standing Committee of Mediation Advocates

“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

Lord Bingham speaks out – BBC Law in Action

Posted July 16th, 2008 in criminal justice, human rights, judiciary, special report by sally

“In a rare interview, Lord Bingham gives forthright opinions on human rights legislation, tackling crime, the role and power of judges and access to justice.”

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BBC Law in Action, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Reprieve for ‘model’ student who was sent back to Nigeria – The Independent

Posted July 16th, 2008 in deportation, immigration, news by sally

“An immigrant who was deported to Nigeria despite being honoured by the Church of England for his contribution to British society has been given the right to return to the UK.”

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The Independent, 16th July 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Wholly or mainly elected House of Lords will be Labour manifesto commitment – The Guardian

Posted July 16th, 2008 in news, parliament by sally

“Plans for a wholly or mainly elected House of Lords have been shelved until after the next general election, Jack Straw announced today.”

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The Guardian, 14th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The Big Question: Are equality laws backfiring, with employers reluctant to hire women? – The Independent

Posted July 16th, 2008 in equality, flexible working, maternity leave, news, women by sally

“The head of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, Nicola Brewer, has just announced that recent and future improvements to maternity pay may, ironically, be backfiring on women by making employers wary of hiring and promoting them. The industrial neanderthal Sir Alan Sugar has added fuel to the fire by claiming recently that many employers bin the CVs of women of childbearing age without even considering their job applications.”

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The Independent, 15th July 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Jail text-messaging death drivers, judges told – The Times

Posted July 16th, 2008 in careless driving, news, sentencing by sally

“Motorists who read or write text messages on a mobile phone could face jail sentences of up to seven years if they cause a death, under new guidelines from a sentencing watchdog today.”

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The Times, 16th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

‘They threatened to break my neck’ – The Guardian

Posted July 16th, 2008 in asylum, reports by sally

“Three asylum seekers’ claims from the the Outsourcing Abuse report, which documents almost 300 allegations of assault.”

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The Guardian, 14th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Related link: Outsourcing Abuse (PDF)

Jack Straw wants shoplifters to pay for stolen Mars Bars – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 16th, 2008 in news, theft, young offenders by sally

“Teenage shoplifters are to be forced to pay back retailers for any goods they steal.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Church’s £37,000 award to gay man – BBC News

Posted July 16th, 2008 in damages, news, sexual orientation discrimination, victimisation by sally

“A gay man who suffered ‘grotesquely discriminatory conduct’ from the Presbyterian Church in Wales has been awarded £37,000.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pleasing employers, letting down victims? – The Times

Posted July 16th, 2008 in asbestos, damages, industrial injuries, news by sally

“Backbench MPs are seeking to block controversial plans they believe will prevent victims of asbestos-related diseases suing their employers for damages.”

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The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Decision expected on Mosley privacy case next week – The Independent

Posted July 16th, 2008 in media, news, privacy by sally

“A ruling is expected next week in motorsport Max Mosley’s groundbreaking privacy case at the High Court.”

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The Independent, 14th July 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Mother admits 2004 baby killing – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in child abuse, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who killed her baby son four years ago has been given a suspended 12-month jail sentence.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Suffolk killer renews appeal bid – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news by sally

“Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has renewed his appeal against convictions.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pesticide controls ‘unacceptable’ – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in health & safety, news, pesticides by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ex-Gurkhas win High Court review – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2008 in armed forces, Gurkhas, news, race discrimination by sally

“Ex-Gurkhas who claim they have been racially discriminated against by the UK government have won the right to stage a High Court challenge.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Surce: www.bbc.co.uk