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/
Father threw girl at moving car – BBC News
“A father who threw his four-year-old daughter ‘like a doll’ against a moving car, has been given a two-year suspended jail sentence.”
BBC News, 14th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Restaurants chains accused of taking tips from waiting staff – Daily Telegraph
“A campaign to stop restaurants from keeping a portion of the £4 billion tips left for low-paid waiting staff each year is gaining momentum. MPs are now calling for a loophole in the law to be closed, to stop major restaurant chains from using the service tips left by customers to top up earnings so they reach the minimum wage, or meet costs.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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Eating disorder manager escapes charges over sex with patients – Daily Telegraph
“The manager of an eating disorder clinic who abused more than 100 patients over twenty years has escaped charges after prosecutors decided a conviction was unlikely.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Knife crime: Violent teens’ families face eviction – Daily Telegraph
“The families of 20,000 violent or troublesome teenagers face being evicted from their homes. Parents who fail to take responsibility for their unruly offspring will be thrown out of council accomodation or be forced to attend intensive classes under the Government’s heavily-trailed youth crime strategy, set to be unveiled today by ministers.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Craig Cundle, danger driver who was awarded by Prince Charles, jailed – Daily Telegraph
“A joyrider who won a string of awards and was honoured by the Prince of Wales after vowing to turn his life around killed a pensioner in an uninsured car.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Immigration: Bail bonds and electronic tags proposed for illegal migrants – The Guardian
“Illegal migrants awaiting deportation from Britain will be required to provide ‘large bail bonds’ and wear electronic tags to avoid detention, under Home Office legislation unveiled yesterday.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jailed murderer claims discrimination over status – The Guardian
“A long-term prisoner will go to the high court in London today to try to overturn an official policy that condemns him to remain in jail indefinitely because he is protesting his innocence.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministers await ruling on release of 700 dangerous offenders – The Guardian
“More than 700 violent prisoners will be released and may be awarded thousands of pounds in compensation if the government loses an appeal court case this month.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Definitive Sentencing Guideline – Causing death by driving – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On 15 July 2008 the Sentencing Guidelines Council published its definitive guideline ‘Causing death by driving.'”
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 15th July 2008
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
