Regina (Nasseri) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted May 20th, 2008 in asylum, human rights, law reports by sally

Regina (Nasseri) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“A provision which prevented the Secretary of State for the Home Department from considering whether certain listed countries would return asylum seekers in violation of their human rights did not enact an absolute bar, but was limited in scope.”

The Times, 20th May 2008

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Moran v Manchester City Council – Times Law Reports

Posted May 20th, 2008 in homelessness, law reports by sally

Moran v Manchester City Council

Court of Appeal

“Two women, who had been made homeless unintentionally when they fled to women’s reguges from domestic violence, became homeless intentionally when they were evicted from the refuges as a result of their own misconduct.”

The Times, 20th May 2008

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Asylum seekers should be renamed sanctuary seekers, report says – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 20th, 2008 in asylum, news by sally

“The word ‘asylum’ should be phased out and replaced with ‘sanctuary’ when used in relation to foreigners seeking shelter in Britain, a report said today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th May 2008

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MPs vote for hybrid embryos after Brown makes plea to permit ‘moral endeavour’ – The Guardian

Posted May 20th, 2008 in embryology, news by sally

“MPs pushed back the boundaries of science last night when they voted to allow the creation of hybrid embryos, which have a combination of human and animal DNA, as well as saviour siblings’ to save sick children.”

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The Guardian, 20th May 2008

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No need to panic – he admires lawyers – The Times

Posted May 20th, 2008 in Legal Services Board, special report by sally

“Frances Gibb meets the first chairman of the new Legal Services Board who promises to get involved only when he has to …”

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The Times, 20th May 2008

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Interventions aimed at reducing reoffending in female offenders – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 20th, 2008 in recidivists, reports, women by sally

“Interventions that targeted attitudes and anger, self-control, family processes, general educational needs and antisocial behaviour were associated with reductions in women’s reoffending. Overall, limited evidence and methodological issues resulted in conclusions that could not be considered robust or statistically significant.”

Interventions aimed at reducing reoffending in female offenders: a rapid evidence assessment (PDF)

Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Heathrow noise case at High Court – BBC News

Posted May 20th, 2008 in airports, news, noise by sally

“The government is facing a High Court challenge by councils aiming to cut the number of aircraft arriving at Heathrow airport early each morning.”

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BBC News, 20th May 2008

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Wanted: criminal law expert to be new DPP – The Times

Posted May 20th, 2008 in Crown Prosecution Service, news by sally

“As Sir Ken Macdonald announces that he is standing down in October, the search begins for his successor.”

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The Times, 20th May 2008

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Teenager jailed for killing his sisters in arson attack – The Independent

Posted May 20th, 2008 in arson, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A teenager who killed his two sisters in an arson attack has been jailed for at least six years. But Shane Spence, 18, could be held for much longer after the judge ruled that he posed a serious risk to the public.”

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The Independent, 20th May 2008

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‘Big Brother’ database for phones and e-mails – The Times

Posted May 20th, 2008 in data protection, internet, investigatory powers, news, telecommunications by sally

“A massive government database holding details of every phone call, e-mail and time spent on the internet by the public is being planned as part of the fight against crime and terrorism. Internet service providers (ISPs) and telecoms companies would hand over the records to the Home Office under plans put forward by officials.”

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The Times, 20th May 2008

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Large Scale Expansion Of Britain’s Detention Estate – Home Office

Posted May 20th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“The UK Border Agency today (19 May) announced plans for up to 60 per cent more immigration removal centre places. The extra spaces, which will total between 1,300 and 1,500, will help the new Agency lift the number of removals of illegal immigrants up from its current performance of one removal every eight minutes.”

Press release

Home Office, 19th May 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Speaker ends attempt to gag MPs’ expenses – The Guardian

Posted May 20th, 2008 in expenses, news, parliament by sally

“Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons, has abandoned a legal bid, costing taxpayers £150,000, to keep secret a detailed breakdown of MPs’ expenses.”

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The Guardian, 20th May 2008

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Keeping on top of the money – The Times

Posted May 20th, 2008 in fees, law firms, news by sally

“The legal sector is under fire again over excessive fees. Allen & Overy has been criticised widely after a scathing High Court judgment highlighted that the firm charged more than £5 million of costs during a five-day trial.”

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The Times, 20th May 2008

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Man held by police over £5 parking ticket – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 20th, 2008 in news, parking by sally

“A composer who refused to pay £5 for a lost car parking ticket at a supermarket ended up in police custody for six hours, was interrogated, finger-printed and made to take a DNA test, it has been disclosed.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th May 2008

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Family procedure rule committee news – March and April 2008 – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 20th, 2008 in family courts, news by sally

“An update on the work of the Family Procedure Rule Committee in March and April 2008.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2008

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Plastic mac fetish man convicted – BBC News

Posted May 20th, 2008 in news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“A man with a fetish for plastic raincoats and cling film has pleaded guilty to two sexual assaults.”

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BBC News, 19th May 2008

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Google ‘street view’ maps may breach EU privacy laws – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 20th, 2008 in EC law, internet, news, privacy by sally

“Google could face difficulties with European privacy laws if it launches the Street View feature of its maps service in European Union countries, it has been warned.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th May 2008

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Countdown to two-tier tribunal system launched – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 19th, 2008 in news, tribunals by sally

“A radical shake-up of the tribunals system was unveiled by the government today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2008

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Heroin family death pair jailed – BBC News

Posted May 19th, 2008 in drug abuse, homicide, negligence, news, sentencing by sally

“The mother and half-sister of a teenage heroin overdose victim have been jailed for a total of six years.”

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BBC News, 19th May 2008

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 19th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

LSA, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 1034 (16 May 2008)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Romantiek Transport BVba & Ors v Vehicle and Operator Services Agency [2008] EWCA Civ 534 (16 May 2008)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Carter & Ors v The Chief Constable of the Cumbria Police [2008] EWHC 1072 (QB) (15 May 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org