UK ‘fails to prevent sex tourism’ – BBC News
“The government is ‘turning a blind eye’ to British sex tourists and failing to prevent abuse despite having laws in place for 10 years, claims a charity.”
BBC News, 17th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Freed prisoners ‘breach bail to deal drugs back in jail’ – The Guardian
“Prisoners freed under the government’s controversial early release scheme are deliberately breaching their licences so they can return to jail to deal in drugs, according to probation staff.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Abortion does not harm mental health, says study – The Times
“Women do not put their mental health at risk by having an abortion, according to an authoritative study that will undermine the campaign to tighten the UK’s abortion laws.”
The Times, 18th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Guide to Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2008 – Ministry of Justice
“Details of changes to the Criminal Procedure Rules which come into force on 6 October 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th August 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Man jailed over mini-moto death – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for four years for causing the death of his three-year-old stepdaughter in a mini motorbike accident in Lincolnshire.”
BBC News, 15th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Domestic violence laws fail to increase convictions – The Independent
“Labour’s flagship reforms to protect women from domestic violence have failed to increase criminal convictions, a government study has found.”
The Independent, 16th August 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tougher lap dance licensing urged – BBC News
“Councils are powerless to stop the spread of lap dancing clubs and licensing laws need to be tightened up, the government has been urged.”
BBC News, 15th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teachers fear hidden CCTV cameras in schools – Daily Telegraph
“Almost a quarter of teachers are worried about ‘hidden’ surveillance cameras in their schools, according to research published by a teachers union, the Association of Teachers and Lecturers.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Children on DNA database ‘built by stealth’ – The Guardian
“The government was yesterday accused of building a national DNA database by stealth after the Home Office admitted that it had kept DNA profiles of almost 40,000 children tested by police.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Surge in repossession orders clogging up the courts – The Times
“Courts are having to delay adoption hearings and personal injury claims to deal with a surge in mortgage repossessions.”
The Times, 16th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Now he can’t hurt anyone else’ – The Guardian
“With rape convictions at an all-time low, and tales of unsympathetic police treatment rife, many women don’t report attacks. Here, one woman who was brutally assaulted explains why it is vital to tell the police.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
City of Dublin Repeals Consultation – Law Commission
“The Commission has identified some 40 Acts relating to the City of Dublin, spanning the years 1807 to 1920, and enacted by the UK Parliament during the period before Ireland was partitioned in 1922.”
Law Commission, 15th August 2008
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Related link: Statute Law Repeals: Consultatation Paper City of Dublin Repeal Proposal (PDF)
CPS announces “lead football prosecutors” to tackle football hooliganism – Crown Prosecution Service
“The creation of lead football prosecutors in all Areas and new instructions on evidence for prosecutors are part of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) amended Guidance on Football Related Offences.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 14th August 2008
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Uninsured drivers get lower fines but are killing more people – The Times
“The number of deaths caused by uninsured drivers has risen by nearly a third in six years while offenders have been facing softer penalties.”
The Times, 15th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lawyer in £19 million bullying case wins latest round – Daily Telegraph
“A lawyer who is claiming a record £19 million for being bullied at a top City firm has claimed victory in the latest round of her legal battle.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
ID card scheme faces new hurdle – The Guardian
“The national identity card scheme faces fresh problems following a warning from the government’s top scientific advisers that the quality of fingerprints from 4 million people aged over 75 may be too poor to be used to prove their identity.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man banned from fiancée’s flat after noisy sex sessions – Daily Telegraph
“A man has been banned by the courts from visiting his fiancée at her home after neighbours complained about the couple’s noisy sex sessions.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Court bid for UK action in Jersey – BBC News
“The UK government is facing a legal bid to compel it to appoint judges and prosecutors to deal with cases arising from the Jersey child abuse inquiry.”
BBC News, 14th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
El Hudarey, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 1761 (11 July 2008)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v AP [2008] EWHC 2001 (Admin) (12 August 2008)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Adams & Anor v Scottish and Southern Energy Plc & Anor [2008] EWHC 1926 (TCC) (22 July 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
