Investigation into custody death – BBC News
“An investigation has been launched into the death of a man who fell ill in a police van.”
BBC News, 4th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Procol Harum ruling is overturned – BBC News
“Procol Harum lead singer Gary Brooker has won back full royalty rights to the band’s worldwide hit, A Whiter Shade of Pale, at London’s Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 4th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
FA seeks power to dock points from clubs for religious abuse – The Guardian
“English football clubs could be docked points from their league campaigns as part of a new zero-tolerance policy against fans who engage in antisemitic or Islamophobic abuse, the FA said yesterday.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cage wins libel battle over ‘stolen dog’ – The Guardian
“Oscar winner Nicolas Cage today won a libel action against the Daily Mail and actor Kathleen Turner over false allegations that he had twice been arrested for drink-driving and had stolen a dog.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Boyfriend of Ugg boot train death woman charged – The Times
“The boyfriend of a woman killed by a 50mph train after her Ugg Boot caught in a level crossing was charged with manslaughter today.”
The Times, 4th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Protection pledged for UK seas – BBC News
“The government has published its long awaited Marine Bill, promising better protection for wildlife including a new network of nature reserves at sea.”
BBC News, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Cruel’ badger-baiters sentenced – BBC News
“Two men have been given six-month suspended jail sentences after they were caught badger-baiting with dogs.”
BBC News, 3th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sex abuse ex-scout leader jailed – BBC News
“A former scout leader has been jailed for life for sexually abusing a boy for six years.”
BBC News, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parental guidance – Law Society’s Gazette
“The vilified Child Support Agency faces abolition, but its proposed replacements could leave parents without proper legal advice.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Reform in a teacup? – Law Society’s Gazette
“The government’s ‘constitutional renewal’ proposals offer piecemeal reforms of key British institution.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Acceleration of trade mark process is welcomed – OUT-LAW.com
“A proposal to shorten the period during which trade mark applications can be opposed will make the Government’s separate new fast-track trade mark process more appealing, one expert has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws – OUT-LAW.com
“A landmark case on the compatibility of data protection and freedom of information laws was heard by the House of Lords this week. The outcome could have profound implications, according to one expert.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Alternative dispute resolution – an English viewpoint – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force – Ministry of Justice
“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force this weekend (6 April).”
Ministry of Justice, 4th April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Speech at youth crime conference – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister David Hanson has given a speech at an annual youth crime conference organised by Nacro, the crime reduction charity.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd April
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Ministry of Justice capability review – Ministry of Justice
“The findings of the Ministry of Justice’s Capability Review have been published by the Cabinet Office.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New unified border agency launches – Home Office
“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”
Home Office, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Gemma Ltd (in liquidation) v Davies and Another – Times Law Reports
Gemma Ltd (in liquidation) v Davies and Another
Chancery Division
“In order to establish that a person was a de facto director of a company when deciding whether she was guilty of any misfeasance in relation to the company, it was not enough that she held herself out as a director since what mattered was not what she called herself but what she did.”
The Times, 4th April 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.
Aribisala v St James’ Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd – Times Law Reports
Aribisala v St James’ Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd
Chancery Division
“The only real scope for the exercise of the court’s discretion, under section 49(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925, to order the return of a deposit, was when the purchaser of a property was unable to perform the contract; whereas, a purchaser would have the right to the return of the deposit when a vendor was unable to perform the contract.”
The Times, 4th April 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.
