Morrissey accepts apology for ‘racist’ slur – The Times
“Morrissey, the singer, accepted a public apology yesterday over a suggestion that he was a racist and a hypocrite.”
The Times, 4th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Cannabis: tough penalties on way after another change of mind – The Times
“Gordon Brown is preparing to overrule the advice of the Government’s drug advisory body and upgrade cannabis to a Class B drug, carrying tougher penalties for its possession.”
The Times, 4th April, 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Lamaletie Anor v R. [2008] EWCA Crim 314 (28 February 2008)
Lawlor, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 474 (25 February 2008)
Southwell, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 490 (25 February 2008)
Taylor, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 465 (22 February 2008)
Jarvis, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 488 (22 February 2008)
SD, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 527 (18 February 2008)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
T (Children: Placement Order), Re (Rev 1) [2008] EWCA Civ 248 (19 March 2008)
B v B [2008] EWCA Civ 284 (19 March 2008)
High Court (Chancery Division)
De Wind v Wedge [2008] EWHC 514 (Ch) (19 March 2008)
High Court (Admiralty Division)
Pratt v Aigaion Insurance Company SA [2008] EWHC 489 (Admlty) (14 March 2008)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Claimants v Corby Borough Council [2008] EWHC 619 (TCC) (01 April 2008)
Galliford Try Construction Ltd v Mott MacDonald Ltd [2008] EWHC 603 (TCC) (14 March 2008)
Edenbooth Ltd v Cre8 Developments Ltd [2008] EWHC 570 (TCC) (13 March 2008)
Collins & Ors v Drumgold & Ors [2008] EWHC 584 (TCC) (12 March 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Correction to Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Trustees for the St Mary’s National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2008
The National Health Service (Travel Expenses and Remission of Charges) Amendment Regulations 2008
The Bede Sixth Form College, Billingham (Dissolution) Order 2008
The Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (virt-x Exchange Limited) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Pension Protection Fund (Pension Compensation Cap) Order 2008
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2008
The Local Involvement Networks (Duty of Services-Providers to Allow Entry) Regulations 2008
The Crown Agents Holding and Realisation Board (Prescribed Day) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Police ‘justified’ in killing man – BBC News
“A man shot dead by police as he brandished a sword was justifiably killed, an inquest jury has ruled.”
BBC News, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Smith launches UK Border Agency – The Guardian
“The new customs and immigration body, the UK Border Agency, was officially launched by the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Met ‘let down’ victim killed by her family – The Guardian
“Two Metropolitan Police officers are to face disciplinary proceedings over their treatment of a young woman who was tortured and murdered in a so-called ‘honour killing’ case after the police watchdog concluded yesterday she had been ‘let down’ by them.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Westminster City Council v IC and Others – Times Law Reports
Westminster City Council v IC and Others
Court of Appeal
“A judge did not have jurisdiction to make a declaration that a marriage based on lack of consent was not valid under English law, since such a marriage was voidable and not void ab intitio; the judge should have declared that the marriage was not recognised as a valid marriage in this jurisdiction.”
The Times, 3rd 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.
Wasa International Insurance Co Ltd v Lexington Insurance Co – Times Law Reports
Wasa International Insurance Co Ltd v Lexington Insurance Co; AGF Insurance Ltd v Same
Court of Appeal
“The English court would construe contracts of insurance and reinsurance to give effect to the intention of the parties to cover environmental damage, unless there were clear indications to the contrary.”
The Times, 3rd 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.
Web filtering must be necessary and transparent, says Council of Europe – OUT-LAW.com
“The body behind the European Convention on Human Rights has said that internet users must be told when content is being filtered, and that governments should not filter content except in very specific circumstances.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st April 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Government announces a new tranche of specialist domestic violence court systems – Ministry of Justice
“The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the victims of domestic violence with the announcement of more than 30 new specialist domestic violence court systems across England and Wales.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Privacy watchdog advises on how to deal with data loss – OUT-LAW.com
“Leaders of organisations which lose personal data should think carefully before telling customers, employees or regulators of the incident, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said. New advice says that notification should have a clear purpose.”
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Security fears over fraud report – BBC News
“Confidential information about security lapses in a council’s benefits section has been released – with passages that might help fraudsters highlighted.”
BBC News, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Rome I – Should the UK opt in?’ consultation announced – Ministry of Justice
“The government has announced proposals designed to protect the interests of UK businesses operating in Europe.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Related link: ‘Rome I Should the UK opt in?’ consultation paper (PDF)
Schools named and shamed as crackdown launched to stop abuse of admissions law – The Guardian
“Ministers launched a crackdown on schools covertly selecting pupils yesterday after government research confirmed that up to one in six schools could be breaking admissions laws. One north London school asked parents to commit to paying £895 a term when they applied, and another demanded £650.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal aid providers given certainty and stability for the future – Ministry of Justice
“The Legal Services Commission, Law Society and Ministry of Justice have announced they have reached agreement on the best way forward following the Court of Appeal’s judgment on the Unified Contract.”
Ministry of Justice, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Terror plot jury could sit for six months – Daily Telegraph
“A jury panel has been warned they could have to sit for up to six months as the case began of eight men accused of trying to blow up transatlantic airliners.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police criminalising young to hit targets, says charity – The Guardian
“A police drive aimed at thousands of low-level teenage offenders lies behind an apparent surge in youth crime figures, according to an analysis published today. Police figures suggest reported minor offences by young people soared by 38.9% from 2003-2006, and detected serious offences rose by 19%.”
The Guardian, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
