New trial bid over death fall man – BBC News
“The former wife of a father who killed his young son in a plunge from a hotel balcony is calling for him to be prosecuted when he returns to Britain.”
BBC News, 6th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Poll shows growing opposition to ID cards over data fears – The Guardian
“The number of people strongly opposed to the introduction of a national identity card scheme has risen sharply, according to the results of an ICM poll to be published today.”
The Guardian, 6th Febraury 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ryanair ordered to pay damages to steel band ‘terrorists’ thrown off jet – The Times
“The five members of Caribbean Steel International were awarded £1,116 each in damages yesterday after a judge found that they had been removed unreasonably. Far from being terrorists, they were returning from a music festival in Sardinia.”
The Times, 6th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Unlawfully killed: the mother given fatal epidural dose minutes after birth – The Guardian
“The case of a new mother who was mistakenly given a fatal dose of a strong epidural anaesthetic will be re-examined by the Crown Prosecution Service after an inquest jury ruled yesterday that she was unlawfully killed.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Juries should hear wire tap and e-mail evidence, says review – The Times
“Gordon Brown will announce the findings of an independent review today that will open the door to the use of intercept evidence in court.”
The Times, 6th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Legal Opinion: Time for the abolition of the workhouse and the bawdy house? – The Independent
“Some laws have been used just once in 200 years. Others have simply outlived their usefulness. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, looks at plans to tidy up the statute-book.”
The Independent, 6th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Women face prison for ignoring a murder under their own roof – The Times
“Two sisters wept and their mother screamed abuse when all three were found guilty yesterday of turning a blind eye to the horrific murder of a young woman in their house.”
The Times, 6th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Too much bling costs suspected drug dealer £650,000 in assets – The Guardian
“A suspected drugs trafficker who claimed that an ice cream van and other small businesses had earned him three homes and a fleet of luxury cars has become one of the biggest victims of criminal assets recovery law.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
This driver will kill someone, warns judge – Daily Telegraph
“A judge has criticised Government guidelines that prevent him from passing a longer sentence on a man with 42 motoring convictions.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Aspiring model was murdered for sexual gratification, jury told – The Guardian
“The man accused of murdering aspiring model Sally Anne Bowman admitted having sex with her corpse but denied killing her, the Old Bailey heard yesterday.”
The Guardian, 6th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Very High Cost Criminal Cases – the future – Ministry of Justice
“The Legal Services Commission and Ministry of Justice today announced steps that are being taken in order to proceed with the tender to establish a Panel of solicitors and barristers to represent defendants in major criminal cases.”
Ministry of Justice, 5th February 2008
Source: www.wired-gov.net
Lawyers’ salaries catch up with investment bankers’ – The Lawyer
“Trainee solicitor pay has finally caught up with the graduate salaries on offer at investment banks, a new survey reveals.”
The Lawyer, 5th February 2008
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Legal flaw in power of attorney revealed – The Times
“Thousands of people who took steps to protect their affairs or those of elderly relatives if they become incapable could unwittingly be in breach of the law.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Williams, Re [2008] EWHC 154 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Tran, Re [2008] EWHC 159 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Johnson, Re [2008] EWHC 160 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v AE [2008] EWHC 132 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Fretwell, Re [2008] EWHC 155 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Wealleans, Re [2008] EWHC 161 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
High Court (Admiralty Division)
Parrott v Parkin [2007] EWHC 210 (Admlty) (08 February 2007)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Golden President Shipping Corporation v Bocimar NV [2008] EWHC 130 (Comm) (31 January 2008)
High Court (Family Division)
VB v JP [2008] EWHC 112 (Fam) (29 January 2008)
High Court (Patents Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Secretary of State for Justice v Walker [2008] EWCA Civ 30 (01 February 2008)
Wragg & Ors v Surrey County Council [2008] EWCA Civ 19 (01 February 2008)
Ravengate Estates Ltd v Horizon Housing Group Ltd & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 16 (31 January 2008)
Glaxo Group Ltd v Genentech Inc & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 23 (31 January 2008)
Drake v Harbour [2008] EWCA Civ 25 (31 January 2008)
Gloucestershire County Council v Evans & Ors [2008] EWCA Civ 21 (31 January 2008)
Gab Robins (UK) Ltd v Triggs [2008] EWCA Civ 17 (30 January 2008)
P (A Child) [2008] EWCA Civ 15 (30 January 2008)
Davies v Meadwestvaco Calmar Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 8 (30 January 2008)
Ofulue & Anor v Bossert [2008] EWCA Civ 7 (29 January 2008)
Batey v Jewson Ltd & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 18 (29 January 2008)
Leonard & Anor v Byrt & Ors [2008] EWCA Civ 20 (29 January 2008)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Source: www.bailii.org
Speaker promises ‘root and branch’ review of MPs’ expenses – The Guardian
“The Commons speaker, Michael Martin, promised last night a ‘root-and-branch’ review of parliamentary allowances as he added his weight to the clamour inside and outside parliament for MPs’ expenses to be made more transparent.”
The Guardian, 5th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Regina (Brooke and Another) v Parole Board and Another – Times Law Reports
“The Parole Board’s relationship with the executive was such that it did not have the independence required when determining whether convicted prisoners should remain in prison or be released on licence.”
The Times, 5th February 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.
Martin v Triggs Turner Barton (a Firm) and Others – Times Law Reports
Martin v Triggs Turner Barton (a Firm) and Others
“The court was entitled to make an order to ensure that specific disclosure was carried out properly.”
The Times, 5th February 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.
Police to urge cannabis regrading – BBC News
“Senior police officers are to tell government advisers that cannabis should be upgraded from a Class C to a more dangerous Class B drug.”
BBC News, 5th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Demand for legal advice surges amid growing threat of credit-crunch lawsuits – Financial Times
“Big banks and their clients are gearing up for possible post-credit crunch lawsuits that may start hitting the courts within six months, leading lawyers said yesterday.”
Financial Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.ft.com
