The answer to extreme ideas is more discussion, not less . . . – The Times
“Freedom of expression is valued because truth tends to be promoted, and error exposed, by allowing free debate.”
The Times, 26th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Written ministerial statement: Independent Review of the Forum for Preventing Deaths in Custody – Ministry of Justice
“Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Maria Eagle comments on the Independent Review of the Forum for Preventing Deaths in Custody. Copies of the review have been placed in the libraries of both Houses, the Vote Office and the Printed Paper Office.”
Ministry of Justice, 25th February 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Super-strength alcohol to be banned – Daily Telegraph
“Super-strength lager and cider could be cleared from the shelves under council plans to curb binge drinking across England and Wales.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dentist in court fight over NHS reforms – The Independent
“An orthodontist is awaiting a judgment in the High Court on whether he can challenge his NHS dental services contract.”
The Independent, 26th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Consumer group claims software licences are unfair – OUT-LAW.com
“Software licences are obscure, unbalanced and unfair, according to the National Consumer Council (NCC), which has filed a complaint with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). It wants the OFT to force software publishers to use clearer licences.”
OUT-LAW.com, 25th February 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
One small legal step and a giant leap for Northern Rock – The Lawyer
“Northern Rock passed into public ownership last Friday (22 February) following what was ultimately a very simple legal process.”
The Lawyer, 25th February 2008
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Killer Bellfield suspected in Milly Dowler murder – The Guardian
“A ‘bus stop stalker’ found guilty today of killing two young women is the prime suspect in the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler, it can be revealed.”
The Guardian, 25th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
R(AM)(Cameroon) v Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (No 2) , Secretary of State for the Home Department as interested party – WLR Daily
“Where a statutory review of an immigration appeal mistakenly went ahead before a judicial review application establishing a good arguable case had been heard resulting in a final determination, that determination should be set aside and the judicial review proceed.”
WLR Daily, 22nd February 2008
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Disclosure of Information by Revenue and Customs) Order 2008
The Finance Act 2007 (Schedule 9) Order 2008
The A4 Trunk Road (Bath to Bristol) (Detrunking) Order 2008
The Serious Crime Act 2007 (Amendment of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) Order 2008
The Northern Ireland Arms Decommissioning Act 1997 (Amnesty Period) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Davis and Another v Spain – Times Law Reports
Queen’s Bench Divisional Court
“Delay caused by an accused’s departure from a foreign state for reasons unconnected with an extradition request did not automatically disqualify him from relying on oppression caused by the passage of time to contest his extradition.”
The Times, 25th 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.
Regina (George Wimpey UK Ltd) v Tewkesbury Borough Council – Times Law Reports
Regina (George Wimpey UK Ltd) v Tewkesbury Borough Council
Court of Appeal
“The Court of Appeal had power to grant permission to appeal to a party who had not been in the case at first instance.”
The Times, 25th 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.
Regina (Bradley and Others) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Others – Times Law Reports
Regina (Bradley and Others) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Others
Court of Appeal
“Where the Parliament Commissioner for Administration had found maladministration in a ministerial department, the minister was not entitled to reject that finding without good reason.”
The Times, 25th 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.
Revenue paid up to £100,000 for details of secret bank accounts in Liechtenstein – The Guardian
“Britain’s tax authorities have paid up to £100,000 to an informant for details of secret bank accounts held by wealthy Britons and overseas residents using one of the world’s most notorious tax havens, Liechtenstein.”
The Guardian, 25th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal firms pressed to reform – Financial Times
“As top firms’ profitability mounts at a rate unsurpassed in their modern history, research by the Financial Times and the law firm Eversheds shows that they face criticism over their alleged conservatism in areas ranging from charge-out rates to working conditions.”
Financial Times, 24th February 2008
Source: www.ft.com
Crisis at police watchdog as lawyers resign – The Guardian
“The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) faces a crisis of confidence after a network of more than a hundred lawyers who specialise in handling police complaints resigned from its advisory body.”
The Guardian, 25th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The IPCC: a catalogue of delays, rejections and basic failures – The Guardian
“In an investigation into the body that examines complaints against the police, Nick Davies uncovers a series of disturbing inadequacies.”
The Guardian, 25th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mid-life crises pushing couples to divorce, survey of lawyers finds – The Guardian
“Growing numbers of people are divorcing because of ‘mid-life crisis’, a survey of 100 leading divorce lawyers in England and Wales reveals today.”
The Guardian, 25th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Demand for stricter bail after 60 on murder charges go free – The Guardian
“Scores of murder suspects have been freed on bail after being charged, according to new government figures which yesterday prompted Tory calls for the introduction of tougher bail laws.”
The Guardian, 25th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Relaxed pub laws ‘moved crime to early hours’ – Daily Telegraph
“An attempt to create a Continental-style cafe culture by letting pubs and clubs open for longer will be branded a failure in a major Government review, with people drinking more and committing crimes late into the night.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
