“This briefing paper on the government’s prison policy provides an update on the prison building programme announced in December 2007, and outlines the further steps we are taking in the specific areas of drugs, prison work and alternatives to custody.”
Prison policy update – briefing paper (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 31st Janaury 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“This consultation seeks responses on the draft court rules for the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. It is primarily aimed at professional court users and those with knowledge of family court rules.”
Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 – Court Rules – consultation paper (PDF)
Questionnaire (Word)
Ministry of Justice, 31st January 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Hilali v Governor of Whitemoor Prison
House of Lords
“Where there was a right of appeal under Part 1 of the Extradition Act 2003 to appeal against an extradition order, habeas corpus was excluded by section 34; it would be contrary to the principle of mutual recognition to which the Act gave effect to grant habeas corpus on the ground of a change of circumstances.”
The Times, 1st 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.
Court of Appeal
The fact that a successful claimant had not been awarded the whole amount of damages he sought did not mean that the defendant had partially succeeded and the judge could not reduce the claimant’s costs.
The Times, 1st 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.
“Up to 100 children are dying every year from abuse and neglect in England because social workers and health professionals are too busy arguing over who is responsible for them, according to a report commissioned by the Government.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The role of the British-owned Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia in the detention of terror suspects remains unproven. There may be more to know, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor.”
The Independent, 1st February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A sheep farmer has been given an Asbo that deprives him of the ancient right to graze his flock in his village.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st January 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Four former chiefs of the defence staff have attacked the prime minister’s plans to let Parliament have the final say on sending troops to war.”
BBC News, 31st January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Tax payers have been given an extra 24 hours to file their self-assessment forms after problems with the HM Revenue & Customs website caused chaos ahead of the original midnight deadline.”
The Guardian, 31st Janaury 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The High Court today lifted a restraining order on The Times and other newspapers which had prevented reporting of allegations that British troops took part in the killing of 22 Iraqis.”
The Times, 31st January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A judge released a senior police officer accused of murder on bail despite feeling it was a ‘very borderline decision’, it was revealed today.”
The Independent, 31st January 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The Kremlin is demanding the extradition of another Russian oligarch who has fled to England, the Guardian has discovered.”
The Guardian, 1st February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Details of the latest statistical updates, including statistics on the population in custody, end of custody licence releases, probation, sentencing, and women and the criminal justice system.”
Ministry of Justice, 31st Janaury 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“An adviser to the Europe’s highest court recommended it reject a complaint by British phone company O2 against a rival that used its bubbles logo in a television advertising campaign.”
The Times, 31st Janaury 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The justice secretary has said fresh prison reforms will cut reoffending rates, reduce drug use in jails and give more skills to offenders.”
BBC News, 31st January 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Unaccompanied child asylum seekers who are denied the right to stay in the UK are to be deported before they reach 18, the government has announced.”
BBC News, 31st Janaury 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A British legal secretary who claims her bosses refused to let her work flexible hours to care for her disabled son today won the first step of a landmark European court case.”
The Guardian, 31st Janaury 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Ministers today called for greater openness about how MPs spend public money, in advance of this afternoon’s debate on the suspension of Derek Conway from the Commons.”
The Guardian, 31st January 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Recent security scandals have raised the profile of the Data Protection Act (DPA). But 10 years after it was passed, many organisations still misunderstand it. Sue Cullen of Pinsent Masons’ information law team debunks some of the common myths.”
OUT-LAW.com, 31st January 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
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