“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
“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
“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.
“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
“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
“In a dramatic opening to a landmark case, the barrister of alleged plotter Simon Mann confirmed he is in prison in West Africa.”
The Times, 4th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The European Court of Justice has been advised to extend protection against disability discrimination to carers and not just those with disabilities. A ruling to that effect could force a change in UK law.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th February 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
“A police officer last night claimed he was forced by the Metropolitan Police to carry out the bugging of a meeting in prison between Babar Ahmed, a terrorist suspect, and his MP, Sadiq Khan.”
The Independent, 5th February
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Dozens of prisoners in British jails are routinely under covert electronic surveillance, security sources told The Times last night.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Is a clash of civilisations looming? It’s now time to find the links rather than the conflicts between English and Islamic law”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Jack Straw has made an oral statement to the House of Commons on an inquiry into alleged events at Woodhill Prison.”
Ministry of Justice, 4th February 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Two young women have won a key ruling in their legal battle to secure compensation from the man who sexually abused them when they were children. The case is the first to benefit from last week’s landmark House of Lords ruling against the man known as the ‘Lotto Rapist’.”
The Independent, 5th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Up to £20 billion-worth of radio spectrum will be released on to the open markets because of a decision by Ofcom to allow public sector bodies including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to trade or sell their allocated spectrum.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th February 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
“Bugging devices planted in a prison telephone were illegally used to record privileged conversations between an inmate and his solicitor, The Times has learnt.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
THE CHILDCARE ACT 2006 (COMMENCEMENT NO.1) (WALES) ORDER 2008
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (Addition of Qualifying Judicial Offices) Order 2008
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees)(Amendment) Order 2008
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees)(Amendment) Regulations 2008
The South Cambridgeshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2008
The Maidstone (Electoral Changes) Order 2008
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
“Police have been given permission to take the government to the high court for cutting their latest pay rise to 1.9%, instead of the 2.5% determined by an independent panel.”
The Guardina, 4th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Five men, including the brothers of two of the failed July 21 London bombers, were today found guilty of helping them in the aftermath of the attacks.”
The Guardian, 4th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A London borough is remodelling its legal services department to mirror that of a private sector law firm.”
The Lawyer, 4th February 2008
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“The Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) has been attacked for taking action that will undermine the diversity of the British legal profession.”
The Lawyer, 4th February 2008
Source: www.thelawyer.com
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