Details missing for detention limit proposal – The Independent

Posted November 6th, 2007 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“Details of anti-terror proposals revealed by the Government in today’s Queen’s Speech did not reveal what is sure to be the most controversial aspect of the new security Bill.”

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The Independent, 6th November 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

EU urged to keep passenger data – Financial Times

Posted November 6th, 2007 in airlines, EC law, news, terrorism by sally

“European Union countries would hold sensitive information about all passengers entering and leaving the EU on flights under proposals unveiled on Tuesday to toughen terror legislation across the 27-member bloc.”

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Financial Times, 6th November 2007

Source: www.ft.com

Men guilty of McDonald’s killing – BBC News

Posted November 6th, 2007 in murder, news by sally

“A father and son have been convicted of killing a 21-year-old man in a McDonald’s restaurant.”

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BBC News, 6th November 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Queen’s Speech 2007

Posted November 6th, 2007 in bills, news, parliament by sally

“The Government has set out its programme for reform in the first Queen’s Speech of Gordon Brown’s premiership.”

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Source: www.number10.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted November 6th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Anguilla (Territorial Sea) Order 2007

The Turks and Caicos Islands (Territorial Sea) (Amendment) Order 2007

The Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Commencement No.2) Order 2007

The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2007

The Crime and Disorder (Formulation and Implementation of Strategy) (Wales) Regulations 2007

The Magistrates’ Courts Warrants (Specifications of Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2007

The A1(M) Motorway (Junction 58, Junction 60, Junction 61, and Junction 62 Circulatory Carriageways) (Trunking) Order 2007

The Education (School Day and School Year) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligations Order 2007

The Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Commencement No.6) Order 2007

The Fuel-testing Pilot Projects (Biobutanol Project) Regulations 2007

The Value Added Tax (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2007

The Tax Avoidance Schemes (Penalty) Regulations 2007

The Agricultural Land Tribunals (Rules) Order 2007

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2007

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Control of Vibration at Work) Regulations 2007

The Tax Avoidance Schemes (Information) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007

The Cattle Identification (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

The Bluetongue (Wales) (Compensation) Order 2007

The General Dental Council (Election of Members) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2007

The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) (Carcinogens and Mutagens) Regulations 2007

The Asylum Support (Prescribed Period following Appeal) Regulations 2007

The Greater London Authority Act 2007 (Commencement No.1 and Appointed Day) Order 2007

The Plant Health (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Order 2007

The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No.6) Regulations 2007

The Community Drivers’ Hours and Working Time (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Temporary Exception) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

The Draft Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Rules 2008 – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 6th, 2007 in consultations, consumer credit, tribunals by sally

“This consultation seeks views on the draft Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunals Rules 2008, which have been drafted  in line with the Act and current thinking and best practice within the Tribunals Service. The Rules also draw upon the advice set out in the Council on Tribunals’ ‘Guide to Drafting Tribunal Rules’.”

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Ministry of Justice, 5th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 and the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Fast Track Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008 – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 6th, 2007 in asylum, consultations, immigration, tribunals by sally

“A consultation paper proposing amendments to clarify existing rules and procedures, and to incorporate case law into the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal’s Procedure Rules and Fast Track Procedure Rules. One amendment is required as a result of primary legislation (the UK Borders Bill).”

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Ministry of Justice, 5th November 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Secretary of State for the Home Department v MB; Same v AF

Posted November 6th, 2007 in control orders, law reports, terrorism by sally

Making control orders compatible

Secretary of State for the Home Department v MB; Same v AF

House of Lords

“Statutory provisions governing the court’s powers in reviewing nonderogating control orders made by the Secretary of State for the Home Department under the Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 were to be read down in accordance with section 3 of the Human Rights Act 1998 where their effect would otherwise deny the controlled person a fair hearing compatible with article 6.1 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

The Times, 6th November 2007

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Anti-terror core to Queen’s Speech – Financial Times

Posted November 6th, 2007 in news, terrorism by sally

“Gordon Brown is set to make concessions on Tuesday in a bid to avert a parliamentary revolt over his terrorism strategy while giving police and the security services the tools they are demanding to fight radical Islam.”

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Financial Times, 5th November 2007

Source: www.ft.com

Investor protest as ‘simplified’ company law prevents free votes at AGM – The Times

Posted November 6th, 2007 in company law, news by sally

“Britain’s biggest investors have written to the Government to demand changes to the new Companies Act, which they say prevents them from taking action over unsatisfactory behaviour by businesses.”

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The Times, 6th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

ID cards plan behind schedule and soaring in cost, say critics – The Independent

Posted November 6th, 2007 in identity cards, news by sally

“The Government’s plan to bring in identity cards is running behind schedule and the cost is soaring, according to critics.”

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The Independent, 5th November 2007

Source: www.independent.co.uk

New security law plans to be unveiled – Reuters

Posted November 6th, 2007 in news by sally

“The government will unveil a raft of new security proposals on Tuesday which are expected to include a controversial plan to extend the period a terrorism suspect can be held without charge to 56 from 28 days.”

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Reuters, 6th November 2007

Source: www.reuters.com

Sustainable Communities Act 2007

Posted November 6th, 2007 in legislation by sally

Sustainable Communities Act 2007.

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Building Societies (Funding) and Mutual Societies (Transfers) Act 2007

Posted November 6th, 2007 in building societies, legislation by sally

Building Societies (Funding) and Mutual Societies (Transfers) Act 2007 published.

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Serious Crime Act 2007

Posted November 6th, 2007 in crime prevention, legislation, proceeds of crime by sally

Serious Crime Act 2007 published.

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

UK Borders Act 2007

Posted November 6th, 2007 in immigration, legislation by sally

UK Borders Act 2007 published.

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Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Family wins £110,000 for skid death – The Times

Posted November 6th, 2007 in compensation, news, road safety by sally

“The family of a motorcyclist who died after skidding on a patch of diesel on a country road has been awarded £110,000 in compensation in one of the first claims of its kind in Britain.”

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The Times, 6th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

EU lays out anti-terror proposals – BBC News

Posted November 6th, 2007 in EC law, news, terrorism by sally

“The European Commission is proposing anti-terrorism measures that include the collection of extensive flight data and tighter internet laws.”

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BBC News, 6th November 2007

Source: www.bbc.co.uk  

Jack Straw won’t allow judges to return to the Bar – The Times

Posted November 6th, 2007 in judiciary, news by sally

“Jack Straw has ditched controversial reforms that would have allowed judges, including former Lord Chancellors, to go back to work as lawyers after a stint on the bench.”

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The Times, 6th November 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

No jail for short-sentence offenders – The Observer

Posted November 6th, 2007 in news, prisons, sentencing by sally

“Criminals facing short prison sentences are to be kept out of jail and given community service because the system is so overcrowded, according to plans being drawn up by the Home Office.”

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The Observer, 4th November 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk