Phone calls ‘cut jail suicides’ – BBC News
“Prison reformers have called for more support for new inmates in order to prevent suicides.”
BBC News, 14th November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Smith accused of ‘blunder and panic’ – The Independent
“More than one in five of the foreigners cleared to work in security jobs could be illegal immigrants, the Home Secretary admitted amid accusations of ‘blunder, panic and cover-up’ in the Home Office.”
The Independent, 14th November 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Court orders jailed financier to surrender £41m – The Times
“Gerald Smith, a doctor-turned-financier who is serving eight years in prison for defrauding an internet business, was ordered to surrender £41 million yesterday in the largest confiscation order in British criminal proceedings.”
The Times, 14th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Divorcee who made a clean break could lose settlement after ex-husband goes bankrupt – The Times
“A woman who faces being stripped of her divorce settlement to pay for her former husband’s debts was at the centre of a test case yesterday with far-reaching implications for ‘clean break’ divorces.”
The Times, 14th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Do not extend detention limit, says 7/7 survivor
“A survivor of the July 7 bombings today told a parliamentary committee that she was opposed to extending the amount of time suspected terrorists could be held without charge.”
The Guardian, 13th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Childminder gets three years for killing baby – The Guardian
“A registered childminder and scout leader has been jailed for three years for killing an 11-month-old baby by violently shaking her in a fit of temper.”
The Guardian, 13th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tech firms challenge software patent barrier in High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“Four small technology companies will challenge recent guidance from the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK-IPO) in the High Court next week. It states that few claims to computer programs for carrying out patentable methods are eligible for patenting.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th November 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Foreign Office web security failed Data Protection Act, says ICO – OUT-LAW.com
“The Foreign Office has promised to keep data safer in future, after its website exposed the details of those seeking visas for entry into the UK. An investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) found a breach of the Data Protection Act.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th November 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 published
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Targets ‘let dangerous criminals escape net’ – The Times
“Police are neglecting to tackle serious, violent crimes and focusing instead on more minor offences as they strive to meet government targets, the man charged with shaping the future of policing in England and Wales has admitted.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Farmers launch foot and mouth compensation claims – The Guardian
“Lawyers for farmers have begun legal action against two animal testing laboratories for loss of earnings caused by this summer’s outbreak of foot and mouth disease.”
The Guardian, 13th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Application to Revenue and Customs) Order 2007
The General Dental Council (Constitution) (Amendment) Order of Council 2007
The Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007
The Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) (Amendment No.2) Order 2007
The Zootechnical Standards (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2007
The Finance Act 2007 (Sections 82 to 84 and Schedule 23) (Commencement) Order 2007
The Air Navigation (Dangerous Goods) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007
The Stebbing Green (Revocation of Parish Council Byelaws) Order 2007
The Company and Business Names (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Regina v Cartwright – WLR Daily
Regina v Cartwright [2007] EWCA Crim 2581
“The restrictions imposed by s 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 on the calling of evidence of, and cross-examination as to, complainants’ sexual history applied to trials conducted after the coming into force of the Sexual Offences Act 2003, in respect of sexual offences allegedly committed before that date, even though the latter statute failed to contain a saving provision specifically to that effect.”
WLR Daily, 7th November 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Hawkes v Cuddy and Others – Times Law Reports
Judge’s order inappropriate
Court of Appeal
“It was inappropriate to make a declaratory judgment on an interlocutory application based on an allegation of contravention of the Companies Act 1985 when that would serve no useful purpose.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
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.
Secretary of State for the Home Department v E and Another – Times Law Reports
Home Secretary did not breach control order duty
Secretary of State for the Home Department v E and Another
House of Lords
“It was not a condition precedent to the making or renewal of a nonderogating control order that the Secretary of State for the Home Department should comply with his duty to keep under review the prospect of successfully prosecuting the controlled person for a terrorism-related activity.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
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.
Conviction too late for victim of ‘worst miscarriage of justice of all time’ – The Times
“The family of Stefan Kiszko said last night that they hoped Ronald Castree “rots in Hell” for ruining the lives of two families.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Justice at last as DNA traps girl’s murderer 32 years on – The Times
“Her sister punched the air in triumph and her mother could not contain her delight outside the court. After more than 32 years the criminal justice system finally got it right for Lesley Molseed.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Youngsters ‘call for more police’ – BBC News
“Six out of 10 young people want more police on the streets to protect them from crime, according to a survey.”
BBC News, 13th November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sir Ian Blair ‘broke law’ in delaying inquiry – Daily Telegraph
“The embattled Metropolitan Police Commissioner personally broke the law when he delayed an independent inquiry into the fatal shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, the Tories have claimed.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th November 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for killing ex-wife’s kitten in drier – Daily Telegraph
“A jilted husband has been jailed for killing his former wife’s kitten by putting it in a tumble drier.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th November 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
