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
Tighten alcohol laws to protect nation’s health, ethics panel says – The Guardian
“The government should consider making alcohol more expensive and reassess its 24-hour drinking laws to curb serious health problems related to excessive drinking, according to a group of experts.”
The Guardian, 13th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Crime risk warning to users of social networking sites – The Independent
“One in four users of social networking sites unwittingly leave themselves open to crime by revealing personal details, it was claimed today.”
The Independent, 12th November 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
To deliver justice we need time, not a midwife – The Times
“It is nine months since ‘Falconer’s Folly’ began its roll-out to all 360 magistrates’ courts in England and Wales. This scheme is more properly called ‘speedy justice’ – a system designed to hurry cases through the courts. A trial period in Thames, Camberwell, Coventry and West Cumbria proved that it did just that, according to some official statistics.”
The Times, 13th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
From Guantanamo to Rwanda – The Times
“It’s the sixth national pro bono week – so who in the City is doing what for whom this year?”
The Times, 13th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man found guilty of 1975 child murder – The Guardian
“A comic book trader was today jailed for life with a recommendation that he serve at least 30 years after being convicted of the murder of schoolgirl Lesley Molseed more than three decades ago.”
The Guardian, 12th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman sacked for being ‘too young’ wins landmark case – The Times
“A 20-year old woman who lost her job at a London club for being ‘too young’ has won what is thought to be the first age discrimination claim of its kind in the UK. ”
The Times, 12th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Dozens admit aiding relatives commit suicide – The Times
“More than 30 Britons have written statements confessing to helping friends or relatives to die at a Swiss euthanasia clinic as part of a test case to change the law.”
The Times, 12th November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lords claim up to £300 a day tax-free – The Guardian
“Hundreds of peers are exploiting a loophole on expenses to give themselves a tax-free income of up to £48,000 a year, it was claimed today.”
The Guardian, 12th November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
