“Users of encryption technology can no longer refuse to reveal keys to UK authorities after amendments to the powers of the state to intercept communications took effect on Monday (Oct 1).”
The Register, 3rd October 2007
Source: www.theregister.co.uk
“Means testing in the magistrates’ courts was introduced on time and on budget and remains on course to deliver its projected annual savings of £35 million.”
Ministry of Justice press release, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A Law Society practice note intended to assist solicitors in advising clients who wish to draw up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), as well as solicitors who are acting as an attorney under an LPA, also covers the ongoing arrangements for Enduring Powers of Attorney.”
Law Society, 24th September 2007
Source: www.lawsociety.org.uk
R (Teleos and others) v Customs and Excise Commissioners
“There could only be an intra-Community acquisition and supply of goods if the goods actually left the territory of the Member State of supply, but where the goods were fraudulently retained in that State, the supplier could not be made liable for VAT if he was unaware of the fraud and had taken all reasonable steps to ensure that he was not participating in tax evasion.”
WLR Daily, 1st October 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note: once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2007
The Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) (No. 2) (Amendment) Order 2007
The Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) (No.2) (Amendment) Order 2007
The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007
State’s duty to investigate
Regina (JL) (a Youth) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department
Court of Appeal
“Where there was a near death or death in custody the state was obliged to investigate the facts and explain. It was not for the victim or family to establish some arguable case before that investigation took place.”
The Times, 2nd October 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
When hearsay evidence can be admitted
Regina v. Cole; Regina v. Keets
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
“The hearsay evidence of a witness who could not be cross-examined could be admitted in evidence, even where it was the sole or the decisive evidence against a defendant, if that was compatible with a fair trial.”
The Times, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 ays from the date of publication
“UK telecoms firms must keep phone call logs for a year under legislation which comes into force today. But an industry trade association said the new rules will make ‘little practical difference’ to telecoms providers that already store such data for billing purposes.”
Out-Law.com, 1st October 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
“The Racial and Religious Hatred Act comes into effect today, forbidding threats and other intimidating statements intended to stir up hatred against people because of their religious beliefs.”
Home Office, 1st October 2007
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“How much would you pay for the new album by one of the world’s most critically acclaimed rock bands? Radiohead are asking fans to put their own price on the group’s long-awaited new release.”
The Times, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A collection of photos at the centre of a police child porn investigation has been removed from the show.”
BBC News, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The long-awaited inquests into the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed will finally begin today, but they now seem certain to be interrupted by a legal challenge over the coroner’s decision not to call the Queen and other members of the Royal Family as witnesses.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Police community support officers are to have more powers to investigate crime in an attempt to relieve work pressures on front-line officers.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Trademark law changed yesterday morning. Given the importance of brands these days, this development could be very significant. Edward Fennell reports.”
The Times, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The mother of a 13-year-old tennis prodigy discovered that her daughter was having a lesbian affair with her coach but did not report the matter until the girl’s career flagged ten months later, a court was told yesterday.”
The Times, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A British mother who secretly buried her newborn baby in her garden in Florida may be deported to the UK.”
The Times, 1st October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Squatters’ rights to another’s land are not disproportionate
J.A. Pye (Oxford) Ltd v. United Kingdom
European Court of Human Rights
“Provisions of English law allowing squatters to obtain after 12 years of adverse possession the right to title of the land, without liability to compensation, was not an intrusion into the applicant companies’ rights to the ownership of their property.”
The Times, 1st October 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
“Fifteen women’s jails in England and Wales would close and be replaced with small custodial units in the biggest prison shake-up under consideration by the Justice Ministry.”
The Times, 1st October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Britain’s most senior family judge is calling for a review of the law on how couples’ assets are split on divorce after a series of high-profile disputes between husbands and wives.”
The Times, 1st October 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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