New crackdown on sex slave trade – The Independent
“A new campaign against criminals who force trafficked women into the sex trade will be launched today.”
The Independent, 3rd October 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bar Council calls on International Lawyers to counter Global Threats to Rule of Law – The Bar Council
“Speaking at a dinner to mark the Opening of the Legal Year on Monday evening, Chairman of the Bar, Geoffrey Vos QC has spoken out about the threats to the rule of law around the world. Vos said that promoting the rule of law is a fundamental instrument for forcing change in undemocratic regimes.”
The Bar Council, 2nd October 2007
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Armed police who shot Menezes ‘were warned of lethal tactics’ – The Independent
“The armed police who shot Jean Charles de Menezes were briefed hours beforehand that they would be using ‘unusual’ lethal tactics and would only be deployed if officers on the ground believed they were dealing with a suicide bomber who was ‘deadly’ and ‘up for it’, the Old Bailey heard yesterday.”
The Independent, 3rd October 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Kate Middleton lawyers in threat over pictures – Daily Telegraph
“Lawyers for Kate Middleton, the girlfriend of Prince William, are threatening unprecedented legal action to try to protect her privacy from the paparazzi.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK police can now force you to reveal decryption keys – The Register
“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: post implementation review – Ministry of Justice
“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
Lasting Powers of Attorney: Practice Note – Law Society
“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 – WLR Daily
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.
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
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
Regina (JL) (a Youth) v Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports
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
Regina v Cole; Regina v Keets – Times Law Reports
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
Data retention law makes little difference to telcos, says trade body – Out-Law.com
“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
New law outlaws incitement of religious hatred – Home Office
“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
Name your price for the latest Radiohead album – The Times
“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
Baltic porn probe photos removed – BBC News
“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
Diana inquest to open but legal bid looms – Daily Telegraph
“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
PCSOs given more powers to investigate crime – Daily Telegraph
“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
Making a mark may be easier – The Times
“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
Mother “knew of tennis prodigy’s affair” – The Times
“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
