Home Office denies obstructing BAE inquiry – Daily Telegraph
“The Home Office has denied obstructing an investigation into allegations of corruption at arms manufacturer BAE.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
600 died in custody last year, report says – Daily Telegraph
“As many as 600 people died in custody last year in England and Wales, a new report is expected to say.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
New anti-terror jail to replace Paddington Green station – The Guardian
“A new maximum security police station to hold up to 30 terrorism suspects ‘for protracted periods’ is being planned to replace the 1960s Paddington Green police station in London.”
The Guardian, 21st September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministers may force through act to curb jury fraud trials – The Guardian
“The government is poised to use the Parliament Act 1949 to force through a law allowing the most complex fraud cases to be tried without a jury.”
The Guardian, 21st September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
City lawyers united on benefits of non-legal staff becoming partners – Legal Week
“Ninety-three percent of lawyers agree on the potential management benefits of non-law professionals joining firm partnerships — but they remain wary of introducing multi-disciplinary models. James Illman reports on the findings of the latest Big Question survey.”
Legal Week, 20th September 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
MoJ names three for the bench – The Lawyer
“The Ministry of Justice has bolstered the Queen’s Bench Division with two new judges at the same time as confirming the appointment of 11 South Square head of chambers Christopher Floyd QC to the bench.”
The Lawyer, 19th September 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Lawyers attack Nominet plan for domain name disputes – OUT-LAW.com
“The registry for .uk domain names has proposed a change in the way that name disputes are handled, but the proposed fast-track system faces criticism for not being radical enough.”
OUT-LAW.com, 19th September 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Companies must take obligation for Braille bills seriously, say campaigners – OUT-LAW.com
“A company’s legal obligation to communicate with customers in a way that they can use extends beyond just web accessibility. A recent Braille bill mix up has highlighted the pitfalls for firms.”
OUT-LAW.com, 20th September 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Paedophile sentence under review – BBC News
“The case of a paedophile who sexually assaulted children is to be reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).”
BBC News, 19th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘No sex’ benefits fine is quashed – BBC News
“A woman who falsely claimed nearly £40,000 in benefits because she said she was not having sex with her live-in partner has had her £60,000 fine overturned.”
BBC News, 19th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
British intelligence accused of complicity in torture – The Guardian
“British intelligence and security officials were facing fresh questions about allegations of complicity in torture yesterday after a terrorism suspect appeared in court accused of plotting an al-Qaida attack.”
The Guardian, 20th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Impoverished’ fraudster accused of hiding £33m – The Times
“Britain’s worst tax fraudster is using ‘smoke and mirrors’ to avoid paying back his illegally-gained fortune, a court heard yesterday.”
The Times, 19th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Rude, loud and rowdy in the court – and that’s the lawyers – The Times
“A justices’ clerk has attacked the swearing, raucousness, inappropriate dress and rudeness of those appearing before him in his court every day – but not in the dock.”
The Times, 20th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Chief Justice fights Govt’s judiciary intrusion – The Lawyer
“The Lord Chief Justice Lord Phillips has called on the Government to stay away from the selection of judges in the wake of ‘The Governance of Britain’ green paper published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).”
The Lawyer, 17th September 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Police act recklessly in pursuits, says watchdog – The Guardian
“Police officers involved in high-speed chases are taking ‘unnecessary risks’, an official watchdog said yesterday.”
The Guardian, 19th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
DNA database ‘puts innocent under suspicion’ – The Times
“DNA fingerprints of people who have not been convicted of a crime should be removed from the national database, Britain’s most influential ethical think-tank recommended yesterday.”
The Times, 18th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Courts Act 2003 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2007
The Gambling Act 2005 (Club Gaming and Club Machine Permits) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The London Gateway Logistics and Commercial Centre Order 2007
The Motor Cycles Etc. (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Commons (Registration of Town or Village Greens) (Interim Arrangements) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Companies (Fees for Inspection and Copying of Company Records) Regulations 2007
The Equality Act 2006 (Termination of Appointments) Order 2007
The Equality Act 2006 (Commencement No.3 and Savings) Order 2007
The Charities (Exception from Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2007
The Magistrates’ Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2007
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 5) Regulations 2007
The Court Funds (Amendment No 2) Rules 2007
The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4 and Commencement No. 3 (Amendment)) Order 2007
The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2007
The Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
CRE bows out with plea to root out discrimination – The Guardian
“The Commission for Racial Equality, which is to be wound up later this month, is to make a final plea to the government this week to make an explicit commitment to the creation of an integrated Britain where inequality is rooted out and active civic participation by people from all backgrounds is encouraged.”
The Guardian, 18th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
In-house lawyers disappointed with dawn raids decision – The Times
“The confidential protection enjoyed by lawyers over their communications does not extend to in-house lawyers, the European Court of First Instance ruled yesterday.”
The Times, 17th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
