Court orders review of Alzheimer’s drugs guidance – The Guardian
“A high court judge today ordered a review of guidelines on access to anti-dementia drugs, in a landmark ruling that favoured drugs companies and the Alzheimer’s Society.”
The Guardian, 10th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jones v. Garnett (Inspector of Taxes) – Times Law Reports
Husband not liable for tax on his wife’s private dividend
Jones v. Garnett (Inspector of Taxes)
House of Lords
“A spouse who used a private company to transfer some of his earned income to the other spouse was not liable to pay tax on that income, provided the other spouse’s shares in the company were ordinary shares which carried a right to more than mere income.”
The Times, 9th August 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.
Men in court over 7 July bombings – BBC News
“The first people to be charged over the 7 July 2005 London bomb attacks are to appear in court.”
BBC News, 10th August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Large Combustion Plants (National Emission Reduction Plan) Regulations 2007
The A449 Trunk Road (Dudley, Staffordshire and Worcestershire) (Detrunking) Order 2007
The Docklands Light Railway (Capacity Enhancement and 2012 Games Preparation) Order 2007
The Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007
The Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Bid to cut crime with new design – BBC News
“The government is launching a new drive to cut crime through innovative design.”
BBC News, 10th August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
One British resident cleared to leave Guantanamo – Reuters
“One of the five British residents London wants freed from the Guantanamo prison camp has already been cleared for release but will not be sent to his native land because of fears he would be abused there, a Pentagon official said on Thursday.”
Reuters, 9th August 2007
Source: www.reuters.com
Inquiry over serial killer death – BBC News
“A serial killer who knifed four people to death within three days has been found dead at Broadmoor Hospital.”
BBC News, 9th August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Decision due on Alzheimer’s drugs – BBC News
“Campaigners are set to learn if they have won their High Court battle over the availability of Alzheimer’s drugs for people with early-stage disease.”
BBC News, 10th August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAA under the spotlight – The Guardian
“BAA today faced renewed calls for it to be broken up it as a competition inquiry that will determine its future entered a crucial phase.”
The Guardian, 9th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
10-finger exercise for ID cards – The Guardian
“The government expects to take and record all 10 fingerprints from people receiving identity cards, the head of the ID card scheme revealed yesterday.”
The Guardian, 10th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Peers want crackdown on web’s ‘wild west’ – The Guardian
“The government and police must act to improve online security and stop the internet becoming a ‘playground of criminals’, a parliamentary committee warns today. A report from the House of Lords science and technology select committee accuses both business and government of creating an image of the net as a ‘wild west’, with millions of internet users unnecessarily exposed to crime.”
The Guardian, 10th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MoD to impose gagging order on blogs written by army personnel – The Independent
“The Ministry of Defence has imposed a ban on members of the armed forces using modern technology to communicate about their experiences.”
The Independent, 10th August 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
JK Rowling judge made mistakes, says privacy law expert – OUT-LAW.com
“The judge in the JK Rowling privacy case should have taken account of the fact that celebrities may be more vulnerable to media pressure than others and so entitled to stronger privacy protection a leading legal expert has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Gambling ad ban hits overseas operators – OUT-LAW.com
“Online gambling companies based outside of the European Economic Area are to be banned from advertising in the UK. The Gambling Act will be used to bar the advertising of over 1,000 websites.”
OUT-LAW.com, 9th august 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Watchdog raps ministers over HIPs – BBC News
“The government has come under fire over the setting up of its controversial Home Information Pack scheme.”
BBC News, 9th August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New monopoly probe to mull BAA break-up – The Times
“The quality of service received by passengers and airlines at Heathrow airport will come under the scrutiny of the UK’s competition regulator, as part of a wide-ranging investigation into the country’s largest airports operator.”
The Times, 9th August 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Conditional fee agreements in publication proceedings: success fees and after the event insurance – Ministry of Justice
“This consultation document seeks views on proposals to implement recommendations from the Civil Justice Council on fixed recoverable success fees and after the event insurance premiums in publication proceedings funded under conditional fee agreements. Your comments will inform the development of amendments to the civil procedure rules.”
Conditional fee agreements in publication proceedings CP 16/07 (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 9th August 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2007
The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) (Religion or Belief) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Education (School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions) Order 2007
The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
