Victim letter delays criticised – BBC News
“Prosecution lawyers have been criticised for failing to inform crime victims when charges against a suspect are dropped or changed.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Petition to evict travellers ‘breaks race laws’ – Daily Telegraph
“A race relations group is taking legal action against a businessman who started a petition calling for the eviction of travellers from a car park.”
Daily Telegraph, 27th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Asylum seeker launches Aids test case – The Guardian
“An asylum seeker with Aids who claims it would amount to inhuman or degrading treatment to send her home to Uganda will take a test case to the 17-judge grand chamber of the European court of human rights in Strasbourg today.”
The Guardian, 26th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Straw promises greater legal protection for ‘have-a-go-heroes’ – The Independent
“Greater protection from prosecution will be offered to “have-a-go heroes” under plans to strengthen the law on self-defence to be announced today.”
The Independent, 27th September 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
In-house lawyers call for flexible billing arrangements – The Times
“In-house lawyers are willing to pay higher legal fees for top-value advice but only if they can save costs on routine work, a new survey shows.”
The Times, 26th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Guideline Judgments Case Compendium – dangerous offender provisions – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Friday 21st September 2007, the Sentencing Guidelines Council published an addendum to the Compendium of Court of Appeal Guidelines. This relates to the dangerous offender provisions and brings together key judgments, setting them in the context of the statutory provisions; the document also contains two flow charts to help in ensuring that the proper stages are followed in the decision making process.”
Dangerous Offenders – Guide for Sentencers and Practitioners (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 21st September 2007
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Nationwide seeks £20m in law firm court case – The Times
“Nationwide, the building society, is suing Eversheds, one of the country’s largest law firms, for more than £20 million, claiming that it was given negligent advice on an allegedly fraudulent property deal.”
The Times, 26th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Crowded jails ‘threaten public’ – BBC News
“Overcrowded jails are presenting a threat to the public, the Chief Inspector of Prisons has told the BBC.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pensioner given Asbo for loud Vera Lynn music – Daily Telegraph
“A patriotic pensioner has been given an Asbo for playing his Vera Lynn records too loudly.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Suspects get drink advice in cell – BBC News
“Alcohol support workers have been allowed to interview suspects in police cells in a bid to combat binge drinking and alcohol-related crime.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
DNA link in 1975 murders – The Guardian
“Two high-profile murders of young women which took place more than 30 years ago have been linked by DNA evidence. Scotland Yard are hoping that the link could lead to the solving of the murders of a Playboy bunny and a schoolgirl.”
The Guardian, 26th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Charges possible in missing Genette Tate case – Daily Telegraph
“Charges could finally be brought in the case of Genette Tate, the newspaper girl who disappeared on her delivery round 29 years ago.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Companies Act: the longest piece of legislation ever – The Times
“The Government’s aim is to simplify company law and make it easier to understand, especially for small businesses – yet it is the longest piece of legislation passed by Parliament since it was established by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century. Eight years in the making, the Act runs to 1,300 sections and 701 pages.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Seized ‘art porn’ owned by Sir Elton John – Daily Telegraph
“A photograph by a controversial American artist which is part of Sir Elton John’s private collection has been seized by police from a gallery on suspicion it may have breached child pornography laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Companies Act: timetable for introduction – The Times
“A number of parts of the Act are already in force. Put on the statute book on November 8, 2006, it is being introduced in stages over two years. The Government intends that it will be fully in force by October 2008.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) Regulations 2007
Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Commons Registration (General) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Childcare Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) Order 2007
The Portsmouth City Teaching Primary Care Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007
The South Downs Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007
The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Haringey Sixth Form Centre (Governing Body) Order 2007
The Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2007
The Staffordshire Ambulance Service National Health Service Trust (Dissolution) Order 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Channel 4 vindicated over Diana documentary – Daily Telegraph
“The media watchdog has upheld Channel 4’s decision to show a controversial documentary about the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brown “may reverse drinking laws” – BBC News
“Gordon Brown has said he could overturn the recent law allowing pubs in England and Wales to open 24 hours a day.”
BBC News, 24th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
