Alcohol law ‘trebles’ A&E visits – BBC News
“The introduction of 24-hour drinking laws may have trebled alcohol-related admissions to A&E departments in inner city areas at night, researchers say.”
BBC News, 18th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Quality assurance for advocates – Ministry of Justice
“This joint Ministry of Justice / Legal Services Commission consultation seeks views on proposals to develop a quality assurance pilot scheme for all publicly funded criminal defence advocates working in the crown courts and above. The proposals draw on discussions and workshops involving the professions and judiciary. The initial impact assessment outlines the potential impacts of the proposals.”
Consultation paper: quality assurance for advocates [CP 13/07] (PDF)
Ministry of Justice, 18th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
MPs want to raise solo driving age to 18 – Reuters
“Young drivers should be banned from driving alone before they are 18, in an attempt to reduce deaths on the roads, an influential group of MPs said on Thursday.”
Reuters, 19th July 2007
Source: www.reuters.com
One in four partners sound note of caution over ‘crazy’ City pay levels – Legal Week
“Lawyers are divided over rising City salaries as one quarter describe current levels as ‘crazy’, while partners give junior lawyers’ pay gripes short shrift. Clare Ruckin reports on the latest Big Question survey.”
Legal Week, 19th July 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Damages and right to remain for rapist – Daily Telegraph
“A convicted rapist has won a ruling to block his deportation on human rights grounds, it was revealed yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police gain data protection exemption for London surveillance – OUT-LAW.com
“Police in London have been granted exemption from the Data Protection Act to track the city’s motorists. The Home Office has granted The Metropolitan Police full, real time access to surveillance footage from London’s congestion system cameras.”
OUT-LAW.com, 19th July 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Bigger police budget has ‘little impact’ on crime – Daily Telegraph
“Increases in police funding over the past decade have had almost no impact on crime rates, a committee of MPs concludes today.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Curry poisoning’ trial collapses – BBC News
“The trial of a woman accused of plotting to poison her husband’s curry has collapsed at Swansea Crown Court.”
BBC News, 19th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New crime strategy being unveiled – BBC News
“A strategy to move public perception of crime into line with falling figures is due to be launched by ministers.”
BBC News, 19th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victory for woman refused cancer drug – Daily Telegraph
“A woman with cancer who was refused a drug that could prolong her life has won her High Court case to overturn the decision.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Bishop urged to resign after diocese loses gay bias case – The Guardian
“The Bishop of Hereford faced calls for his resignation last night after an employment tribunal ruled that he had discriminated against a gay youth worker because of the man’s sexuality.”
The Guardian, 19th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Coroner tells Straw to act now on restraint in child prisons – The Guardian
“The coroner who presided over the inquest into the death of a 15-year-old who died after being restrained in a child jail has warned the justice secretary, Jack Straw, that it would be ‘wholly unforgivable’ if the lessons were delayed by a general review of the use of restraint announced yesterday.”
The Guardian, 19th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Analysis: Sempra has rewritten law on debt repayment – The Times
“The House of Lords’ ruling in the Sempra Metals case, while ostensibly about a complicated tax issue, could challenge the foundations of English law on the repayment of debt.”
The Times, 19th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Sick baby must be treated, judge tells parents who put faith in God – The Times
“A desperately ill seven-month-old baby may be given potentially life-saving medical treatment against the wishes of her devout parents following a High Court ruling yesterday.”
The Times, 19th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Identities of online music swappers protected, EU court says – The Times
“Copyright groups may not be able to demand that telecom companies hand over the details of people they suspect of swapping illegal music downloads, a senior legal adviser to the EU’s highest court said today. ”
The Times, 18th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Street Works (Registers, Notices, Directions and Designations) (England) Regulations 2007
The Street Works (Fixed Penalty) (England) Regulations 2007
The Insolvency (Amendment) Rules 2007
The Trade Marks (Relative Grounds) Order 2007
The Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2007
The Welfare Reform Act 2007 Commencement (No. 2) Order 2007
The Akiva School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2007
The Bolton Muslim Girls School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2007
The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2007
The St Paul’s C of E VA Primary School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2007
The Wilton and Barford CofE Primary School (Designation as having a Religious Character) Order 2007
The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No.16) Order 2007
The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Prescribed Occupations) Order 2007
The Gas Transporter Pipe-line Works (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2007
The Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, etc.) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Bar Council action group eyes constitutional reform – Legal Week
“The Bar Council is launching three groups to respond to the Government’s ‘Governance of Britain’ Green Paper, the body was announced today (18 July).”
Legal Week, 18th July 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Lords defeat could cost Revenue ‘billions’ – The Times
“Revenue & Customs could be forced to repay “billions” of pounds in tax to UK businesses after suffering a devastating defeat in the House of Lords today.”
The Times, 18th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Corporate manslaughter law is a vast improvement – The Times
“Globally, more people are killed each year at work than are killed in wars. How the law responds is important, and the UK’s new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act is a significant improvement on earlier legislation.”
The Times, 18th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
