Courts fail to achieve performance targets – The Lawyer
“Her Majesty’s Court Service missed eight of its 12 performance targets in the past financial year, its annual report has revealed.”
The Lawyer, 30th July 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Law is “unjust” for unwed couples – BBC News
“Couples who are living together should have more legal rights, according to a report from the Law Commission.”
BBC News, 30th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cohabitation – Law Commission
“The report contains final recommendations regarding the law as it affects cohabitants’ property and finances when their relationships end, whether by separation or by death.”
Law Commission, 31st July 2007
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Break-up may end in court for unmarried couples – The Times
“Cohabiting couples would be entitled to financial settlements if they split up, under proposals from the Government’s key adviser on law reform.”
The Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Rise in number of sex offenders “is swamping supervision system” – The Times
“Known sex offenders are living unchecked in the community because there are too many of them to be monitored regularly, according to research commissioned by the Home Office.”
The Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Appeal court judges hold up deportation of three Algerian terror suspects – The Guardian
“The deportation of three suspected Algerian terrorists was yesterday halted by appeal court judges who ruled that the UK government could not be certain that they would be safe from torture after they were sent back.”
The Guardian, 31st July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Food manufacturers target children on internet after regulator’s TV advertising clampdown – The Guardian
“Some of the world’s leading food manufacturers have begun marketing to children on social networking websites and internet chat programs.”
The Guardian, 31st July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Three jailed for forcing man to fall 100ft to his death – The Guardian
“A 17-year-old girl and her boyfriend were jailed yesterday for torturing a friend with severe learning difficulties before forcing him to fall to his death from a 100ft railway viaduct.”
The Guardian, 31st July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
£2.4m punishment for massive signal failure – The Times
“Network Rail is to be fined £2.4 million for failing to complete a massive resignalling scheme on time, which resulted in long delays and severe overcrowding for thousands of passengers over several months.”
The Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Barrister’s overdraft charges test case rejected – Financial Times
“Barrister Tom Brennan on Monday lost his legal battle in what he hoped would be a test case for the fairness of bank overdraft charges.”
Financial Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.ft.com
£2bn mortgage exit fees may be refunded – Daily Telegraph
“Millions of homeowners are in line for refunds totalling £2 billion on ‘unfair’ mortgage exit fees.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
HSBC spends £116m refunding customers for unfair charges – The Independent
“One of Britain’s biggest banks divulged the multi-million pound cost of the customer revolt against bank charges for the first time yesterday.”
The Independent, 31st July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
No water risk details in home information packs – The Independent
“Ministers faced renewed criticism over the flooding after it emerged that controversial new home information packs will not include details about flood risk to properties.”
The Independent, 31st July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MPs oppose terror detention plans – BBC News
“There is not enough evidence to support extending the 28-day limit on holding terrorism suspects before charge, a committee of MPs and peers has said.”
BBC News, 30th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sex offender challenges sentences – BBC News
“The government’s handling of the introduction of indeterminate jail sentences is to be challenged in court.”
BBC News, 31st July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police demand law change for drug drivers – The Guardian
“Anyone who drives after taking illegal drugs should be prosecuted, senior police officers said today.”
The Guardian, 30th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cash settlement for woman who changed mind on abortion – The Guardian
“An NHS hospital trust has agreed to pay £27,500 compensation in an out-of-court settlement with a mother of three for aborting her unborn baby against her will and ignoring her attempts to withdraw her consent.”
The Guardian, 30th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Mental Health Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007
The Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Official Secrets Act 1989 (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2007
The Overseas Life Insurance Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Insurance Companies (Tax Exempt Business) Regulations 2007
The Friendly Societies (Modification of the Corporation Tax Acts) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Employment Income (Meaning of Securities) Order 2007
The National Police Records (Recordable Offences) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Gambling Act 2005 (Horserace Totalisator Board) Order 2007
The Electricity (Standards of Performance) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No 6) Regulations 2007
The Income Tax (Exemption of Minor Benefits) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Gambling Act 2005 (Gaming Machines) (Definitions) Regulations 2007
The Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2007
The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules 2007
The Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Modification of Section 4A) Order 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Shirley and Others v. Crabtree – Times Law Reports
Livelihood condition for succeeding tenant
Queen’s Bench Division
“On an application by a nominated successor for a direction that she became the tenant of an agricultural holding, she did not have to satisfy the livelihood condition by reference to five of the seven years ending with the date of the tribunal hearing as well as by reference to the date of the retirement notice.”
The Times, 30th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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