Scrap ASBOs, says leading lawyer – The Times
“A leading barrister and part-time judge believes ASBOs should be scrapped because they could lead to severe injustice.”
The Times, 3rd September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
F & H (children), Re [2007] EWCA Civ 880 (24 August 2007)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Goodyer and Gomes v Government of Trinidad and Tobago [2007] EWHC 2012 (Admin) (22 August 2007)
Breckon v DPP [2007] EWHC 2013 (Admin) (22 August 2007)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Dobson & Ors v Thames Water Utilities Ltd & Anor [2007] EWHC 2021 (TCC) (24 August 2007)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Disease Control (England) (Amendment) Order 2007
The Road Safety Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2007
The Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 9) (England and Wales) Order 2007
The Housing Benefit (Loss of Benefit) (Pilot Scheme) (Supplementary) Regulations 2007
The Tobacco Products (Manufacture, Presentation and Sale) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Divorces down to record low but is it love that’s keeping couples together? – The Guardian
“The number of divorces in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level since 1984 amid signs that changes in legal rulings and publicity surrounding big divorce settlements are encouraging couples to stay together.”
The Guardian,31st August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
What is personal data? Information Commissioner updates guidance – OUT-LAW.com
“The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published new guidance yesterday that explains its view of what counts as personal data under the Data Protection Act (DPA). Information that is not personal data today may become personal data as technology advances, it says.”
OUT-LAW.com, 30th August 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Commercially unimportant’ copyright infringement punished by injunction – OUT-LAW.com
“A software developer responsible for a copyright infringement described even by the copyright owner as insignificant still broke the law, a court has ruled. An injunction has been served even though the infringer has stopped using the technology.”
OUT-LAW.com, 31st August 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
July 21 lawyer faces investigation over bribery claims – The Guardian
“Scotland Yard was today investigating claims that a solicitor who represented some of the July 21 bombers tried to bribe a co-defendant.”
The Guardian, 30th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Driver who deflected speed guns guilty of perverting justice – The Guardian
“A businessman who had a speed gun ‘zapper’ fitted to his Range Rover and then denied knowledge of it to police was fined £5,000 yesterday and banned from driving for a year.”
The Guardian, 31st August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jail dispute set to spread to other public sector unions despite talks – The Guardian
“More strikes by prison officers look inevitable in the wake of the government’s response to this week’s wildcat action. The justice secretary, Jack Straw, is due to meet union leaders today for ‘meaningful talks’, but both sides appeared headed for a confrontation which could spread to other public sector unions.”
The Guardian, 31st August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Imprisoned paedophile kept video abuse diary – The Independent
“A man who kept a video library of a campaign of sex attacks on children as young as three years old, racking up 89 separate offences, has been jailed for life.”
The Independent, 31st August 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Developer loses landmark squatting case – The Times
“A property developer’s landmark legal fight to secure compensation for land lost to squatters has ended in failure after Europe’s highest court ruled that UK law did not breach the developer’s human rights.”
The Times, 30th August 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Train ticket increases could breach law – The Guardian
“Rail fare increases could breach competition law if passengers are left carrying an excessive share of the cost of running the railways, the industry regulator warned yesterday.”
The Guardian, 30th August 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Racial equality cited as number one issue in legal diversity drive – Legal Week
“Lawyers view racial equality as the crucial issue in the legal profession’s battle to boost diversity, while the need to properly monitor diversity statistics is also acknowledged as a priority for law firms. Clare Ruckin reports on the latest Big Question survey.”
Legal Week, 30th August 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Woman admits illegal house raffle – BBC News
“A woman who tried to raffle her £150,000 home has been ordered to pay nearly £8,000 compensation after she admitted breaking lottery laws.”
BBC News, 29th August 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Controls that stop dodgy dealers under threat – Daily Telegraph
“Anti-cold calling schemes which were introduced to protect homeowners from rogue salesmen on their doorsteps could be under threat.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th August 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government consults on reform of Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) scheme – Ministry of Justice
“This is a consultation on the proposal to allow police forces to design the format of their fixed penalty notices and remove obstacles presented by the issue of electronic tickets.”
Ministry of Justice, 29th August 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
TfL unveils legal panel – The Lawyer
“Transport for London (TfL) has awarded panel positions to a dozen law firms, with Eversheds retained to work specifically on the company’s mainstream work.”
The Lawyer, 29th August 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Court rules against ‘illegal’ UK prison strike – Financial Times
“Prison officers … defied a court injunction aimed at halting an illegal strike by thousands of warders across England and Wales. ”
Financial Times, 29th August 2007
Source: www.ft.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Social Security Act 1989 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2007
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No.6) Order 2007
The Water Industry (Prescribed Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Environmental Noise (Identification of Noise Sources) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Smoke Control Areas (Authorised Fuels) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (England) Order 2007
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.4) Regulations 2007
The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (Modification) (No.2) Order 2007
The Plant Protection Products (Amendment) (No.3) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
