Control orders challenge in Lords – BBC News
“The government’s controversial anti-terror control orders are set to be challenged in the House of Lords”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Demolished listed house must be restored – Daily Telegraph
“A millionaire who demolished a £2 million Georgian house to rebuild it as “something straight out of Footballers’ Wives”, was yesterday ordered to spend £500,000 on restoring it to its former glory. Andrew Hazell, 45, did not seek planning permission for the sweeping changes he made to his six-bedroomed, Grade II-listed home.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Overdraft charges refunded – Daily Telegraph
“The battle over bank charges entered a new phase yesterday after 37 customers had their cases settled out of court in their favour and a judge ordered banks to come clean over the true cost of the charges.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ministry of Justice ministerial responsibilities – Ministry of Justice
“Following his appointment as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today gave details of ministers’ responsibilities.”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Changes at body that selects judges – Ministry of Justice
“Lady Justice (Heather) Hallett, one of three senior judicial commissioners, has become vice-chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Judge refuses to stand down over bias fears – Times
“High-profile judge Mr Justice Peter Smith was severely criticised today over his refusal to stand down in a case where he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties. ”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Damilola killers lose appeal – Daily Telegraph
“Two teenage brothers convicted of the manslaughter of schoolboy Damilola Taylor have lost appeals against their sentences of eight years’ detention.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man guilty of using internet to promote jihad – Daily Telegraph
“A third man with close links to al-Qa’eda in Iraq has admitted using the internet to urge Muslims to wage a violent holy war against all non-believers.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisoners’ action over conditions – BBC News
“Two prisoners have launched a High Court action arguing they have been kept in conditions so bad that their human rights have been violated.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Law Explored: ethnic minorities and the judiciary
Professor Gary Slapper explains the complexities of English law in plain language
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Only 5% of new judges black or Asian – Times
“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
£5.6 million to improve services for victims of crime – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister David Hanson has announced an extra £5.6 million to develop and roll out improved services for victims of crime.”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Angelika contempt case to proceed – BBC News
“Contempt of court action will be taken later this year against a Sunday newspaper over a story it ran shortly before the Angelika Kluk murder trial.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Damilola killers in bid to appeal – BBC News
“Two brothers jailed for killing schoolboy Damilola Taylor are to seek permission from the High Court to appeal against their conviction.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Crime Prevention (Designated Areas) Order 2007
The Crime and Disorder Strategies (Prescribed Descriptions) (England) (Amendment) Order 2007
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Responsible Authorities) (No. 2) Order 2007
The Social Security (Contributions) (Amendment No. 4) Regulations 2007
The Time Off for Public Duties (Parent Councils) Order 2007
The Gambling Act 2005 (Club Gaming and Club Machine Permits) Regulations 2007
The Crime and Disorder (Prescribed Information) Regulations 2007
The Crime and Disorder (Formulation and Implementation of Strategy) Regulations 2007
The Community Drivers’ Hours and Recording Equipment Regulations 2007
The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Plant Health (Plant Passport Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Plant Health (Import Inspection Fees) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007
The Income Tax Act 2007 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2007
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2007
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 (Commencement No. 5 and Saving Provisions) Order 2007
The Childcare Providers (Information, Advice and Training) Regulations 2007
Musicians ‘silenced by petty laws’ – The Times
“Red tape introduced in the 2003 Licensing Act is stifling small-scale gigs and performances, a report commissioned by ministers has found.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Regina v Campbell (Kenneth) – Times Law Reports
Propensity and credibility distinction unrealistic
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
“Once a defendant’s previous convictions had been admitted in evidence, the jury could attach significance to them in any respect in which they were relevant.”
The Times, 4th July 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.
Attorney may not decide over ‘cash for peerages’ – The Times
“The Attorney-General may have to step aside from the key decision on whether there will be a prosecution over ‘cash for peerages’ under the constitutional reforms outlined yesterday.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
AF Noonan (Architectural Practice) Ltd. v. Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic Community Football Club Ltd. and another – WLR Daily
“The publication of information concerning proceedings before a court sitting in private did not constitute contempt of court unless that information came within a category specified in s12(1) of the Administration of Justice Act 1960 as amended or the court expressly prohibited that publication.”
WLR Daily, 2nd July 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Ewing v. Davis – WLR Daily
“Public interest in a private prosecution was established by the nature of the alleged offence as defined in statute not by the circumstances leading up to its alleged commission.”
WLR Daily, 2nd July 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
