Honour crimes units to be piloted – BBC News
“Specialist teams are to be set up around England to help deal with any so-called “honour crimes” and offences arising from forced marriages.”
BBC News, 20th June 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
One in four web merchants do not know web shopping laws – OUT-LAW.com
“Most internet shoppers do not know about their right to cancel and 28% of UK-based online traders are not aware or only slightly aware of the laws applying to internet shopping, according to a report published by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) yesterday.”
OUT-LAW.com, 20th June 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Private care homes not covered by human rights law – The Times
“Private care homes that look after elderly and vulnerable people on behalf of local authorities are not covered by human rights laws, the House of Lords ruled today.”
The Times, 20th June 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
R v. Passmore – WLR Daily
“If a change in a person’s circumstances did not affect any entitlement of his to any benefit under the social security legislation there was no obligation to disclose that change to the prescribed person.”
WLR Daily, 18th June 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.
UK extends e-commerce Directive to terrorism laws – OUT-LAW.com
“Regulations come into force this week that explain how and when a foreign company can be brought to justice in the UK over blog postings that encourage terrorism. The Regulations integrate Europe’s e-commerce laws with the UK’s Terrorism Act.”
OUT-LAW.com, 19th June 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Ruling on care home residents due – BBC News
“Law Lords are due to rule on whether the Human Rights Act applies to private care homes in England and Wales if residents are council funded.”
BBC News, 20th June 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Transport thugs may face heavier sentences – Reuters
“Thugs who commit crimes on public transport may face longer sentences than at present because of the fear they spread with their mindless aggression, Chancellor Gordon Brown said on Tuesday.”
Reuters, 19th June 2007
Source: www.reuters.com
Drowning of puppies ‘not cruel’, court rules – Daily Telegraph
“A dog owner who drowned a litter of puppies has been cleared of animal cruelty because experts were unable to prove that they suffered more than if they had been put down by a vet.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th June 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Benn admits BAE row is hitting Britain – The Guardian
“The controversy over BAE Systems’ armaments deal with Saudi Arabia is overshadowing Britain’s efforts to combat international corruption, a candidate for Labour’s deputy leadership will acknowledge today.”
The Guardian, 20th June 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
U-turn over plan for media in family courts – The Guardian
“The government is expected to do a U-turn today on its proposal to open up the family courts to the media, in the face of opposition from lawyers, social workers, young people and children’s organisations.”
The Guardian, 20th June 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Estate agent accepts libel damages – The Guardian
“An estate agent has accepted substantial libel damages over newspaper articles that suggested he had been arrested in connection with an alleged terrorist plot to blow up passenger aircraft using ‘liquid bombs’.”
The Guardian, 20th June 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lay and Others v Drexler and Others – Times Law Reports
Risk of costs when tenant changes mind over lease
Lay and Others v. Drexler and Others
“A business tenant who told his landlord he wanted to renew his lease and subsequently told the court he had changed his mind could be liable for the landlord’s court costs.”
The Times, 20th June 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.
Regina v. Mujuru and Another – Times Law Reports
Jury understands ‘significant’
When determining whether a person was guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable adult by the unlawful act of a person in the same household, when he was or ought to have been aware of a significant risk of serious physical harm, the term “significant” bore its ordinary, normal meaning.
The Times, 20th June 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only availabe free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Bunney v. Burns Anderson plc and Another – Times Law Reports
Statutory cap cannot be exceeded
Bunney v. Burns Anderson plc and Another
“It was outwith the Financial Services Ombudsman’s powers to make a direction under section 229(2) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 that, if implemented, would require a firm to pay a complainant an amount exceeding the statutory cap of £100,000.”
The Times, 20th June 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.
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Secure Training Centre (Amendment) Rules 2007
The Housing Act 2004 (Commencement No. 8 ) (England and Wales) Order 2007
The Home Information Pack (No. 2) Regulations 2007
The Education (Student Loans) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007
The Education (Mandatory Awards) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2007
The Value Added Tax (Administration, Collection and Enforcement) Order 2007
The Value Added Tax (Payments on Account) (Amendment) Order 2007
The Technology Strategy Board (Transfer of Property etc.) Order 2007
The Health and Safety (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Financial Assistance for Environmental Purposes Order 2007
The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Regulations 2007
The Biofuels and Other Fuel Substitutes (Payment of Excise Duties etc) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Cosmetic Products (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Controls on Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Bus Lane Contraventions (Approved Local Authorities) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2007
The Highways (SSSI Diversion Orders) (England) Regulations 2007
Social Security (Students and Income-related Benefits) Amendment Regulations 2007
The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (England) Regulations 2007
The Family Proceedings Courts (Matrimonial Proceedings etc.) (Amendment) Rules 2007
The Register of Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Health Protection Agency (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Family Proceedings (Amendment) Rules 2007
The A404 Trunk Road (Handy Cross Junction Improvement) (Derestriction) Order 2007
The Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Order 2007
The Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Regulations 2007
The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (War Pension Disregards) Regulations 2007
The Finance Act 1994, Section 220 (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Spreadable Fats (Marketing Standards) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
New arrangements for Legal Reforms must be an improvement – Wired-GOV
“The Legal Services Ombudsman for England and Wales, Zahida Manzoor CBE, in her Annual Report, has said that the Government’s aims in the Legal Services Bill are laudable.”
Ministry of Justice press release, 19th June 2007
Source: www.wired-gov.net
Related link: Annual Report of the Legal Services Ombudsman
Stash and grab – The Lawyer
“The confiscation penalties under the Proceeds of Crime Act highlight the UK Government’s commitment to tackling organised crime. By Gareth Rees QC and Jason Mansell.”
The Lawyer, 18th June 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
UK firms beat US rivals for best workplaces – The Lawyer
“UK firms could be winning the battle for talent, as exclusive research by The Lawyer reveals that only 7 per cent of associates found US firms to be the most attractive employers.”
The Lawyer, 18th June 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
