Terrorist conspiracy sentence guidelines require review
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
“The level of sentences for terrorist conspiracies and attempts to commit mass murder should be increased.”
The Times, 23rd May 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.
“Junior doctors have lost their High Court battle to scrap the new application system for training posts.”
BBC News, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Government is locked on a collision course with senior members of the judiciary after the Lord Chief Justice told Parliament yesterday (23 May) the two camps remained ‘poles apart’ over the role of the controversial Ministry of Justice (MoJ).”
Legal Week, 23rd MAy 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
“Families expelled from the Chagos Islands by the British Government to make way for the Diego Garcia US airbase today won their legal battle to return home.”
The Independent, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Controversial immigration rules aimed at stopping sham marriages are unlawful, says the Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Newspaper regulator the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has issued new guidelines on privacy and data protection for newspapers conducting investigations which involve subterfuge.”
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
“Despite the myths, bloggers are just as vulnerable as conventional publishers to legal action – if not more so.”
The Times, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The recent settlement of the libel action brought by the baby- and child-care author Gina Ford against Mumsnet, the parenting website, leaves some tricky questions unanswered – not least whether a website is a ‘publisher’ for the purposes of the law of libel.”
The Times, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Home information packs (Hips) appeared to be doomed last night after ministers were forced into a humiliating climb-down by delaying the packs for two months.”
The Times, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“This report evaluates a) a quasi-compulsory mediation programme and b) a voluntary mediation scheme. The results describe the uptake of mediation, user experiences, and the potential of mediation to offer savings to the justice system.”
Ministry of Justice, 21st May 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The judiciary is an independent arm of the state and is fundamental to the rule of law. It is not a privilege for the judiciary but is an essential requirement for every citizen to ensure the fair and impartial resolution of disputes. The administrative system that supports the judiciary underpins that independence. Judicial independence cannot exist on its own – judges must have the loyal staff, buildings and equipment to support the exercise of the independent judicial function”
Evidence of the Lord Chief Justice
Constitutional Affairs Select Committee, 22nd May 2007
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
“A judge has attacked the “namby pamby state” which imposes unenforceable Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (Asbos) on offenders.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The vast majority of Britons support new legislation to protect gays from discrimination and would not mind if a member of their family was homosexual, a survey showed on Wednesday.”
Reuters News, 23rd May 2007
Source: http://uk.reuters.com
“Drivers who challenge speed camera fines will face a new team of expert witnesses dedicated to the task of rebutting spurious arguments put forward by so-called loophole lawyers”
The Times, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Human Rights Act created a right to privacy but case law has made it difficult to define what it is.”
The Independent, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Gordon Brown is poised to kill off moves by the Lord Chancellor to water down the Freedom of Information Act, it became clear last night.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A mother who sued a bank for allegedly harassing her over charges incurred in connection with her overdraft has settled the case out of court.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Russian Federation is within its legal rights to refuse the extradition of Andrei Lugovoy even though it has signed up to extradition arrangements under the Council of Europe.”
The Times, 23rd May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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