26/06/2007 – Current Awareness

Regina (Baiai and Others) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department – Times Law Reports

Posted June 26th, 2007 in immigration, law reports, marriage by sally

Migrants’ marriage rule bias is disproportionate

Regina (Baiai and Others) v Secretary of State for the Home Department

Court of Appeal

“The statutory scheme requiring permission by the Home Office for marriage by people subject to immigration control or those who had entered the UK illegally contravened articles 12 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights guaranteeing the right to marry and prohibiting discrimination for nationality or religion.”

The Times, 26th 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.

Polarpark Enterprises Inc v. Allason – Times Law Reports

Posted June 26th, 2007 in landlord & tenant, law reports by sally

Obligation gives tenant protection

Polarpark Enterprises Inc v. Allason

Chancery Division

“A licensee who occupied a property under a trust deed, which contained an obligation to repair and insure the property, had a protected licence.”

The Times, 26th 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 (Governor of Wandsworth Prison) v. Kinderis and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted June 26th, 2007 in extradition, law reports, prisons by sally

Domestic prison duty postponed

Regina (Governor of Wandsworth Prison) v. Kinderis and Others

Queen’s Bench Divisional Court

“Where a prisoner was remanded in custody charged with offences in England and consented to extradition under a European arrest warrant, the prison governor should keep him in custody pending extradition and any duty to deliver him to the domestic crown court was postponed.”

The Times, 26th 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.

Major investment in new courts for England and Wales – Her Majesty’s Court Service

Posted June 26th, 2007 in courts, press releases by sally

“A major investment of £400 million to include building six new major courts has been announced today by the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Falconer.”

Announcement (Word document)

Her Majesty’s Court Service, 25th June 2007

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Old Square race case sees Appeal Court consider two-tier system – The Lawyer

Posted June 26th, 2007 in news, race discrimination by sally

“Old Square Chambers is heading to the Court of Appeal in a case that could see a two-tier approach to the enforcement of claims in respect of the Race Relations Act 1976.”

Full story

The Lawyer, 25th June 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Highest paid barristers and solicitors firms in legal aid 2005/06 – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 26th, 2007 in barristers, law firms, legal aid, news, remuneration by sally

“A breakdown of the ten highest paid criminal and civil barristers and solicitor firms from the criminal defence service and the community legal service. The information covers 2005 and 2006. A section on frequently asked questions about legal aid fees is also included in the document.”

Highest paid barristers and solicitors firms in legal aid 2005/06 (PDF)

Ministry of Justice, 25th June 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

College of Law strikes key deal with 30 firms – The Lawyer

Posted June 26th, 2007 in law firms, legal education, news by sally

“The College of Law’s plan to dominate legal education has moved up a gear after it struck a major deal with 30 law firms to provide a pioneering training programme for its junior corporate lawyers.”

Full story

The Lawyer, 25th June 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com

NICE challenged over Alzheimer’s drugs – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in medicines, news by sally

“The government’s medicines watchdog was accused today of “irrationally and unlawfully” withholding drugs which could help thousands of people suffering from early-stage dementia.”

Full story

The Times, 25th June 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Barristers get go-ahead to entertain clients – The Lawyer

Posted June 26th, 2007 in barristers, news by sally

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has decided against explicitly restricting the extent to which barristers can offer hospitality to solicitors and clients.”

Full story

The Lawyer, 25th June 2007

Source: www.thelawyer.com

Will new conduct guidelines be a burden on smaller firms? – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in news, professional conduct, solicitors by sally

“The code is the most fundamental change introduced so far by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which has regulated the profession in England and Wales since January this year. The code replaces the Guide to the Professional Conduct of Solicitors (1999) and the Guide Online together with 10 other codes and rules (including the Solicitors’ Practice Rules 1990 and the Law Society’s Code for Advocacy) and introduces various changes. Although welcomed by larger firms, its requirements are onerous for smaller firms.”

Full story

The Times, 26th June 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Father jailed for refusing to pay child maintenance despite ex-wife’s support – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in child support, news, sentencing by sally

“A lawyer was jailed yesterday for refusing to pay child support to his former wife, despite her pleas that he should not be given a custodial sentence.”

Full story

The Times, 26th June 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Families given chance to explain impact of crime – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in dangerous driving, news, road traffic offences, victims by sally

“Families of people who are murdered or killed by dangerous driving will be able to have a statement about their loss read out in court, it was announced today.”

Full story

The Times, 25th June 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Call for appeal over ‘pathetically lenient’ rape sentence – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2007 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“The attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, is considering an appeal against a sentence given to a man for raping a 10-year-old girl.”

Full story

The Guardian, 26th June 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Woman’s payout over ginger taunts – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 26th, 2007 in harassment, news, unfair dismissal by sally

“A red-headed waitress who was taunted about the colour of her hair was awarded £17,618 compensation by an employment tribunal yesterday.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 26th June 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Barrister gets £1.1m in a year from legal aid – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2007 in barristers, legal aid, news, remuneration by sally

“A lawyer from Birmingham has become the most highly paid legal aid barrister in the country after pulling in more than £1.1m last year.”

Full story

The Guardian, 26th June 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

3m crimes a year ‘left out of official figures’ – The Guardian

Posted June 26th, 2007 in corporate manslaughter, criminal justice, news, statistics by sally

“A fresh row over the government’s crime statistics broke out last night after two criminologists said the authoritative British Crime Survey excludes 3 million offences a year.”

Full story

The Guardian, 26th June 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rail crash trauma ‘made me a killer’ – The Times

Posted June 26th, 2007 in mental health, news by sally

“A man who claims he was turned into a killer by the trauma that he suffered in the Ladbroke Grove rail crash began an unprecedented claim for £300,000 in compensation yesterday.”

Full story

The Times, 26th June 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk