Doctor arrested on return to UK – BBC News
“A doctor charged with killing a patient with an injection of adrenalin almost 10 years ago has arrived back in the UK from Texas.”
BBC News, 29th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 29 February 2008
Ofcom acts on ‘unfair’ telephone charges – Daily Telegraph
“Telephone companies should stop landing their customers with ‘unfair’ charges, the industry regulator announced yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brown may legislate against free plastic bags – The Guardian
“Gordon Brown today signalled that he will use the law to stop supermarkets giving away free plastic bags within the next 12 months.”
The Guardian, 29th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Watchdog tells police not to investigate Conway – The Guardian
“Parliament’s standards watchdog does not want the police to investigate the Derek Conway affair, it was confirmed today.”
The Guardian, 29th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Nearly 18,600 inmates freed early – BBC News
“Nearly 18,600 prisoners have been released early under emergency measures introduced last summer to tackle overcrowding, the government has said.”
BBC News, 29th February 2008
Sourcre: www.bbc.co.uk
Text driver jailed for bike death – BBC News
“A motorist who was texting on her mobile when she hit and killed a cyclist has been sentenced to four years in prison.”
BBC News, 29th February 2008
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
Allison v London Underground Ltd – Times Law Reports
Allison v London Underground Ltd
Court of Appeal
“The statutory requirement for an employer to provide adequate training for its employees imposed a higher duty than the common law duty which incorporated reasonable foreseeability; the statutory test was what training was needed in the light of what the employer ought to have known about the risks from the activities of its business.”
The Times, 29th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Pleae note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Cinpres Gas Injection Ltd v Melea Ltd – Times Law Reports
Cinpres Gas Injection Ltd v Melea Ltd
Court of Appeal
“Perjury by a witness who had common cause with one of the parties in proceedings could be sufficient to have the judgment set aside as having been obtained by fraud.”
The Times, 29th February 2008
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.
Welsh Ministers v Care Standards Tribunal and Another – Times Law Reports
Welsh Ministers v Care Standards Tribunal and Another
Queen’s Bench Division
“Although an individual’s registration as manager of a care home had to be related to a specific establishment or agency, it was not necessarily the case that appeals to the Care Standards Tribunal, where the premises had ceased to be available, should be struck out.”
The Times, 29th February 2008
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.
Sharia unveiled – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Archbishop of Canterbury has sparked a fevered public debate about the relationship between religion and law. Polly Botsford reports.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 28th February 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The future of policing? – Law Society’s Gazette
“Sir Ronnie Flanagan’s recent report on policing is sensible but could have shown more concern for the rights of suspects, argues Roger Smith.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 28th February 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
EU trials in absence – Attorney-General’s Office
“EU trials in absence: Attorney General launches UK consultation.”
Attorney-General’s Office, 28th February 2008
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
Freedom of Information: FoI opens up government to scrutiny – The Independent
“Ministers and the Commons’ authorities have lost two key battles to keep sensitive information under wraps. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, says the tide may be turning against those who advocate secret government.”
The Independent, 29th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Hands off our kilts: Scots bid to copyright their national dress – The Independent
“To Scotland, it is as important as Parmesan is to Italy and champagne is to France. Now the national dress, the kilt, could soon get the same type of brand protection as its European counterparts.”
The Independent, 29th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Father of boy killed in tractor accident is fined – Daily Telegraph
“A farmer whose 12-year-old son died in a tractor accident has been fined for breaching agricultural regulations.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Campaign to pardon last witch jailed in Britain – Daily Telegraph
“The last witch convicted of black magic in Britain should be pardoned, campaigners said yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sisters jailed after spending bank’s error – Daily Telegraph
“Two sisters have been given custodial sentences for helping to spend nearly £135,000 which was put into one of their bank accounts by mistake.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
European judges thwart attempts to deport foreign terrorist suspects – The Times
“Britain’s efforts to deport terrorist suspects including the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada were dealt a serious blow by the European Court of Human Rights yesterday.”
The Times, 29th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Parking fines via CCTV to force drivers to obey – The Times
“Under an overhaul of parking regulations set out by the Government, a new era of ‘remote enforcement’ will become commonplace. From March 31 councils across England will be allowed to use CCTV cameras to detect parking offences.”
The Times, 29th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
