10/03/2008 – Current Awareness

“The Law Society of England and Wales has formally applied for permission to intervene in a closely-watched European case that has threatened the ability of in-house lawyers to claim professional privilege.”

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The Times, 10th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Rowling revives privacy case over photo of son – Reuters

Posted March 10th, 2008 in children, media, news, privacy by sally

“Author J.K. Rowling has revived her bid to ban the further publication of a long-lens photograph of her young son after the initial privacy claim was thrown out by a London court last year.”

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Reuters, 10th March 2008

Source: www.reuters.com

Civil Service blogger sparks online crackdown – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 10th, 2008 in government departments, internet, news by sally

“The emergence of Civil Service blogger who used the internet to lampoon her employers and cabinet ministers has forced the Government to set out new guidance for its staff covering blogging and online social networks.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Prisons, probation and the press under examination – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 10th, 2008 in media, prisons, probation, speeches by sally

“Jack Straw has given a speech to the Guardian Criminal Justice Summit on prisons, probation and the press.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th March 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

‘Home alone’ mother is sentenced – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2008 in child neglect, children, news, sentencing by sally

“A mother who left her 14-year-old daughter home alone for six weeks has been given a 13-week suspended jail sentence.”

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BBC News, 10th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Heroin photo used in BNP leaflet – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2008 in advertising, news, political parties, privacy by sally

“Parents of a heroin addict are to take legal action against the British National Party (BNP) for using a picture of their dead daughter.”

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BBC News, 10th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Revenue & Customs bankrupts man over 88p debt – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2008 in HM Revenue & Customs, income tax, news by sally

“A man who owed 88p in taxes was made bankrupt after a blunder by HM Revenue & Customs, it was claimed today.”

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The Guardian, 10th March 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Why murderers deserve a good lawyer – The Times

Posted March 10th, 2008 in legal representation, murder, special report by sally

“In a civilised society everyone has the right to a fair trial, no matter how horrible the offence or how fantastic the defence may be.”

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The Times, 7th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

The Best Law Firms to Work For – The Times

Posted March 10th, 2008 in law firms, news by sally

“The Sunday Times has published its annual survey of Britain’s 100 Best Companies to work for, ranking employers on such criteria as leadership, pay and benefits, social contribution and career prospects. There were 11 law firms on this year’s list.”

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The Times, 10th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Appeal over baby death conviction – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2008 in appeals, child abuse, homicide, news by sally

“An appeal has been lodged by lawyers for a child carer convicted of violently shaking a baby to death.”

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BBC News, 10th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Honorary Queen’s Counsel 2008 – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 10th, 2008 in press releases, queen's counsel by sally

“Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of five Queen’s Counsel honoris causa.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th March 2008

Source: www.gnn.gov.uk

Specialist courts planned to tackle domestic violence – The Times

Posted March 10th, 2008 in courts, domestic violence, news by sally

“A network of up to 100 specialist courts to tackle domestic violence should be set up to increase prosecutions for wife battering and domestic assaults, the Attorney-General said yesterday.”

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The Times, 8th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted March 10th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 and Serious Crime Act 2007 (Consequential and Supplementary Amendments to Secondary Legislation) Order 2008

The NHS Professionals Special Health Authority (Establishment and Constitution) (Amendment) Order 2008

The Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (Fees) Rules Order 2008

The Medicines (Products for Human Use-Fees) Regulations 2008

The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Teachers’ Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008

The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2008

The Assets Recovery Agency (Abolition) Order 2008

The Finance Act 2007, Schedule 24 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008

The Defence Support Group Trading Fund Order 2008

The Public Rights of Way (Combined Orders) (England) Regulations 2008

The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Medical Devices (Fees Amendments) Regulations 2008

The Education (Pupil Exclusions and Appeals) (Pupil Referral Units) (England) Regulations 2008

The Housing (Right to Buy)(Service Charges)(Amendment) (England) Order 2008

The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records)(Disclosure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

The National Health Service (Dental Charges) Amendment Regulations 2008

The Medicines for Human Use (Prohibition) (Senecio and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008

The National Health Service (Optical Charges and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2008

The Seed Potatoes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority (Increase in Number of Members) Order 2008

The Home Information Pack (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Order 2008

The Industrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2008

The Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2008

The Immigration (Registration Card) Order 2008

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Levies) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The A556 (M) Motorway (M6 to M56 Link) and Connecting Roads Scheme 1996 (Revocation) Order 2008

The A556 (M) Motorway (M6 to M56 Link) and Supplementary Connecting Roads Scheme 1996 (Revocation) Order 2008

The A556 Trunk Road (Turnpike Wood, Over Tabley-A56 Bowdon Roundabout) (Detrunking) Order 1996 (Revocation) Order 2008

The A556 Trunk Road (Church Farm-Turnpike Wood, Over Tabley) Order 1996 (Revocation) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Fresh questions on torture flights spark demands for inquiry – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2008 in news, torture by sally

“MPs and human rights groups yesterday demanded an independent inquiry into the use of UK territory by CIA ‘torture flights’ as fresh questions emerged over the government’s handling of the issue.”

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The Guardian, 10th March 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 10th, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Legal Services Commission v Rasool [2008] EWCA Civ 154 (05 March 2008)

Revenue & Customs v Dunwood Travel Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 174 (07 March 2008)

AIC Ltd v Marine Pilot Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 175 (07 March 2008)

Research In Motion UK Ltd v Visto Corporation [2008] EWCA Civ 153 (06 March 2008)

City Inn (Jersey) Ltd v Ten Trinity Square Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 156 (06 March 2008)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Bright, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 462 (06 March 2008)

O, J and S, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 463 (06 March 2008)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Burnley Local Government Election, Re [2008] EWHC 316 (QB) (05 February 2008)

Rath v Guardian News and Media Ltd & Anor [2008] EWHC 398 (QB) (05 March 2008)

W v JH & Anor [2008] EWHC 399 (QB) (05 March 2008)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Donaldson v O’Sullivan [2008] EWHC 387 (Ch) (29 February 2008)

Birkdale School, Sheffield v HM Revenue & Customs [2008] EWHC 409 (Ch) (05 March 2008)

Greenland Bank Ltd v American Express Bank Ltd [2008] EWHC 421 (Ch) (06 March 2008)

High Court (Family Division)

X Council v B & Ors [2008] EWHC 270 (Fam) (18 February 2008)

High Court (Administrative Court)

G, R (on the application of) v Nottingham City Council [2008] EWHC 400 (Admin) (05 March 2008)

Escobar v DPP [2008] EWHC 422 (Admin) (06 March 2008)

Paschayan v Government of Switzerland [2008] EWHC 388 (Admin) (06 March 2008)

Tabernacle v Secretary of State for Defence [2008] EWHC 416 (Admin) (06 March 2008)

Chen, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 437 (Admin) (02 March 2008)

Kucera v District Court of Karvina, Czech Republic [2008] EWHC 414 (Admin) (07 March 2008)

High Court (Commercial Court)

M & J Polymers Ltd v Imerys Minerals Ltd [2008] EWHC 344 (Comm) (29 February 2008)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Lobster Group Ltd v Heidelberg Graphic Equipment Ltd & Anor [2008] EWHC 413 (TCC) (06 March 2008)

Charlton & Anor v Northern Structural Services Ltd [2008] EWHC 66 (TCC) (08 February 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Expandable Ltd and Others v Rubin – Times Law Reports

Posted March 10th, 2008 in disclosure, law reports, privilege by sally

Expandable Ltd and Others v Rubin

Court of Appeal

“The mention of a document in a witness statement did not constitute an automatic waiver of legal professional privilege so as entitle the other party to inspection of it.”

The Times, 10th March 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.

Piggott v Director of Public Prosecutions – Times Law Reports

Posted March 10th, 2008 in law reports, road traffic by sally

Piggott v Director of Public Prosecutions

Queen’s Bench Divisional Court

“While there was no obligation on a driver, asked to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, to declare a medical condition which might make it difficult or impossible for her to meet that requirement, in some cases that might be regarded as a refusal to do so.”

The Times, 10th March 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.

Breakspear and Others v Ackland and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted March 10th, 2008 in confidentiality, law reports, trusts by sally

Breakspear and Others v Ackland and Another

Court of Appeal

“In the absence of special terms, the confidentiality in which a wish letter was enfolded was something given to the trustees for them to use, on a fiduciary basis, in accordance with their best judgment and as to the interests of the beneficiaries and the sound administration of the trust.”

The Times, 10th March 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.

Equality watchdog wants ‘spot checks’ at work – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 10th, 2008 in employment, equality, news by sally

“Britain’s equality watchdog wants tough new powers to tackle employers who fail to hire or promote staff from ‘disadvantaged’ groups.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk