Month: March 2008

Regina (Rayner) v Secretary of State for Justice – Times Law Reports

Posted March 26th, 2008 in human rights, law reports, mental health, tribunals by sally

Regina (Rayner) v Secretary of State for Justice

Court of Appeal

“The statutory scheme dealing with the referral of a recalled mental patient to a mental health review tribunal was not incompatible with the patient’s rights under article 5.4 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

The Times, 26th 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.

Casewell v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions – Times Law Reports

Posted March 26th, 2008 in benefits, disabled persons, law reports, social security by sally

Casewell v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Court of Appeal

“The payment of an allowance to a disabled wife to pay for carer service was part of the husband’s income for assessing his income support if he was that carer.”

The Times, 26th 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.

Sentences for possession of firearms – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted March 26th, 2008 in firearms, news, sentencing by sally

“Statement from the Judicial Communications Office: Sentences for possession of firearms.”

Full statement

Judiciary of England and Wales, 26th March 2008

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Governance of Britain Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill gives more power to Parliament – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 26th, 2008 in constitutional law, press releases by sally

“Jack Straw has announced new proposals to give Parliament more power to hold the government to account and strengthen its relationship with the people.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 25th March 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Package of reforms to historic role of Attorney General announced – The Attorney General’s Office

Posted March 26th, 2008 in attorney general, press releases by sally

“Following a four-month consultation Baroness Scotland has today outlined reforms that will mean a number of significant changes to the historic role of the Attorney General.”

Full press release

Attorney General’s Office, 25th March 2008

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Bar Council Welcomes Draft Constitutional Renewal Bill – The Bar Council

Posted March 26th, 2008 in constitutional law, press releases by sally

“The Bar Council today welcomed the publication of the draft Constitutional Renewal Bill, which was announced by the Secretary of State for Justice, the Rt Hon Jack Straw MP. The draft Bill follows the July 2007 Green Paper, The Governance of Britain, and a consultation on its contents.”

Full press release

The Bar Council, 25th March 2008

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Men convicted of killing burglar – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2008 in burglary, murder, news by sally

“Two men have been found guilty of the vigilante-style killing of a burglar they found in one of their flats.”

Full story

BBC News, 25th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man charged over attack on priest – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2008 in assault, news, religiously aggravated offences by sally

“A 19-year-old man has been charged over a faith-hate attack on a clergyman in the grounds of his east London church.”

Full story

BBC News, 26th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Heinz cleared over TV soup advert – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2008 in advertising, news by sally

“Food giant Heinz has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) of misleading the public over its Farmers’ Market soup range.”

Full story

BBC News, 26th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Muslim leader says police are ‘too cautious’ over Asian pimp gangs – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 26th, 2008 in news, police, prostitution, racism by sally

“A Muslim leader has accused the police of being ‘over cautious’ when investigating Asian gangs suspected of prostituting young white girls for fear of stirring up race riots.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Important changes under way, but who cares? – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in constitutional law, prerogative powers, special report by sally

“Step by step, the arguments of the 17th century over parliamentary control of prerogative powers are at last being resolved. The draft Constitutional Renewal Bill is a further big step, by no means the final one, into making the executive more accountable.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Cosmetic surgeons fear laser rule change is risk to patients’ health – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in consumer protection, health, special report by sally

“Government plans to drop the regulation of lasers used by beauty salons for cosmetic treatments, such as the removal of wrinkles, hair and tattoos, would pose a serious risk to patients’ health, doctors said yesterday.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Prisoners were paid £730,000 in university grants loophole – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in education, news, prisons by sally

“Prisoners have been paid student grants and loans totalling £730,000 while taking university courses in jail, the Government admitted yesterday.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Successful visa appeals mean courts give green light to forced marriages – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in forced marriages, immigration, news by sally

“British courts are overturning decisions taken by immigration officers that would have protected men and women from being forced into marriage.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Tighten controls on bail in murder and serious offences, ministers told – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in bail, murder, news by sally

“Tighter curbs on the granting of bail to suspects in murder cases and other crimes is called for in a report being considered by ministers, The Times has learnt.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Gordon Brown urges courts to use full powers against gun criminals – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in firearms, news, sentencing by sally

“The Prime Minister urged the courts yesterday to make more use of tough sentencing powers available for gun crimes.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Speaker of the House Michael Martin turns to High Court to shield MPs’ expenses details – The Times

Posted March 26th, 2008 in expenses, freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“The Speaker of the House of Commons yesterday took to the High Court the fight to stop details of MPs’ expenses being disclosed, despite receiving legal advice that he is pursuing a case that he cannot win.”

Full story

The Times, 26th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Woman’s “cell hell” after yob row – BBC News

Posted March 25th, 2008 in assault, detention, news by sally

“A woman who told a gang of swearing teenage girls to be quiet spent 16 hours in a police cell after being falsely accused of assault.”

Full story

BBC News, 25th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Bus passengers in EU law “farce” – BBC News

Posted March 25th, 2008 in EC law, news, transport, working time by sally

“Passengers across the UK have been hit by EU rules on working hours meant to protect drivers, bus companies say.”

Full story

BBC News, 25th March 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Alcohol law claims only one victim – The Times

Posted March 25th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“Only one person has been found guilty of selling alcohol to a drunk person since the 2003 Licensing Act was introduced, a minister has admitted.”

Full story

The Times, 25th March 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk