Four sentenced over 999 assault – BBC News
“Four people who admitted involvement in a ‘frightening’ incident in which two paramedics were attacked, have been given non-custodial sentences.”
BBC News, 25th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 25 June 2008
Lawyers defend Pc killer’s term – BBC News
“An attempt by the murderer of a policeman to overturn his ‘whole life’ sentence has been challenged in the Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 25th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal challenge to eco-town plans – BBC News
“A campaign group opposed to a proposed eco-town in Warwickshire has begun a legal challenge against the government.”
BBC News, 25th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Landlord acquitted of cash bribe – BBC News
“A man who was beaten up by singer Amy Winehouse’s husband has been cleared of accepting a £200,000 bribe to drop his assault complaint.”
BBC News, 25th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal bid to force EU referendum fails – The Guardian
“The Conservative Eurosceptic millionaire Stuart Wheeler today lost his high court bid to force the government to hold a referendum on the EU’s Lisbon treaty.”
The Guardian, 25th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cabinet couple under investigation over expenses – The Guardian
“Parliamentary authorities have halted part of a major overhaul of MPs’ expenses because of an investigation by parliament’s sleaze watchdog into cabinet ministers Ed Balls and Yvette Cooper, it emerged today.”
The Guardian, 25th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lost child benefit records: Inquiry condemns ‘inadequate’ data handling – The Guardian
“The government was criticised today for the ‘woefully inadequate’ handling of sensitive data at HM Revenue and Customs that led to the loss of CDs holding the personal records of 25 million people.”
The Guardian, 25th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fadi Nasri jailed for life for police wife’s murder – The Times
“A cheating husband who had his special constable wife killed so he could start a new life with his mistress was today jailed for a minimum of years 20 years.”
The Times, 25th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Train crash killer wins compensation case – The Times
“A Paddington train crash survivor who claimed he was turned into a killer by post-traumatic stress disorder stands to receive thousands in compensation after a landmark Appeal Court ruling today.”
The Times, 25th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Britons face jail if relatives overstay their visa – The Times
“The Home Office today moved to clamp down on family visits to Britain from overseas, while making it easier for sports and media stars to gain entry.”
The Times, 25th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
End of the John Lewis list as MPs’ expenses slashed – The Times
“MPs will be banned from buying furniture, installing new kitchens or buying televisions on expenses but will be given a £4,200 a year subsistence allowance which can be claimed without receipts.”
The Times, 25th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Data Protection Act 1998 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2008
The Legal Services Act 2007 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitory Provisions) (Amendment) Order 2008
The Extradition Act 2003 (Amendment to Designations) Order 2008
The Taxation of Chargeable Gains (Gilt-edged Securities) Order 2008
The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (Transitory Provisions) Order 2008
The Air Force Act 1955 (Part 1) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Public Service Vehicles (Operators’ Licences) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Public Service Vehicles Accessibility (Amendment) Regulations 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Michael Wills announces election day consultation – Ministry of Justice
“A consultation on whether to move elections to weekends has been launched as part of efforts to boost engagement in the democratic process.”
Ministry of Justice, 24th June 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Progress with government’s response to Corston Report – Ministry of Justice
“Maria Eagle has made a statement on progress with the government’s response to Baroness Corston’s report of a Review of Women with Particular Vulnerabilities in the Criminal Justice System.”
Ministry of Justice, 24th June 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Statement on weekend voting – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister Michael Wills has made a written ministerial statement on a consultation on weekend voting.”
Ministry of Justice, 24th June 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
R (Wychavon District Council) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and others – WLR Daily
“The loss of a gipsy family’s home with no immediate prospect of replacement was capable in law of being regarded as a very special factor within para 3.2 of the Planning Policy Guidance Note 2 issued by the Secretary of State to local planning authorities. It was a factor to be weighed in the balance when considering the value society attached to the protection of gipsy homes against the public value of the protection of the Green Belt.”
WLR Daily, 24th June 2008
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Masri v Consolidated Contractors International Co SAL and Another (No 3) – Times Law Reports
Masri v Consolidated Contractors International Co SAL and Another (No 3)
Court of Appeal
“The English court had an ancillary power to grant an injunction restraining a foreign defendant, who had submitted to the court’s jurisdiction and against whom judgment had been awarded, from continuing proceedings abroad which attempted to relitigate issues determined in the English court.”
The Times, 25th June 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.
Arnup v M. W. White Ltd – Times Law Reports
Court of Appeal
“Payments to a widow from a death in service benefit scheme and a trust fund established by an employer, were to be disregarded when assessing damages following an admission of liability.”
The Times, 25th June 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.
