Month: August 2008

Uzinterimpex JSC v Standard Bank plc – Times Law Reports

Posted August 12th, 2008 in conversion, damages, law reports by sally

Uzinterimpex JSC v Standard Bank plc

Court of Appeal

“In a claim in conversion for wrongful interference with goods, the claimant’s failure to mitigate the loss was a new intervening cause, breaking the link between the original wrongdoing and and the continuing loss, which released the wrongdoer from liability for subsequent loss after that failure.”

The Times, 12th August 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.

Beautician wins sex discrimination case – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“A model sacked from her job as a beauty parlour manageress after showing flirtatious text messages her boss had sent her to his fiancee has won £11,000 in compensation.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Tories pledge to grant police greater surveillance powers – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“Police would be given greater powers to conduct surveillance operations on people suspected of crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft under plans the Conservative Party will announce today.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Man United trainee Ben Collett awarded record £4.5 million over injury – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“A young Manchester United footballer whose career was ended by a reckless tackle has been awarded record damages of more than £4.3 million. The payout is the highest to a sportsman or woman and sports law experts said yesterday that it would set a precedent.”

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The Times, 12th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Couple’s health and safety victory over doorstep ‘ too dangerous’ for postmen – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“A couple told that their post could not be delivered to their door after health and safety officials ruled that their steps were too dangerous have won a five-month battle to have the service restored.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Rape victims told alcohol consumption may cost them compensation – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“Rape victims seeking compensation are having their payouts reduced if they had been drinking before they were attacked.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

How ministers failed to gag coroners over Forces – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“There have been a number of inquests where the Ministry of Defence has squirmed as coroners have complained about equipment defects and shortages in Iraq and Afghanistan. Could such cases be affected in the future by the new Bill, on the ground that public airing of such damaging details is not in the public interest? ”

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The Times, 12th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Phorm papers reveal BT’s backwards approach to wiretap law – The Register

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“BT’s long-held claim that legal advice said its Phorm trials did not breach wiretapping laws came under renewed scrutiny today, as documents revealed the firm approached government experts after it had secretly co-opted 18,000 broadband customers into the advertising targeting system.”

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The Register, 11th August 2008

Source: www.theregister.co.uk

Competition Commission delays web TV investigation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2008 in competition, joint ventures, news by sally

“The Competition Commission (CC) has extended the deadline for its investigation into a joint venture between the UK’s main broadcasters into next year. It has said that it will not be able to complete its inquiry by the initial date of 14 December.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th August 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Black Ministry of Justice worker called a ‘golliwog’, tribunal hears – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“A black admin worker was forced out of her Ministry of Justice job after a colleague called her a golliwog, a tribunal has heard.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Equal rights: Prejudice contributes to women earning less, says ONS study – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“Two-thirds of the earnings divide between men and women is due to ‘unobservable factors’ including discrimination and has nothing to do with lower skills or productivity, according to a government study released yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Uproar at plan to hold inquests in secret – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2008 in news by sally

“Inquests that are deemed a risk to national security by the Government would be held in secret in future under proposed powers to come before the House of Lords this autumn.”

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The Times, 12th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Council orders pensioners to clean up graffiti or face £1,000 fines – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 11th, 2008 in criminal damage, news by sally

“Pensioners whose homes were vandalised with graffiti have been threatened with fines of up to £1,000 if they do not have it cleaned up.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

London knife possession charges fall 50% – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2008 in London, news, offensive weapons by sally

“The number of people charged with knife possession in London has fallen by half in the past four years, police said today.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Crackdown on shops selling knives to teenagers – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2008 in news, offensive weapons by sally

“Retailers to face ‘mystery shopper’ crackdown as part of drive to tackle knife crime.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Criminal record for not paying bus fare – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 11th, 2008 in criminal records, fines, news, transport by sally

“A young mother has been fined and given a criminal record for not paying her 90p fare on a London bus.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Employers fear extension of Equalities Bill – The Times

Posted August 11th, 2008 in employment, equality, news, remuneration by sally

“Business groups are stepping up pressure on the Government amid growing fears that the forthcoming Equalities Bill will set new requirements for pay audits in the private sector and increase other regulations.”

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The Times, 11th August 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Regina v Bieber – Times Law Reports

Posted August 11th, 2008 in law reports, murder, sentencing by sally

Regina v Bieber

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“The imposition of a whole life sentence did not result in inhuman or degrading treatment, contrary to Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.”

The Times, 11th August 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.

Newport City Council v Charles – Times Law Reports

Posted August 11th, 2008 in estoppel, housing, law reports by sally

Newport City Council v Charles

Court of Appeal

“A council tenant who concealed his mother’s death for three years in order to avoid being moved to a different property could not be ousted on that ground because the time limit for doing so had expired before the local authority discovered his mother had died.”

The Times, 11th August 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.

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 11th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Welfare Reform Act 2007 (Commencement No. 7, Transitional and Savings Provisions) Order 2008

The Child Support Commissioners (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2008

The Vaccine Damage Payments (Specified Disease) Order 2008

The Export and Import of Dangerous Chemicals Regulations 2008

The Social Security (Child Maintenance Amendments) Regulations 2008

The Social Security (Use of Information for Housing Benefit and Welfare Services Purposes) Regulations 2008

The Welfare Reform Act (Relevant Enactment) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk