Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008

The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Plant Health (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2008

The NHS Direct National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2008

The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information by SOCA) (Revocation and Re-enactment) Order 2008

The Legislative Reform (Verification of Weighing and Measuring Equipment) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Liberty assists two Algerians in Lords appeal against deportation – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in deportation, news, torture by sally

“Two Algerians who are facing deportation despite fears that they may face ill-treatment or torture if returned lodged an appeal in the House of Lords today.”

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The Times, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Jeleniewicz v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2008] EWCA Civ 1163 (23 October 2008)

James v Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1158 (23 October 2008)

Harding v Revenue & Customs [2008] EWCA Civ 1164 (23 October 2008)

Parris v Williams [2008] EWCA Civ 1147 (23 October 2008)

Ashwell Property Group Plc & Anor v Cambridge City Council [2008] EWCA Civ 1151 (22 October 2008)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Abacrombie & Co Ltd, Re [2008] EWHC 2520 (Ch) (23 October 2008)

Law Society of England and Wales & Ors v Wemyss & Ors [2008] EWHC 2515 (Ch) (23 October 2008)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Clifford v Hertfordshire Constabulary [2008] EWHC 2549 (QB) (23 October 2008)

High Court (Administrative Court)

MH & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 2525 (Admin) (23 October 2008)

Friends of the Earth & Anor v Secretary of State for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform & Anor [2008] EWHC 2518 (Admin) (23 October 2008)

Platts v Coroner for South Yorkshire (East District) [2008] EWHC 2502 (Admin) (02 October 2008)

Colver, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2008] EWHC 2500 (Admin) (09 October 2008)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Youell & Ors v La Reunion Aerienne & Ors [2008] EWHC 2493 (Comm) (22 October 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Salaries for in-house lawyers defy downturn – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in legal profession, news, remuneration by sally

“Salaries for lawyers at the UK’s top companies are defying the economic downturn, according to new research, rising comfortably ahead of inflation.”

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The Times, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Future lawyers get ‘life coaches’ to remove barriers to law – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in legal education, legal profession, news by sally

“Budding lawyers seeking advice and support in their efforts to join the legal profession will be helped by a government initiative launched today by Justice Minister Lord Bach.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Sharia law incompatible with human rights legislation, Lords say – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in islamic law, news by sally

“The House of Lords today drew stark attention to the conflict between sharia and UK law, calling the Islamic legal code ‘wholly incompatible’ with human rights legislation.”

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

IP and media regulation will be examined in digital review – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in copyright, media, news, telecommunications by sally

“Copyright laws and the way that media and telecoms services are regulated could be due for change under a review the Government will conduct into the UK’s digital economy. Ex-chief executive of Ofcom Stephen Carter will conduct the review.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Public Guardian begins review of impact of Mental Capacity Act – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in news, powers of attorney by sally

“Plans to reduce the fees and simplify the forms for people making Lasting Powers of Attorney were part of proposals announced today in a public consultation by Public Guardian Martin John.”

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Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Fuel poverty campaigners lose high court bid – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in elderly, energy, judicial review, news by sally

“Campaigners failed today in a high court bid to force the government to spend more to end fuel poverty.”

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Library Newsletter

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in news by sally

A new issue of the Library’s Newsletter is now available, in two formats: PDF and Word.

This issue contains news about the revised Library resources for the Bar and other library guides, Legal Research FAQs on EU law, and Wi-Fi access in the Library; also articles on the Parliaments section of AccessToLaw, new acquisitions, the late Edward Grayson, and John Playford and his Dancing Master.

To access the current newsletter, click on the link below and then select PDF or Word format.

http://www.innertemplelibrary.org.uk/newsletter/current/default.htm

Violent crimes have been ‘under-recorded’ – The Independent

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in crime, news, statistics, violence by sally

“Some police forces have been failing to record serious violent crime properly, the Home Office said today, as it reported an increase of 22 per cent this year.”

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The Independent, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Daily Cause List, 23rd October 2008

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in news by sally

Thursday 23rd October 2008

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible

Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2) – Times Law Reports

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in Chagos Islands, law reports, prerogative powers by sally

Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2)

House of Lords

“Prerogative orders made by the Queen in Council which prevented the unrestricted return of Chagos Islanders to their homeland were not unlawful.”

The Times, 23rd October 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.

More parents use lawyers to secure school places – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in news, school admissions by sally

“Parents are increasingly employing lawyers to pursue a place at their child’s chosen school, legal firms say. They report more families wanting advice on deciphering the application process, filling in forms and even when to move house into a catchment area to guarantee a place.”

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Fraud trial plea-bargaining on hold as Govt report is delayed – Legal Week

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in fraud, news, plea bargaining by sally

“A report setting out proposals for the introduction of plea-bargaining in UK fraud trials has been delayed until at least the end of the year.”

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Legal Week, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.legalweek.com

Facing the pain – The Times

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in law firms, news by sally

“The credit crunch could leave the City’s legal infrastructure bruised and sore. Going in-house may not provide much relief.”

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The Times, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

MPs rebelling over climate bill – BBC News

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in aircraft, environmental protection, news, ships by sally

“The government is fighting to head off a backbench rebellion over its plans to exclude aviation and shipping from the UK’s greenhouse gas targets.”

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BBC News, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Court attacks US refusal to disclose torture evidence – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in disclosure, evidence, news, torture by sally

“The high court yesterday condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’ a refusal by the US to disclose evidence that could prove a British resident held at Guantánamo Bay was tortured before confessing to terrorism offences.”

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

‘Fare row’ rape cab driver jailed – BBC News

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A taxi driver has been jailed after being convicted of raping a teenage student in Brighton who could not afford to pay her £6.80 fare home.”

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BBC News, 22nd October 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Views sought on Criminal Procedure Rules about costs – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 23rd, 2008 in consultations, costs, criminal procedure, news by sally

“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee is seeking views on a proposal to consolidate and revise the rules about costs.”

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Ministry of Justice, 22nd October 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk