Month: October 2008

Regina (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs – Times Law Reports

Posted October 16th, 2008 in animals, EC law, law reports, slaughter by sally

Regina (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Queen’s Bench Division

“The control of dangerous contagious poultry disease by mass slaughter using ventilation shutdown was compatible and proportionate with European Union law.”

The Times, 16th October 2008

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L v Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority – Times Law Reports

Posted October 16th, 2008 in assisted reproduction, consent, EC law, law reports by sally

L v Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Family Division

“Absent effective consent, the court had no power to authorise retrieval or lawful storage of gametes pending a decision of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority on export for further storage and use.”

The Times, 16th 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.

End sleepwalk rape defence – MP – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2008 in news, rape, sleepwalking by sally

“A Labour MP is seeking to outlaw the defence of sleepwalking in rape cases, arguing that acquittals on such grounds are ‘political correctness gone mad’. ”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Trust fined over scalding death – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2008 in fines, health & safety, hospitals, news by sally

“A healthcare trust has been ordered to pay £20,000 following the death of a man who was scalded in a bath.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Rugby player sues over injuries – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2008 in news, personal injuries, sport by sally

“A rugby player is claiming damages after suffering a serious eye injury which ended his career.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Body-in-suitcase murder inquiry is abandoned – The Independent

Posted October 16th, 2008 in inquests, missing persons, news by sally

“No criminal charges will be brought over the death of a disabled man whose decomposed remains were found in a suitcase, it emerged yesterday”

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The Independent, 16th October 2008

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Compulsive gambler who lost £2m begins appeal – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 16th, 2008 in duty of care, gambling, news by sally

“A compulsive gambler who lost £2million to a bookmaker begins his appeal after losing a compensation claim earlier this year.”

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Daily Telegraph, 16th October 2008

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Watchdog to investigate XL auditors – The Guardian

Posted October 16th, 2008 in accounts, auditors, disciplinary procedures, news by sally

“The auditors of the collapsed tour operator XL Leisure are to be investigated by the profession’s disciplinary watchdog after a request from Britain’s largest accountancy institute.”

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The Guardian, 16th October 2008

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Express group to pay McCann friends damages – The Times

Posted October 16th, 2008 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“Friends of Madeleine McCann’s parents are expected to accept libel damages of £375,000 today.”

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The Times, 16th October 2008

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Elderly to get more protection from thieving relatives – The Times

Posted October 16th, 2008 in elderly, news by sally

“New measures are being prepared to tackle the growing problem of family members who exploit elderly people by stealing their savings and pensions.”

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The Times, 16th October 2008

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Heart attack paramedic struck off – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2008 in news, paramedics, professional conduct by sally

“A paramedic who told a heart attack patient she was having a panic attack has been struck off.”

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BBC News, 14th October 2008

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Slap teacher guilty of misconduct – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2008 in corporal punishment, news, professional conduct, teachers by sally

“A teacher who slapped a pupil on her bottom and called her a ‘naughty girl’ has been found guilty of professional misconduct but can carry on teaching.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Abnormal load death ‘accidental’ – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2008 in inquests, news, road traffic by sally

“An accidental death verdict has been recorded over the death of a nurse whose car collided with an abnormal load travelling with no police escort.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Appeal date for Newlove killers – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2008 in appeals, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“Two youths convicted of kicking a man to death outside his home in Cheshire will begin their appeals in November.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Mousa witnesses granted immunity – BBC News

Posted October 15th, 2008 in armed forces, immunity, Iraq, news, torture, witnesses by sally

“Witnesses giving evidence to an inquiry into the death of Iraqi Baha Mousa have been told they will not have it used against them in criminal proceedings.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2008

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Legal services ‘cut to the bone’ as crunch hits – The Times

Posted October 15th, 2008 in children, immigration, legal services, news by sally

“Court hearings over the future of children and appeals by immigrants are among the top targets for savings outlined in a Ministry of Justice document obtained by The Times.”

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The Times, 15th October 2008

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Security services want personal data from sites like Facebook – The Guardian

Posted October 15th, 2008 in internet, investigatory powers, news by sally

“The government is drawing up plans to give the police and security and intelligence agencies new powers to access personal data held by internet services, including social network sites such as Facebook and Bebo and gaming networks.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2008

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Court win over 200 high heel shoe collection claim – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 15th, 2008 in news, personal injuries by sally

“A businesswoman has won the right to claim compensation after a slip at Stansted Airport left her unable to wear any of the shoes in her collection of 200 high heels.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th October 2008

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Bettys tearoom in row over name of cheese snack – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 15th, 2008 in news, trade names by sally

“Cups are being rattled over a small business’s decision to market ‘Fat Betty Cheesey Nibbles’ from elsewhere in Yorkshire. Bettys, which operates its six tearooms exclusively in the county, has lodged a complaint with the Patent Office because it believes there could be confusion.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th October 2008

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Husband was ‘deceived’ over death of his beauty queen wife – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 15th, 2008 in hospitals, inquests, negligence, news by sally

“Andrew Benson said he felt ‘deceived’ by health trust managers who assured him no errors were made in the care of Madalina, 29, a fomer Miss Romania. A coroner criticised ‘serious system failures’, saying Mrs Benson’s death could have been prevented, and has promised to write to the health secretary Alan Johnson to recommend changes in NHS procedures to ensure gravely ill patients are thoroughly examined more quickly.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th October 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk