Lap dancers mount Downing Street protest – The Guardian
“Lap dancers are visiting Downing Street today in a bid to block plans to class them as part of the sex industry.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Day: 4 November 2008
600 Legal Aid jobs face axe as offices close – The Independent
“A Government agency which provides legal advice to millions of people is to cut 600 jobs and close a number of offices, staff were told today.”
The Independent, 4th November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Brothers’ murder appeal date set – BBC News
“Two brothers convicted of the ‘brutal and sadistic’ murder of a couple in Cornwall five years ago will have their conviction appeal heard next month.”
BBC News, 4th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Businesses don’t trust police over e-crime, survey finds – OUT-LAW.com
“Electronic crime is becoming more common and more sophisticated, partly because the UK police response is inadequate, large firms have said. Most do not report e-crime because they do not have faith in investigating authorities, a survey has found.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Mitchell & Anor, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 2552 (04 November 2008)
Chambers, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 2467 (17 October 2008)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Sibley & Co v Reachbyte Ltd & Anor [2008] EWHC 2665 (Ch) (04 November 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
Balcony death father will appeal – BBC News
“A man who threw his two children off a hotel balcony, killing his son, has won permission to challenge an inquest verdict of unlawful killing.”
BBC News, 4th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brothel bosses jailed for up to 14 years – The Independent
“A gang of ‘callous’ sex traffickers and brothel bosses, who subjected a terrified teenager and a young mother to a nightmare of ‘sex slavery’, were jailed for up to 14 years each today.”
The Independent, 4th November 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Probe ordered into litigation costs – The Times
“A senior judge has been appointed to conduct a root and branch review of civil litigation costs prompted by fears that they are spiralling out of control.”
The Times, 4th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Elderly expats lose appeal over pensions – The Times
“British pensioners resident in Commonwealth countries have had their appeal for better pensions rejected.”
The Times, 4th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Law firms look to cut costs as financial crisis bites – The Times
“Top City lawyers may be reaping over £1 million a year but law firms are starting to make penny-pinching savings as they feel the impact of the financial crisis.”
The Times, 4th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Justice Jackson appointed to undertake review of civil costs – Judiciary of England and Wales
“The Master of the Rolls has appointed Lord Justice Jackson to lead a fundamental review into the costs of civil litigation.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Canterbury Hockey Club and Another v Revenue and Customs Commissioners Case C-253/07 – Times Law Reports
Canterbury Hockey Club and Another v Revenue and Customs Commissioners Case C-253/07
Court of Justice of the European Communities
“Judgment October 16, 2008 Affiliation fees paid by sports clubs to an umbrella organisation in return for services supplied by the organisation were exempt from value-added tax if certain conditions were satisfied.”
The Times, 4th November 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.
Devenish Nutrition Ltd v Sanofi-Aventis SA (France) and Others – Times Law Reports
Devenish Nutrition Ltd v Sanofi-Aventis SA (France) and Others
Court of Appeal
“An account of profits could not be awarded on a claim for a nonproprietary tort.”
The Times, 4th November 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.
Public lack facts on community orders, say MPs – The Guardian
“The confidence of the public and the courts in the use of community sentences is being undermined by a lack of information about their effectiveness, according to a Commons committee report today.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2008
The Air Navigation (Jersey) Order 2008
The UK Borders Act 2007 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2008
The 3400–3800 MHz Frequency Band (Management) Regulations 2008
The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Brain damaged man wins £5m payout – BBC News
“A man who suffered brain damage at his birth in 1970 is to receive a compensation package which could add up to more than £5m.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge unaware of ‘bogus’ claims – BBC News
“A judge has said he would not have recommended two drug-smugglers be freed from jail if he had known details they gave of hidden guns had been bogus.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Action against suspected ageism is not ageism, rules EAT – OUT-LAW.com
“If an employer dismisses an employee on suspicion of age discrimination, that in itself is not age discrimination, an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Court cases cost too much, says judge – Daily Telegraph
“England’s senior civil judge has commissioned a one-year ‘fundamental’ review of legal costs, with the aim of improving access to justice.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cabinet revolt over Straw’s rights and responsibilities plan – The Guardian
“Jack Straw, the justice secretary, is facing a cabinet-level revolt over his plans for a British bill of rights and responsibilities, and has sent his justice minister, Michael Wills, on a mission to re-explain the proposals to sceptical Whitehall departments.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
