200,000 jobs barred to non-European migrants – The Guardian

Posted November 12th, 2008 in immigration, news by sally

“Two hundred thousand skilled jobs in Britain will be closed to non-European migrants from November 27, when the new points-based immigration system comes into effect, the Home Office announced yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 12th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Chelsea star Ashley Cole sues over sex claims – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 12th, 2008 in defamation, news by sally

“Footballer Ashley Cole is launching a privacy case against a newspaper group over allegations about his sex life.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Data retention laws: what they mean for ISPs – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 12th, 2008 in data protection, internet, investigatory powers, news by sally

“This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in October 2008.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted November 12th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Retention of Registration Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) (Amendment) Rules 2008

The Magistrates’ Courts (Enforcement of Children Act 1989 Contact Orders) Rules 2008

The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2008

The Political Donations and Regulated Transactions (Anonymous Electors) Regulations 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation – Times Law Reports

Posted November 12th, 2008 in arbitration, enforcement, law reports by sally

IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

Court of Appeal

“Only part of a foreign arbitration award governed by an international Convention could be enforced in England under the Arbitration Act 1996.”

The Times, 12th 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.

G v HM Treasury A and Others v Same – Times Law Reports

Posted November 12th, 2008 in law reports, orders in council, terrorism by sally

G v HM Treasury A and Others v Same

Court of Appeal

“Two antiterror Orders in Council made under section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 to implement Security Council resolutions were lawful and valid, subject to important conditions.”

The Times, 12th 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.

New Labour terror defeat in Lords – BBC News

Posted November 12th, 2008 in interception, news, terrorism by sally

“The government has suffered another defeat in the House of Lords over its counter-terrorism proposals, this time over the use of intercept evidence.”

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BBC News, 11th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Simplified Code for workplace disputes needs only Parliament’s approval – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 12th, 2008 in codes of practice, disciplinary procedures, employment, news by sally

“A Code of Practice for resolving workplace disputes has been approved by the Department for Business and awaits final Parliamentary approval. The revised Acas Discipline and Grievance Code of Practice is shorter and simpler than its predecessor.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

High Court upholds contract entered into by mistake – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 12th, 2008 in contracts, mistake, news by sally

“A contract based on a mistake by one of the parties can be valid even if the other party to the contract is aware of the error, the High Court has ruled. The case concerned mistakes that did not form terms of the contract.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Civil Procedure Rule Committee annual report 2008 – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 12th, 2008 in civil procedure rules, reports by sally

“Civil Procedure Rule Committee annual report 2008.”

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Ministry of Justice, 12th November 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules – UK Border Agency

Posted November 12th, 2008 in immigration, press releases by sally

“The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today.”

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UK Border Agency, 11th November 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

Asbo woman, 83, allowed back home – BBC News

Posted November 12th, 2008 in ASBOs, elderly, news by sally

“An 83-year-old woman once described by a judge as a ‘neighbour from hell’ has won an appeal against an order banning her from living in her home.”

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BBC News, 11th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Council criticised over care saga – BBC News

Posted November 12th, 2008 in care homes, elderly, news, social services by sally

“A council has been heavily criticised by a watchdog for its treatment of a man with learning difficulties.”

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BBC News, 12th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Reprieve for curvy cucumbers and crooked carrots as EU bends rules – The Times

Posted November 12th, 2008 in EC law, food, news by sally

“Knobbly fruit and amusingly shaped vegetables, the staple diet of local newspapers, caption competitions and That’s Life!, are set to return to the shops in a reprieve from strict European Union laws. The regulations covering the size and shape of 26 types of fruit and vegetable are expected to be abolished today by EU agriculture officials in a move that should make food cheaper and more fun.”

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The Times, 12th November 2008

source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Review of company pensions laws – BBC News

Posted November 12th, 2008 in news, pensions by sally

“Pensions minister Rosie Winterton is to announce a review of laws governing company pension schemes.”

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BBC News, 12th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Church of England bans swinging, drinking vicar from practising – The Times

Posted November 12th, 2008 in clergy, news, professional conduct by sally

“A female vicar who told colleagues that she went on swinging holidays in the South of France and who turned up drunk to church services has been banned from practising for 12 years by the Church of England.”

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The Times, 12th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Pre-nuptial agreements put to the test – The Times

Posted November 12th, 2008 in divorce, news, prenuptial agreements by sally

“Five law lords will be asked in a test case tomorrow to uphold a pre-nuptial agreement signed by a wealthy American couple with five children who divorced after ten years of marriage.”

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The Times, 12th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Armed robber killed by shopkeeper was to blame, rules coroner – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 12th, 2008 in inquests, news, self-defence by sally

“An armed robber who was stabbed to death by a shopkeeper was to blame for his own death, a coroner has ruled. ”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Naming and shaming criminal masterminds ‘infringes their human rights’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 12th, 2008 in anonymity, human rights, news by sally

“The leaders of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) have been ‘deeply frustrated’ after lawyers advised them not to name 39 convicted criminals because it would breach the convicts’ right to a family and private life, and could amount to an ‘unfair’ punishment.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Jack Straw orders inquiry into repossessions – The Times

Posted November 11th, 2008 in news, repossession by sally

“Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, has ordered an investigation into a legal loophole that allows lenders to repossess a home without a court order.”

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The Times, 11th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk