Man jailed for getting three-year-old to smoke – The Times
“A man who encouraged a three-year-old girl to smoke a cigarette has been jailed for 18 months.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Month: October 2009
Officers’ convictions downgraded – BBC News
“Two policemen whose reputations were ruined after being found guilty of assaulting a man at a Christmas party have had their convictions downgraded.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jail sentences likely for illegal trade in personal data – The Guardian
“Prison sentences of up to two years for illicitly obtaining confidential personal data, such as phone or medical records, are to be introduced from next April under Ministry of Justice proposals published today.”
The Guardian, 15th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Carter-Ruck in new move to stop debate in parliament – The Guardian
“The law firm Carter-Ruck has made a fresh move that could stop an MPs’ debate next week by claiming a controversial injunction it has obtained is ‘sub judice’.”
The Guardan, 16th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed over pensioner attack – BBC News
“A Lancashire man who admitted sexually assaulting an elderly woman has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drugs gang ringleader sentenced – BBC News
“A 37-year-old man from Kent who was the ringleader of an international crime gang smuggling illegal drugs into the UK has been jailed for nine years.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BNP forced to close membership and rethink constitution over race bias – The Times
“The British National Party was forced to amend its constitution yesterday so that it does not bar people from joining because of their race or religion. The move came after the Equality and Human Rights Commission started a county court action against the party, accusing it of breaching race relations laws. Proceedings at Central London County Court were adjourned after lawyers said that Nick Griffin, the party’s leader, would put a revised constitution before a BNP meeting next month.”
The Times 15th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
What to do with drunken sailor George Wood? Fine him – The Times
“A judge at York Crown Court found himself forced to answer a question yesterday that has vexed seamen since at least the 19th century. What should he do with the drunken sailor? A Scottish sea captain stood before him in the dock, charged with running his trawler aground on the sand near Filey, North Yorkshire. He had admitted to being drunk in charge of his craft.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Collaborative law a success for divorcing couples, says judge – Law Society’s Gazette
“Collaborative law has proved a huge success for divorcing couples and could soon be extended into the commercial arena, one of the UK’s most senior judges said last week.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th October 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
MoJ review on separate budgets for criminal and civil legal aid – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Ministry of Justice has announced a review of the way the £2bn legal aid budget is delivered which could see separate civil and criminal funds run by different bodies.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th October 2009
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Apprentice star loses appeal bid – BBC News
“One of the former stars of BBC show The Apprentice has lost an appeal to overturn a conviction for obtaining thousands through benefit fraud.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Porn teacher gets community order – BBC News
“A Lincolnshire science teacher who downloaded more than 8,000 pornographic images of young girls has been given a three-year community order.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
OFT to scrutinise online pricing – BBC News
“Online pricing practices are to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Royal Mail Group Ltd v Communication Workers Union [2009] EWCA Civ 1045 (14 October 2009)
ZH (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2009] EWCA Civ 1060 (15 October 2009)
Eweida v British Airways Plc [2009] EWCA Civ 1025 (15 October 2009)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Regina (Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Ltd) v Nottinghamshire County Council – Times Law Reports
Regina (Veolia ES Nottinghamshire Ltd) v Nottinghamshire County Council
Queen’s Bench Division
“Statutory provisions entitling interested persons to inspect and copy accounts of a local authority and all books, deeds, contracts, bills, vouchers and receipts relating to them, were to be given a broad interpretation in respect of the phrases, ‘accounts to be audited’ and ‘relating to’.”
The Times, 15th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Deutsche Bank AG and Another v Highland Crusader Offshore Partners LP and Others – Times Law Reports
Deutsche Bank AG and Another v Highland Crusader Offshore Partners LP and Others
Court of Appeal
“There was no presumption that the prosecution of foreign litigation in parallel with litigation in England pursuant to a non-exclusive jurisdiction clause was of itself vexatious and oppressive unless exceptional circumstances could be shown to justify it.”
The Times, 15th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Practice Direction (Criminal proceedings: Additional forms) – Times Law Reports
Practice Direction (Criminal proceedings: Additional forms)
Senior Courts
“A practice direction setting out forms for use in connection with Criminal Procedure Rules relating to disclosure, witness statements and contempt of court was handed down by Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice, sitting in the Senior Courts of England and Wales on October 6, 2009.”
The Times, 15th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Knowing or reckless misuse of personal data – introducing custodial sentences – Ministry of Justice
“A consultation on exercising the power to provide for custodial sanctions for those found guilty of knowingly or recklessly obtaining, disclosing, selling or procuring the disclosure of personal data without the consent of the data controller.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th October 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Proposed age law for online retail faces Parliamentary scrutiny – OUT-LAW.com
“A proposal that will force online retailers to take extra steps to ensure that young people cannot buy or access inappropriate goods or material will move one step closer to becoming law on Monday.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th October 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
