Lichfield diocese burial rule change after grave mix-up – BBC News

Posted April 8th, 2010 in burials and cremation, Church of England, news by sally

“Burial rules in a West Midlands diocese have been changed after a mix-up with grave plots which led to a court ordering an exhumation.”

Full story

BBC News, 7th April 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

NSPCC calls for reform of child abuse inquiries – BBC News

Posted April 8th, 2010 in child abuse, inquiries, news by sally

“The NSPCC has urged a major overhaul of the system for investigating cases of child abuse and neglect, saying it is too costly, too slow and may not work.”

Full story

BBC News, 8th April 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Overhaul of libel laws ‘will have to wait’ – The Independent

Posted April 8th, 2010 in defamation, freedom of expression, media, news by sally

“Plans to cut the profits of law firms who bring libel claims against the media have been dropped, MPs have been told. Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, had promised an overhaul of Britain’s libel laws after a review found the rules had a ‘chilling effect’ on freedom of expression. Among the reforms was a draft law to reduce the fees charged by ‘no-win no-fee’ lawyers in defamation cases from 100 per cent to 10 per cent.”

Full story

The Independent, 8th April 2010

Soruce: www.independent.co.uk

Two Royal Marines dismissed over assault of Afghan prisoner – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2010 in armed forces, assault, courts martial, news, sentencing by sally

“Two Royal Marines were sentenced today for assaulting an Afghan prisoner held on suspicion of planting a bomb. Sergeant Mark Leader, based at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, Devon, was found guilty by a court martial panel of assault causing actual bodily harm on Mohammad Ekhlas on March 19 last year. Captain Jody Wheelhouse, from 45 Commando, Arbroath, Scotland, admitted the same offence at an earlier hearing. Wheelhouse was sentenced to dismissal with disgrace, while Leader was dismissed.”

Full story

The Guardian, 7th April 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

MPs call for changes in law to ensure overseas doctors safe to work – The Times

Posted April 8th, 2010 in news by sally

“The death of a man aged 70 who was given an overdose by a foreign locum has prompted scrutiny of an EU-imposed system Urgent changes to the law are required to ensure that foreign doctors are competent in English and safe to treat patients on the NHS, MPs say today.”

Full story

The Times, 8th April 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Murderer Christopher Daffin ran over wife he secretly insured – The Times

Posted April 8th, 2010 in news by sally

“A cheating husband who killed his wife as she walked to work after secretly insuring her for £250,000, was jailed for life yesterday.”

Full story

The Times, 8th April 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Devon man who hit his baby son must pay him £50 – BBC News

“A father who hit his baby son because he knocked a photo frame off a television has been ordered to pay him £50 compensation.”

Full story

BBC News, 7th April 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 7th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Education and Skills Act 2008 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2010

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Commencement No. 6, Transitional Provisions and Savings (Amendment)) and (Commencement No. 7) Order 2010

The Legal Services Act 2007 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2010

The Pensions Act 2008 (Commencement No. 7 and Saving, Consequential and Incidental Provisions) Order 2010

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2010

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (Intervention Orders) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Education (Short Stay Schools) (Closure) (England) Regulations 2010

The Education (Pupil Referral Units) (Application of Enactments) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Parliamentary Elections (Welsh Forms) (Amendment) Order 2010

The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2010

The End-of-Life Vehicles (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Flood Risk (Cross Border Areas) Regulations 2010

The Community Legal Service (Funding) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2010

The Medicines for Human Use (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2010

The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations 2010

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2010

The Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment (Temporary Increase) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Reforming advocates’ graduated fees and very high cost cases – Ministry of Justice

Posted April 7th, 2010 in fees, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice and Legal Services Commission have today outlined new steps that aim to rebalance the legal aid budget, reduce costs and increase value for money for legal aid.”

Full story

Ministry of Justice, 6th April 2010

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Superinjunctions inquiry to start work next month – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2010 in freedom of expression, injunctions, inquiries, media, news by sally

“Superinjunctions are to be examined by a powerful committee of judges and lawyers, it was announced today, after months of speculation about the impact of the legal restrictions on press freedom.”

Full story

The Guardian, 6th April 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Scramble to save Bills at end of parliament – The Independent

Posted April 7th, 2010 in bills, news, parliament by sally

“Moves to stage a referendum on scrapping the first-past-the-post electoral system have been abandoned as the parties wrangle over legislation to be rushed into law ahead of the general election. The Government has also dropped proposals to phase out the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.”

Full story

The Independent, 7th April 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Unions call for ‘Cadbury law’ to protect British industry – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2010 in news, takeovers, trade unions by sally

“Unions today called for a ‘Cadbury law’ to protect the crown jewels of British industry following a damning verdict by MPs on the chocolate maker’s takeover by US food conglomerate Kraft.”

Full story

The Guardian, 6th April 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Jury still out in care home deaths trial – The Independent

Posted April 7th, 2010 in care homes, drug abuse, drug offences, murder, news by sally

“A jury will resume its deliberations today in the trial of a former care home manager accused of murdering two elderly residents.”

Full story

The Independent, 7th April 2010

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Digital Economy bill faces further scrutiny – BBC News

Posted April 7th, 2010 in bills, copyright, internet, news by sally

“Controversial elements of the Digital Economy Bill will face further scrutiny even if the bill is passed later, Commons Leader Harriet Harman has said.”

Full story

BBC News, 6th April 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Crucifix ban nurse Shirley Chaplin loses NHS discrimination case – The Times

Posted April 7th, 2010 in news by sally

“A Christian nurse who refused to remove a crucifix at work has lost her claim for discrimination after an employment tribunal panel ruled that she should have reached a compromise with her hospital employers.”

Full story

The Times, 7th April 2010

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Leeds man spared jail after drunkenly urinating beside war memorial – The Guardian

Posted April 7th, 2010 in monuments, news, outraging public decency, sentencing by sally

“A man who urinated beside a war memorial only weeks after a student prompted a national furore by doing the same thing was ordered to work 160 hours of unpaid community service.”

Full story

The Guardian, 6th April 2010

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 6th, 2010 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Attorney General Reference No. 116 of 2009 [2010] EWCA Crim 577 (11 March 2010)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

MC (Algeria), R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 347 (31 March 2010)

Raissi v Secretary of State for Justice [2010] EWCA Civ 337 (31 March 2010)

Clarke & Anor v Corless & Anor [2010] EWCA Civ 338 (31 March 2010)

Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission v Mitchell [2010] EWCA Civ 333 (30 March 2010)

British Chiropractic Association v Singh [2010] EWCA Civ 350 (01 April 2010)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Bailey, R (on the application of) v Central Criminal Court [2010] EWHC 667 (Admin) (19 March 2010)

High Court (Patents Court)

Schutz (UK) Ltd v Werit UK Ltd & Anor [2010] EWHC 660 (Pat) (31 March 2010)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted April 6th, 2010 in legislation by sally

The Teachers’ Pensions Regulations 2010

The Motor Vehicles (Off Road Events) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010

The Crossrail (Devolution of Functions) Order 2010

The Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2010

The Health Act 2009 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2010

The Consumer Credit (EU Directive) Regulations 2010

The Consumer Credit (Agreements) Regulations 2010

The Consumer Credit (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2010

The Consumer Credit (Advertisements) Regulations 2010

The Consumer Credit (Total Charge for Credit) Regulations 2010

The Motor Vehicle (Competitions and Trials) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010

The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2010

The Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010

The Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (General) Regulations 2010

The Employment Rights Act 1996 (Application of Section 80BB to Adoptions from Overseas) Regulations 2010

The Additional Statutory Paternity Pay (Weekly Rates) Regulations 2010

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Appropriate Officer and Schedule 7 Prescribed Persons) Regulations 2010

The Police Authority and Metropolitan Police Authority (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Appointments Commission (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Supervisory Authorities and Devolution Alignment) Order 2010

The Merchant Shipping (Technical Requirements for Inland Waterway Vessels) Regulations 2010

The Dairy (Specific Market Support Measure) Regulations 2010

The Beef and Pig Carcase Classification (England) Regulations 2010

The Water Resources (Control of Pollution) (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Ordnance Survey Trading Fund (Maximum Borrowing) Order 2010

The Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Public Guardian (Fees, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Public Guardian (Amendment) Regulations 2010

The Family Proceedings (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2010

The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) (Amendment) (No.2) Rules 2010

The Valuation Tribunal for Wales Regulations 2010

The Chief Executive of Skills Funding (Strategy for Birmingham City Region) Order 2010

The School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Q&A: The Digital Economy bill – BBC News

Posted April 6th, 2010 in bills, copyright, internet, news by sally

“The Digital Economy Bill is due for its second reading in the House of Commons and could become law during the wash-up period, which sees outstanding legislation rushed through before a general election.”

Full story

BBC News, 6th April 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Historic Liberalisation of Permitted Practice at the Bar – Bar Standards Board

Posted April 6th, 2010 in barristers, law firms, legal profession, legal services, news by sally

“The Legal Services Board approves Bar Standards Board applications designed to relax provisions in Code of Conduct for barristers’ working practices.”

Full story

Bar Standards Board, 1st April 2010

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk