Would-be suicide bombers jailed for life – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed for life for plotting to murder as suicide bombers.”
BBC News, 12th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: July 2010
Court rejects challenge to cycle hire station – The Independent
“The High Court today rejected a bid to bring a legal challenge over London Mayor Boris Johnson’s flagship cycle hire scheme.”
The Independent, 12th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fury as ‘superb’ training scheme for legal aid lawyers faces axe – The Guardian
“Government plans to scrap a scheme for supporting the training of future legal aid lawyers has provoked a furious response, as critics say the move will hit the prospects of the poorest in society joining the profession.”
The Guardian, 11th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Miller v R [2010] EWCA Civ 1578 (09 July 2010)
IT (Sierra Leone) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 787 (09 July 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Airways Aero Associations Ltd v Wycombe District Council [2010] EWHC 1654 (Ch) (09 July 2010)
Mond & Anor v MBNA Europe Bank Ltd [2010] EWHC 1710 (Ch) (09 July 2010)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Persimmon Homes Ltd & Anor v Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) Plc [2010] EWHC 1705 (Comm) (12 July 2010)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Amoutzas v Tattersalls Ltd [2010] EWHC 1696 (QB) (07 July 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Regina (Raphael) v Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court and another – WLR Daily
“There was no reason to adopt a particularly narrow or restrictive approach to the construction of s 13 of the Interpretation Act 1978 by which statutory powers may be exercised at any time after the passing of an enabling Act in anticipation of the Act or any provision of it coming into force.”
WLR Daily, 9th July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Smallwood and another – WLR Daily
Revenue and Customs Commissioners v Smallwood and another [2010] EWCA Civ 778; [2010] WLR (D) 177
“In assessing tax liability in a capital gains case raising potential double taxation relief, care was required in construing ‘residence’.”
WLR Daily, 9th July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Regina v Magro and others – WLR Daily
Regina v Magro and others [2010] EWCA Crim 1575; [2010] WLR (D) 176
“Although a five-judge constitution of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) had a discretion to decide that a previous decision of that court should not be treated as a binding decision when it was wrong, it was not entitled to disregard or deprive the only decision of a three-judge constitution of the court of its authority on a distinct and clearly identified point of law, reached after full argument and close analysis of the relevant legislative provisions.”
WLR Daily, 9th July 2010
Source; www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2010
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No.2) Order 2010
The Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Plans to reform defamation law announced – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to review the law on defamation to protect free speech and freedom of expression were outlined today by Justice Minister Lord McNally.”
Ministry of Justice, 9th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Jail sentence for Peterborough internet dating rapist – BBC News
“A man who raped a woman after meeting her on a dating website has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Crime gang’ jailed for high value car thefts – BBC News
“Three men have been jailed after admitting stealing to order top-of-the range cars with a total value estimated at £317,000.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jeremy Bamber claims he was framed for murder by cousins – Daily Telegraph
“Jeremy Bamber has accused two of his cousins of manipulating the evidence that led to his conviction for murdering five relatives in one of Britain’s most notorious crimes.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Food Standards Agency to be abolished by health secretary – The Guardian
“The Food Standards Agency is to be abolished by Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, it emerged last night, after the watchdog fought a running battle with industry over the introduction of colour-coded ‘traffic light’ warnings for groceries, TV dinners and snacks.”
The Guardian, 12th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ian Tomlinson pathologist accused of incompetence over autopsies – The Guardian
“The pathologist whose initial examination suggested that Ian Tomlinson died of a heart attack during the G20 protests in London is facing accusations that he conducted four other autopsies incompetently.”
The Guardian, 12th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Focus of Raoul Moat investigation turns on police – The Observer
“Questions begin over how Northumbria police force handled Moat, his friends, the media and public.”
The Observer, 11th July 2010
Source: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
Britain’s ‘draconian’ libel laws to be reformed – Daily Telegraph
“A consultation will take place over the summer before legislation is put before Parliament early in the New Year. Lord McNally, the Justice Secretary, said that there was growing concern about the impact on freedom of expression of the current system.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Clay company fined for polluting Dartmoor stream – BBC News
“A clay company has been fined for polluting a stream on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father jailed for killing daughter in Norwich in 1985 – BBC News
“A 51-year-old man found guilty of smothering his six-week-old baby to death 25 years ago has been sentenced to 14 years in prison.”
BBC News, 9th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
English language schools win court battle over tightening of visa rules – The Guardian
“English language schools have won their high court battle against tighter visa regulations for foreign students, which they had warned would result in the loss of thousands of jobs and millions of pounds a year in foreign earnings.”
The Guardian, 9th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
