Contempt of court: a matter of legal judgment – The Guardian
“UK law on contempt applies to any publication that creates ‘a substantial risk’ of prejudicing the course of justice.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Month: January 2011
Disability benefit cuts ‘could breach human rights law’ – BBC News
“New assessment tests are planned to help the government decide where to make cuts in disability benefits.”
BBC News, 8th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law ‘will keep Queen’s head on stamps’ – BBC News
“A law is set to be passed guaranteeing that UK stamps will continue to feature the Queen’s head – even if Royal Mail enters foreign hands.”
BBC News, 9th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Control orders deal will see end to house arrest – The Guardian
“A tripartite meeting between David Cameron, Nick Clegg and the home secretary, Theresa May, appears to have agreed a replacement regime for control orders that will see an end to house arrest and a greater assumption that suspects will be prosecuted.”
The Guardian, 9th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Top judges to take centre stage in busy year for the Supreme Court – The Lawyer
“As the High Court deals with a flood of cases spinning out of the global recession, senior judges in the Supreme Court can also expect their diaries to be hectic in 2011.”
The Lawyer, 10th January 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Patient sues Croydon out-of-hours doctor over leg loss – BBC News
“A man who had his leg amputated is suing a former out-of-hours doctor who failed to diagnose a blood clot.”
BBC News, 10th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Royal Family granted new right of secrecy – The Independent
“The Royal Family is to be granted absolute protection from public scrutiny in a controversial legal reform designed to draw a veil of secrecy over the affairs of the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William.”
The Independent, 8th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Second inquest into death of youngest person to die in custody begins – The Guardian
“A second inquest into the death of the youngest person to die in custody begins today after a high court battle. Adam Rickwood was just 14 when he died in August 2004. He was found hanging in his cell in Hassockfield Secure Training Centre (STC), County Durham, hours after he was restrained by staff.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ringleaders of Derby sex abuse grooming gang jailed – BBC News
“The ringleaders of a gang which groomed and abused teenage girls in Derby have been given indeterminate jail terms.”
BBC News, 7th January 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
City PA avoids jail over £10,000 company fraud – The Independent
“A City PA who stole thousands of pounds from her employers to pay for a friend’s breast enhancement operation was spared jail today.”
The Independent, 7th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Nick Clegg: coalition will replace control order regime – The Guardian
“Nick Clegg today signalled the introduction of a significantly reformed control order regime in which virtual house arrest will be abolished, but some form of restrictions will be allowed.”
The Guardian, 7th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs’ expenses: David Chaytor sentenced to 18 months in prison for false accounting – Daily Telegraph
“The former Labour MP David Chaytor has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for falsifying his expenses claims.”
Daily Telegraph, 7th January 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
National Grid fined £8m by Ofgem for false claims over maintenance work – The Guardian
“A double fuse blew at National Grid today as it was fined £8m by energy regulator Ofgem for overclaiming on a maintenance programme, and its staff voted for industrial action over pay.”
The Guardian, 6th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Malcolm v Ministry of Justice [2010] EWHC 3389 (QB) (21 December 2010)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
D Morgan Plc v Mace & Jones (a firm) [2010] EWHC 3375 (TCC) (22 December 2010)
Redwing Construction Ltd v Wishart [2010] EWHC 3366 (TCC) (22 December 2010)
Walter Llewellyn & Sons Ltd & Anor v Excel Brickwork Ltd [2010] EWHC 3415 (TCC) (22 December 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Alternative business structures face fines of up to £150m – Law Society’s Gazette
“Alternative business structures could be fined up to £150m and individuals working in them up to £50m, under plans outlined by the Legal Services Board.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 4th January 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Southampton lawyer seeks damages from SRA – Law Society’s Gazette
“A Southampton-based solicitor is seeking ‘substantial damages’ from the Solicitors Regulation Authority after it closed his firm in what he claimed to be an ‘outrageous and unwarranted’ action.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 6th January 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Safeway Stores Ltd & Ors v Twigger & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 1472 (21 December 2010)
The Scout Association v Barnes [2010] EWCA Civ 1476 (21 December 2010)
JD Cleverly Ltd & Anor v Family Finance Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 1477 (21 December 2010)
Clift v Slough Borough Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1171 (21 December 2010)
McHale & Anor v RH Cadogan & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 1471 (21 December 2010)
QJ (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2010] EWCA Civ 1478 (21 December 2010)
Baker Tilly (A Firm) v Makar [2010] EWCA Civ 1411 (21 December 2010)
Vasiliou v Hajigeorgiou [2010] EWCA Civ 1475 (21 December 2010)
Huscroft v P & O Ferries Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 1483 (21 December 2010)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Akinrele, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2972 (21 December 2010)
Barron, R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2950 (21 December 2010)
Olu & Ors. R. v [2010] EWCA Crim 2975 (21 December 2010)
Mount v R. [2010] EWCA Crim 2974 (21 December 2010)
C v R. [2010] EWCA Crim 2971 (17 December 2010)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Capita Atl Pension Trustees Ltd v Zurkinskas [2010] EWHC 3365 (Ch) (21 December 2010)
Griffin & Anor v Smith & Ors [2010] EWHC 3414 (Ch) (21 December 2010)
Source: www.bailii.org
Clampdown on claims marketing – Ministry of Justice
“Firms that offer cash incentives to attract people to make compensation claims through them – including for personal injuries – will be stopped under new proposals.”
Ministry of Justice, 6th January 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
