‘Flatulent’ dentist from Shrewsbury is struck off – BBC News
“A dentist who faced charges of breaking wind and belching in front of patients and staff has been struck off.”
BBC News, 4th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 4 March 2011
Mark Saunders inquest: firearms officer cleared of inserting song titles – The Guardian
“Police marksman involved in barrister’s shooting faces misconduct action for ‘crass remark’ after IPCC investigation.”
The Guardian, 4th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Nanny jailed for attempting to poison Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold – Daily Telegraph
“The former nanny of Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold was jailed for 12 months today after admitting attempting to poison the lingerie tycoon with screen wash.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
H v City & County of Swansea & Ors [2011] EWCA Civ 195 (02 March 2011)
Royal Bank of Scotland Plc v Chandra & Anor (Rev 1) [2011] EWCA Civ 192 (02 March 2011)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Clipston, R [2011] EWCA Crim 446 (04 March 2011)
Clarke, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 407 (03 March 2011)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Attorney General v Associated Newspapers Ltd & Anor [2011] EWHC 418 (Admin) (03 March 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Clipper Logistics Group Ltd v Monsoon Accessorize Ltd [2011] EWHC 410 (Ch) (03 March 2011)
Bowling & Co Solicitors v Edehomo [2011] EWHC 393 (Ch) (02 March 2011)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court Queen’s Bench Division)
A Child v Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2011] EWHC 454 (QB) (04 March 2011)
Ashby & Ors v Birmingham City Council [2011] EWHC 424 (QB) (03 March 2011)
Allen v The Grimsby Telegrph & Anor [2011] EWHC 406 (QB) (2 March 2011)
Lord Chancellor v Eddowes Perry and Osbourne Ltd [2011] EWHC 420 (QB) (02 March 2011)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Regina v Grout – WLR Daily
“Care had to be taken when drafting a count in an indictment alleging an offence contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 because that section created at least two separate offences: (i) causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity and (ii) inciting a child under 13 to engage in a sexual activity.”
WLR Daily, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note that once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Libya (Asset-Freezing) Regulations 2011
The Export Control (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2011
The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011
The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2011
The West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Planning Functions) (Amendment) Order 2011
The Pension Protection Fund (Revaluation Amendments) Regulations 2011
The National Health Service (Dental Charges) Amendment Regulations 2011
The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) Amendment Regulations 2011
The Office of the Renewable Fuels Agency (Dissolution and Transfer of Functions) Order 2011
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Landmark judgment highlights retainer letter lapse – Law Society’s Gazette
“A High Court judge warned solicitors of the need to be clear in retainer letters, as he ruled that a firm had breached its contract by refusing to carry out further work for a client until he had paid his bills, in a decision that the judge admitted ‘may seem harsh’.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Swindlers (Including The Master of The Rolls?) Not Wanted: Bentham and Justice Reform – Speech by The Master of the Rolls
“Swindlers (Including The Master of The Rolls?) Not Wanted: Bentham and Justice Reform. Speech by the Master of the Rolls: Bentham Lecture 2011.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Consultation on New Code of Practice on CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition – Home Office
“A consultation on a new code of practice governing the use of CCTV and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems has been launched, Crime Prevention Minister James Brokenshire announced today.”
Home Office, 1st March 2011
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Wikileaks: Julian Assange lodges appeal against extradition – Daily Telegraph
“Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have lodged papers at the High Court for an appeal against a ruling that he should be extradited to Sweden to face sex offence charges.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mobile phone footage Oxford rapist wins sentence cut – BBC News
“A man who raped an unconscious woman who only learned of the attack when she saw footage of it on a mobile phone has won a cut in his prison sentence.”
BBC News, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Norwich plumber wins compensation from UEA – BBC News
“A plumber who was hurt when he slipped on a wet bin bag while working in a college library has won £5,217 from the University of East Anglia.”
BBC News, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Malton jockey fire deaths conviction appeal upheld – BBC News
“A man jailed for a minimum of seven-and-a-half years for killing two young jockeys in an arson attack has had his conviction upheld.”
BBC News, 4th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Narrowing the definition of torture to the point of hypocrisy – The Guardian
“The secret services, backed by a little-noticed judgment, have given the go-ahead to using torture-induced intelligence.”
The Guardian, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
7/7 coroner criticises use of ‘jargon’ by emergency service chiefs – The Guardian
“Lady Justice Hallett says ‘management speak’ used by emergency services chiefs might not be understood.”
The Guardian, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rapists who attack in home face longer in jail – Daily Telegraph
“Rapists who attack their victims in their own homes should face at least 12 years in prison, the country’s top judge ruled yesterday as he called for a tougher stance on so-called ‘safe haven’ crimes.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Foreign drivers ‘will escape punishment for UK offences’ – Daily Telegraph
“Foreign drivers will be able to drink and drive, break the speed limit, jump red lights and escape without punishment because the Government has not signed up to an EU crackdown, it was claimed.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Khyra Ishaq starvation pair’s appeal fails – BBC News
“A mother and stepfather jailed for starving a seven-year-old girl to death have lost their appeals.”
BBC News, 1st March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crawley Town fan sentenced for mocking Munich air crash – BBC News
“A Crawley Town football fan has been given a suspended jail term after he pleaded guilty to mocking victims of the Munich air crash in a music video.”
BBC News, 3rd March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
