Day: 17 August 2011

PR (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; SS (Bangladesh) v Same; TC (Zimbabwe) v Same – WLR Daily

Posted August 17th, 2011 in appeals, asylum, immigration, international law, law reports, tribunals by sally

PR (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; SS (Bangladesh) v Same; TC (Zimbabwe) v Same [2011] EWCA Civ 988; [2011] WLR (D) 276

“The two tiers of the tribunal system operating in respect of immigration and asylum cases were, and were plainly to be regarded as, competent to determine whether there was a compelling reason why the particular issue on which an applicant’s claim which had failed twice before that system should be subjected to a third judicial process.”

WLR Daily, 11th August 2011

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Alternative Business Structures (ABS) research report published – Legal Services Board

Posted August 17th, 2011 in alternative business structures, legal services, Legal Services Board, news by sally

“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today published its latest thinking on the impact of Alternative Business Structures (ABS) on the legal services market. The document, informed by engagement with regulators, existing providers and potential new entrants, brings together evidence and current thinking on how the market may develop following the emergence of the first ABS from 6 October 2011.”

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Legal Services Board, 12th August 2011

Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 17th, 2011 in legislation by sally

The European Union Act 2011 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2011

The European Union Act 2011 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2011

The Grant for Research and Development (Transfer of Contracts etc) Order 2011

The Education (Fees and Awards) (England) Regulations 2007 (Amendment) Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 17th, 2011 in law reports by sally

High Court (Administrative Court)

BB, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] EWHC 2129 (Admin) (02 August 2011)

S, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] EWHC 2120 (Admin) (05 August 2011)

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council v Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government & Anor [2011] EWHC 2192 (Admin) (12 August 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org

Man jailed for stabbing Croydon PC Nigel Albuery – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in grievous bodily harm, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A man who stabbed a police officer in south London has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for the offence.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed over street punch – The Independent

Posted August 17th, 2011 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“A man who inflicted ‘catastrophic injuries’ with a single punch in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for three years.”

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The Independent, 16th August 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Manchester riots: Three jailed at crown court – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in burglary, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Three men thought to be among the first in England to appear at crown court after last week’s riots and looting have been jailed for up to two years.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Some England riot sentences ‘too severe’ – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in criminal justice, incitement, internet, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“MPs and justice campaigners say some of the sentences given to those involved in the riots in England are too harsh.”

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BBC News, 17th August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Human rights review ordered for public agencies – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2011 in human rights, legislation, news by sally

“Every public sector organisation is being asked to carry out an urgent review to ensure that twisted interpretations of human rights legislation are not ‘exerting a chilling effect’ on their work.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

IPCC probes police corruption case – The Independent

Posted August 17th, 2011 in corruption, inquiries, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

“The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate the conduct of a chief of police and his deputy arrested over corruption claims.”

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The Independent, 16th August 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Facebook riot calls earn men four-year jail terms amid sentencing outcry – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2011 in criminal justice, incitement, internet, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Two men who posted messages on Facebook inciting other people to riot in their home towns have both been sentenced to four years in prison by a judge at Chester crown court.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk