Some England riot sentences ‘too severe’ – BBC News
“MPs and justice campaigners say some of the sentences given to those involved in the riots in England are too harsh.”
BBC News, 17th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: August 2011
Human rights review ordered for public agencies – The Guardian
“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.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
IPCC probes police corruption case – The Independent
“The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate the conduct of a chief of police and his deputy arrested over corruption claims.”
The Independent, 16th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Facebook riot calls earn men four-year jail terms amid sentencing outcry – The Guardian
“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.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Push to ‘name and shame’ rioters goes against spirit of the law – The Guardian
“New CPS guidance is hard to square with 2001 judgment against ‘naming and shaming’ of young offenders.”
The Guardian, 16th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Distance selling advertising rules should be more limited, advertising body says – OUT-LAW.com
“Broadcasters should only have to vet advertisers of goods and services sold online or over the phone if their adverts are targeted at consumers, the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Tribunal sets out employee’s unfair dismissal rights in length of service dispute – OUT-LAW.com
“The EAT has ruled that an employee summarily dismissed during a notice period cannot bring an unfair dismissal claim if the dismissal means they have insufficient length of service to raise a claim.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Rereading the Riot Act – The Lawyer
“In light of recent rioting across England, Colin Wynter QC believes a sympathetic application of a strict law can be necessary for victims of crime.”
The Lawyer, 15th August 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Home Office stripping more dual-nationality Britons of citizenship – The Guardian
“Increasing numbers of British nationals are being stripped of their citizenship under Home Office powers introduced in the wake of the 2005 London bombings.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Magazine apologises for slimming down Royal in picture – OUT-LAW.com
“The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has forced a magazine to apologise for printing an altered photograph of the Duchess of Cambridge.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Man jailed for killing Warrington father in vodka row – BBC News
“A man who killed a father-of-three in an argument over a bottle of vodka has been jailed for seven years.”
BBC News, 15th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Downing Street agrees to riot inquiry – The Guardian
“No 10 has conceded to Labour demands for a formal commission to investigate the causes of last week’s riots after behind-the-scenes cross-party talks coordinated by the Liberal Democrats.”
The Guardian,
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Newzbin2 ruling sets precedent for online copyright infringement – OUT-LAW.com
“OPINION: Rights-holders must act decisively to show infringers that they are serious after a High Court ruling forced Britain’s largest internet service provider to block access to an infringing website.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Riots: magistrates advised to ‘disregard normal sentencing’ – The Guardian
“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Driver spotted using two mobile phones is banned – BBC News
“A man spotted using two mobile phones while behind the wheel of his car has been banned from driving for 12 months.”
BBC News, 15th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Angry boyfriend hurled hamster out of window during row with girlfriend – Daily Telegraph
“A man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s hamster by throwing it out of a window during a row has been given a suspended prison sentence.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Driver v Air India Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 986 (12 August 2011)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Ackerman v Ackerman & Ors [2011] EWHC 2183 (Ch) (12 August 2011)
High Court (Family Division)
R v M [2011] EWHC 2132 (Fam) (18 May 2011)
Source: www.bailii.org
