“One of Britain’s most senior judges has criticised the impact of human rights laws as he threw out a rapist’s attempt to claim compensation over the state of his lavatory.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A complaint to the European Commission that the supreme court’s decision in Jivraj v Hashwani breaches European laws against discrimination may have major implications for equality and religious freedom.”
The Guardian, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“In its recent judgment in Thinc Group-v-Armstrong [2012] EWCA Civ 1227, the CA has upheld a rare victory for that endangered species beloved of Lord Denning – the Collateral Warranty.”
Employment Law Blog, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.employment11kbw.com
“Police should investigate whether anyone else should be charged in relation to rape and sexual abuse allegations.”
The Guardian, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A recently announced government reform of the planning laws would extend permitted development rights to house extensions of double the pre-existing limits, to 6m (19 feet) beyond the back wall of a semi-detached house, or 8m (26 feet) in the case of a detached house. The relaxation of the rules, for a fixed three year period, is designed to stimulate construction activity and economic growth. These proposals, however, which will remove the requirement for planning permission, rest on a fundamental misconception as to the role of the planning system. Planning is supposed to deliver a balanced decision based on weighing up all relevant considerations. As any local parish or district councillor knows, extension proposals are often the most contentious proposals because of neighbours’ concerns over loss of privacy, amenity and reduction of property values. Poisonous neighbourhood disputes will undoubtedly increase across the land because concerned neighbours and councillors will no longer have a say on these important local matters.”
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
“The College of Law is to offer a new combined Legal Practice Course (LPC) and Master of Laws (LLM) course from 2013, replacing its existing LPC qualification with an LLM LPC.”
Legal Week, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.legalweek.com
“From today couples tying the knot will be given greater freedom of choice as outdated time restrictions on ceremonies are removed.”
Home Office, 1st October 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Thinc Group Ltd v Armstrong & Anor [2012] EWCA Civ 1227 (02 October 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
“The Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines which includes Update 9 (the update on the Victim Surcharge) are now available to download.”
Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines (PDF)
Sentencing Council, 1st October 2012
“Senior high court judge Michael Tugendhat says media lawyers have a duty to seek judicial appointments.”
The Guardian, 2nd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“From today (1 October), motorists will be given greater rights as new laws banning wheel clamping and towing take effect.”
Home Office, 1st October 2012
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“The Companies Act 2006 was a step, but we urgently need a commission on responsible capitalism.”
The Guardian, 2nd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The National Union of Mineworkers today asked the High Court to decide whether it is obliged to meet the cost of former leader Arthur Scargill staying in his London flat.”
The Independent, 2nd October 2012
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Christian Louboutin has secured the trademark for the distinctive red used on the soles of shoes he designs, and the retailer Harrods has a trademark over the shade of green synonymous with its brand. Now confectionery giant Cadbury has won a lengthy court battle giving it the right to the trademark for the distinctive colour of purple it uses for the packaging of its milk chocolate.”
The Guardian, 2nd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“An advert for a Harvey Nichols sale has escaped censure despite attracting 105 complaints that it pictured people who had apparently wet themselves with excitement.”
Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The advertising watchdog has criticised Channel 4’s controversial Big Fat Gypsy Weddings poster campaign, ruling that it depicted a child in a sexualised way and reinforced negative stereotypes.”
The Guardian, 3rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government had acted unlawfully by removing the Child Poverty Commission, an advisory body set up under the Child Poverty Act 2010 . They had also acted beyond their powers by preparing a child poverty strategy without having requested and having regard to the advice of that Commission. But government is free to formulate new policy and as such there was nothing irrational about the strategy itself.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd October 2012
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“High Court judges have refused permission for the case of a man who fought for the right to die to go to the Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 2nd October 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court (Chancery Division)
Société Des Produits Nestlé S.A. v Cadbury UK Ltd [2012] EWHC 2637 (Ch) (01 October 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Nursing and Midwifery Council v Donga [2012] EWHC 2587 (Admin) (18 September 2012)
Nursing and Midwifery Council v McConaghy [2012] EWHC 2520 (Admin) (03 September 2012)
Nursing and Midwifery Council v Lastauskas [2012] EWHC 2521 (Admin) (3 September 2012)
Nursing and Midwifery Council v Fitzgerald [2012] EWHC 2522 (Admin) (03 September 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
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