“Victims of abuse by Jimmy Savile may soon submit compensation claims to the courts. So what will they have to prove and what defences will be available to Savile’s former employers – such as the BBC, hospitals and prisons? Appeal Court judge, Sir Stanley Burnton, tells Joshua Rozenberg what is likely to happen.”
BBC Law in Action, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“There has been a rise in the number of people unhappy with how police in England and Wales handled complaints.”
BBC News, 24th October 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Litigation relating to information rights can sometimes seem very dry and obscure, entailing lengthy analysis of the merits of public authorities disclosing or withholding information which is highly specialised or obtuse, and of little real interest to the general population. But this case – the case of the ‘Black Spider Letters’ – really is a fascinating one, involving an examination not just of the legislative provisions relating to the disclosure of information, but also a consideration of the existence and extent of constitutional conventions pertaining to the role of the monarchy in government. At the same time, it has the potential to generate such controversy as to make for perfect tabloid fodder. It has been the subject of international news coverage. And it’s not over yet.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd October
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Political interference in the granting of legal aid – whether actual or suspected by members of the public – could become a genuine concern for the government after next April. Should public money be denied cases brought against government departments or that involve unpopular characters or controversial issues, ministers’ impartiality in the decision-making process may come under fire, writes Elizabeth Davidson.”
LegalVoice, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
“When speech offends, insults and disparages should we resort to legal action?”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The Independent Police Complaints Commission has said ‘significant’ material about the death of Mark Duggan has emerged in recent weeks, meaning its report into his shooting by police will be delayed even further.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Four civil claims filed at the high court in the first formal move for damages from any company outside News International.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Elektromotive Group Ltd v Pan [2012] EWHC 2742 (QB) (18 October 2012)
Boyle v MGN Ltd [2012] EWHC 2700 (QB) (09 October 2012)
Attorney General v Associated Newspapers Ltd & Anor [2012] EWHC B19 (QB) (16 October 2012)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc v Hicks & Ors [2012] EWHC 2699 (Ch) (22 October 2012)
Taylor v Diamond [2012] EWHC 2900 (Ch) (22 October 2012)
Baroque Investments Ltd v Heis & Ors [2012] EWHC 2886 (Ch) (22 October 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Commercial Court)
PEC Ltd v Asia Golden Rice Co Ltd [2012] EWHC 846 (Comm) (17 October 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
“In 1947, the Labour Government nationalized land development value. The outgoing Labour Government nationalized development hope value through its CIL Regulations which came into force in April 2010 just before its May defeat.”
Full story (PDF)
Thirty Nine Essex Street, October 2012
Source: www.39essex.com
“Gordon Exall look at the cases and principles relating to interim payments and accommodation in catastrophic injury cases.”
Zenith Chambers, 22nd October 2012
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
“A murder is committed by a criminal out on bail every ten days, new statistics have revealed.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Takeover Panel could amend its rule that states that companies must complete acquisitions within 28 days following complaints from would-be buyers, according to press reports.”
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
The Geneva Conventions Act (Jersey) Order 2012
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) (Amendment) Order 2012
The Immigration and Asylum (Jersey) Order 2012
The United Nations Personnel (Isle of Man) Order 2012
The Burma (Restrictive Measures) (Overseas Territories) (Suspension) Order 2012
The Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2012
The Local Government (Performance Indicators) (Wales) Order 2012
The African Horse Sickness (England) Regulations 2012
The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
“Claims arising from the deaths of soldiers on active service abroad alleging breach of the right to life in article 2 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms fell outside the United Kingdom’s jurisdiction under the Convention. However claims in negligence for failing to provide safe equipment and technology to serving soldiers who suffered death or injury were justiciable.”
WLR Daily, 19th October 2012
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Government of the United States of America v Nolan (Case C-583/10); [2012] WLR (D) 280
“Since civilian employees at a military base were covered by the exemption from the provisions of Council Directive 98/59/EC provided by article 1(2)(b), the Court of Justice of the European Union did not have jurisdiction, on a reference in proceedings concerning dismissals resulting from a strategic decision concerning the closure of a military base, to give an interpretation of the provisions of that Directove, even though domestic law implemented it.”
WLR Daily, 18th October 2012
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Regina v Williams (Orette) [2012] EWCA Crim 2162; [2012] WLR (D) 279
“As a matter of ordinary interpretation, section 1(5) of the Firearms Act 1982 imposed a reverse, legal, burden on a defendant to show that he did not know and had no reason to suspect that the imitation firearm in his possession was readily convertible into a prohibited firearm. That derogation from the presumption of innocence was justified because it was reasonable and proportionate and balanced the importance of what was at stake for the public with the maintenance of the normal rights of the defendant.”
WLR Daily, 18th October 2012
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
“A pregnant woman in a wheelchair was tipped up and had her feet held by staff from G4S, the firm behind the Olympics security shambles, as she was forcibly removed from the country. The disclosure comes in the first report into conditions at a new centre designed to hold families facing deportation from the UK.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A senior judge yesterday criticised fellow members of the judiciary after a convicted paedophile who was spared jail advertised himself as a babysitter online and went on to rape a child.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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