Ofcom order requiring BSkyB to sell wholesale access to sports channels reinstated by Court of Appeal – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 19th, 2014 in appeals, competition, media, news, ombudsmen, sport by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has reinstated an order made by telecoms regulator Ofcom which required pay-TV operator BSkyB (Sky) to sell wholesale access to its sports channels to rival providers at a set price.’

Full story

OUT-LAW.com, 18th February 2014

Source: www.out-law.com

Village wins four year battle against illegal travellers’ site – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 19th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, inquiries, local government, news, planning, Supreme Court, travellers by sally

‘The residents of Hardhorn, in Lancashire, won at the Supreme Court but still face a £200,000 legal bill.’

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Daily Telegraph, 19th February 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Azelle Rodney death: police marksman challenges unlawful killing verdict – The Guardian

Posted February 19th, 2014 in firearms, inquiries, judicial review, murder, news, police by sally

‘A “distinguished” police marksman is challenging a public inquiry ruling that he used excessive force when he killed robbery suspect Azelle Rodney.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

‘Offensive’ nude scanner app ad shown during soap banned – BBC News

Posted February 19th, 2014 in advertising, children, complaints, media, news, ombudsmen, women by sally

‘A TV advert for a “nude scanner” mobile phone app has been banned after it was shown during a prime-time show.’

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BBC News, 19th February 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Whole-life jail terms loom for Lee Rigby killers Adebolajo and Adebowale, who will be sentenced next week – The Independent

Posted February 19th, 2014 in appeals, armed forces, human rights, imprisonment, jurisdiction, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘The two men convicted of murdering Lee Rigby will be sentenced next week, after a key ruling was handed down today regarding the use of whole-life jail terms.’

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The Independent, 18th February 2014

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Three London youths charged with murder before alleged victim died – The Guardian

Posted February 19th, 2014 in murder, news, prosecutions, victims, young offenders by sally

‘Prosecutors decided to charge three youths with murder before their alleged victim died, police have said.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

EVENT: The Law Society – Human rights and military intervention

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘Every year the Law Society holds a human rights essay competition this year the title was ‘Applying human rights and humanitarian law, in what circumstances should forcible measures be permitted against a state that is subjecting its people to human rights abuses?’

This event consist of a panel of experts discussing this topic.

At the event the winner and runner up of our annual human rights essay will also be awarded their prizes by Lord Dyson, Master of the Rolls.
This event is aimed at the following:

Those who have an interest in the topic: solicitors, barristers, NGO’s, academics.

CPD hours 1.5.’

Date: 30th April 2014, 6.30-8.30pm

Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

Charge: Free, registration required

More information can be found here.

EVENT: The Law Society – Public debate series: Patents, pills and piracy – intellectual property in a digital era

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘This debate will discuss whether patents are fulfilling the purpose for which they exist and whether, with advancing hardware and software, they help or harm innovation.

Who should attend?: This event is open to both members of the Law Society and the public. This debate is recommended for anyone interested in the debate topic, including: Law Society members, Corporate counsel, Academics, Students.’

CPD hours 1.25

Date: 29th April 2014, 6.00-7.45pm

Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 18th, 2014 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Proctor, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 162 (30 January 2014)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Ray v Sekhri [2014] EWCA Civ 119 (14 February 2014)

Peel Land and Property (Ports No. 3) Ltd v TS Sheerness Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 100 (14 February 2014)

Donovan & Anor v Rana & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 99 (14 February 2014)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Harding & Anor v Edwards & Ors [2014] EWHC 247 (Ch) (14 February 2014)

High Court (Family Division)

London Borough of Harrow v Afzal & Ors [2014] EWHC 303 (Fam) (31 January 2014)

Medway Council v Mother & Ors [2014] EWHC 308 (Fam) (31 January 2014)

The Prospective Adopters v IA & Anor [2014] EWHC 331 (Fam) (12 February 2014)

JEG v IS [2014] EWHC 287 (Fam) (13 February 2014)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Ahmed v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 300 (Admin) (14 February 2014)

Global Vision College Ltd, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 205 (Admin) (14 February 2014)

Kadyamarunga v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 301 (Admin) (14 February 2014)

North Norfolk District Council v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2014] EWHC 279 (Admin) (14 February 2014)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Viridis UK Ltd v Mulalley & Company Ltd [2014] EWHC 268 (TCC) (11 February 2014)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Lakatamia Shipping Co Ltd v Nobu Su & Ors [2014] EWHC 275 (Comm) (13 February 2014)

Cottonex Anstalt v Patriot Spinning Mills Ltd [2013] EWHC 236 (Comm) (14 February 2014)

Source: www.bailii.org

EVENT: The Law Society – Litigants in person

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘Many more parties are representing themselves in family proceedings today. In the absence of legal aid or alternative financial help this is bound to increase.This course will inform solicitors about their professional obligations and give practical advice on how to prepare for a court hearing involving a litigant in person.The course will have a workshop style with practical case studies in divorce, finance, children and domestic violence.

Who should attend?: Family Law Solicitors, Members of the Judiciary, Court Staff.’

Date: 1st Arpil 2014, 2.00-5.00pm04/2014 14:00 – 17:00

Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL

Charge: See website for details

More information can be found here.

EVENT: King’s College London – Alternatives to Legislation: Restatements and Judicial Law Reform

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘The aim of this series is to initiate a dialogue between different areas of private law, between private lawyers and experts in other legal fields, as well as scholars in other disciplines in the humanities and social studies. We believe that these ‘conversations’ can enrich the research and practice of private law, and shed light on its great contribution to, and influence on, other areas of scholarship and practice inside and outside the law.’

Date: 3rd March 2014, 6.15-8.00pm

Location: SW1.18 (Moot Court Room), Somerset House East Wing, London WC2R 2LS

Charge: Free, registration required

More information can be found here.

EVENT: LSE – Baby Boomers on Trial

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘The post-war generation stands accused of wrecking the world for the generations that follow them. It is those younger people – the victims of this excess – who are the prosecuting authorities in this unique legal proceedings.’

Date: 28th February 2014, 6.00-8.30pm

Location: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building

Charge: Free, registration required

More information can be found here.

EVENT: JUSTICE Student Human Rights Network – Annual Conference 2014

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘This one-day conference will give law students, trainee solicitors and pupil barristers a unique opportunity to explore the role of global human rights standards – from Europe and beyond – in the formation of domestic law, policy and practice.’

Date: 22nd March 2014, 9.30-5.oopm

Location: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Northcliffe House, 26-28 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0BQ

Charge: See website for details

More information can be found here.

EVENT: UCL CLP – Comity among Authorities

Posted February 18th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘It is very commonly the case that one authority needs to take account of the decisions of another, in order to carry out its own responsibilities. This lecture aims to give a general explanation of the approach that authorities ought to take toward such judgments. The principle of comity is a central element in such a general explanation. It is the principle that the authority passing judgment (I will call it the ‘second authority’) ought to act in a way that respects the capacity of the other (the ‘first authority’) to carry out its own role. A duty of comity is not a duty to trust the first authority. It does not require the second authority to approve of the decisions of the first. It is a duty that arises not from the rights of the first authority, nor even from the first authority’s success in carrying out its duties, but from the second authority’s duty to those whom it serves.’

Date: 27th February 2014, 6.00pm

Location: UCL Faculty of Laws, Bentham House, Endsleigh Gardens, London WC1H 0EG

Charge: Free, registration required

More information can be found here.

Split Hearings in Care Proceedings: a Thing of the Past? – Family Law Week

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, care orders, family courts, news, split hearings by sally

‘Michael Jones, barrister of 15 Winckley Square Chambers, reviews the recent Court of Appeal judgment in S (A Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 25 and considers its likely consequences.’

Full story

Family Law Week, 18th February 2014

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Whole life orders: Ian McLoughlin – Attorney General’s Office

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Statement from the Attorney General as triple killer has sentence increased.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 18th February 2014

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

Regina (Van Der Pijl) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and another – WLR Daily

Posted February 18th, 2014 in investigatory powers, law reports, police, treaties, warrants by sally

Regina (Van Der Pijl) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and another [2014] EWHC 281 (Admin); [2014] WLR (D) 71

‘Whilst the test of substantial relevance applied equally to applications for search warrants made in the context of domestic proceedings and applications made at the request of foreign authorities under the Crime (International Cooperation) Act 2003, its application invariably differed. In context a domestic court asked to assess substantial relevance in respect of foreign proceedings would do so on a necessarily more circumscribed basis than the same court would were the assessment in respect of proceedings before the same court.’

WLR Daily, 13th February 2014

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Daniel v State of Trinidad and Tobago – WLR Daily

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, defences, law reports, murder, Privy Council, provocation, Trinidad & Tobago by sally

Daniel v State of Trinidad and Tobago [2014] UKPC 3; [2014] WLR (D) 73

‘A defendant charged with murder could, in certain circumstances, rely on the defence of provocation, even though he himself had generated the provocative conduct.’

WLR Daily, 13th February 2014

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Hamnett v Essex County Council – WLR Daily

Hamnett v Essex County Council [2014] EWHC 246 (Admin); [2014] WLR (D) 72

‘The Administrative Court, hearing a claim for a statutory review brought under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, did not have jurisdiction to investigate an alleged breach of section 29 of the Equality Act 2010.’

WLR Daily, 13th February 2014

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Pentonville prison’s future in doubt after highly critical inspection report – The Guardian

Posted February 18th, 2014 in news, prisons, reports by sally

‘The future of the Victorian-era Pentonville prison in north London has been put in doubt after a highly critical report said it cannot operate as a modern, 21st-century jail.’

Full story

The Guardian, 18th February 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk