Offenders ‘unpunished’ by courts – BBC News

Posted July 31st, 2008 in news, penalties, police by sally

“Defence solicitors in England and Wales have warned serious offenders are getting off lightly because police are chasing performance targets.”

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BBC News, 31st July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Banks told to stop stalling and pay up after verdict on charges – The Times

Posted April 25th, 2008 in banking, news, penalties by sally

“Banks have been accused of trying to block compensation claims from customers, after they refused to accept the findings of a High Court test case on penalty charges.”

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The Times, 25th April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

M. and J. Polymers Ltd v Imerys Minerals Ltd – Times Law Reports

Posted April 2nd, 2008 in contracts, law reports, penalties, sale of goods by sally

M. and J. Polymers Ltd v Imerys Minerals Ltd

Queen’s Bench Division

“A take-or-pay clause in a supply contract could, as a matter of principle, amount to a penalty.”

The Times, 2nd April 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Government consults on reform of Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) scheme – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 29th, 2007 in consultations, penalties, police, public order by sally

“This is a consultation on the proposal to allow police forces to design the format of their fixed penalty notices and remove obstacles presented by the issue of electronic tickets.”

Announcement

Ministry of Justice, 29th August 2007

Source: www.justice.gov.uk