Data retention laws: what they mean for ISPs – OUT-LAW.com
“This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in October 2008.”
OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Retention of Registration Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) (Amendment) Rules 2008
The Magistrates’ Courts (Enforcement of Children Act 1989 Contact Orders) Rules 2008
The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Political Donations and Regulated Transactions (Anonymous Electors) Regulations 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation – Times Law Reports
IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Court of Appeal
“Only part of a foreign arbitration award governed by an international Convention could be enforced in England under the Arbitration Act 1996.”
The Times, 12th November 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.
G v HM Treasury A and Others v Same – Times Law Reports
G v HM Treasury A and Others v Same
Court of Appeal
“Two antiterror Orders in Council made under section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 to implement Security Council resolutions were lawful and valid, subject to important conditions.”
The Times, 12th November 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.
New Labour terror defeat in Lords – BBC News
“The government has suffered another defeat in the House of Lords over its counter-terrorism proposals, this time over the use of intercept evidence.”
BBC News, 11th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Simplified Code for workplace disputes needs only Parliament’s approval – OUT-LAW.com
“A Code of Practice for resolving workplace disputes has been approved by the Department for Business and awaits final Parliamentary approval. The revised Acas Discipline and Grievance Code of Practice is shorter and simpler than its predecessor.”
OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
High Court upholds contract entered into by mistake – OUT-LAW.com
“A contract based on a mistake by one of the parties can be valid even if the other party to the contract is aware of the error, the High Court has ruled. The case concerned mistakes that did not form terms of the contract.”
OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Civil Procedure Rule Committee annual report 2008 – Ministry of Justice
“Civil Procedure Rule Committee annual report 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 12th November 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules – UK Border Agency
“The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today.”
UK Border Agency, 11th November 2008
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Asbo woman, 83, allowed back home – BBC News
“An 83-year-old woman once described by a judge as a ‘neighbour from hell’ has won an appeal against an order banning her from living in her home.”
BBC News, 11th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Council criticised over care saga – BBC News
“A council has been heavily criticised by a watchdog for its treatment of a man with learning difficulties.”
BBC News, 12th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Reprieve for curvy cucumbers and crooked carrots as EU bends rules – The Times
“Knobbly fruit and amusingly shaped vegetables, the staple diet of local newspapers, caption competitions and That’s Life!, are set to return to the shops in a reprieve from strict European Union laws. The regulations covering the size and shape of 26 types of fruit and vegetable are expected to be abolished today by EU agriculture officials in a move that should make food cheaper and more fun.”
The Times, 12th November 2008
source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Review of company pensions laws – BBC News
“Pensions minister Rosie Winterton is to announce a review of laws governing company pension schemes.”
BBC News, 12th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Church of England bans swinging, drinking vicar from practising – The Times
“A female vicar who told colleagues that she went on swinging holidays in the South of France and who turned up drunk to church services has been banned from practising for 12 years by the Church of England.”
The Times, 12th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Pre-nuptial agreements put to the test – The Times
“Five law lords will be asked in a test case tomorrow to uphold a pre-nuptial agreement signed by a wealthy American couple with five children who divorced after ten years of marriage.”
The Times, 12th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Armed robber killed by shopkeeper was to blame, rules coroner – Daily Telegraph
“An armed robber who was stabbed to death by a shopkeeper was to blame for his own death, a coroner has ruled. ”
Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Naming and shaming criminal masterminds ‘infringes their human rights’ – Daily Telegraph
“The leaders of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) have been ‘deeply frustrated’ after lawyers advised them not to name 39 convicted criminals because it would breach the convicts’ right to a family and private life, and could amount to an ‘unfair’ punishment.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jack Straw orders inquiry into repossessions – The Times
“Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, has ordered an investigation into a legal loophole that allows lenders to repossess a home without a court order.”
The Times, 11th November 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Two men found guilty of causing Baby P’s death – The Guardian
“Two men have been found guilty at the Old Bailey of causing or allowing the death of a 17-month old baby in a case which highlighted one of the most severe child protection failures since the murder of Victoria Climbie.”
The Guardian, 11th November 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisons
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Midill (97pl) Ltd. v Park Lane Estates Ltd & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 1227 (11 November 2008)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Williams v Thompson Leatherdale (a firm)& Anor [2008] EWHC 2574 (QB) (10 November 2008)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Hayes & Anor (t/a Orchard Construction) v Gallant [2008] EWHC 2726 (TCC) (10 November 2008)
Source: www.bailii.org
