Daily Cause List, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible
Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2) – Times Law Reports
Regina (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2)
House of Lords
“Prerogative orders made by the Queen in Council which prevented the unrestricted return of Chagos Islanders to their homeland were not unlawful.”
The Times, 23rd October 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.
More parents use lawyers to secure school places – The Guardian
“Parents are increasingly employing lawyers to pursue a place at their child’s chosen school, legal firms say. They report more families wanting advice on deciphering the application process, filling in forms and even when to move house into a catchment area to guarantee a place.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Facing the pain – The Times
“The credit crunch could leave the City’s legal infrastructure bruised and sore. Going in-house may not provide much relief.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
MPs rebelling over climate bill – BBC News
“The government is fighting to head off a backbench rebellion over its plans to exclude aviation and shipping from the UK’s greenhouse gas targets.”
BBC News, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court attacks US refusal to disclose torture evidence – The Guardian
“The high court yesterday condemned as ‘deeply disturbing’ a refusal by the US to disclose evidence that could prove a British resident held at Guantánamo Bay was tortured before confessing to terrorism offences.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Fare row’ rape cab driver jailed – BBC News
“A taxi driver has been jailed after being convicted of raping a teenage student in Brighton who could not afford to pay her £6.80 fare home.”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Views sought on Criminal Procedure Rules about costs – Ministry of Justice
“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee is seeking views on a proposal to consolidate and revise the rules about costs.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
21/7 backers launch appeal – The Independent
“Five men found guilty of helping the failed July 21 London bombers evade police launched appeals today (22 October).”
The Independent, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge bans ‘evil’ letter writer – BBC News
“A 52-year-old man who sent poison pen letters to 17 villagers has been given an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo).”
BBC News, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Free offers must truly be free, ad watchdog rules – OUT-LAW.com
“A newspaper and advertiser have been told to ensure that any offer advertised as being free has a genuinely free route to entry. Advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has told the companies not to repeat a rule-breaking ad.”
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
MPs back embryology shakeup but abortion row continues – The Guardian
“The most significant shake-up of embryology laws for 20 years was last night approved by MPs, as the government faced down accusations of ‘shabby’ behaviour for thwarting the debate on abortion.”
The Guardian, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Civil partner of Lucas set for £1m payout after split – The Independent
“Britain’s first celebrity gay divorce was cleared by the courts yesterday when the comedian Matt Lucas was granted a legal separation from his partner in a case reported to be worth £15m.”
The Independent, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Campaigners on fuel poverty await High Court result – Daily Telegraph
“Friends of the Earth and Help the Aged are awaiting the verdict of the landmark case against the Government, saying that Labour has failed in its promise to end fuel poverty for the vulnerable by 2010 and for all by 2016.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Reforms threaten family courts – The Times
“Access to justice in the family courts is threatened by Government policies driven by a need to recoup or save costs, Britain’s top family judge has warned. Sir Mark Potter, President of the Family Division, has told The Times of his concern that current proposals, if pursued, will put the system under ‘increasing strain’ as well as affect access to the courts.”
The Times, 23rd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Europe votes for equal rights for temporary workers – The Times
“More than 8 million temporary workers across Europe will share the same rights as permanent employees after an historic deal was approved by the European Parliament today.”
The Times, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Law lords say sharia is ‘arbitrary and discriminatory’ – Daily Telegraph
“Britain’s highest court allows a Lebanese woman to stay in Britain rather than lose her son. But they stress that only ‘flagrant’ human rights breaches will come within the law.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Daniels, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2360 (22 October 2008)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Truro Diocesan Board of Finance Ltd v Foley [2008] EWCA Civ 1162 (22 October 2008)
Thorn Security Ltd v Siemens Schweiz AG [2008] EWCA Civ 1161 (22 October 2008)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Hussein v Farooq & Anor [2008] EWHC 2487 (QB) (22 October 2008)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
