Libel author’s identity irrelevant
Court of Appeal
“In defamation cases a cause of action accrued for limitation purposes even if the claimant was unaware of the identity of the relevant author.”
The Times, 22nd May 2007
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“Recent court orders mean there is “inevitably” more risk that suspects under control orders will re-engage in terrorism or abscond, John Reid says.”
BBC, 21st May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The true feelings of the Prince of Wales about the countries that he is sent to visit will remain secret after a judge said a newspaper should return seven of his travel journals.”
The Times, 22nd May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The smoking ban may stop claims over second-hand smoke, but will the smokers themselves start claiming it’s all too unfair?”
The Lawyer, 21st May 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
“Two years on and only one firm has followed Herbert Smith into the courtroom. Nina Goswami asks why.”
The Lawyer, 21st May 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
“This morning, Tom Brennan, a recently qualified barrister, will be back in court, fighting the latest round in the increasingly high-profile legal battle between banks and their customers over overdraft charges.”
Financial Times, 21st May 2007
Source: www.ft.com
“A last-ditch attempt to halt the introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips) will take place in the House of Lords tomorrow.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Council staff, charity workers and doctors will be obliged to tip off police about anyone they believe might commit a violent crime, under a Home Office plan revealed in a leaked document today.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Micro-sleep cause of accident
Eyres v. Atkinsons Kitchen and Bedrooms Ltd.
Court of Appeal
“A kitchen fitter who suffered serious injuries in crashing his employer’s van caused by a micro-sleep after being awake for 19 hours would be one third responsible for the accident.”
The Times, 21st May 2007
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Secretary of State for the Home Department v. E [2007] EWCA Civ 459
“It was not a condition precedent to the making, maintaining and renewal of a control order against a person that the Home Secretary complied with his duty to consider and reconsider the realistic prospect of successfully prosecuting that person for terrorism-related offences.”
WLR Daily, 17th May 2007
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Housden and another v. the Conservators of Wimbledon and Putney Commons
“Where the capacity or power of the servient owner derived from a statute which rendered it unlawful for him to grant a particular easement no such right could be acquired by prescription under s 2 of the Prescription Act 1832.”
WLR Daily, 17th May 2007
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Practice Direction (Criminal Proceedings: Further Directions)
“Text to be inserted into Parts III and IV of Practice Direction (Criminal Proceedings: Consolidation) [2002] 1 WLR 2870 (‘the consolidated criminal practice direction’) and the forms which were to be added to Annex D and Annex E were set out. The amendments were to take effect on 2 April 2007 when the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2007 (SI 2007/699) came into force.”
WLR Daily, 30th March, 2007
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
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“Gordon Brown is to unveil plans for a fully elected second chamber, based on proportional representation, the Guardian has learned. Mr Brown is likely to face strong opposition from members of the current House of Lords. In an effort to neutralise this, he will bring forward his proposals as part of a larger package of wide constitutional reform, based on a national consultation.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The inquest this week into the death of a NatWest banker found hanged near his home in Woodford Green, north-east London, is likely to refocus attention on the issue of extradition of British citizens to the United States. The dead man was a colleague of the so-called NatWest Three, who were controversially extradited to the US last year to stand trial on fraud charges.”
The Guardian, 21st May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A crackdown on those who abuse the Freedom of Information Act will begin this week as the row intensifies over whether MPs should be exempt from the law.”
The Times, 21st May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Britain’s fledgling open government laws were delivered a serious blow yesterday when MPs, backed by government ministers, voted to grant themselves a blanket exemption from the legislation. The move was roundly condemned by freedom of information campaigners and MPs opposed to the measure, who said it represented an attack on democracy.”
The Independent, 19th May 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The financial cost to the country of imprisonment has been underestimated by a third, a report said on Monday.”
Reuters, 21st May 2007
Source: www.reuters.com
Related link: Poverty and disadvantage among prisoners’ families (PDF)
“Ministers are facing fresh turmoil over the introduction of home information packs for house sellers, amid indications that Tory and Lib Dem peers will lead a successful revolt against the measure next Tuesday in the Lords.”
The Guardian, 19th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Jailed crime boss Terry Adams has been ordered to pay back nearly £5m in legal aid he was awarded to defend himself.”
BBC News, 18th May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The Attorney General has said the sentencing of four women who filmed two toddlers fighting will not be referred to the Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 18th May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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