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Recent Statutory Instruments ? OPSI

Posted on September 15, 2009
The European Economic Interest Grouping and European Public Limited-Liability Company (Fees) Revocation Regulations 2009 The Private Security Industry Act 2001 (Licences) Regulations 2007 (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009 The Companies Act 2006 and Limited Liability Partnerships (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Foreign Travel Notification Requirements) Regulations 2009 Source: www...

Trio convicted over dog-fights ? The Independent

Posted on September 15, 2009
“A mother-of-three was found guilty today of being involved in one of Europe’s largest dog-fighting syndicates, the RSPCA said.” Full story The Independent, 15th September 2009 Source: www.independent.co.uk

UK lawyer threatens Facebook, mulls action against ISPs to block defamation ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 15, 2009
“The lawyer who has threatened Facebook with a defamation suit on behalf of boxing promoter Frank Warren has said that he may take action against internet service providers (ISPs) for US-published defamation.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2009 Source: www...

Police ?should stop taking DNA of innocent immediately? ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Ministers should instruct police forces to immediately stop taking the DNA of innocent people, the Equality and Human Rights Commission said.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2009 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on September 15, 2009
High Court (Commercial Court) Okretowe v Rallo Vito & C. Snc & Anr [2009] EWHC 2249 (Comm) (14 September 2009) Nirah Holdings Ltd v British Agricultural Services Ltd & Anor [2009] EWHC 2282 (Comm) (11 September 2009) Source: www.bailii.org

Swindon Borough Council v Redpath ? WLR Daily

Posted on September 15, 2009
Swindon Borough Council v Redpath [2009] EWCA Civ 943; [2009] WLR (D) 290 “For the purposes of an application for an anti-social behaviour injunction by a local authority under s 153A of the Housing Act 1996, the term ?housing-related? in that section was to be given a broad rather than a narrow interpretation, so that the [...

New Gambling Commission guidance fails to resolve house competition confusion ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 15, 2009
“The Gambling Commission’s ’softly softly’ approach to one-off lotteries may undermine its ability to prosecute , a gambling law expert has said.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2009 Source: www.out-law.com

Vetting scheme for adults under review ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2009
“The government is to look again at the detailed operation of its controversial scheme to vet the 11 million adults who are in regular contact with other people’s children in the face of a public outcry that it could jeopardise ‘perfectly safe and normal activities’...

First look inside Britain?s new Supreme Court ? The Times

Posted on September 15, 2009
“The public was given a glimpse inside Britain?s new Supreme Court yesterday ahead of the official opening next month. The court in Parliament Square has cost £77 million and replaces the House of Lords? judicial arm ? the law lords ? as the highest court in the land and hives off the judiciary from the [...

Jackpot for lawyers in trademark management CPA patent sale ? The Times

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Hundreds of British patent lawyers are poised to land a multi-million-pound jackpot from a stake sale in Computer Patent Annuities (CPA), a trademark management company based in Jersey.” Full story The Times, 13th September 2009 Source: www...

Plans to tackle hate crime to better support victims ? Home Office

Posted on September 15, 2009
“New measures to support victims of hate crime, bring more perpetrators to justice and increase reporting of these crimes were outlined today by the governmet.” Full story Home Office press release, 14th September 2009 Source: www.homeoffice...

Aviva accused of ?derisory? settlement in High Court ? The Times

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, today faced a fresh challenge to its plans to make £500 million in cash windfall payments to its with-profits policyholders after Which?, the consumer group, said the settlement was ‘derisory’ and called on a high court judge to ring-fence further funds...

Solicitor abused position to campaign against cutbacks ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 15, 2009
“A solicitor who made her name helping people fight against closures of care homes abused her position by encouraging clients to protest against cut services, a tribunal has heard.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2009 Source: www...

Civil service to consider plans to ban BNP members ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Plans to ban members of the British National Party from working as civil servants are ‘under active consideration’, according to a senior official in one of the civil service unions.” Full story The Guardian, 14th September 2009 Source: www...

Serious crime suspects freed on bail to murder and rape ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Suspects released on bail committed more than 30,000 crimes in one year, including murders and rapes, it can be disclosed.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2009 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Divorce: the Government wants talk, talk before war, war ? The Times

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Should divorcing couples be compelled to consider mediation before they can go to court?” Full story The Times, 15th September 2009 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

?Pretty? prison officer wins case ? BBC News

Posted on September 15, 2009
“A former prison officer who said she was forced out of her job after being bullied because she was pretty has won her case for unfair dismissal.” Full story BBC News, 15th September 2009 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Leader of airline bomb plot told he will spend 40 years in jail ? The Guardian

Posted on September 15, 2009
“The British leader of the plot to bomb seven transatlantic planes is facing the prospect of dying in jail after a judge said today he was likely to remain a dangerous and motivated terrorist for the rest of his life.” Full story The Guardian, 14th September 2009 Source: www...

Workers can claim back holidays ruined by illness ? The Times

Posted on September 15, 2009
“Workers who are ill during their holidays can now claim the time back from their employers following a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice.” Full story The Times, 15th September 2009 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Trio to be sentenced for airliner bombs plot ? The Independent

Posted on September 14, 2009
“Three Islamic extremists will be sentenced today for a suicide bomb plot designed to kill thousands of passengers on transatlantic airliners.” Full story The Independent, 14th September 2009 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Campaigning care lawyer could be struck off by tribunal ? The Guardian

Posted on September 14, 2009
“A campaigning lawyer who for thousands of people represents the last hope of stopping closures of care homes and cuts in care services faces disciplinary action that could see her suspended from practice or struck off.” Full story The Guardian, 13th September 2009 Source: www...

QC challenges private school law ? The Guardian

Posted on September 14, 2009
“New government rules forcing private schools to open up their services, including the provision of more bursaries, are unlawful, according to a leading QC who has accused the charities watchdog of ‘attacking’ fee-charging schools.” Full story The Guardian, 14th September 2009 Source: www...

Senior public figures join clamour against child protection database ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 14, 2009
“Leading figures from education, politics and charity voice their concerns over the new ‘paedophile checks’.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2009 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Stop giving ex-wives these undeserved millions, says Baroness Deech ? The Times

Posted on September 14, 2009
“The divorce laws are unfair to men and multimillion-pound awards are degrading to women, an expert in family law believes.” Full story The Times, 14th September 2009 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Vandal cashes in on law loophole ? BBC News

Posted on September 14, 2009
“A graffiti vandal responsible for hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage across London stands to make a four figure sum by selling his work.” Full story BBC News, 11th September 2009 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Police to investigate MI6 over alleged complicity in torture ? The Independent

Posted on September 14, 2009
“The metropolitan police are to investigate MI6, the secret intelligence service, over alleged complicity in the torture of a terror suspect, in the second criminal investigation of British intelligence officers in the war on the terror to be announced this year...

Sick miners ?are owed millions? ? BBC News

Posted on September 14, 2009
“About 150,000 sick miners and their families are still owed £100m by solicitors who wrongly charged them for compensation claims, an MP says.” Full story BBC News, 13th September 2009 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Divorcing couples must consider mediation, says Bridget Prentice ? The Times

Posted on September 14, 2009
“Divorcing and separating couples would be compelled to consider mediation before going to court, under plans being drawn up by ministers.” Full story The Times, 14th September 2009 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

DPP seeks second retrial of men accused of airline bomb plot ? The Guardian

Posted on September 14, 2009
“Three men found not guilty of the plot to blow up transatlantic airlines could face a retrial, after the director of public prosecutions said last night he was willing to break with convention and press for a conviction, despite two juries clearing the trio...

EU to appoint human rights commissioner ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 14, 2009
“A powerful new European commissioner for human rights who is expected to push for new protection for asylum seekers and workers is set to be appointed later this year.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2009 Source: www.telegraph...

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