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More separating couples to be spared court battles ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on February 23, 2011
“Anyone setting out to contest the terms of their separation in court will first be required to consider mediation, under a new protocol agreed with the Judiciary.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 23rd February 2011 Source: www.justice.gov...

Torture inquiry is legally flawed, say rights groups as NGOs ponder boycott ? The Guardian

Posted on February 23, 2011
“An inquiry set up by David Cameron to examine Britain’s involvement in torture and rendition since 9/11 is running into trouble even before it has begun hearing evidence, with human rights organisations warning that it will fail to meet the UK’s obligations under international and domestic law...

Oversupply of lawyers to drive down costs, says Green ? Law Society?s Gazette

Posted on February 23, 2011
“The oversupply of qualified lawyers denied entry to the profession has led to a ?burgeoning body of paralegals? that will have a profound effect on solicitors and barristers, former bar chairman Nick Green QC said last week.” Full story Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd February 2011 Source: www...

Library cuts in Somerset and Gloucestershire challenged ? BBC News

Posted on February 23, 2011
“A High Court challenge is being launched over public library closures.” Full story BBC News, 23rd February 2011 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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Appeal Court rules in favour of homeowner sued over ?cowboy? builder accident ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on February 23, 2011
“Home owners are not responsible for the safety of workmen on their property, the Court of Appeal has ruled, throwing out a Polish builder’s claim for compensation from a woman who refused to let him walk on her pristine white carpets.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 23rd February 2011 Source: www...

Will the new Corporate Homicide Act save lives? ? The Guardian

Posted on February 22, 2011
“Solicitors believe it will take a high-profile fatal accident to test the ability of prosecutors to hold big companies to account.” Full story The Guardian, 22nd February 2011 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Couple given children back after judge overturns court ruling ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on February 22, 2011
“A couple have been reunited with their children after a family court?s decision to separate them was overturned by a judge who criticised the ?brisk? nature of the original hearing.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 22nd February 2011 Source: www...

Student who can?t stay awake takes watchdog to court ? The Independent

Posted on February 22, 2011
“A student who suffers from the chronic sleep disorder narcolepsy is to have her case heard by the Court of Appeal in London on Thursday, following a six-year battle against what she perceives to be disability discrimination by her university.” Full story The Independent, 22nd February 2011 Source: www...

First details of Commission data protection action against UK are revealed ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on February 22, 2011
“Details of the European Commission’s objections to the Data Protection Act (DPA) have been revealed for the first time. A document has been published outlining why the Commission thinks the DPA fails to implement the EU’s Data Protection Directive...

OFT warns misleading ?money advice? firm

Posted on February 22, 2011
“The OFT has ordered Money Advice Direct Limited (MADL), a firm that introduces struggling borrowers to debt management companies, to stop using misleading advertising that presents it as a source of free help.” Full story The Guardian, 22nd February 2011 Source: www...

Why is law such a fertile ground for drama? ? BBC News

Posted on February 22, 2011
“As a former barrister, writer Peter Moffat has witnessed for real the drama of a courtroom. He returns to his legal roots in new BBC drama Silk.” Full story BBC News, 22nd February 2011 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Home owners receive compensation after they were sold mortgages they couldn?t afford ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on February 22, 2011
“Home owners who were sold mortgages during the property boom that they couldn?t afford are to be given compensation following a ruling by the City watchdog.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 22nd February 2011 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on February 21, 2011
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) MD (Gambia), R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] EWCA Civ 121 (17 February 2011) Test Claimants In the Thin Cap Group Litigation v HM Revenue and Customs [2011] EWCA Civ 127 (18 February 2011) Axa Sun Life Services Plc v Campbell Martin [...

British bill of rights ?will put judges in a difficult position? ? The Guardian

Posted on February 21, 2011
“Former Lord Chief Justice Lord Woolf warns of conflict between European convention on human rights and proposed British bill of rights.” Full story The Guardian, 21st February 2011 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

U-turn on mixed-race adoption ban ? The Independent

Posted on February 21, 2011
“New guidance will tell social workers that they should allow white couples to adopt black and ethnic minority children, it was revealed today.” Full story The Independent, 19th February 2011 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Ugandan ?lesbian? drops homosexual claim ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on February 21, 2011
“‘BN’, the asylum seeker who escaped deportation to Uganda by claiming to be a lesbian, is the subject of a new legal appeal ? which hinges not on her sexuality but on the publicity surrounding the case.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 19th February 2011 Source: www...

Justice ?heading for meltdown? ? The Independent

Posted on February 21, 2011
“The Government is playing Russian roulette with public safety and the criminal justice system is heading for meltdown, the Prison Officers’ Association warned.” Full story The Independent, 20th February 2011 Source: www.independent...

Kenneth Clarke looks to reform European Court of Human Rights ? The Guardian

Posted on February 21, 2011
“The justice secretary Kenneth Clarke said he will seek to reform the European Court of Human Rights after it ruled in favour of giving prisoners the right to vote.” Full story The Guardian, 20th February 2011 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The National Pro Bono Centre Question Time Debate ? The Bar Council

Posted on February 21, 2011
“Following on from the 2010 LawWorks event “Legal Aid after the Election”, the National Pro Bono Centre is delighted to give notice of the second Legal Aid Question Time. Panel members will include key representatives from the main political parties and from the representative professional bodies...

Werynski v Mediatel 4B spólka z o o ? WLR Daily

Posted on February 21, 2011
Werynski v Mediatel 4B spólka z o o (Case C-283/09); [2011] WLR (D) 50 “In respect of acts which had been adopted in the field of Title IV of the EC Treaty, since December 1 2009 the Court of Justice of the European Union has had jurisdiction to hear and determine a reference for a [...

Haribo Lakritzen Hans Riegel BetriebsgmbH v Finanzamt Linz; Osterreichische Salinen AG v Same ? WLR Daily

Posted on February 21, 2011
Haribo Lakritzen Hans Riegel BetriebsgmbH v Finanzamt Linz; Osterreichische Salinen AG v Same(Joined Cases C-436/08 and C-437/08); ; [2011] WLR (D) 49 “Legislation of a member state which discriminated against portfolio dividends received by a resident company from a company resident in a non member state party to an EEA Agreement, was contrary to the [...

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on February 21, 2011
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Order 2011 The Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2011 Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Srebrenica general?s attackers get life for revenge stabbing in prison ? The Guardian

Posted on February 21, 2011
“Three convicted killers have been given concurrent life sentences for a revenge attack on a former Bosnian Serb general in a British high-security jail.” Full story The Guardian, 21st February 2011 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on February 18, 2011
The Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) Regulations 2011 The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order 2011 The Rotherham (Electoral Changes) Order 2011 The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Amendment) Regulations 2011 The New Forest (Electoral Changes) Order 2011 The Food Labelling (Declaration of Allergens) (England) Regulations 2011 The Wireless Telegraphy (Mobile Communication Services [...

History of corporate manslaughter: five key cases ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on February 18, 2011
“Following Cotswold Geotechnical’s landmark £385,000 fine on Thursday for corporate manslaughter we take a look back at five key cases.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2011 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on February 18, 2011
High Court (Chancery Division) The Royal Bank Of Scotland Plc v Hicks & Ors [2011] EWHC 287 (Ch) (17 February 2011) High Court (Commercial Court) British Arab Commercial Bank Plc v Bank of Communications & Anor [2011] EWHC 281 (Comm) (17 February 2011) Global Distressed Alpha Fund 1 Ltd Partnership v PT Bakrie Investindo [2011] [...

Stonham v Ramrattan and another ? WLR Daily

Posted on February 18, 2011
Stonham v Ramrattan and another [2011] EWCA Civ 119; [2011] WLR (D) 48 “Section 283A of the Insolvency Act 1986, which gave a trustee in bankruptcy three years from the date of the bankruptcy to decide what to do about any interest in a house inhabited by the bankrupt or their current or former spouse [...

Recent Statutory Isntrumetns ? legislation.gov.uk

Posted on February 18, 2011
The Crime and Security Act 2010 (Commencement No.3) Order 2011 The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B and D) Order 2011 The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Commencement No.14) Order 2011 The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (European Economic Interest Grouping) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 The Registrar of [...

New Push for LGB and T equality will allow civil partnerships in religious buildings ? Home Office

Posted on February 18, 2011
“As part of its commitment to advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGB and T) people, the government will today announce that religious buildings will be allowed to host civil partnership registrations.” Full press release Home Office, 17th February 2011 Source: www...

Phone hacking: police hand over evidence they claimed did not exist ? The Guardian

Posted on February 18, 2011
“The Metropolitan police have been accused of misleading behaviour in the phone-hacking scandal after handing over evidence they had twice claimed did not exist.” Full story The Guardian, 17th February 2011 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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