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Can the law ever control discrimination? - The Times

Posted on November 27, 2008
“When new laws to combat ageism came into force two years ago, employers predicted a wave of litigation and a bundle of new red tape. But as ministers prepare to bring in further changes to discrimination laws in the shape of a single Equality Bill expected in the Queen?s Speech next week, were those fears [...

Lesbian soldier wins Ł190,000 over male sergeant?s sexual harassment - The Guardian

Posted on November 27, 2008
“A lesbian soldier who was sexually harassed by a male sergeant today won Ł190,000 from the Ministry of Defence.” Full story The Guardian, 26th November 2008 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

?Summary justice? soars as courts bypassed - The Times

Posted on November 27, 2008
“Out-of-court punishments accounted for more than half of all offences dealt with by the criminal justice system last year, according to figures published today.” Full story The Times, 27th November 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Intel ruling restricts legal protection for famous brands - The Times

Posted on November 27, 2008
“Companies will find it harder to protect well-known brands from being exploited by other businesses following a landmark ruling by Europe?s highest court today.” Full story The Times, 27th November 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Access to the Bar Day - Ministry of Justice

Posted on November 27, 2008
“Justice Minister Bridget Prentice has given a speech at the Access to the Bar conference organised by the Bar Council.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 27th November 2008 Source: www.justice.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on November 27, 2008
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Small v R [2008] EWCA Crim 2788 (26 November 2008) Murray v R [2008] EWCA Crim 2787 (26 November 2008) Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Peer International Corp & Ors v Editora Musical De Cuba [2008] EWCA Civ 1260 (26 November 2008) St Ivel Ltd & Anor...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on November 26, 2008
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Stannard & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2789 (26 November 2008) Cockayne & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 2790 (26 November 2008) Source: www.bailii.org

Reforming adult social care legislation - Law Commission

Posted on November 26, 2008
“A project to review the law relating to the provision of adult social care in England and Wales.” Full story Law Commission, 26th November 2008 Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

House of Lords Judgments: What?s New?

Posted on November 26, 2008
Kay (Fc) V Commissioner of The Police of The Metropolis Appellate Committee Lord Phill [2008] UKHL 69 (26 November 2008) R (On The Application of Jl) V Secretary of State For Justice Appellate Committee Lord [2008] UKHL 68 (26 November 2008) Source: www...

New offence of possession of extreme pornographic images - Ministry of Justice

Posted on November 26, 2008
“The Criminal Justice and immigration Act 2008 introduces a new offence, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland of the possession of extreme pornographic images.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 26th November 2008 Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Regina v Doody - Times Law Reports

Posted on November 26, 2008
Regina v Doody Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) “Where a defendant raised delay to undermine the credibility of a complainant in a rape case, an appropriate warning to the jury was necessary to ensure fairness to the complainant. “ The Times, 26th November 2008 Source: www...

Regina v Moulden - Times Law Reports

Posted on November 26, 2008
Regina v Moulden Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) “The words ‘proceedings before the crown court’ in section 6(2)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 meant proceedings under a single indictment. The expression did not cover everything, in whatever form, before the court on the date when sentence was to be imposed...

In re M (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) and In re N (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) - Times Law Report

Posted on November 26, 2008
In re M (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) and In re N (a Child) (Family proceedings: Immigration) Family Division “Practitioners in family proceedings representing a parent who was also involved in some other relevant matter such as an immigration or housing dispute or criminal case had an ongoing duty to remain au courant with those other issues...

Lord Mandelson will force banks to open their coffers - The Times

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Banks face legal action if they refuse to resume lending amid dire warnings of a mortgage drought that will bring further misery to homeowners.” Full story The Times, 26th November 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Tarique Ghaffur, Britain?s most senior Asian policeman, settles racism case - The Times

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Britain?s most senior Asian policeman has agreed to a six-figure out-of-court settlement after accusing Sir Ian Blair of being a racist.” Full story The Times, 26th November 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Sexual stimulation ?not in lap dancing business plan? - The Guardian

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Lap dancing club owners yesterday tried to fight off an expected government clampdown on their burgeoning industry by telling MPs that sexual stimulation was ‘contrary to our business plan’.” Full story The Guardian, 26th November 2008 Source: www...

WI enlisted in fight against prostitution - The Independent

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Harriet Harman was accused of stepping up a ‘witch-hunt’ against sex workers yesterday after she called on members of the Women’s Institute to monitor the small ads in local newspapers ? and report those they believe are advertising the services of people trafficked and forced into prostitution...

Green light for care law overhaul - The Guardian

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Ministers are giving the go-ahead for a fundamental reform of the ‘perplexing’ law governing adult social care in England and Wales, pulling together more than 30 acts of parliament passed over 60 years.” Full story The Guardian, 26th November 2008 Source: www...

Review to examine daughter rapes - BBC News

Posted on November 26, 2008
“An independent review is to investigate the contact agencies had with the victims of a man who raped his two daughters over a period of years.” Full story BBC News, 26th November 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Call for tougher laws on alcohol - The Independent

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Drinks firms should be forced to post warnings on alcohol ads as part of wide-ranging measures to cut binge drinking, the Government’s official drugs advisers have warned.” Full story The Independent, 26th November 2008 Source: www...

Sharia law should be introduced into legal system, says leading barrister - Daily Telegraph

Posted on November 26, 2008
“A leading barrister has said that Sharia law should be incorporated into the English legal system, it has been reported.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 26th November 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Law Lords block police bid to stop critical mass cyclists - The Independent

Posted on November 26, 2008
“Police attempts to outlaw the monthly Critical Mass cycle ride through the streets of London unless its route was notified in advance were blocked by the Law Lords today.” Full story The Independent, 26th November 2008 Source: www.independent...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on November 25, 2008
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Hasan, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Trade and Industry [2008] EWCA Civ 1311 (25 November 2008) High Court (Administrative Court) Hilali, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 2892 (Admin) (25 November 2008) Murtati v Government of the Republic of Albania [...

High price of fraud is not worth paying - The Times

Posted on November 25, 2008
“For a business executive, it is the stuff of nightmares. A seemingly routine payment to a local fixer by a remote subsidiary results, years later, in an investigation by authorities in the company’s home country. The company is forced to spend millions on legal fees, its reputation is tarnished and its share price plummets...

Law firms look outside as market prepares for ?Big Bang? - The Times

Posted on November 25, 2008
“Four in five law firms expect to join forces with other professionals under the reforms to be introduced by the Legal Services Act, a new survey has found.” Full story The Times, 25th November 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Sancheti - WLR Daily

Posted on November 25, 2008
Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London v Sancheti [2008] EWCA Civ 1283; [2008] WLR (D) 364 “A stay under s 9 of the Arbitration Act 1996 could only be obtained against a party to an arbitration agreement or a person claiming through or under such a party and a mere legal or [...

In re Phonographic Performance Ltd - WLR Daily

Posted on November 25, 2008
In re Phonographic Performance Ltd [2008] EWHC 2715 (Ch); [2008] WLR (D) 363 “On a reference by the Secretary of State, pursuant to s 128A of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, of a proposed licensing scheme for excepted sound recordings, the Copyright Tribunal had jurisdiction, under s 128B of the Act, to consider a [...

R (Faisaltex Ltd and others) v Crown Court at Preston and another - WLR Daily

Posted on November 25, 2008
R (Faisaltex Ltd and others) v Crown Court at Preston and another [2008] EWHC 2832 (Admin); [2008] WLR (D) 362 “A computer, or its hard disk, fell within the meaning of ‘material’ in s 8(1) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and was to be regarded as a single item or thing, rather than [...

Regina v Kelleher - Times Law Reports

Posted on November 25, 2008
Regina v Kelleher Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) “A custodial sentence could be appropriate for an offence of commercial flytipping even where aggravating features, such as depositing waste of a dangerous or offensive nature, were not present...

Wandsworth London Borough Council v Whibley - Times Law Reports

Posted on November 25, 2008
Wandsworth London Borough Council v Whibley Court of Appeal “While it was possible to have a summary disposal of applications to fix a date in a landlord?s possession action, an unsupported assertion that the tenant had to answer did not suffice to procure a hearing, and nor would a bare denial amount to an answer...

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