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Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on October 24, 2008
The Armed Forces (Alignment of Service Discipline Acts) (No. 2) Order 2008 The Criminal Justice (Sentencing) (Curfew Condition) Order 2008 The Welfare Reform Act 2007 (Commencement No. 8) Order 2008 The Social Security (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.6) Regulations 2008 The National Health Service (Travelling Expenses and Remission of Charges) (Wales) (Amendment)(No...

How do gay couples divorce? - BBC News

Posted on October 24, 2008
“Comedian Matt Lucas and his partner Kevin McGree are splitting up, in what has been described as the first “gay divorce”. So what’s different about the break-up of a civil partnership?” Full story BBC News Magazine, 24th October 2008 Source: www...

Royal Marine jailed for stealing medals from comrades - The Guardian

Posted on October 24, 2008
“A ‘despicable’ Royal Marine who stole dozens of medals from his comrades and sold them for more than £20,000 has been jailed for more than three years.” Full story The Guardian, 24th October 2008 Source: www.guardian.co.uk       

Ministers bow to pressure over ?power of attorney? - The Times

Posted on October 24, 2008
“Ministers have bowed to criticisms over the delays, costs and complexities in new procedures for managing the affairs of elderly vulnerable people.” Full story The Times, 24th October 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk       

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Library Newsletter

Posted on October 23, 2008
A new issue of the Library?s Newsletter is now available, in two formats: PDF and Word. This issue contains news about the revised Library resources for the Bar and other library guides, Legal Research FAQs on EU law, and Wi-Fi access in the Library; also articles on the Parliaments section of AccessToLaw, new acquisitions, the late [...

Violent crimes have been ?under-recorded? - The Independent

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Some police forces have been failing to record serious violent crime properly, the Home Office said today, as it reported an increase of 22 per cent this year.” Full story The Independent, 23rd October 2008 Source: www.independent.co...

Daily Cause List, 23rd October 2008

Posted on October 23, 2008
Thursday 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

Posted on October 23, 2008
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...

More parents use lawyers to secure school places - The Guardian

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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...

Fraud trial plea-bargaining on hold as Govt report is delayed - Legal Week

Posted on October 23, 2008
“A report setting out proposals for the introduction of plea-bargaining in UK fraud trials has been delayed until at least the end of the year.” Full story Legal Week, 23rd October 2008 Source: www.legalweek.com       

Facing the pain - The Times

Posted on October 23, 2008
“The credit crunch could leave the City?s legal infrastructure bruised and sore. Going in-house may not provide much relief.” Full story The Times, 23rd October 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk       

MPs rebelling over climate bill - BBC News

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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.” Full story BBC News, 23rd October 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Court attacks US refusal to disclose torture evidence - The Guardian

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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.” Full story The Guardian, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

?Fare row? rape cab driver jailed - BBC News

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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.” Full story BBC News, 22nd October 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Views sought on Criminal Procedure Rules about costs - Ministry of Justice

Posted on October 23, 2008
“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee is seeking views on a proposal to consolidate and revise the rules about costs.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 22nd October 2008 Source: www.justice.gov.uk       

21/7 backers launch appeal - The Independent

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Five men found guilty of helping the failed July 21 London bombers evade police launched appeals today (22 October).” Full story The Independent, 22nd October 2008 Source: www.independent.co.uk       

Judge bans ?evil? letter writer - BBC News

Posted on October 23, 2008
“A 52-year-old man who sent poison pen letters to 17 villagers has been given an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo).” Full story BBC News, 22nd October 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Free offers must truly be free, ad watchdog rules - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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...

MPs back embryology shakeup but abortion row continues - The Guardian

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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.” Full story The Guardian, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

Top chambers move to benefit from LSA revolution - Legal Week

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Top chambers including Matrix and Outer Temple are looking at opportunities available through alternative business structures (ABS) as the Legal Services Act (LSA) gains momentum at the Bar.” Full story Legal Week, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

Civil partner of Lucas set for £1m payout after split - The Independent

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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.” Full story The Independent, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

Campaigners on fuel poverty await High Court result - Daily Telegraph

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

Reforms threaten family courts - The Times

Posted on October 23, 2008
“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 [...

Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on October 23, 2008
The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Plant Health (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2008 The NHS Direct National Health Service Trust (Establishment) Amendment Order 2008 The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Disclosure of Information by SOCA) (Revocation and [...

Liberty assists two Algerians in Lords appeal against deportation - The Times

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Two Algerians who are facing deportation despite fears that they may face ill-treatment or torture if returned lodged an appeal in the House of Lords today.” Full story The Times, 23rd October 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk       

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on October 23, 2008
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Jeleniewicz v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2008] EWCA Civ 1163 (23 October 2008) James v Blockbuster Entertainment Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 1158 (23 October 2008) Harding v Revenue & Customs [2008] EWCA Civ 1164 (23 October 2008) Parris v Williams [2008] EWCA Civ 1147 (23 October 2008) Ashwell Property Group Plc & [...

Salaries for in-house lawyers defy downturn - The Times

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Salaries for lawyers at the UK’s top companies are defying the economic downturn, according to new research, rising comfortably ahead of inflation.” Full story The Times, 23rd October 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk       

Future lawyers get ?life coaches? to remove barriers to law - Ministry of Justice

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Budding lawyers seeking advice and support in their efforts to join the legal profession will be helped by a government initiative launched today by Justice Minister Lord Bach.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

Sharia law incompatible with human rights legislation, Lords say - The Guardian

Posted on October 23, 2008
“The House of Lords today drew stark attention to the conflict between sharia and UK law, calling the Islamic legal code ‘wholly incompatible’ with human rights legislation.” Full story The Guardian, 23rd October 2008 Source: www...

IP and media regulation will be examined in digital review - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on October 23, 2008
“Copyright laws and the way that media and telecoms services are regulated could be due for change under a review the Government will conduct into the UK’s digital economy. Ex-chief executive of Ofcom Stephen Carter will conduct the review...

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