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Paul Shrubsall, the arch-fixer of barristers? clerks, finally takes a bow - The Times

Posted on September 04, 2008
“As the arch-fixer/manager/negotiator for one of the most successful commercial sets of chambers in the business, it is no surprise that Paul Shrubsall organised his own exit strategy.” Full story The Times, 3rd September 2008 Source: www...

Re-grading staff could beat discrimination claims, says Acas - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 03, 2008
“Employers should undertake job evaluation programmes to avoid being caught up in the escalating number of discrimination claims reaching Employment Tribunals, the Government’s dispute resolution service has said.” Full story OUT-LAW...

London crime maps are launched - BBC News

Posted on September 03, 2008
“Maps showing the numbers of muggings, burglaries and vehicle break-ins across London have been made available online.” Full story BBC News, 3rd September 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Privacy regulator criticises misuse of Data Protection Act - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 03, 2008
“Organisations must not use the Data Protection Act as a smokescreen for not giving out information, privacy regulator the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2008 Source: www.out-law...

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EU approves proposal to try Britons in their absence in foreign courts - The Times

Posted on September 03, 2008
“British citizens could be convicted in their absence by foreign courts for traffic, credit card or other criminal offences under plans approved in principle by the European Parliament.” Full story The Times, 3rd September 2008 Source: www...

Muslim wrongly accused of being a terrorist wins £14,000 compensation - Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 03, 2008
“A Muslim police worker who was ‘maliciously’ reported to the anti-terrorist squad by colleagues after the July 7 bombings has been awarded almost £14,000 compensation.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2008 Source: www...

Judge slaps Fasthosts for rubbish kit and support - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on September 03, 2008
“A county court judge has awarded a disgruntled Fasthosts customer almost £1,500 in damages and costs, after the Gloucester firm failed to meet its uptime and customer service guarantees.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 3rd September 2008 Source: www...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on September 03, 2008
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Richards, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1841 (23 July 2008) Cooper, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1856 (31 July 2008) Norman, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1810 (31 July 2008) B & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1997 (15 August 2008) High Court (Chancery Division) Dragonfly Consultancy Ltd v HM Revenue & Customs [2008] EWHC [...

Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on September 03, 2008
The Finance Act 1998, Schedule 2 (Assessments in Respect of Drawback) (Appointed Day) Order 2008 The Care Quality Commission (Membership) Regulations 2008 The National Health Service Pension Scheme and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (Fees) (England) Regulations 2008 The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2008 The Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Trade Marks (Amendment) [...

?Fat Man? wins legal battle over £2m gambling debt - The Times

Posted on September 03, 2008
“A billionaire gambler today won a legal bid to avoid paying a £2 million debt to a London casino.” Full story The Times, 3rd September 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Couple in court over Olympics tax - BBC News

Posted on September 03, 2008
“An elderly couple from north London are being taken to court for refusing to pay the levy on their council tax bill which will fund the 2012 Olympics.” Full story BBC News, 3rd September 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Youth Justice: The Scaled Approach launched - Youth Justice Board

Posted on September 02, 2008
“The YJB today publishes Youth Justice: The Scaled Approach to support youth offending teams (YOTs) in their preparation for the biggest improvements to youth justice in almost a decade.” Full story Youth Justice Board, 2nd September 2008 Source: www...

Is sex on the beach legal? - BBC News

Posted on September 02, 2008
“Two Britons have appeared in court in Dubai after allegedly having sex on a beach in the Muslim emirate. What would happen if a couple got frisky on a beach in the UK?” Full story BBC News Magazine, 2nd September 2008 Source: www.bbc.co...

Action over ?indecent? Jesus art - BBC News

Posted on September 02, 2008
“A Christian group is taking an art centre to court, claiming it displayed an indecent statue of Jesus Christ.” Full story BBC News, 2nd September 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

House of Lords has south-east bias, says report - The Guardian

Posted on September 02, 2008
“The House of Lords, whose members once formed a roll-call of the shires of Britain, is now ‘unacceptably dominated’ by peers who live in London and the south-east of England, according to a new report.” Full story The Guardian, 2nd September 2008 Source: www...

Civil Procedure Rules - 47th Update - The Bar Council

Posted on September 02, 2008
“The latest Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) are due to come into force fully on 01 October 2008. There are changes in a large number of areas.” Full story The Bar Council, 2nd September 2008 Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

New Criminal Bar Chairman calls for fresh focus on training - The Bar Council

Posted on September 02, 2008
“Peter Lodder QC, who starts work as Chairman of the Criminal Bar Association today (1st September), has called for improvements to the way in which potential barristers are trained.” Full story The Bar Council, 1st September 2008 Source: www...

Government sets out tougher community work for offenders

Posted on September 02, 2008
“Steps to further toughen up the demanding physical work offenders carry out on community payback were outlined today (1st September) by Justice Minister David Hanson.” Full story Ministry of Justice, 1st September 2008 Source: www.justice...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on September 02, 2008
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Attorney General of Zambia v Meer Care & Desai (A Firm) & Ors [2008] EWCA Civ 1007 (31 July 2008) High Court (Chancery Division) Dayman v Lawrence Graham (a firm) [2008] EWHC 2036 (Ch) (28 August 2008) High Court (Family Division) Stodgell v Stodgell [2008] EWHC 1925 (Fam) (18 July 2008) M v F & Ors [...

Field Common Ltd v Elmbridge Borough Council - WLR Daily

Posted on September 02, 2008
Field Common Ltd v Elmbridge Borough Council [2008] EWHC 2079 (Ch); [2008] WLR (D) 298 “The correct approach to the assessment of damages on a landowner?s claim against a council in respect of its tenants? trespasses was the hypothetical negotiation approach, based on what the council would have paid on a hypothetical negotiation between the claimant [...

R v M - WLR Daily

Posted on September 02, 2008
R v M; [2008] WLR (D) 297 “Where a defendant in criminal proceedings was said to have breached a restraint order, imposed under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, by making certain prohibited transactions a judge of the Crown Court had jurisdiction to try an application made by the prosecution for the defendant to be committed [...

R v B and others - WLR Daily

Posted on September 02, 2008
R v B and others: [2008] WLR (D) 296 “Where one of several defendants in the same criminal proceedings became unfit to stand trial before a jury had been empanelled there was nothing in principle to prevent a single empanelled jury subsequently proceeding to hear the trial of all the defendants, although in the case of [...

Maco Door and Window Hardware (UK) Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners - Times Law Reports

Posted on September 02, 2008
Maco Door and Window Hardware (UK) Ltd v Revenue and Customs Commissioners House of Lords “Expenditure on a warehouse which was used for storage of goods which the taxpayer was in the business of importing and selling was not expenditure on an industrial building so as to qualify under section 18 of the Capital Allowances Act 1990...

Asian officer loses racial bias case against Met - The Independent

Posted on September 02, 2008
“One of the two senior Asian officers suing the Metropolitan Police for racial discrimination has lost his claim after alleging that a ‘golden circle’ of white officers had been chosen to run Britain’s largest force.” Full story The Independent, 2nd September 2008 Source: www...

Britons ?passive against crime? - BBC News

Posted on September 02, 2008
“British people are the least likely in Europe to be a ‘have-a-go heroes’ and get involved if they witness a crime, research from a think tank claims.” Full story BBC News, 2nd September 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Is Helen Mirren right about date rape? - The Independent

Posted on September 02, 2008
“The actress stepped into a political and social minefield when she claimed date rape should not be a matter for the courts. Paul Vallely examines an issue which raises divisive issues of women’s rights and personal responsibility.” Full story The Independent, 2nd September 2008 Source: www...

Charity Nacro in bid to run two new prisons - Daily Telegraph

Posted on September 02, 2008
“Nacro, which attempts to cut crime by finding practical work for offenders, has formed a consortium with the private security firm G4S, a drugs charity and a construction company, its chief executive Paul Cavadino has confirmed.” Full story Daily Telegraph, Source: www...

Hacker appeals to home secretary - BBC News

Posted on September 02, 2008
“Lawyers for a Briton accused of hacking into secret military and Nasa computers are asking the home secretary to ensure he is not jailed in the US.” Full story BBC News, 1st September 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on September 02, 2008
The Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The A1(M) Motorway and the M62 Motorway (Holmfield Interchange Link Roads) (Speed Limit) Regulations 2008 The Pensions Act 2007 (Actuarial Guidance) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 Source: www...

Legal aid wrangle risks miscarriage of justice - The Times

Posted on September 02, 2008
“A teenager accused of the murder of Rhys Jones has been left without a QC with only a month to go before trial.” Full story The Times, 2nd September 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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