“Foreign Secretary David Miliband has published an early draft of the UK’s infamous dossier on Saddam Hussein’s weapons of mass destruction.”
BBC News, 18th February 2008
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Archive for February 18th, 2008
Early WMD dossier draft released – BBC News
Published February 18, 2008 Iraq , news , weapons Leave a CommentPaediatricians scared of giving evidence in court – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 child abuse , expert witnesses , news Leave a Comment“Paediatricians need greater protection from parents and the press or many will refuse to act in child abuse cases, an expert warned today.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sixth man charged over beheading plot found not guilty – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 conspiracy , news , terrorism Leave a Comment“A sixth man charged over a plot to kidnap and kill a British soldier and supply equipment to terrorists in Pakistan was today found not guilty at Leicester crown court.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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Law ‘reinforced mental health stereotypes – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 mental health , news Leave a Comment“The government today admitted its controversial new mental health law led to negative media coverage that reinforced the misconception that people with mental health problems are violent.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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Catholic ’sex and morals’ libel trial begins – The Times
Published February 18, 2008 defamation , news Leave a Comment“A libel trial involving ’sex, morals and high church politics’ that may see the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales being called as a witness begins in the High Court this morning.”
The Times, 18th February 2008
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Pirelli Cable Holding NV and others v Commissioners for Revenue and Customs – WLR Daily
Published February 18, 2008 corporation tax , dividends , law reports Leave a Comment“The United Kingdom tax authorities had not assumed responsibility for eliminating double taxation on the dividend paid by a UK subsidiary to a parent resident in the Netherlands or Italy in circumstances where the UK had not levied corporation tax on the dividend.”
WLR Daily, 15th February 2008
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
R v K [2008] EWCA Crim 185; [2008] WLR (D) 47
“The offence of possessing a document containing information ‘of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism’ was only committed if the document concerned was of a kind that was likely to provide practical assistance to such a person, rather than simply encouraging the commission of terrorist acts.”
WLR Daily, 15th February 2008
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Halabi (A Bankrupt) v Camden London Borough Council and another – WLR Daily
Published February 18, 2008 bankruptcy , debts , jurisdiction , law reports Leave a CommentHalabi (A Bankrupt) v Camden London Borough Council and another; [2008] WLR (D) 46
“The court had no jurisdiction to annul a bankruptcy order on the basis of an undertaking from the bankrupt’s solicitor to pay the debts, costs and expenses of the bankruptcy.”
WLR Daily, 15th February 2008
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Allison v London Underground Ltd – WLR Daily
Published February 18, 2008 employment , health & safety , law reports , personal injuries Leave a CommentAllison v London Underground Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 71; [2008] WLR (D) 45
“The test to determine whether the training an employer was required to provide for his employees was adequate for the purposes of reg 9 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 was what training was needed in the light of what the employer ought to have known about the risks from the activities of his business. The statutory requirement imposed a higher duty than at common law.”
WLR Daily, 15th February 2008
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Online special: Legal services reforms viewed serious threat to future of the Bar – Legal Week
Published February 18, 2008 legal profession , legal services , special report Leave a Comment“One-in-four lawyers believe the Legal Services Act is likely to spell the end of the Bar, with Tesco law and one-stop solicitor-advocates set for prominence in the post-reform marketplace. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest Big Question survey.”
Legal Week, 14th February 2008
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Proposed change to Criminal Procedure Rules: last chance to comment – Ministry of Justice
Published February 18, 2008 appeals , consultations , criminal procedure Leave a Comment“The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee is seeking views on proposals to simplify rules about appeals to the Crown Court against conviction and sentence. Those who wish to comment have until 22 February 2008 to submit their views.”
Ministry of Justice, 15th February 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
The offence of possessing a document or record of information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism would be committed only if the document or record concerned was of a kind that was likely to provide practical assistance to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism. A document that simply encouraged the commission of acts of terrorism was not sufficient.
The Times, 18th February 2008
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The Assembly Learning Grants (European Institutions) (Wales) Regulations 2008
The Tax Credits Up-rating Regulations 2008
The Representation of the People (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) (Amendment) Order 2008
The Policing Plan Regulations 2008
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2008
The School Finance (England) Regulations 2008
The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 7 and Savings Provision) Order 2008
The UK Borders Act 2007 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Commencement No. 15) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Miliband urged to regulate private military – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 human rights , news , security companies Leave a Comment“David Miliband, the foreign secretary, today faces a legal challenge over the government’s failure to introduce a law to regulate private military and security companies. The move, by lawyers acting for the charity War on Want, follows an increasing number of reports of human rights abuse by employees of foreign companies in Iraq and Afghanistan.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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PM and Speaker face accusations of breaking parliamentary rules – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 expenses , news , parliament Leave a Comment“The prime minister and the Speaker of the Commons are the latest politicians to face accusations of breaking parliamentary rules. Gordon Brown will today write to the parliamentary standards commissioner to explain how a misunderstanding over parliamentary rules led him not to declare £1,600 of rent he received from his local Labour party for his constituency office, which is funded by the taxpayer.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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Cannabis users to face fixed penalty – Daily Telegraph
Published February 18, 2008 criminal records , drug offences , news Leave a Comment“Tens of thousands of people caught with a single joint of cannabis will get an unofficial criminal record that could blight their future employment prospects under new police proposals, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th February 2008
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Government fights to keep ban on main Iranian opposition group – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 news , political parties , terrorism Leave a Comment“The government is to appeal today against a court ruling, won by 35 MPs and peers, that it should remove the People’s Mujahideen of Iran (PMOI), the main Iranian opposition organisation, from the list of banned terrorist organisations.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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Task force to tackle harmful web content – Daily Telegraph
Published February 18, 2008 internet , news , suicide Leave a Comment“A task force is to look at ways to tackle illegal and undesirable content on the internet and to consider action against websites that encourage suicide and self-harm.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th February 2008
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Guantanamo ’show trial’ looms for UK resident – The Independent
Published February 18, 2008 news , terrorism , trials Leave a Comment“Britain is having secret talks with Washington in a final attempt to stop a UK resident being charged with terror offences and brought before what has been described as a ’show trial’ at Guantanamo Bay.”
The Independent, 16th February 2008
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Sharia bonds may help to fill the public purse – Daily Telegraph
Published February 18, 2008 islamic law , news Leave a Comment“The Government is preparing to announce whether it will press ahead with plans to use ’sharia bonds’ to raise money for public spending programmes, it has emerged.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th February 2008
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Lie detectors slash council’s benefits bill – The Times
Published February 18, 2008 council tax , news Leave a Comment“Lie detector tests that analyse voice changes in telephone conversations are being used to catch benefit cheats. One local authority has saved more than £336,000 during a pilot scheme, according to a report published today.”
The Times, 18th February 2008
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Seeking solitary: prison gang wars force fearful inmates to plead for segregation – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 gangs , news , prisons Leave a Comment“The segregation units in Britain’s high security prisons used to be full of prisoners being punished for breaking the rules or being held in solitary because they were too dangerous to mix with others.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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Council tax ‘barcode’ for every home – Daily Telegraph
Published February 18, 2008 council tax , news Leave a Comment“Home owners face swingeing local tax rises after the Government introduced a modern ‘Domesday Book’ that has bar-coded every house in the country, it was claimed on Sunday.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2008
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British lawyer deported from Fiji – BBC News
Published February 18, 2008 Fiji , deportation , legal profession , news Leave a Comment“A lawyer who was visiting Fiji to assess its legal system has been refused entry by the country’s military-led interim government.”
BBC News, 17th February 2008
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Law firms get set to sue investment banks – The Times
Published February 18, 2008 banking , law firms , news Leave a Comment“An increasing number of City law firms are breaking one of the profession’s greatest unwritten rules by positioning themselves to sue investment banks, confident that the first of an expected wave of lawsuits arising from the credit crunch will emerge in Britain within weeks.”
The Times, 18th February 2008
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Background checks will not force sex offenders to hide, Smith says – The Guardian
Published February 18, 2008 child abuse , criminal records , news , sexual offences Leave a Comment“The home secretary, Jacqui Smith, yesterday insisted that new powers for parents to check for criminal backgrounds of those who care for their children will not drive convicted sex offenders underground.”
The Guardian, 18th February 2008
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Tribunal closure ‘will deny veterans’ pensions’ – Daily Telegraph
Published February 18, 2008 armed forces , news , pensions , tribunals Leave a Comment“Injured servicemen and military widows will lose out under Government plans to sweep away a tribunal that guarantees their pension rights, ministers have been told.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2008
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Solicitor accused of ‘obscene extravagance’ – The Times
Published February 18, 2008 news , solicitors , theft Leave a Comment“A ‘bent solicitor’ enjoyed a life of ‘obscene extravagance’ after stealing more than a million pounds from a disabled client, a court heard today.”
The Times, 14th February 2008
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Wealthy couples urged to sign up to a prenup – The Times
Published February 18, 2008 divorce , news Leave a Comment“The divorce case between Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills may have garnered all the headlines last week, but lawyers said the less high-profile Crossley case could have more far-reaching consequences for wealthy couples.”
The Times, 17th February 2008
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Why handling your own divorce is a bad idea – The Times
Published February 18, 2008 divorce , special report 1 Comment“It looks bad, and it probably won’t save money. A District Judge on the disadvantages of representing yourself in court.”
The Times, 14th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
