Mother admits 2004 baby killing – BBC News

“A woman who killed her baby son four years ago has been given a suspended 12-month jail sentence.”

Full story

BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Suffolk killer renews appeal bid – BBC News

“Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has renewed his appeal against convictions.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pesticide controls ‘unacceptable’ – BBC News

“A woman who lives on the edge of farm fields in Sussex has accused the government of failing to protect people from pesticides. Georgina Downs claims the government’s method of assessing the health risk of chemicals sprayed on crops does not address long-term rural residents. She is asking the High Court to rule the government’s approach breaches UK and European law.”

Full story

BBC News, 15th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ex-Gurkhas win High Court review – BBC News

“Ex-Gurkhas who claim they have been racially discriminated against by the UK government have won the right to stage a High Court challenge.”

Full story

BBC News, 15th July 2008

Surce: www.bbc.co.uk

Magistrate loses bid to sue daughter-in-law for libel over assault claim – Daily Telegraph

“A magistrate who tried to sue his former daughter-in-law for defamation claiming she had ‘maliciously’ accused him of assault has lost his case. “

Full story

Daily Telgraph, 15th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Parents to be ‘responsible’ for child’s sentence – The Times

“Parents could be made legally responsible for ensuring their children complete sentences handed down for youth offending, under government plans published today to tackle criminal behaviour by youngsters.”

Full story

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

New self defence laws back ‘have-a-go heroes’ – The Guardian

“New laws coming into force today will give greater protection to ‘have-a-go heroes’ who challenge burglars or other criminals.”

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The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Watchdog raises red flag over plan to record all phone calls and e-mails – The Times

“Britain’s information watchdog criticised today plans for a massive Government database holding details of every phone call and e-mail and the time spent on the internet by the public as a step too far.”

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The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Man who confronted gang cleared – BBC News

“A senior health worker who challenged a gang of anti-social underage drinkers with a stick has been cleared of taking the law into his own hands.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Madeleine suspect in damages win – BBC News

“Ex-pat Robert Murat has settled a claim for damages over allegations in British newspapers that he was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.”

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BBC News, 15th july 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions v N E Plastics Ltd – WLR Daily

Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions v N E Plastics Ltd [2008] WLR(D); [2008] WLR (D) 236

“For the purposes of s 146A(3) Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 matters within the knowledge of officers of HM Revenue and Customs were not to be imputed to the Director of Revenue and Customs Prosecutions, so that the period for the commencement of summary proceedings started only when sufficient evidence to warrant proceedings came to the attention of the Director or his staff.”

WLR Daily, 14th July 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.

Daily Cause List, 15th July 2008

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible.

Regina v Rahman and Regina v Mohammed – Times Law Reports

Regina v Rahman and Regina v Mohammed

Court of Appeal

“Sentences for terrorist offences, while requiring an element of deterrence, must not be disproportionate to the facts of the particular offence as that would be likely to inflame rather than deter extremism.”

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Regina v Bonellie Regina v Hughes and Regina v Miller – Times Law Reports

Regina v Bonellie Regina v Hughes and Regina v Miller

Court of Appeal

“For a murder to involve sadistic conduct, so as to merit a 30-year starting point in determining the minimum term of the mandatory life sentence, the conduct had to involve a significant degree of awareness of pleasure in the infliction of pain, suffering or humiliation.”

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.

Lockyer Service Review into Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners – Ministry of Justice

“Maria Eagle has made a statement about the publication of the Lockyer Service Review into Indeterminate Sentenced Prisoners.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Straw publishes White Paper on Lords reform – Ministry of Justice

“The government today set out proposals for the next stage of reforming the House of Lords.”

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Newcomers must earn the right to stay in the UK – UK Border Agency

“Foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay, the Government announced today.”

Full press release

UK Border Agency, 14th July 2008

Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Father threw girl at moving car – BBC News

“A father who threw his four-year-old daughter ‘like a doll’ against a moving car, has been given a two-year suspended jail sentence.”

Full story

BBC News, 14th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Restaurants chains accused of taking tips from waiting staff – Daily Telegraph

“A campaign to stop restaurants from keeping a portion of the £4 billion tips left for low-paid waiting staff each year is gaining momentum. MPs are now calling for a loophole in the law to be closed, to stop major restaurant chains from using the service tips left by customers to top up earnings so they reach the minimum wage, or meet costs.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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Eating disorder manager escapes charges over sex with patients – Daily Telegraph

“The manager of an eating disorder clinic who abused more than 100 patients over twenty years has escaped charges after prosecutors decided a conviction was unlikely.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Knife crime: Violent teens’ families face eviction – Daily Telegraph

“The families of 20,000 violent or troublesome teenagers face being evicted from their homes. Parents who fail to take responsibility for their unruly offspring will be thrown out of council accomodation or be forced to attend intensive classes under the Government’s heavily-trailed youth crime strategy, set to be unveiled today by ministers.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Craig Cundle, danger driver who was awarded by Prince Charles, jailed – Daily Telegraph

“A joyrider who won a string of awards and was honoured by the Prince of Wales after vowing to turn his life around killed a pensioner in an uninsured car.”

Full story

Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Immigration: Bail bonds and electronic tags proposed for illegal migrants – The Guardian

“Illegal migrants awaiting deportation from Britain will be required to provide ‘large bail bonds’ and wear electronic tags to avoid detention, under Home Office legislation unveiled yesterday.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Jailed murderer claims discrimination over status – The Guardian

“A long-term prisoner will go to the high court in London today to try to overturn an official policy that condemns him to remain in jail indefinitely because he is protesting his innocence.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ministers await ruling on release of 700 dangerous offenders – The Guardian

“More than 700 violent prisoners will be released and may be awarded thousands of pounds in compensation if the government loses an appeal court case this month.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Definitive Sentencing Guideline – Causing death by driving – Sentencing Guidelines Council

“On 15 July 2008 the Sentencing Guidelines Council published its definitive guideline ‘Causing death by driving.’”

Full guideline

Sentencing Guidelines Council, 15th July 2008

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Judges urged to get tough on dangerous drivers who cause death – The Guardian

“Motorists convicted of causing death by dangerous or careless driving may face tough penalties under new guidelines published today for England and Wales.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Road safety: Impose total alcohol ban for teenage drivers, says chief medical officer – The Guardian

“A zero drink-driving limit should be imposed on all drivers under 20, the chief medical officer recommended yesterday, saying that such a ban would save lives.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th july 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Torture: MPs call for inquiry into MI5 role – The Guardian

“MPs are calling for an investigation into allegations that British intelligence has ‘outsourced’ the torture of British citizens to Pakistani security agencies after hearing accounts of people being abducted and subjected to mistreatment and, in some cases, released without charge.”

Full story

The Guardian, 15th July 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Anne Darwin ‘played vital role’ in canoe man fraud – The Times

“The wife of John Darwin, the canoeist who faked his own drowning, played an ‘equal and vital role’ in the scheme to gain £250,000 in insurance and pension payouts by staging his death, a court heard today.”

Full story

The Times, 14th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Paid maternity leave does us no favours either, say fathers – The Times

“A benefit that enriches family life or a burden that sabotages women’s careers? Nicola Brewer’s claim that the extension of maternity leave and parental rights has hampered women’s employment chances has drawn praise and criticism in equal measure.”

Full story

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith’s U-turn on knife crime plan – The Times

“The Government’s strategy on knife crime was in disarray last night as the Home Secretary was accused of a U-turn over plans, briefed at the weekend, to confront offenders with stabbing victims in hospital.”

Full story

The Times, 15th July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk