BAILII: Recent Decisions

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 2113 (Ch) (03 September 2008)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Aspinall’s Club Ltd v Al-Zayat [2008] EWHC 2101 (Comm) (03 September 2008)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Gungor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWHC 2098 (Admin) (15 August 2008)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

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) Rules 2008

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Commencement No.4 and Consequential, Transitional and Savings Provisions) (Wales) (Amendment No.2) Order 2008

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

‘Fat Man’ wins legal battle over £2m gambling debt – The Times

“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

“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

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

“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.out-law.com

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

“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.com, 3rd September 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

London crime maps are launched – BBC News

“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

“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.com

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

“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.timesonline.co.uk

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

“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.telegraph.co.uk