Current Awareness

R v L [2008] EWCA Crim 973; [2008] WLR (D) 142

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

R v L - WLR Daily

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:51:12 +0000

“There was no requirement to tell a wife that she was not a compellable witness against her husband before interviewing her about a crime of which her husband was suspected.”

WLR Daily, 8th May 2008

Lord Alton of Liverpool and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2008] EWCA Civ 443; [2008] WLR (D) 141

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Lord Alton of Liverpool and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department - WLR Daily

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:48:37 +0000

“An organisation that had no capacity to carry on terrorist activities and was taking no steps to acquire such capacity or otherwise to promote or encourage terrorist activities could not be said to be “concerned in terrorism” simply because its leaders had the contingent intention to resort to terrorism in the future.”

WLR Daily, 8th May 2008

Arnup (as administratrix and on her own behalf) v MW White Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 447; [2008] WLR (D) 140

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Arnup (as administratrix and on her own behalf) v MW White Ltd - WLR Daily

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:45:59 +0000

Where, after the death in service of her husband, a woman had received payments out of a death in service benefit scheme and a trust fund established by the employer, such payments fell within the disregard provision within s 4 of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 when damages were to be assessed following an admission of liability.”

WLR Daily, 9th May 2008

C v East Sussex County Council (Adoption)

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C v East Sussex County Council (Adoption) - Times Law Reports

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:40:19 +0000

Court of Appeal

“While Parliament had given social workers wide powers, which they must not abuse, they had to remember that the court was the ultimate arbiter of what was in the best interests of a child.”

The Times, 9th May 2008

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

Home Secretary: We’re fighting back - Home Office

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:31:40 +0000

“A new ‘action squad’ will work with police and local agencies in every community to help them take on the problem of anti-social behaviour.”

Full press release

Home Office, 8th May 2008

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Bar Standards Board announces new Director - Bar Standards Board

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:27:52 +0000

“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced the appointment of Mandie Lavin as its new Director.”

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 8th May 2008

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

New language rule for 57 bodies - BBC News

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:22:15 +0000

“The Bank of England and the Royal Mail are two of 57 new organisations which will soon have to treat Welsh on an equal footing with English. Heritage Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas is to bring the organisations under the Welsh Language Act, meaning they will have to provide some services in Welsh.”

BBC News, 8th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Open verdict over hospital death - BBC News

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:19:40 +0000

“There were “serious deficiencies” in care given to a man who died hours after entering hospital but they did not amount to neglect, a coroner said.”

BBC News, 8th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Health care failings in killings - BBC News

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:18:03 +0000

“A man who killed a 21-year-old man had told mental health services of his fantasies to murder - but was not given adequate help, a report has found.”

BBC News, 8th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Men are guilty of student killing - BBC News

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:16:18 +0000

“A jury has found two men guilty of killing a student who died following an assault in an underpass.”

BBC News, 8th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Force bids to stop £500,000 claim - BBC News

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:13:31 +0000

“Nine detectives, who were cleared of misusing Cumbria Police vehicles, are facing a delay in hearing whether they can sue the force for £500,000 damages.”

BBC News, 8th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Two men guilty of mugging murders - BBC News

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:11:33 +0000

“Two men have been found guilty of murder after two men died being mugged.”

BBC News, 8th May 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Benefits officers enlisted to tackle anti-social behaviour - The Independent

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:05:39 +0000

“Officials from housing benefits officers to TV licence inspectors are to be enlisted in the fight against anti-social behaviour, under plans unveiled today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”

The Independent, 8th May 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Freedom Of Information: Businesses must disclose what they tell ministers - The Independent

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:02:32 +0000

“Secret deals between industry players and politicians have long been part of government business. Now, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, they will be subject to scrutiny.”

The Independent, 9th May 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Paedophile freed after judge says victim, 11, ‘welcomed sex’ - Daily Telegraph

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:57:45 +0000

“A ‘high risk’ paedophile who groomed and abused an 11-year-old girl on her school lunch break has walked free after a judge said the girl had ‘welcomed sex.’ “

Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Police can’t break up ‘too dark’ raves - Daily Telegraph

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:52:02 +0000

“A police force has admitted it is powerless to break up illegal raves - because it is too dark when they are in full swing.”

Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Comparison sites warned over misleading quotes - The Guardian

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:48:44 +0000

“The Financial Services Authority has warned insurance comparison sites that they must treat customers fairly and give correct information about quotes listed or risk a regulatory crackdown if they fail to provide consumers ‘with clear, fair and not misleading’ information.”

The Guardian, 9th May 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Police investigate fatal blast that destroyed three homes - The Guardian

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:42:25 +0000

“Detectives investigating an explosion that killed a man and destroyed three terrace houses were last night examining whether he was murdered.”

The Guardian, 9th May 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bosses asked to wage war on obesity crisis by mixing work with play - The Times

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:38:47 +0000

“Nipping out of the office for a game of tennis will no longer be considered bunking off under a government initiative to incorporate sport into the national working day.”

The Times, 9th May 2008

Barrister Mark Saunders’ father wants to know why the police shot his son five times - The Times

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:35:34 +0000

“The barrister killed after a five-hour siege was shot at least five times by police marksmen positioned outside the building, The Times has been told.”

The Times, 9th May 2008

How Robbie Williams helped Ant and Dec swipe Catherine Tate’s prize - The Times

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:32:55 +0000

“Organisers of the British Comedy Awards promised Robbie Williams that he could present an award to Ant and Dec if the singer agreed to appear - even though the ITV presenters had not been selected for a prize.”

The Times, 9th May 2008

Osama bin Laden’s ‘right-hand man’ Abu Qatada wins bail fight - The Times

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:30:41 +0000

“An extremist Muslim cleric regarded as Osama bin Laden’s ’spiritual ambassador in Europe’ must be released on bail, a judge ruled yesterday.”

The Times, 9th May 2008

ASBOs quietly dropped as most young offenders ignore them - The Times

traceydennis — Fri, 09 May 2008 08:08:57 +0000

“One of Labour’s main policies to tackle yobbish disorder is facing a slow death after figures published yesterday showed a sharp drop in antisocial behaviour orders.”

The Times, 9th May 2008