TGS


25 October 2007

PM announces consultation on Bill of Rights
seen at 22:11, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has announced the start of a national consultation to draw up a Bill of Rights and establish a written constitution.
PM attends Lloyd George statue unveiling
seen at 20:04, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has attended the dedication ceremony of a new statue of Prime Minister David Lloyd George in Parliament Square.
American Football at Downing Street
seen at 20:04, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown today met with representatives of the US National Football League (NFL) in anticipation of their first ever regular season game outside the North America at Wembley Stadium this Sunday.
Morning press briefing from 25 October 2007
seen at 20:04, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Bill of Rights, Household Rubbish Collection, Turkey/Iraq, Afghanistan, MP's Expenses and Misc
Ministers meet disabled children and young people at listening event
seen at 19:58, 25 October in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
Ministers from three departments met today with disabled children and young people to hear their views on the Government's strategy to improve services for disabled children and their families.
Buybulgaria limited in hampshire closed down by high court
seen at 19:50, 25 October in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A company who promoted the sale of yet to be built buy to let houses in Bulgaria has been closed down by the High Court following an investigation by the Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service. ...
Mechanical and electrical components supplier in cornwall closed down by high court
seen at 19:50, 25 October in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
A mechanical and electrical components supplier based in Bodmin, Cornwall has been closed down by the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
Minister picks priority places
seen at 19:43, 25 October in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Junior Minister for Housing Iain Wright today announced five priority places - the Thames Gateway, the South West region, Corby, Portsmouth Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) and ELEVATE East Lancashire - to work with...
'...Pass legislation making it an offence for any horse, pony, donkey, pig, sheep or cow to roam in the New Forest National Park without a reflective collar or other reflective marking being securely affixed.' -- Nick Thomas-Webster
seen at 19:03, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
At present animals are allowed to roam in the New Forest without reflective...
'...Put police back on our streets' -- Rory McMahon
seen at 19:03, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For those of you that remember 'bobbies on the beat', this is a no brainer...
'...Ensure all Councils and County Councils remove all obstructions from their highways so that all road signs are visible.' -- alan shuttleworth
seen at 19:03, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To cut back all overhanging trees,bushes and grasses,etc, and replace...
Minister for Europe webchat
seen at 18:09, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Jim Murphy, Minister for Europe at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, spent over an hour this afternoon answering questions on EU Treaty, Afghanistan, Turkey, Croatia, Kosovo, Cyprus, Israel, Morocco, NATO and...
Olympic lottery funding order laid before parliament
seen at 18:09, 25 October in Bank of England News - national (Our copy).
The legislation to transfer funds from National Lottery good causes to help fund the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been laid before Parliament today.
Kitty ussher: building towards a credit union and cooperative sector for the 21st century
seen at 17:56, 25 October in Treasury News - national (Our copy).
Economic Secretary and City Minister Kitty Ussher will today signal her commitment to the mutual sector by delivering two key reform proposals requested by the sector
Risk of re-offending - MoJ report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 Oct - Risk of re-offending - MoJ report
Crime in England and Wales 2006/2007 - HO report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 Oct - Crime in England and Wales 2006/2007 - HO report
Health profile of England 2007 - DH report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
22 Oct - Health profile of England 2007 - DH report
Health Care Quality Indicators 2006 update - OECD report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
22 Oct - Health Care Quality Indicators 2006 update - OECD report
Management of offenders under MAPPA - Probation Service
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
22 Oct - Management of offenders under MAPPA - Probation Service
Impact of heavy cannabis use on young people - JRF report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Oct - Impact of heavy cannabis use on young people - JRF report
Child obesity policy - ANZHP report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
24 Oct - Child obesity policy - ANZHP report
Civil and Social Justice Survey findings - CCJS report
seen at 17:48, 25 October in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
25 Oct - Civil and Social Justice Survey findings - CCJS report
Government news network wins issues & crisis management pr award
seen at 17:36, 25 October in Central Office of Information News - national (Our copy).
The Central Office of Information's Government News Network (GNN), in conjunction with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), scooped first place in the Issues and Crisis Management category at last night's PR...
Statement by len duvall chair of the metropolitan police authority
seen at 17:35, 25 October in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
"The MPA fully supports the Commissioner and his management team and urges that they continue to work to the Authority's strategic reform agenda, which is already delivering real benefits to Londoners.
Metropolitan police authority delays implementation of taser expansion pilot for second time
seen at 17:35, 25 October in Metropolitan Police Authority News - national (Our copy).
The Metropolitan Police Authority has again refused to sanction Met participation in the proposed Home Office pilot to rollout use of the Taser to non-firearms trained police officers in London.
Government news network and maritime and coastguard agency scoop top pr award
seen at 17:29, 25 October in Maritime And Coastguard Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency had cause to celebrate last night when, in partnership with the Government News Network (GNN), they scooped first place in the Issues and Crisis Management category at last night...
'...Abolish the proposal to allow traffic to use motorway hard shoulders at peak times.' -- jamie davis
seen at 17:09, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Sir, we feel that the proposal to allow motorway traffic to use the hard...
Hen harrier incident in Norfolk
seen at 17:07, 25 October in Natural England (Our copy).
Statement from Natural England following the shooting of two hen harriers on a National Nature Reserve in Norfolk
Misc
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if banning the smacking of children was under review, the PMS replied that it was his understanding there had been a consultation on the subject, but on process, people should check with DCSF.Asked if money...
MP’s Expenses
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister expected members of his Government to stick to the MP's honour system when claiming where their main home was, the PMS replied that the Prime Minister would expect members of his Government...
Afganistan
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that the Prime Minister had spoken about burden sharing in that morning's press conference and did that mean within NATO, or also a sharing of the burden with Afghan troops and security forces, the PMS replied...
Turkey/Iraq
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if there would be any further comment on Turkey and Iraq, the PMS said there was nothing further to add to what the Government said yesterday. The Government was aware of the reports about the incidents inside...
Household Rubbish Collection
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked when a statement on household rubbish collection could be expected, the PMS replied that it was clearly a very complex issue; there were a lot of difficult issues that needed to be considered; it was important...
Bill of Rights
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked why Britain needed a Bill of Rights and how would a 21st Century Bill of Rights differ from the one introduced in the 17th Century, the Prime Minister's Spokesman told the assembled press that it was a subject...
PM talks to Black Christian leaders
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister met with members of the Black Christian Leaders' Forum (BCLF) today to discuss building stronger black communities.
Government to strengthen individual rights
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Government will review a number areas of legislation relating to individual rights, including the right to protest outside Parliament and access information more freely, the PM has said.
PM announces Bill of Rights
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has announced the start of a national consultation to draw up a Bill of Rights and establish a written constitution.
Morning press briefing from 25 October 2007
seen at 16:11, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Bill of Rights, Household Rubbish Collection, Turkey/Iraq, Afganistan, MP's Expenses and Misc
Great strides made to conserve migratory birds of prey
seen at 16:07, 25 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The UK Government's call for an international agreement to save migratory birds of prey of Europe, Africa and Asia has been successful.
South downs inquiry reopens
seen at 16:07, 25 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
The Public Inquiry into the proposed South Downs National Park(1) will be re-opened, Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Landscape & Rural Affairs, announced today.
Pakistan: foreign office amends travel advice
seen at 16:04, 25 October in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office today revised its travel advice for Pakistan. As the situation in Karachi has gradually returned to normal over the last few days we are no longer advising against all but essential...
Highways agency asks drivers to take extra care as the clocks change
seen at 16:02, 25 October in Highways Agency News - national (Our copy).
Summer time officially ends this weekend when the clocks go back by an hour and drivers travelling in the late afternoon will be using the roads at dusk instead of daylight..
Tri-service training update
seen at 16:00, 25 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
Construction of a new tri-service training hub could start as soon as 2009, said Under-Secretary of State for Defence, Derek Twigg today as he updated Parliament on the Defence Training Review.
Adjudicator publishes decision on proposal to vary the admissions arrangements of solent middle school, isle of wight.
seen at 15:42, 25 October in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal to vary the admission arrangements referred by the Isle of Wight Council for Solent Middle School. The adjudicator, Dr Ruth Eade, has ...
'...Reject plans from the Irish Republic to make Citizens of the United Kingdon living in Northern Ireland to carry a Passport to travel within the rest of The United Kingdom (England, Scotland or Wales).' -- Darren Hinds
seen at 15:07, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government of the Irish Republic have proposed to end the agreement...
'...To ban the sale of Stimulation \ Energy drinks like red bull or kick to Children' -- John Casingena
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
I would like the PM to ban the sale of Stimulation \ Energy drinks like Red...
'...Make sure every school child in the UK legally Do a Cycling Proficiency test' -- John Casingena
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Make sure every school child in the UK Dose a Cycling Proficiency test and...
'...Ban the use or roller skatesof any type in indoor areas like shops for peoples health and safety' -- John Casingena
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ban the use or roller skates of any type in indoor areas like shops or...
'...utterly repudiate the petition asking for male partners to have a veto on abortion' -- Margaret King
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It must be very easy, and satisfying to the moral ego, for men to issue...
'...instruct the Foreign Secretary to contact the governments of all countries whose traditions mean that parents prefer boys and take draconian action against girls; or where girls/women are punished for behaviour that would be accepted in boys/men.' --
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
For instance in India girls are considered undesirable, and many are...
'...Only commit UK forces to front line exposure to the same extent of our NATO partners' -- Charles Daniels
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Our UK Troops are exposed disproportionately to front line operations in...
'...ban the use of Facebook and other social networking sites for all public sector workers' -- Nick Thorpe
seen at 15:06, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Government employees and other public sector workers openly admit to...
Governance of britain views sought on strengthening the role of parliament
seen at 15:02, 25 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A consultation on how Parliament should play a stronger role in approving decisions to deploy the Armed Forces into conflict abroad and on the ratification of treaties was published today.
Governance of britain - views sought on government's role in appointing judges
seen at 15:02, 25 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A consultation asking whether the Government should reduce its role in judicial appointments was published today.
Change in culture to make government more open
seen at 15:02, 25 October in Ministry of Justice News - national (Our copy).
A package of measures to enhance openness and increase public access to information, including a review of the "30-year rule" and extending the scope of the Freedom of Information Act, has been announced by the ...
National Museum of Science and Industry
seen at 12:31, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The Prime Minister has re-appointed Maggie Semple to the Board of the National Museum of Science and Industry for a period of four years as from 10 October 2007.
PM calls for release of Burmese prisoners
seen at 12:31, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Gordon Brown has called upon Burma's military rulers to release all political prisoners and begin the transition towards "freedom and democracy".
Encouraging the armed forces to vote
seen at 12:21, 25 October in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
In September the Armed Forces launched a campaign to encourage members of the military and their families to register and to vote. The campaign has been developed in close consultation with the Electoral Commission...
Public Procurement Reform Programme: Sustainable Public Procurement: Introduction for Purchasers
seen at 12:17, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Information on sustainable Public Procurement - an introduction for purchasers
Public Procurement Reform Programme: Procurement Development
seen at 12:17, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An overview of Procurement Development in relation to the Public Procurement Reform Programme
Public Procurement Reform Programme: People and Skills
seen at 12:17, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An overview of the work of the People and Skills workstream within the Public Procurement Reform programme
Public Procurement Reform Programme: General Programme Overview
seen at 12:17, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A general Overview of the Public Procurement Reform Programme
Ara recovers £143,000 from assets of murdered yorkshire criminal
seen at 12:14, 25 October in Assets Recovery Agency News - national (Our copy).
The Assets Recovery Agency has reached a settlement of £143,000 over the estate of the late Mark McCall, who was murdered in Pudsey, West Yorkshire in November 2003.
Appointment of a district judge - simon keith bull
seen at 12:10, 25 October in Ministry of Justice - Judicial Appointments News - national (Our copy).
HM the Queen has appointed Simon Keith Bull to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Jack Straw MP. The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, has assigned...
Renewables
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that if there was no national commitment to reach the 20 per cent renewables target by 2020 it was asked why David Miliband had said last year that there would be 20 per cent target re electricity renewable ...
PMQs
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Had there been any contact between Downing St and the Speaker's office after PMQs, the PMS said there had not been as far as he was aware.Asked what the Prime Minister thought of the loutish behaviour of his PPS...
School Balances
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that, from the Prime Minister's answers at PMQs, he was sympathetic to head teachers re the retrospective nature of the proposals which were aired earlier this year, the PMS said that, as the Prime Minister ...
Scottish Elections
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if it was the case that the Government had accepted and apologised for mistakes that were made but was rejecting the charge made by the Gould report that mistakes were made for partisan purposes, the PMS said...
President Karzai/Afghanistan
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the message to President Karzai would be tomorrow, the PMS said that, in relation to Afghanistan, we had always made clear our long-term commitments and there was no more to say in advance of tomorrow...
British Business Council
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked if the Prime Minister had anything specific to say to the Business Council or if it was a purely listening event, the PMS said it was the first meeting of the Council and there would be a discussion about ...
Capital Gains Tax
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Put that Digby Jones had said that the business community thought the CGT changes were a terrible thing and that he would raise these concerns with Chancellor, the PMS said that he had not seen the comments and ...
Football
seen at 11:27, 25 October in Downing Street Says (Our copy).
Asked what the PM had said in the clip re his meeting with Sepp Blatter, the Prime Minister's Spokesman (PMS) said that he had had a very constructive meeting; we were hopeful that the FIFA Committee would allow...
Afternoon press briefing from 24 October 2007
seen at 11:26, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Briefing from the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Football, Capital Gains Tax, British Business Council, President Karzai/Afghanistan, Scottish Elections, School Balances, PMQs and Renewables
UK committed to "long-term success" of Afghanistan
seen at 11:26, 25 October in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
The UK is committed to the "long-term success" of Afghanistan and will not allow the Taliban to regain control, the PM has said.
No change to sea bass landing size
seen at 11:22, 25 October in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Fishermen and anglers can continue to land sea bass at a size of 36 centimetres and over, Fisheries Minister Jonathan Shaw announced today. The minimum landing size (MLS) for the fish, a measure designed to contribute...
'...Urgently help small businesses to fill the skills gap.' -- christine mackinnon
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We run a small commercial garage on the Isle of Skye and are having...
'...prevent and refuse David Lynch persuading our teachers to use transcendental meditation with our pupils in schools' -- Jennifer Omo-Olaye
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Transcendental meditation is a cult based religion practice. We do not...
'...Release information on the chemical make up of the aerosol spraying by aircraft over the UK' -- Tim Brolly
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
We would like an investigation into the nature of and reasons for the almost...
'...Keep Passfield Post Office Open' -- Kevin Moger
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Please support us to Keep Passfield Post Office Open. A thriving P.O....
'...put the brakes on liberalisation of film censorship' -- david thompson
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Every generation recognises that films of all genre have become more...
'...ban English Litrature from the School syllabus' -- Christopher Eaton
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
There in no point for English Lit at all. The only requirement you need is...
'...Make the entire M1, A1/M, A1, into one motorway' -- Alistair Fountain
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Recognising the need to have a complete motorway network with uninterrupted...
'...Honour Eric Clapton with Knighthood' -- Hugh Bennett
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Dear Mr. Brown, I am sure that you know how many fans of the Blues admire...
'...Order that petrol/diesel retailers show the price in gallons.' -- Dr David McNally
seen at 11:16, 25 October in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The EU mandarins have kindly allowed the British to retain imperial...
The Impact of Local Antisocial Behaviour Strategies at the Neighbourhood Level - Research Findings
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An evaluation of the implementation and impact of local antisocial behaviour strategies at the neighbourhood level in 4 selected local authorities.
The Impact of Local Antisocial Behaviour Strategies at the Neighbourhood Level
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
An evaluation of the implementation and impact of local antisocial behaviour strategies at the neighbourhood level in 4 selected local authorities.
Tensions between Allocations Policy and Practice - Research Findings
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A summary of research which explores social landlords perceptions of allocations policy and practice.
Tensions between Allocations Policy and Practice
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
A report detailing research which explores social landlords perceptions of allocations policy and practice.
Environment: Research Findings No.1/2007: An Evaluation of Local Authority Antisocial Neighbour Noise Nuisance Services
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report summarises the findings from an evaluation of Local Authority Antisocial Neighbour Noise Nuisance Services.
Crime and Justice Research Findings No.5/2007: A Review of Dispersal Powers
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is a statutory study of police dispersal powers. It considers the process and effectiveness of the powers.
An Evaluation of Local Authority Antisocial Neighbour Noise Nuisance Services
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This report presents an evaluation of Local Authority Antisocial Neighbour Noise Nuisance Services.
A Review of Dispersal Powers
seen at 11:10, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
This is a statutory study of police dispersal powers. It considers the process and effectiveness of the powers.
Child Trust Fund (Kitty Ussher, Economic Secretary, HM Treasury)
seen at 11:10, 25 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

The Government's Child Trust Fund initiative is designed to strengthen the saving habit and ensure that at age 18 every young person, regardless of family background, will have access to a financial asset. The...

Health and Adult Social Care (England) (Alan Johnson, Secretary of State, Department of Health)
seen at 11:10, 25 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

Regulation provides an essential safeguard for patients and users of adult social care services. Patients, service users and the public as a whole look to the regulators and managers of the health and adult social...

Judicial Appointments (Jack Straw, Lord Chancellor, Ministry of Justice)
seen at 11:10, 25 October in Written Ministerial Statements (Our copy).

On 8 October I made a written ministerial statement to this House stating my intention to adopt, on a voluntary basis, the provisions of the Constitutional Reform Act relating to a new appointments process for...

Kelly announces new ways to beat motorway jams
seen at 10:59, 25 October in Department for Transport News - national (Our copy).
An innovative traffic management system that cuts journey times and helps keep motorways moving is to be extended to other parts of the network, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly announced today.
Department of Enterprise Trade & Investment v The Carvill Group Ltd [2007] NICA 39 (23 October 2007)
seen at 03:14, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Department of Enterprise Trade & Investment v The Carvill Group Ltd [2007] NICA 39 (23 October 2007)
Ringway Infrastructure Services Ltd v Vauxhall Motors Ltd [2007] EWHC 2421 (TCC) (23 October 2007)
seen at 03:13, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
These claims relate to the decision of an adjudicator, Mr Don Smith ("the Adjudicator") given on 14th July 2007. The Adjudicator was appointed pursuant to the terms of a construction contract between Vauxhall Motors...
Prince Radu of Hohenzollern v Houston & Anor [2007] EWHC 2328 (QB) (12 October 2007)
seen at 03:13, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
A preliminary issue is due to be tried on 22 October 2007, by order of Master Turner dated 16 March, and I am now asked to resolve the question of mode of trial. Mr Moloney QC, for the Claimant, submits that by ...
Local Authority X v MM & Anor [2007] EWHC 2003 (Fam) (21 August 2007)
seen at 03:13, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a case under the inherent jurisdiction in relation to vulnerable adults. It raises at least one important point of principle.
P, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 2290 (22 October 2007)
seen at 03:12, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the first occasion when this court is required to address sections 71-75 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA). These provisions, which came into force on 1 April 2006, created a statutory...
Evans v Kosmar Villa Holidays Plc [2007] EWCA Civ 1003 (23 October 2007)
seen at 03:12, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In August 2002, three weeks short of his eighteenth birthday, James Evans was on holiday with a group of friends at the Marina Beach Apartments in Kavos, Corfu. The holiday had been booked with a tour operator, ...
Grundy v British Airways Plc [2007] EWCA Civ 1020 (23 October 2007)
seen at 03:12, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Mrs Grundy is a long-serving member of British Airways' cabin crew (CC). She was initially employed full-time, but in 1987 she took employment as support cabin crew (SCC). This was a new class of contract, set up...
Poole & Ors v HM Treasury [2007] EWCA Civ 1021 (24 October 2007)
seen at 03:12, 25 October in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This appeal is brought from a judgment of Langley J in proceedings in which a substantial number of insurers or "names" on the Lloyd's market complain of losses suffered by them in the course of underwriting. ...
Social Work Inspection Agency: Criminal Justice Social Work Performance Inspection Programme 2003-2007: Final Report 2007
seen at 00:53, 25 October in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
Criminal justice social work performance inspection programme 2003-2007 - final report