Archive for September, 2011
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Case Preview: Mexfield Housing Cooperative v Berrisford
29 Sep 2011This appeal (from the Court of Appeal [2010] EWCA Civ 811; [2010] Ch. 244; [2010] HLR 44) concerns whether, where…
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Supreme Courts Around the World
27 Sep 2011There are two interesting articles this week – both concerning the North American Supreme Courts – that are well worth…
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The Week that Was
26 Sep 2011Opposition to the government’s legal aid, sentencing and punishment of offenders bill continues to grow. The family of Milly Dowler,…
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UK Supreme Court Justices to visit China
19 Sep 2011The Supreme Court’s press office has just announced that Lords Phillips, Hope, Mance, Clarke, and Lady Justice Arden (as the…
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New Email Subscription Feature
16 Sep 2011To make subscription to our content easier, we have added an email subscription facility. This is in addition to our…
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The Week That Was
16 Sep 2011Two important bills have been enacted this week. The Fixed Term Parliament Bill received Royal Assent on Thursday. The Bill…
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The Supreme Court in Scotland – Final Report Published.
15 Sep 2011The Scottish Government-appointed group, tasked with reviewing the role of the UK Supreme Court in Scottish criminal cases, has published…
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Case Comment: Baker v Quantum Clothing Group Ltd & Ors [2011] UKSC 17
12 Sep 2011Background and First Instance Decision This case concerned the liability of employers in the Derbyshire and Nottingham knitting industry for…
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The Week That Was
11 Sep 2011The Government has clearly deemed the launch of ‘Supreme Court TV’ earlier this year a success, as Ken Clarke announced…
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Will involving MPs in judicial selection ensure greater diversity?
06 Sep 2011During the July session of the House of Lords Constitution Committee inquiry into the Judicial Appointments Process, it was suggested…
