Archive for December, 2012
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The Week That Was
21 Dec 2012The Law Commission launched a consultation on the possible extension of hate crime offences. The consultation aims to examine whether…
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Deck the Court with Boughs of Holly…
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New Judgment: Societe Generale, London Branch v Geys [2012] UKSC 63
19 Dec 2012On appeal from: [2011] EWCA 307 By a majority, the Court held that wrongful repudiation terminates a contract only if…
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New Judgment: Kinloch v Her Majesty’s Advocate [2012] UKSC 62
19 Dec 2012On appeal from the High Court of Justiciary (Scotland) The appellant had been monitored and followed by the police as…
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Lord Phillips intervenes in Crime and Courts Bill
18 Dec 2012Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, former President of the Supreme Court, has tabled an amendment to the Crime and Courts…
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The Supreme Court and a dream setting
17 Dec 2012The new Supreme Court encourages visitors to the Court. Those who visit come away with a variety of impressions of…
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In the Supreme Court w/c 17 December 2012
17 Dec 2012From Monday 17 December 2012 is In the matter of J (Children), listed for two days in front of a…
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The Week That Was
14 Dec 2012The Government’s response to the equal marriage consultation was published. Although the consultation revealed that a majority supported introduction of…
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Case Comment: The Catholic Child Welfare Society & Ors v Various claimants & Ors [2012] UKSC 56
14 Dec 2012Per Lord Phillips: “This is not a borderline case. It is one where it is fair, just and reasonable .…
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Case Preview: Zakrzewski v The Regional Court in Lodz, Poland
14 Dec 2012Last week, the Court heard the case of Zakrewski v The Regional Court in Lodz, a case concerning the requirements…
