All the facts and figures. In DOWNLOADS at PROBONO.zip.

In DOWNLOADS at NEWS 01-10 - 8 NOVEMBER 2013.zip.

AINTREE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS v JAMES [2013] UKSC 67. The first case under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to come before the Supreme Court. As always, full and edited text, together with evaluation, in DOWNLOADS at AINTREE.zip.

R v COATS [2013] EWCA Crim 1472. In DOWNLOADS at COATS.zip.

R v MCKENZIE [2013] EWCA Crim 1544. In DOWNLOADS at MCKENZIE.zip.

Code of Practice for Victims of Crime [2013] MoJ. In DOWNLOADS at VICTIMS.zip.

One step forward, two steps back [2013] YLAL. A report on social mobility in the legal profession. In DOWNLOADS at ONE STEP.zip.

The above are now online.

Law, morality and religion in the family courts [2013] LSFLAC. This keynote address by Sir James Munby has attracted much comment. In any event, this is an excellent summary - tour d’horizon - of the relationship between the law and morals; and the law and religion. As such, worth a read by those studying AQA Concepts of Law. In DOWNLOADS at MUNBY.zip.

PGF II SA v OMFS CO 1 LTD [2013] EWCA Civ 1288. This is an important case. Full and edited text, together with evaluation, in DOWNLOADS at PGF.zip.

WOODLAND v ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL [2013] UKSC 66. Full and edited text, together with evaluation, in DOWNLOADS at WOODLAND.zip. NOTE This judgment has reversed WOODLAND v ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL [2012] EWCA Civ 239. Hence, the law relating to the duty of care will be amended in due course and notification of same posted on this page.

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL v PIERCE [2013] EWCA Civ 1230. Full and edited text, together with evaluation, in DOWNLOADS at PIERCE.zip.

R v OYE [2013] EWCA Crim 1725. An important case. Full and edited text, together with evaluation, in DOWNLOADS at OYE.zip.

There are some inaccuracies in the coverage of extended sentences resulting from the implementation of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012. Particularly, in relation to (1) release during the custodial term and (2) the Parole Board. Amendments have been made and should be online in the next few days. In the meanwhile, the amended notes are in DOWNLOADS at EXTENDED SENTENCES AMENDMENT (a Word doc).

Parliamentary Approval for Deploying the Armed Forces [2013] HC. This paper examines the Royal Prerogative in relation to the deployments of the Armed Forces in conflict situations. In DOWNLOADS at PREROGATIVE.zip.

Law news for the whole of last month is in DOWNLOADS at NEWS SEPTEMBER 2013.zip.

Ebooks have been sent to our IT folks for processing and should be available in a week or so. Their content will reflect the law in England and Wales as at 25 September 2013. Apologies for the delay.

The above has been updated. However, conversion from a Word doc to html has caused serious formatting errors. The problem should be corrected today.

The law regarding civil and criminal legal aid has been updated and is online.

R v BRISTOW AND ORS [2013] EWCA Crim 1540; R v JM AND SM [2013] 1 Cr App R 10. Full and edited text, together with evaluation and amended notes in DOWNLOADS at UNLAWFUL ACT.zip.