New powers to tackle slavery at sea – Home Office

‘Safeguarding Minister Sarah Newton announces the commencement of new powers in the Modern Slavery Act.’

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Home Office, 8th August 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Six found guilty of corruption in relation to Royal Household contracts – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 10th, 2016 in conspiracy, contracts, corruption, fraud, press releases, royal family by tracey

‘Following two trials at Southwark Crown Court, Ronald Harper, former Deputy Property Manager within the Royal Household, has been found guilty of conspiracy to make corrupt payments.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 9th August 2016

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

New BSB report shows more targeted use of enforcement powers – Bar Standards Board

‘The Bar Standards Board has, today, published its Enforcement Annual Report for 2015-16.’

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Bar Standards Board, 8th August 2016

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Brexit prompts public & businesses to seek legal advice from barristers – The Bar Council

Posted August 10th, 2016 in barristers, brexit, EC law, internet, press releases, referendums, solicitors, statistics by tracey

‘New figures from the Bar Council’s Direct Access Portal , the free to use “find a barrister” website, show that the public and businesses are turning to barristers to help them with a wide range of legal issues.’

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The Bar Council, 5th August 2016

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 10th, 2016 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Administrative Court)

Ibrahimi & Anor v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 2049 (Admin) (05 August 2016)

The Freedom And Justice Party & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs & Anor [2016] EWHC 2010 (Admin) (05 August 2016)

Bowen & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2016] EWHC 2057 (Admin) (05 August 2016)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Apex Global Management Ltd & Anor v Fi Call Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 2053 (Ch) (05 August 2016)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Xstrata Coal Queensland Pty Ltd & Ors v Benxi Iron & Steel (Group) International Economic & Trading Co Ltd [2016] EWHC 2022 (Comm) (05 August 2016)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Evangelou & Ors v McNicol [2016] EWHC 2058 (QB) (08 August 2016)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 10th, 2016 in legislation by tracey

The Harbour Directions (Designation of Harbour Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2016

The Harbour Directions (Designation of Harbour Authorities) Order 2016

The National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries (Government) Regulations 2016

The National College for the Creative and Cultural Industries (Incorporation) Order 2016

The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Order 2016

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Legal aid is a national institution like the NHS, so why is it not properly funded? – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2016 in barristers, budgets, costs, fees, legal aid, legal representation, news, solicitors by tracey

‘The media jump on high-profile cases of criminals like Ben Butler and Jennie Gray receiving huge amounts in legal aid. The real outrage is successive governments’ policy to limit access to it.’

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The Guardian, 9th August 2016

Source: www.gaurdian.co.uk

Rugby star accused of raping girl he met on Tinder cleared of all charges – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 10th, 2016 in anonymity, internet, news, rape, sexual offences, sport by tracey

‘A rising English rugby star, who was accused of raping a girl he met on the Tinder dating app, has been cleared by a jury in just over an hour.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint loses £1m tax refund case – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2016 in appeals, HM Revenue & Customs, income tax, news, taxation by tracey

‘Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has lost his legal battle for a £1m tax refund. A tax tribunal judge rejected the actor’s appeal against an HM Revenue and Customs block on him using a change in accounting dates to shield his earnings from the higher 50% tax rate.’

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The Guardian, 9th August 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

London woman dies in possibly the first drone-related accidental death – The Independent

Posted August 10th, 2016 in accidents, aircraft, armed forces, news, police, prisons, road traffic, terrorism by tracey

‘A young woman died in a car crash Tuesday after her vehicle was followed by police investigating reports of a drone being flown near Wandsworth Prison in London. The incident may be the first fatality linked to the non-military use of drones.’

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The Independent, 9th August 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Troubled Families report ‘suppressed’ – BBC News

‘An unfavourable evaluation of the government’s flagship policy response to the 2011 riots has been suppressed, BBC Newsnight has learned.’

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BBC News, 8th August 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

David Cameron to face inquiry into resignation honours list – The Independent

‘David Cameron is to face a Commons inquiry into his resignation honours list, which has been widely criticised for the way he used it to reward friends and financial backers.’

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The Independent, 9th August 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Two-thirds of young women suffer sexual harassment at work, survey finds – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 10th, 2016 in employment, equality, harassment, news, sex discrimination, statistics, women by tracey

‘The level of sexual harassment in the workplace is “shameful”, with women being subjected to unwelcome jokes, verbal advances, suggestive remarks and even demands for sexual favours, a report has found.’

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TUC report

Daily Telegraph, 10th August 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk