SAS selection deaths: Coroner delivers neglect conclusion – BBC News

Posted July 14th, 2015 in armed forces, inquests, negligence, news by tracey

‘Three reservists who died on an SAS selection march would have survived if the hike had been stopped when other soldiers fell ill, a coroner has said.’

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BBC News, 14th July 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ownership of Sculpture – Local Government Law

Posted July 14th, 2015 in artistic works, local government, news by tracey

‘In Tower Hamlets LBC v Bromley LBC [2015] EWHC 1954 (Ch) the Chancery Division of the High Court was asked to determine the ownership of a Henry Moore sculpture. Tower Hamlets LBC (“TH”) as the successor to the Stepney Borough Council (“SB”), pursuant to the London Government Act 1963 (“the 1963 Act”). Bromley LBC (“Br”) was the successor to the London Residuary Body (“the LRB”). The LRB was the successor to the Greater London Council (“the GLC”) pursuant to the Local Government Act 1985. The GLC was successor to the London County Council (“the LCC”) pursuant to the 1963 Act.’

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Local Government Law, 13th July 2015

Source: www.11kbw.com/blogs/local-government-law

How mad must you be, not to be responsible for your actions? – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted July 14th, 2015 in appeals, crime, mental health, negligence, news, personal injuries by tracey

‘Dunnage v. Randall & UK Insurance Ltd [2015] EWCA Civ 673, 2 July 2015
This is an extraordinary case, and one which goes deep down into why the law of wrongs (or torts) makes people compensate others for injury and losses, whereas the criminal law may decide that a crime has not been committed.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 14th July 2015

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Time for law firms to go back to school, says BPP chief – Legal Futures

Posted July 14th, 2015 in law firms, legal education, news, solicitors by tracey

‘Legal apprenticeships “are going to be massive” and law firms will have to respond by recruiting A-Level students straight from school, the dean of BPP Law School has predicted.’

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Legal Futures, 14th July 2015

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

The law in Wales – making it clearer, more modern and easier to use – Law Commission

Posted July 14th, 2015 in consultations, Law Commission, press releases, Wales by tracey

‘Throughout the UK the law can be difficult for professionals and the public to find and understand. The volume of legislation in England and Wales, the number of amendments and the way in which legislation is presented, make it increasingly difficult to find out what the law is and what it means. In Wales, the process of devolution has made matters even more complicated. In a consultation opening on 9 July the Law Commission is asking what can be done to simplify legislation relating to Wales and make it more accessible.’

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Law Commission, 9th July 2015

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Second annual report of the National Crime Agency (NCA) – Home Office

Posted July 14th, 2015 in national crime agency, reports by tracey

‘This is the second annual report of the National Crime Agency (NCA). It reports on the exercise of the NCA’s statutory functions for 2014 to 2015, its first full operational year.’

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Home Office, 13th July 2015

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Husband ordered to hand over all assets to wife in divorce case – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 14th, 2015 in appeals, divorce, financial provision, news by tracey

‘A hospital consultant who left his family and moved abroad has been ordered to hand his ex-wife all their assets, including a property and savings of more than £300,000.’

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Daily Telegraph, 13th July 2015

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Former Ukip MEP sentenced to five years in prison for expenses fraud – The Guardian

Posted July 14th, 2015 in expenses, fraud, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Ashley Mote, who submitted bogus European parliamentary expenses claims of almost £500,000, ‘lied and lied’ throughout his trial.’

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BBC News, 13th July 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Child abuse inquiry judge’s £500,000 pay package revealed – The Guardian

Posted July 14th, 2015 in inquiries, judges, news, remuneration by tracey

‘The New Zealand high court judge chairing a UK inquiry into child abuse is to receive a pay package worth £500,000 a year, it has been disclosed.’

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The Guardian, 13th July 2015

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Dermot O’Leary cleared over swearing during Comic Relief danceathon – BBC News

Posted July 14th, 2015 in complaints, media, news, obscenity by tracey

‘Dermot O’Leary’s been cleared by watchdog Ofcom after swearing during a live broadcast of his 24-hour danceathon on the BBC One Red Button.’

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BBC News, 13th July 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Privacy campaigners win concessions in UK surveillance report – The Guardian

Posted July 14th, 2015 in intelligence services, investigatory powers, news, privacy, reports by tracey

‘Privacy campaigners have secured significant concessions in a key report into surveillance by the British security agencies published on Tuesday. The 132-page report, A Democratic Licence To Operate, which Nick Clegg commissioned last year in the wake of revelations by the US whistleblower Edward Snowden, acknowledges the importance of privacy concerns.’

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The Guardian, 14th July 2015

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Operation Jasmine: Care home neglect inquiry to report – BBC News

Posted July 14th, 2015 in care homes, elderly, inquiries, negligence, news, reports by tracey

‘The findings of an independent report into what became the biggest UK inquiry into alleged abuse at care homes are being published later. Operation Jasmine, led by Gwent Police, focused on six care homes in south Wales and cost £11.6m.’

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BBC News, 14th July 2015

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South Wales Police ‘did not investigate ID of child sex gang’ – BBC News

Posted July 14th, 2015 in gangs, news, police, reports, sexual grooming, sexual offences, Wales by tracey

‘Police did not try to identify a child sex gang which exploited a 15-year-old girl for four years, a watchdog says. Despite more than 40 child protection forms being completed, South Wales Police did not investigate the men or protect other children.’

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BBC News, 14th July 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk