‘Customers on the London Underground have suffered a 41 per cent increase in violent crimes, including sex crimes, in the past year, new figures reveal.’
The Independent, 16th August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“You are free to go. I am very sorry.” It was with these words that Lord Justice Leveson in the Court of Appeal quashed the conviction of David Bryant, a former fireman of seemingly impeccable character, for abusing a boy four decades earlier in a case that was based upon the uncorroborated word of a man revealed to be “a chronic liar”.
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 16th August 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
‘Britain’s anti-terror laws are under scrutiny following the belated conviction of the hate preacher Anjem Choudary almost 20 years after his terrorism links first emerged.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The police watchdog has said it is to investigate the use of a spit hood during the arrest of a young black man who was allegedly pinned to the ground by four police officers.’
The Guardian, 16th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Solicitors could face penalties for not filing stamp duty returns online, under proposed government reforms to the conveyancing process.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th August 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘It has been an overwhelming few weeks, but the reaction to my book about Syria has raised important issues about the treatment of Muslims and how we tackle radicalisation.’
The Guardian, 15th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘In this case NHS England argued it lacked the power to commission (and be responsible for paying for) preventative HIV drugs. It said this was solely the responsibility of local authorities and, in so doing, disavowed any responsibility for preventative medicine.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th August 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘A mother who lied about her children being ill, forcing them to have surgery as part of a plan to falsely claim benefits, has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.’
The Guardian, 15th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A High Court Judge has rejected a judicial review challenge to overturn the proposal for a cruise liner terminal at Enderby Wharf, London.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Law firms should be at the forefront of the fight against modern slavery, both in terms of their own impact as businesses and advising clients on meeting their human rights obligations, the Law Society has urged.’
Legal Futures, 16th August 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The world of football paid tribute to one of the mercurial stars of the Premier League’s early years after former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson died after being Tasered by police.’
The Guardian, 15th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The law firm Public Interest Lawyers, which submitted multiple allegations of misconduct by British troops during the Iraq War, is to close.’
BBC News, 15th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An animal charity has appealed against a court decision which ruled a monkey could not own the copyright to a selfie photograph it took.’
BBC News, 12th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A social media marketing company has committed to improving its online practices after a UK regulator took issue with its paid-for advertising.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Starbucks has been fined more than £160,000 after two stores in central London repeatedly left rubbish bags on a busy pavement outside of normal collection times.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th August 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Twenty-five years ago, Britain became one of the first countries in the world to ban certain breeds of dog. BBC News examines whether the Dangerous Dogs Act has been effective.’
BBC News, 13th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The High Court in England has allowed claimants more time to apply for changes to an arbitral award.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The myths surrounding rape in our society are deep-rooted, persuasive and perpetuated daily in the media. As a result, many offenders are walking free.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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