Kisses and cuddles not enough… – Transparency Project
‘The BBC recently reported that two children were to be adopted ‘as kisses and cuddles [were] not enough‘.’
Transparency Project, 20th January 2018
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
Month: January 2018
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Magistrates’ Courts (Immigration Act 2014) (Freezing Orders) Rules 2018
The Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018
The Social Fund Funeral Expenses Amendment Regulations 2018
The National Health Service (Quality Accounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
The Pension Schemes Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Why Should Misogyny Be Classed As A Hate Crime? – Rights Info
‘Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person, according to Article 3 of the United Nations Declaration of Rights.’
Rights Info, 22nd January 2018
Source: rightsinfo.org
Bookmakers weigh up judicial review against FOBT curbs – The Guardian
‘The government could face a high court showdown with bookmakers over fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), amid industry dismay at suggestions that ministers have decided to cut maximum bets on the machines to £2.’
The Guardian, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Make misogyny a hate crime and ‘upskirting’ illegal, UK report recommends – The Guardian
‘Misogyny should become a hate crime and taking photos up women’s skirts be made illegal, a major report into the way the legal system protects women has recommended.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
New UK property register to help curb money laundering – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses based outside of the UK will have to disclose details about their ultimate owners when buying property in the country, under plans to be taken forward by the UK government.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
High Court on ‘fundamental dishonesty’ – it must have a “substantial affect” on case – Litigation Futures
‘A personal injury claimant’s dishonest actions must “substantially affect” the presentation of his case if the court is to make a finding of ‘fundamental dishonesty’, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Online child sex abuse referred to Met increased by 700% since 2014 – The Guardian
‘The number of suspected incidents of online child sexual abuse referred to the Metropolitan police has increased by 700% since 2014, an inquiry has heard.’
The Guardian, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Taxi driver found guilty of refusing to take blind man and his guide dog – Local Government Lawyer
‘A taxi driver operating in Sandwell has been found guilty of refusing to take a blind man and his guide dog.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Domestic abusers told to say sorry to partner by police – Daily Telegraph
‘Police are dealing with domestic abuse cases by simply making the abuser say sorry to their partner on the doorstep, a Fawcett Society report has found.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sky-Fox deal not in public interest, says regulator – BBC News
‘Fox’s proposed takeover of Sky is not in the public interest on grounds of media plurality, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said.’
BBC News, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK courts service spending sees tenfold rise since 2010 – The Guardian
‘The courts service spent £50m last year on agency and contract staff, a more than tenfold rise since 2010 when it spent less than £4m, while courts have been closing at an unprecedented rate.’
The Guardian, 21st January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Digital court services “already starting to deliver” – Legal Futures
‘The courts service is already seeing benefits from the early stages of the digital delivery of justice, it said yesterday as it outlined its plans for further rationalisation of the physical court estate.’
Legal Futures, January 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
The EU gave LGBT people protection. Without it, we face persecution again – The Guardian
‘The EU withdrawal bill undermines the rights of all UK citizens – but it is especially disastrous for the LGBT community.’
The Guardian, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
A failure to engage – ‘Medical advisors’ on homeless vulnerability – Nearly Legal
‘This is a s.204 appeal of a ‘not vulnerable’ review decision by LB Tower Hamlets. It is of particular interest because of the consideration of the role and place of the ‘medical advisors’ used by LBTH – Now Medical, and the strong criticism of the handling and consideration of medical reports.’
Nearly Legal, 21st January 2018
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Law Pod UK Ep. 21: Outlining the Legal Milestones to Brexit – 1 COR
‘In December 2017, the principles of Britain’s divorce from the European Union were agreed, and we now move to what Theresa May has called the “implementation phase”. But, as Professor Catherine Barnard of Cambridge University tells Bonnie Soames, it should really be termed “the transition”.’
Law Pod UK, 17th January 2018
Source: audioboom.com
Collapsed rape trials could hamper convictions, says Lord Judge – BBC News
‘The collapse of a series of prominent rape trials could deter juries from convicting in genuine cases, a former lord chief justice has warned.’
BBC News, 20th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
