Fox cruelty: South Herefordshire Hunt pair found guilty – BBC News

Posted June 10th, 2019 in animal cruelty, hunting, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘Two people have been convicted of animal cruelty after foxes were thrown to hounds at a hunting kennels.’

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BBC News, 10th June 2019

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First High Court guidance on proportionality leads to huge costs cut – Litigation Futures

Posted June 10th, 2019 in appeals, costs, litigants in person, news, proportionality, shareholders by sally

‘The first High Court judge to give guidance on applying the proportionality test has overturned a costs master’s ruling and slashed the costs he allowed by more than two-thirds.’

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Litigation Futures, June 2019

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Sam Fowles: Can the Prime Minister Prorogue Parliament to Deliver a No Deal Brexit? – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘In recent days certain government backbenchers have proposed a new avenue to deliver a “no deal” Brexit.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 10th June 2019

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Criminalisation Of Travel To Designated Areas A ‘Serious Abuse Of Civil Liberties’ – Rights Info

Posted June 10th, 2019 in freedom of movement, human rights, news, terrorism by sally

‘New counter-terrorism measures which could see people who travel or stay in certain areas overseas jailed for up to 10 years are a “serious abuse of civil liberties”, a campaign group has warned.’

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Rights Info, 7th June 2019

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Justice system smeared our mother, say Sally Challen’s sons – The Guardian

‘Sally Challen was subjected to a false narrative by a criminal justice system that painted her as “a controlling and jealous lover who planned to kill her husband”, her son has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th June 2019

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 10th, 2019 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

AL (Albania) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 950 (10 June 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

ZK, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Redbridge [2019] EWHC 1450 (Admin) (10 June 2019)

London Borough of Hackney & Anor, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government [2019] EWHC 1438 (Admin) (07 June 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Malmsten v Bohinc [2019] EWHC 1386 (Ch) (07 June 2019)

Dingley & Ors v Nisa Retail Ltd [2019] EWHC 1383 (Ch) (07 June 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Otuo v Watch Tower Bible And Tract Society of Britain [2019] EWHC 1349 (QB) (07 June 2019)

Auliffe & Ors v Ellis [2019] EWHC 1427 (QB) (07 June 2019)

Bates & Ors v Post Office Ltd (No.5 : Common Issues Costs) [2019] EWHC 1373 (QB) (07 June 2019)

Spicer v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2019] EWHC 1439 (QB) (07 June 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Suspects left in legal limbo by delays to inquiries, say solicitors – The Guardian

‘Suspects are increasingly being left in legal limbo as they are subjected to inquiries lasting years that sometimes end with the case being dropped, a survey of criminal solicitors has revealed.’

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The Guardian, 10th June 2019

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Student faces no action over rude Donald Trump protest – BBC News

‘A student who mowed a rude message under the flight path of US President Donald Trump’s plane will not face any action.’

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BBC News, June 2019

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Police dog Finn’s law comes into force – BBC News

‘A new law named after a police dog which recently appeared on Britain’s Got Talent has come into effect.’

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BBC News, 8th June 2019

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Payday lenders being ‘bombarded’ by spurious claims – The Guardian

‘Compensation claims management firms looking for the next big earner after the PPI scandal have been accused of bombarding the much-criticised payday lending sector with complaints that are often spurious and sometimes without the knowledge of borrowers.’

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The Guardian, 10th June 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Lawyers “confused by boundaries in wake of #MeToo” – Legal Futures

‘Lawyers and regulators are uncertain where the boundaries lie on misconduct in the wake of the #MeToo revelations, experts have warned.’

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Legal Futures, 10th June 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Sajid Javid’s decision to strip Shamima Begum of her citizenship questioned by one of UK’s most senior judges – Daily Telegraph

‘One of Britain’s most senior judges has called into question Sajid Javid’s decision to strip Isil bride Shamima Begum of her British citizenship.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th June 2019

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Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle – BBC News

Posted June 10th, 2019 in accidents, damages, fire, health & safety, inquiries, news, standards by sally

‘More than 100 Grenfell survivors and relatives are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire, the BBC has been told.’

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BBC News, 10th June 2019

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The CPS is failing rape victims. That’s why we’re taking legal action – The Guardian

‘Reported rapes have soared, but cases reaching court have plummeted. Our coalition of women’s groups won’t stand for it.’

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The Guardian, 10th June 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com