Neo-Nazi Daniel Ward who called for race war jailed – BBC News

A “fanatical” neo-Nazi who called for a race war has been jailed for three years for belonging to the banned far-right group National Action.

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BBC News, 19th July 2019

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Victims’ commissioner calls for shake-up of laws to allow thousands of victims of crime right to appeal “soft” sentences – Daily Telegraph

‘Thousands of victims of crime currently denied the right to appeal “soft” sentences should be allowed to do so, says the victims’ commissioner, as she today calls for a shake-up of the law.’

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Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2019

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New Act – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 22nd, 2019 in budgets, legislation by tracey

Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2019

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Brexit activist Darren Grimes wins appeal against £20,000 Electoral Commission fine – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 22nd, 2019 in brexit, budgets, EC law, fines, news, ombudsmen, referendums, statutory interpretation by sally

‘Brexit activist Darren Grimes has won an appeal against a £20,000 fine imposed by the Electoral Commission for his activity during the 2016 Brexit referendum.’

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Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2019

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Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 22nd, 2019 in law reports by tracey

The National Savings (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The School Teachers’ Incentive Payments (England) Order 2019

The Policing and Crime Act 2017 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2019

The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Transitional and Savings Provisions) (Social Workers) Regulations 2019

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 33) Order 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Zero-hours workers may get compensation for cancelled shifts – The Guardian

‘Companies could be forced to compensate workers on zero-hours or flexible contracts for cancelled shifts, under government proposals.’

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The Guardian, 19th July 2019

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 22nd, 2019 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Azuonye v Kent [2019] EWCA Civ 1289 (19 July 2019)

Fraser Turner Ltd v Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 1290 (19 July 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Drexler, R (on the application of) v Leicestershire County Council [2019] EWHC 1934 (Admin) (19 July 2019)

Yilmaz & Anor v Government of Turkey (No 2) [2019] EWHC 1939 (Admin) (19 July 2019)

UBB Waste Essex Ltd v Essex County Council [2019] EWHC 1924 (Admin) (18 July 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Horsham Nutraceuticals Ltd & Anor v Manna Pro Products LLC [2019] EWHC 1935 (Ch) (19 July 2019)

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd & Ors v HM Revenue and Customs [2019] EWHC 1922 (Ch) (19 July 2019)

High Court (Patents Court)

Takeda UK Ltd v F Hoffmann-La Roche AG [2019] EWHC 1911 (Pat) (17 July 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Court Enforcement Services Ltd v Burlington Credit Ltd [2019] EWHC 1920 (QB) (19 July 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Rise in knives and blades found at London family courts – BBC News

Posted July 22nd, 2019 in family courts, London, news, offensive weapons, statistics by sally

‘Thousands of knives and sharp objects are being confiscated annually at London family courts, with campaigners saying it showed how “desensitised” some people were to carrying weapons.’

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BBC News, 20th July 2019

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MPs call for 10-year limit on prosecution of soldiers – The Guardian

‘A 10-year “qualified statute of limitations” should be introduced to protect veterans and serving armed forces personnel from reinvestigation for alleged crimes, MPs have said.’

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The Guardian, 22nd July 2019

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Government to legislate for legal advice on NDAs – Legal Futures

‘The government has pledged to change the law to ensure that employees signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) receive independent legal advice.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd July 2019

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Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs – BBC News

Body-worn cameras are to be compulsory for bailiffs under government plans to improve the treatment of people in debt.

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BBC News, 22nd July 2019

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Tenants will be given access to rogue landlord database – The Guardian

‘Campaigners have welcomed government plans to open up its rogue landlord database to prospective tenants, as part of proposals to give greater protection to renters.’

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The Guardian, 21st July 2019

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