Woman who coughed in police officer’s face jailed for 12 weeks – The Guardian
‘A woman has been jailed after she coughed in a police officer’s face, claiming that she had coronavirus.’
The Guardian, 27th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Month: March 2020
Coronavirus: Domestic abuse victims ‘still allowed to leave home’ – BBC News
‘Domestic abuse victims are allowed to leave home to seek help at refuges despite rules to stop coronavirus spreading, the home secretary has said.’
BBC News, 29th March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Joggergate: How frequently is it necessary to exercise in Wales? – UK Police Law Blog
‘For those wishing to exercise their exercise rights, the new Coronavirus regulations treat English and Welsh joggers rather differently.’
UK Police Law Blog, 27th March 2020
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Three men jailed over fatal stabbing of London doorman – The Guardian
‘Three men have been jailed over the death of a doorman who was stabbed outside a private party in Mayfair, central London.’
The Guardian, 27th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Employee monitoring and surveillance: Barclays calls ‘time’ on its time-tracking of employees – The 36 Group
‘Employee monitoring and surveillance can be a thorny issue. Some monitoring of employee activity may be required for reasons of security or to protect an employer’s resources from abuse. However, while an employer may justify a monitoring measure on the basis of economic imperative, it could also be viewed by its employees, the public or the courts as unjustified snooping.’
The 36 Group, 12th March 2020
Source: 36group.co.uk
Multiple failures contributed to death of Dean George at HMP Swansea – Garden Court Chambers
‘The inquest into the self-inflicted death of Dean George in HMP Swansea concluded yesterday, with the jury identifying multiple critical failures that contributed to his death on 10 April 2016.’
Garden Court Chambers, 17th March 2020
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
SRA relaxes assessment rules for students and trainees – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today outlined a significant relaxation of its rules for law students and trainees to allow their assessment to go online.’
Legal Futures, 25th March 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Coronavirus: Police get new powers to enforce protection – BBC News
‘Anyone continuing to break coronavirus lockdown rules will be breaking the law and faces arrest.’
BBC News, 26th March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Number of outstanding crown court cases reaches two-year high – The Guardian
‘The number of outstanding crown court cases in England and Wales has reached the highest level for two years, figures show, amid growing concerns about pressures on the criminal justice system caused by the Covid-19 crisis.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
“Grossly negligent” partner suspended over missing $2.2m – Legal Futures
‘A “grossly negligent” salaried partner has been suspended for a year after $2.2m in escrow monies belonging to the other party in a deal was “dissipated in a series of unauthorised transactions”.’
Legal Futures, 27th March 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Covid-19 Sample Couriers ‘Denied Face Masks’ Take Legal Action – Each Other
‘Couriers transporting Covid-19 samples across London are taking legal action against their employer over claims they are being denied hand sanitiser and face masks.’
Each Other, 26th March 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Coronavirus cough attacks a crime, says prosecution chief – BBC News
‘Anyone who coughs on key workers as a threat amid the coronavirus crisis will face serious criminal charges.’
BBC News, 26th March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog approves use of UK phone data if it helps fight coronavirus – The Guardian
‘The UK’s privacy watchdog has said the government can use personal data from people’s mobile phones to track and monitor behaviour if it helps fight the spread of coronavirus.’
The Guardian, 27th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
MPs no longer to get automatic vote on constituency boundary plans – The Guardian
‘MPs will no longer automatically get a vote on any future plans to redraw constituency boundaries.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Upper Tribunal cuts £572k civil penalties in housing case by 70% – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Upper Tribunal has allowed in part an appeal over civil penalties of £236,000 imposed on each of two defendants for housing offences, reducing the total amount to be paid to £174,000.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th March 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court judge highlights clash between diplomatic immunity and child protection – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Family Court case has highlighted a “virtually insoluble dilemma” between diplomatic immunity and child protection, leading Mr Justice Mostyn to call for an amendment to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th March 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Warning over rise in UK domestic abuse cases linked to coronavirus – The Guardian
‘There has been a rise in domestic abuse incidents directly related to the coronavirus outbreak, according to a police leader.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Virtual case begins as court rejects trial on papers – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court yesterday adjourned an upcoming trial, saying that the guidance on the coronavirus pandemic did not allow it to take place on the papers.’
Litigation Futures, 26th March 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Conveyancing: Government urges home movers to delay – Legal Futures
‘The government has urged home buyers and renters to delay moving to a new house if possible during the coronavirus lockdown and said there must be social distancing if they cannot.’
Legal Futures, 26th March 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
