10/11/2021 – Current Awareness

Police forensic expert admits storing photos of crime scene corpses on his computer – The Independent

Posted November 10th, 2021 in disciplinary procedures, forensic science, guilty pleas, misfeasance in public office, news, photography, police, professional conduct by sally

‘A former digital forensic police expert had admitted to unlawfully accessing and storing photos of corpses on his personal computer.’

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The Independent, 9th November 2021

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Man guilty of murdering teenager at south Wales Chinese takeaway – The Independent

Posted November 10th, 2021 in attempted murder, murder, news by sally

‘A man has been found guilty of killing a teenager and attempting to murder her stepfather at a family-run Chinese takeaway in Wales.’

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The Independent, 9th November 2021

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SFO v Petrofac: Plea bargain versus DPAs and the importance of good compliance – 5SAH

Posted November 10th, 2021 in bribery, chambers articles, confiscation, deferred prosecution agreements, fines, imprisonment, news, plea bargaining, sentencing, Serious Fraud Office, suspended sentences by sally

‘On 4 October 2021, Petrofac Limited (“Petrofac”) was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court following guilty pleas to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery contrary to section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010. This followed a four-year corruption and money laundering investigation conducted by the Serious Fraud Office (“the SFO”) and the earlier guilty pleas of David Lufkin, former Global Head of Sales, who was sentenced on the same occasion. This followed pre-charge plea discussions between the parties with agreement being reached as to scope of the indictment and approach to sentencing.’

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5SAH, 19th October 2021

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Judge issues ruling on use of inherent jurisdiction where placements will not or cannot comply with practice guidance issued by Family President – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 10th, 2021 in children, families, family courts, jurisdiction, local government, news, placement orders by sally

‘A High Court judge has handed down a ruling on whether it remains open to the court to exercise its inherent jurisdiction authorising a deprivation of liberty in cases where an unregistered placement either will not or cannot comply with practice guidance issued by the President of the Family Division.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th November 2021

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Solicitor sacked over order to move offices wins tribunal claim – Legal Futures

Posted November 10th, 2021 in compensation, damages, employment, employment tribunals, law firms, news, professional conduct, solicitors, wrongful dismissal by sally

‘A solicitor has won her claim for wrongful dismissal after being sacked by a law firm for pushing back against a direction to relocate with immediate effect to another office.’

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Legal Futures, 9th November 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk