Day: 7 June 2022

Abusers face up to five years in jail with new non-fatal strangulation offence – The Independent

Posted June 7th, 2022 in coercive & controlling behaviour, cross-examination, domestic violence, imprisonment, news, police, rape, sexual offences, victims, video recordings by sally

‘A new offence of non-fatal strangulation has come into force, meaning abusers will now face up to five years behind bars.’

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The Independent, 6th June 2022

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‘Cat ban’ case could provide Equality Act clarity for service providers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 7th, 2022 in animals, autism, disability discrimination, disabled persons, equality, food, food hygiene, health & safety, news by sally

‘A case brought by an autistic man against a UK supermarket chain for refusing entry to his assistance cat could help to clarify a complex area of equality law, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th June 2022

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Man jailed for selling illegal football streaming boxes ordered to pay £1m – The Guardian

Posted June 7th, 2022 in assets recovery, conspiracy, fraud, internet, news, proceeds of crime, sport by sally

‘A man jailed for selling illegal devices providing unauthorised streams of Premier League matches has been ordered to pay back almost £1m following a court ruling.’

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The Guardian, 6th June 2022

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Councils secure continuation of injunction over fuel terminal protests until May 2023 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 7th, 2022 in demonstrations, injunctions, local government, news, roads by sally

‘Essex County Council and Thurrock Council have secured an extension to May 2023 of an injunction which prevents protestors from blocking roads and vehicles at key fuel terminals and filling stations in the area.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 6th June 2022

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Tribunals agree to “deterrent” sanctions for sexual and racial misconduct – Legal Futures

Posted June 7th, 2022 in barristers, bullying, disciplinary procedures, equality, harassment, news, professional conduct, race discrimination, racism, sex discrimination, sexual offences, solicitors by sally

‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and Bar Tribunals and Adjudication Service (BTAS) have agreed to impose “deterrent” sanctions for sexual and racial misconduct and other forms of discrimination, bullying or harassment.’

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Legal Futures, 7 June 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk