Day: 26 September 2022

King’s Bench Division Guide 2022 – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted September 26th, 2022 in codes of practice, courts, judiciary, news by sally

‘The King’s Bench Division Guide 2022 has been published, replacing the Queen’s Bench Division 2022 version.’

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 15th September 2022

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Top human rights barrister highlights Chinese cyber-attacks on her and others – Legal Futures

Posted September 26th, 2022 in barristers, China, computer crime, electronic mail, fraud, human rights, internet, misrepresentation, news, telecommunications by sally

‘One of the country’s leading human rights barristers has complained about Twitter accounts and emails purporting to be from her and other human rights defenders that spring up when they criticise China.’

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Legal Futures, 26th September 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Court of Appeal to hear child’s ‘failure to remove’ claim under the Human Rights Act – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 26th, 2022 in appeals, care orders, child abuse, child neglect, children, families, human rights, local government, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has agreed to hear an appeal of a claim that Worcestershire County Council and Birmingham City Council both failed to remove a boy (AB) from the care of his mother.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd September 2022

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

CPS brings case against judges bailing defendants – BBC News

Posted September 26th, 2022 in bail, barristers, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, custody, delay, fees, industrial action, judges, Ministry of Justice, news, trials by sally

‘The director of public prosecutions is bringing a High Court challenge against judges’ refusal to detain defendants for longer ahead of trial amid record-high backlogs and legal strikes.’

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BBC News, 26th September 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk