Judge names youths as he jails them for life for murder of ‘vulnerable’ musician – The Independent

Posted September 28th, 2022 in anonymity, imprisonment, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by michael

‘Mr Justice Sweeney lifted reporting restrictions at Winchester Crown Court to allow the naming of Jack Hindley and Samuel Jones, who were found guilty of the murder of 35-year-old Edward Reeve.’

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The Independent, 28th September 2022

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Judges wrong to bail defendants due to barristers’ strike, high court rules – The Guardian

‘Judges were wrong to refuse to extend the period defendants could be kept in jail awaiting trial in cases delayed by the criminal barristers’ strike, the high court has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 28th September 2022

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Bristol Colston statue toppling was ‘violent act’, say judges – BBC News

Posted September 28th, 2022 in appeals, criminal damage, demonstrations, human rights, monuments, news, violence by michael

‘The toppling of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was a “violent” act, appeal court judges have ruled.

They also ruled human rights protections were not available as a defence to the so-called Colston Four, who were acquitted of criminal damage.’

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BBC News, 28th September 2022

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Deaths in police custody lowest since 2004-05 in England and Wales – watchdog – BBC News

Posted September 28th, 2022 in death in custody, news, police, statistics by michael

‘Deaths in police custody in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level since 2004-05, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) says.’

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BBC News, 28th September 2022

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Drug driver jailed for deliberately crashing car into pensioner’s bungalow – The Independent

‘A drug driver who deliberately crashed his BMW into a pensioner’s bungalow has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 28th September 2022

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Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety check failings – The Guardian

Posted September 28th, 2022 in consumer protection, fines, gambling, money laundering, news by michael

‘The bookmaker Betfred has been fined nearly £2.9m for failings in its social responsibility and money-laundering controls, after accepting tens of thousands of pounds from gamblers without performing adequate safety checks.’

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The Guardian, 28th September 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 28th, 2022 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

London Borough of Islington v Bourous [2022] EWCA Civ 1242 (16 September 2022)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Wood, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1243 (20 September 2022)

Kadir v R. [2022] EWCA Crim 1244 (21 September 2022)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Noble & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Cornwall Council [2022] EWHC 2402 (Admin) (28 September 2022)

Director of Public Prosecutions, R (On the Application Of) v Crown Court at Bristol & Anor [2022] EWHC 2415 (Admin) (28 September 2022)

Timson, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary 0f State for Work and Pensions [2022] EWHC 2392 (Admin) (23 September 2022)

ALO & Ors, R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWHC 2380 (Admin) (22 September 2022)

Director of Public Prosecutions, R (On the Application Of) v Crown Court at Bristol & Anor [2022] EWHC 2347 (Admin) (16 September 2022)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Astora Women’s Health LLC, Re [2022] EWHC 2412 (Ch) (27 September 2022)

Antonio v Williams & Anor [2022] EWHC 2383 (Ch) (22 September 2022)

AU Vodka Ltd v NE10 Vodka Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 2371 (Ch) (21 September 2022)

McKinney Plant & Safety Ltd v Construction Industry Training Board [2022] EWHC 2361 (Ch) (20 September 2022)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Virgin Aviation TM Ltd & Anor v Alaska Airlines, Inc [2022] EWHC 2391 (Comm) (26 September 2022)

Moss & Ors v Martin & Anor [2022] EWHC 2385 (Comm) (22 September 2022)

S&B Consultancy Services Ltd v Bourn & Anors [2022] EWHC 2359 (Comm) (20 September 2022)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Solutions 4 North Tyneside Ltd v Galliford Try Building 2014 Ltd [2022] EWHC 2372 (TCC) (21 September 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 28th, 2022 in legislation by michael

SI 2022/995 – The Criminal Legal Aid (Standard Crime Contract) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/992 – The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Commencement No. 29) Order 2022

SI 2022/991 – The National Health Service Pension Schemes (Member Contributions etc.) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/990 – The Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/988 – The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/985 – The Charities (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College) Order 2022

SI 2022/984 – The Building etc. (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/983 – The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2022

SI 2022/982 – The Response to the Committee on Climate Change Report (Extension of Period) Order 2022

SI 2022/981 – The Customs (Tariff and Reliefs) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/980 – The Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/979 – The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/978 – The Alcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/977 – The Football Spectators (2022 World Cup Control Period) Order 2022

SI 2022/976 – The Electricity (Individual Exemption from the Requirement for a Transmission Licence) (Triton Knoll) (England) Order 2022

SI 2022/975 – The School Admission Appeals Code (Appointed Day) (England) Order 2022

SI 2022/973 – The Designation of Freeport Tax Sites (Solent Freeport) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/972 – The Designation of Freeport Tax Sites (Plymouth and South Devon Freeport) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/968 – The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) Order 2022

SI 2022/967 – The Wolverhampton (Electoral Changes) Order 2022

SI 2022/966 – The Stockton-on-Tees (Electoral Changes) Order 2022

SI 2022/965 – The Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provision) (England) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/964 – The Bolton (Electoral Changes) Order 2022

SI 2022/956 – The Power to Award Degrees etc. (Blackpool and The Fylde College) Order of Council 2016 (Amendment) Order 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

A History Of HIV And Human Rights In The UK – Each Other

‘Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that affects and weakens the immune system. It was first identified in the 1980s, despite it having existed for decades by then. Over the past 40 years, UK society has seen significant developments for those living with HIV. In this timeline, we take a look back over those developments and how they relate to human rights.’

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Each Other, 25th September 2022

Source: eachother.org.uk

BSB plans “statement of good practice” for chambers – Legal Futures

Posted September 28th, 2022 in barristers, codes of practice, news by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is planning a “statement of consolidated good practice” for chambers, which not only sets out the minimum regulatory requirements but how to go “above and beyond” them.’

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Legal Futures, 28th September 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Home Office to reopen immigration detention centres with £399m deal – The Guardian

Posted September 28th, 2022 in asylum, detention, government departments, immigration, news by sally

‘The Home Office plans to open two immigration detention centres to detain 1,000 male asylum seekers in a scheme which is projected to cost £399m.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2022

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Psychology or pseudoscience? Parental alienation and the role of the psychologist, with Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska – Law Pod UK

Posted September 28th, 2022 in children, families, family courts, news, podcasts by sally

‘Jim Duffy speaks to Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska, of 1 Crown Office Row in Brighton. They discuss how the family court deals with allegations of “alienating behaviour” by one parent against another and examines the part psychologists play in that process.’

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Law Pod UK, 26th September 2022

Source: audioboom.com

Judges unlawfully releasing defendants, court hears – BBC News

‘Crown Court judges have been releasing potentially dangerous criminals unlawfully because of delays linked to the criminal barristers’ strike, the High Court has heard.’

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BBC News, 27th September 2022

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SRA fines firm with “failing” anti-money laundering controls – Legal Futures

Posted September 28th, 2022 in fines, law firms, money laundering, news, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

‘A law firm with a “failing” anti-money laundering (AML) control environment, leading to multiple rule breaches, has been fined £2,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).’

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Legal Futures, 27th September 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk