Rikki Neave murderer James Watson loses appeal against conviction – BBC News
‘A man jailed last year for murdering a six-year-old boy in 1994 has lost his appeal against his conviction.’
BBC News, 4th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 5 September 2023
Germany refuses to extradite man to UK over concerns about British jail conditions – The Guardian
‘A German court has refused to extradite to the UK a man accused of drug trafficking because of concerns about prison conditions in Britain.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Martha’s rule’: ministers consider law to give right to second medical opinion – The Guardian
‘Ministers are considering introducing Martha’s rule in England to make it easier for patients and their families who believe their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff to get a second medical opinion.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’ – BBC News
‘A growing number of women who say their children were handed to abusive partners by England and Wales’ family courts have abducted them and fled to Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. The BBC spoke to six of them to investigate some of their stories.’
BBC News, 5th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Human Rights Lawyers Association Lord Kerr Essay Competition Winner 2023: Is there a human right to live free from poverty? Should there be? – UKSC Blog
‘The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) is a membership organisation which aims to promote the effective legal protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the UK and to further research, education and training in the area of human rights practice. The Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC) is constituted by young lawyers, trainees, policy workers, paralegals, and law students with a keen interest in human rights law, who work together to provide essential training and resources for young people considering a career in human rights. This is done through the HRLA’s annual Judicial Review Mooting Competition, Careers Day and the Lord Kerr Essay Competition, which was set up by the HRLA to honour the legacy and human rights contribution of Lord Brian Francis Kerr, Baron Kerr of Tonaghmore, the former Supreme Court Justice, following a generous donation by his son, Patrick Kerr.’
UKSC Blog, 5th September 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
Beware of the CAT – Competition Bulletin
‘Has the CAT turned full circle in its approach to collective proceedings orders (CPOs)?’
Competition Bulletin, 2nd September 2023
Source: competitionbulletin.com
Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device – BBC News
‘Two hundred women in the UK who claim they were left in pain after having a permanent contraception device fitted, can now take group legal action through the courts, against its manufacturer.’
BBC News, 5th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lady Justice Thirlwall appointed to lead public inquiry into Lucy Letby – The Guardian
‘The court of appeal judge Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s murder of seven babies in an NHS hospital.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
