Day: 27 September 2023

Councils accused of “wasting” £60m in a year on tribunal battles over support for children with special educational needs – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 27th, 2023 in children, disabled persons, education, learning difficulties, local government, news, school children, special educational needs, statistics, tribunals by sally

‘Councils wasted £60 million in a year on “unsuccessful court disputes” with parents and carers seeking support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), according to research by Pro Bono Economics, commissioned by the Disabled Children’s Partnership.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th September 2023

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Ex-MP jailed over expenses fraud loses appeal against prison sentence – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2023 in appeals, drug abuse, expenses, fraud, imprisonment, news, parliament, sentencing by sally

‘A former MP jailed for expenses fraud has lost a Court of Appeal bid to challenge his four-year prison sentence.’

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The Independent, 26th September 2023

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Pepper spray could be used at young offender institutions in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2023 in children, Ministry of Justice, news, prison officers, prisons, violence, young offenders by sally

‘Prison officers in England and Wales could be allowed to use pepper spray to incapacitate children under plans to curb a sharp increase in violence at young offender institutions, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2023

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Murderer denied release after refusing to say where wife’s body hidden – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2023 in disclosure, imprisonment, married persons, murder, news, parole, prisons by sally

‘A man jailed for murdering his estranged wife 20 years ago who still refuses to say where he hid her body is not safe to be released from prison, the Parole Board has said.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2023

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First Remediation Order under Building Safety Act – Mills & Reeve

Posted September 27th, 2023 in building law, chambers articles, fire, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, leases, news by sally

‘A group of leaseholders of two blocks of flats successfully applied for a Remediation Order against the freeholder in respect of defective external cladding and other fire safety issues. The decision by the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) in Sarah White & Karin Ida Christina Martensson & Other leaseholders v Kedai Limited (freeholder) LON/00AY/HYI/2022/0005 & 0016 is the first Remediation Order made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).’

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Mills & Reeve, 26th September 2023

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Trudi Warner reveals the dark secret of English courts: juries do have the right to follow their consciences – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2023 in climate change, criminal justice, demonstrations, freedom of expression, juries, news by sally

‘The solicitor general taking action against a climate protester who held up a sign outside court raises a vital issue for criminal justice.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2023

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Councils ‘wasting millions’ on special educational needs legal disputes – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2023 in children, disabled persons, education, learning difficulties, local government, news, school children, special educational needs, statistics, tribunals by sally

‘Councils in England have been accused of “wasting” millions of pounds in court disputes with parents and carers over disability and educational support for their children.’

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The Independent, 26th September 2023

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Jail for Leeds man who slashed and strangled horses – BBC News

Posted September 27th, 2023 in animal cruelty, animals, DNA, forensic science, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who slashed three horses with a knife and tried to strangle another has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 26th September 2023

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UK ban on American XL bully dogs boosts demand for muzzles – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2023 in animals, dogs, news by sally

‘Demand for muzzles and training classes for American XL bully dogs has soared since Rishi Sunak announced the breed would be banned by the end of the year.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2023

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Sex offender avoids jail for driving car into Downing Street gates – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2023 in child abuse, government departments, indecent photographs of children, news, rehabilitation, sentencing, sexual offences, terrorism by sally

‘A sex offender has avoided jail after driving his car into the gates of Downing Street in what a judge described as an “attack on democracy”.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2023

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Watchdog updates technical guidance for schools regarding pupils with protected characteristics – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 27th, 2023 in codes of practice, education, equality, Equality and Human Rights Commission, local government, news, ombudsmen, school children by sally

‘The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its technical guidance for schools in England and Scotland, outlining the obligations the Equality Act places upon schools regarding pupils with protected characteristics and the provision of their education.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 26th September 2023

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Aimi McCaffery: Driver who fell asleep jailed for killing mum-of-two – BBC News

Posted September 27th, 2023 in dangerous driving, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A driver who killed a mother-of-two when he fell asleep at the wheel has been jailed for three and a half years.’

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BBC News, 26th September 2023

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Data breaches putting domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, says UK watchdog – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2023 in data protection, disclosure, domestic violence, hospitals, local government, news, ombudsmen, police, victims by sally

‘Councils, police forces and hospitals are putting women’s lives at risk by accidentally disclosing domestic abuse victims’ addresses to perpetrators, the UK’s information watchdog has said.’

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The Guardian, 27th September 2023

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Nottingham NHS maternity care review calls on families to come forward – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2023 in birth, children, families, hospitals, midwives, news, pregnancy by sally

‘The head of the independent review of maternity care in Nottingham has called on families who feel they may have been affected to come forward, as hundreds are set to receive letters inviting them to share their experiences.’

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The Independent, 26th September 2023

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