Derbyshire PC guilty over sexual encounter with woman in patrol car – The Guardian

‘A Derbyshire police officer has been convicted of misconduct in a public office after he and a colleague both had sex in a patrol car with a woman to whom they had offered a lift home.’

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The Guardian, 8th November 2023

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Landlord wins Upper Tribunal over level of penalties for housing penalties – Local Government Lawyer

‘A Bradford landlord has had penalties reduced in a case which the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) said raised “some interesting questions about mitigation, totality, and the principle that civil penalties for housing offences should be set at a level that ensures the landlord does not profit from his crime”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th November 2023

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First Online Safety Act guidance for tech platforms targets grooming – BBC News

Posted November 9th, 2023 in child abuse, children, codes of practice, internet, news, ombudsmen, sexual offences by sally

‘Social media platforms should fight online grooming by not suggesting children as “friends” by default, the communications watchdog says.’

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BBC News, 8th November 2023

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The Crisis after the Crisis: Relevance of the BSA to RAAC – Falcon Chambers

‘Reinforced autoclave aerated concrete (“RAAC”) has received considerable press attention recently. In short, this is a lightweight material which was used in the construction of floors and walls between the 1950s and 1990s. RAAC has a lifespan of about 30 years and has received national attention recently following the collapse of a panel in a school which was previously thought to be “non-critical”. RAAC has been identified in schools, hospitals and even in the Houses of Parliament.’

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Falcon Chambers, 2nd October 2023

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