Woman who violently shook baby daughter guilty of manslaughter – The Guardian

Posted April 3rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘A woman has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her four-month-old daughter, who died after being violently shaken.’

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The Guardian, 2nd April 2025

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Old Etonian jailed for 24 years after trying to throw estranged partner down a well following row on car journey – The Independent

Posted April 3rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘An Old Etonian who tried to murder his former partner by throwing her down a disused well at his family’s country estate has been jailed for 24 years.’

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The Independent, 2nd April 2025

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Parental consent to the confinement of younger children – again – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Posted April 3rd, 2025 in news by sally

‘The vexed question of whether and under what circumstances parents can consent to (or otherwise authorise) the confinement of children under 16 came before HHJ Burrows (sitting as a High Court judge) in QX (Parental Consent for Deprivation of liberty: Children under 16) [2025] EWHC 745 (Fam).’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 3rd April 2025

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk