The Historical Roots of the Windrush Scandal: independent research report – Home Office

Posted September 26th, 2024 in citizenship, colonies, immigration, news, reports by sally

‘This report is in response to Wendy Williams’ ‘Windrush Lessons Learned Review’, which was published on 19 March 2020. In particular, it addresses Williams’ Recommendation 6, which states that the Home Office must ensure that ‘all its existing and new staff learn about the history of the UK and its relationship with the rest of the world, including Britain’s colonial history, the history of inward and outward migration and the history of black Britons’.’

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Home Office, 26th September 2024

Source: www.gov.uk

‘She didn’t want to believe he was an evil monster’ – BBC News

Posted September 26th, 2024 in domestic violence, married persons, murder, news by sally

‘Holly Bramley was murdered by her husband, Nicholas Metson, at their Lincoln home in March 2023. Holly’s family have been speaking to the BBC’s Jo Makel about the abusive relationship that ended with her death and how they are supporting a campaign against domestic violence in her honour.’

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BBC News, 26th September 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Former justice minister urges opposition to planned BSB equality duty – Legal Futures

Posted September 26th, 2024 in barristers, diversity, equality, news by sally

‘Former justice minister Lord Wolfson KC has joined the voices opposing the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) plan to impose a new positive duty on barristers to act in a way that “advances” equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).’

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Legal Futures, 26th September 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

‘Her death was preventable’: Mother of murdered Libby Squire says report flashers to prevent worse crimes – The Independent

Posted September 26th, 2024 in bereavement, crime prevention, indecent exposure, murder, news, voyeurism by sally

‘The mother of murdered student Libby Squire is urging women and girls to report crimes including flashing and voyeurism, as she warned her daughter’s death was “totally preventable”.’

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The Independent, 25th September 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Time to remedy the legal consequences of Jivraj v Hashwani? The personal scope of application of equal treatment legislation – by Nicola Countouris and Colm O’Cinneide – UK Labour Law

Posted September 26th, 2024 in brexit, contract of employment, contracts, EC law, equality, news by sally

‘This blogpost revisits the 2011 UK Supreme Court decision in Jivraj v Hashwani [2011] UKSC 40, which adopted a narrow reading of the personal scope of the Equality Act 2010 as it applies to the self-employed. It argues that this decision represented a wrong turn in the law, which should now be reversed by the courts or corrected by the legislature – especially in light of the January 2023 Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) decision in Case C-356/21, TP v JK, and the stated commitment of the newly elected Labour government to “ensuring those [equality] provisions that were previously derived from EU law remain enshrined in UK law”.’

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UK Labour Law, 25th September 2024

Source: uklabourlawblog.com

Fashion brands face further greenwashing scrutiny – Kingsley Napley Criminal Law Blog

Posted September 26th, 2024 in advertising, competition, consumer protection, environmental protection, news by sally

‘Greenwashing continues to be a significant focus for the UK’s competition regulator as its scrutiny of the fashion sector continues.’

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Kingsley Napley Criminal Law Blog, 25th September 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

Manchester detective found guilty after stealing cocaine and giving it to dealers – The Guardian

Posted September 26th, 2024 in drug offences, drug trafficking, misfeasance in public office, news, police by sally

‘A detective who stole almost 4kg of cocaine from the police evidence store at work and supplied it on the streets of Manchester has been convicted of multiple offences.’

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The Guardian, 25th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Tribunal orders council to release pay rise documents in “public interest” – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 26th, 2024 in BBC, freedom of information, local government, news, public interest, remuneration by sally

‘The First-tier Tribunal has ordered Cumberland Council to release documents relating to a decision to double councillors’ pay over an 11-month period, after it refused to provide information requested by the BBC.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th September 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Mother wins decade-long battle for more than £10m over botched operation on child at NHS hospital – The Independent

‘A mother has won a 12-year battle for compensation against an NHS hospital after successfully claiming her child suffered brain damage as a result of a botched surgery.’

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The Independent, 25th September 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Telecoms providers must ensure transparency following ASA ruling and Ofcom guidance – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 25th, 2024 in advertising, complaints, media, news, telecommunications by sally

‘A recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling and subsequent Office of Communications (Ofcom) guidance serves as a reminder to UK telecommunications providers on standards for advertising technology superiority claims and comparative advertising, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th September 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Keep out! When justice cannot be seen to be done, how do we know it’s been done? – Transparency Project

‘Magistrates’ courts conducting family justice are now part of the Family Court, established in 2014, and subject to the same rules as those presided over by district, circuit and High Court judges. Under those rules, accredited media reporters and ‘legal bloggers’ (see below) are entitled to attend hearings even if they take place in private, though they can’t report anything without the court’s permission.’

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Transparency Project, 24th September 2024

Source: transparencyproject.org.uk

HMP Brixton: Inspection finds catalogue of failings at one of UK’s most overcrowded jails – The Independent

‘A damning inspection has highlighted a catalogue of failings at one of the UK’s most overcrowded jails – underscoring how the crisis behind bars “extends far beyond the prison walls and into our communities”.’

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The Independent, 24th September 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Key changes to ICAEW Professional Indemnity Insurance requirements – Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog

Posted September 25th, 2024 in accountants, chambers articles, consultations, insurance, news by sally

‘In December 2023, the ICAEW Regulatory Board, along with the Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee (PIIC), began reviewing ICAEW’s insurance requirements. A consultation on the proposed changes was held from 18 October to 14 December 2023. After reviewing the feedback, the ICAEW has confirmed changes to the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) regime to take effect on 1 September 2024. This blog will explore the PII requirements, a summary of key changes and their purpose and impact.’

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Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 23rd September 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

ASA bans adverts for Nike and Sky for using ‘dark pattern’ tactics – The Guardian

Posted September 25th, 2024 in advertising, internet, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘Adverts for Nike and Sky have been banned by the regulator for using “dark pattern” tactics designed to lead consumers to unintentionally spend money.’

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The Guardian, 25th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils plan to shut women’s prisons amid overcrowding crisis – The Independent

Posted September 25th, 2024 in criminal justice, early release, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, statistics, women by sally

‘Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out plans to slash the number of women going to jail and ultimately close women’s prisons amid an overcrowding crisis.’

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The Independent, 24th September 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

‘Hillsborough Law’ on the table by anniversary – PM – BBC News

‘A “Hillsborough law” will be introduced in Parliament before the next anniversary of the 1989 football stadium tragedy, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.’

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BBC News, 24th September 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Welsh teenager jailed for attacking trans woman and sharing terrorist documents – The Guardian

‘A teenage far-right extremist has been jailed for more than five years for sharing terrorist documents and attacking a transgender woman by kicking her in the head before posting “best day ever” online.’

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The Guardian, 19th September 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Fathers who took sons to asylum hotel riot jailed – BBC News

‘Two fathers who took their sons to a riot at a hotel housing asylum seekers are the latest to be jailed in connection with the disorder.’

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BBC News, 19th September 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Forging documents in litigation constituted an unlawful means conspiracy (Takhar v Gracefield Developments Ltd and others) – Gatehouse Chambers

‘Dispute Resolution analysis: Having set aside an earlier judgment on the basis that the claim had been defeated by a forged document, the Claimant was able to use that same forgery to found a successful new claim for unlawful means conspiracy.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 21st August 2024

Source: gatehouselaw.co.uk

Protests, human rights and criminal activity – Law Society’s Gazette

‘When are university and other protests impermissible? When ‘a protest turns into a base camp for criminal activity’, said Ritchie J on 19 June 2024, giving judgment in University of Birmingham v Persons Unknown (1) and Mariyah Ali (2) [2024] EWHC 1529 (KB). And while concerning a university, this is also relevant to local government.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 19th September 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk