Prison ‘did not always know whereabouts of inmates’ – The Guardian
‘Staff at an overcrowded, chaotic and violent prison did not always know where inmates were, an inspection has revealed.’
The Guardian, 17th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Author: sally
Freedom, Asylum Seekers, and Two Lots of European Human Rights – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In this post I will set out the facts, give a quick refresher of the relationship between the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (Charter). I will conclude with an overview of the decision itself.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 17th February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Ex-golf club captain vanishes from court before he is sentenced for £300k VAT fraud – Daily Telegraph
‘Arrest warrant issued for businessman James Turner, who disappeared from Nottingham Crown Court after telling family he was popping to canteen.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Joint enterprise law wrongly interpreted for 30 years, court rules – The Guardian
‘A key test imposed by judges in assessing guilt in so-called joint enterprise killings has been wrongly interpreted for the past 30 years, the supreme court has ruled.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Immigration lawyers fail with challenge to secret evidence – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A rule that allows decisions in immigration appeals to be based on undisclosed evidence is not unlawful, the High Court has ruled.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 16th February 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
High Court upholds CFA despite legal aid certificate remaining in place – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has ruled that a conditional fee agreement (CFA) was valid even though the claimant’s legal aid certificate remained in place.’
Litigation Futures, 16th February 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Policing and Crime Bill to address emergency licensing review ‘ambiguities’, says government – OUT-LAW.com
‘The legal position of “interim steps” imposed by a licensing authority in England or Wales against premises where alcohol is sold in response to a police complaint is ambiguous and should be reviewed, the government has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th February 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Jury Service and the Price of Curiosity – Emma Fenelon – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Like the 179,000 or so people selected at random from the electoral register each year in England and Wales, in July 2011 Ms. Theodora Dallas was summoned to attend jury service. Along with other jurors summoned that day, she was shown a video about their service, and told by the court’s jury officer that internet research about anyone involved in the trial was not permitted. For good measure, the jury waiting room contained notices stating “You may also be in contempt of court if you use the internet to research details about any cases you hear along with any cases listed for trial at the Court…”. The notices made it clear that contempt of court was punishable by a fine or by imprisonment.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
A 95% Liability Offer Can be a Valid Part 36 – Zenith PI Blog
‘C made an application for indemnity costs following D’s failure to accept C’s Part 36 offer to settle liability at 95%. The offer had been made in a letter dated 30/1/15. D conceded liability some time prior to 17/12/15.’
Zenith PI Blog, 15th February 2016
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Why is the UK still printing its laws on vellum? – BBC News
‘After a reprieve, the UK is to continue printing and storing its laws on vellum, a paper made from calf or goat-skin. But shouldn’t these traditions give way to digital storage, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.’
BBC News, 15th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judicial Review: What is meant by “totally without merit” – UK Human Rights Blog
‘What is the difference between a case that is “totally without merit” and one that is “not arguable”? Are either of those more or less hopeless than a case that is “bound to fail”?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Why the UK replica furniture market is about to be hit by new copyright laws – The Independent
‘Are you sitting comfortably? Then lucky you. By the end of October – after a six-month “amnesty” for retailers – that luxury will cost you more, maybe 12 times more, than now. And it’s all thanks to the bloody European Union. ‘
The Independent, 15th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Turnford van murder: Driver guilty of Frank Buckley killing – BBC News
‘A killer van driver who reversed over his victim’s head during a violent confrontation has been found guilty of murder.’
BBC News, 15th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What are ‘professional witnesses’ and why is there such high demand for their services? – The Independent
‘Too many offences escape prosecution for want of anyone willing to give evidence. When the police can’t help, it’s time fpr a new approach…’
The Independent, 15th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The Leveson inquiry isn’t over, Cameron must keep his promise – The Guardian
‘It was clear from the start that the Leveson inquiry was to be conducted in two parts. The first section, examining the culture, practices and ethics of the media, reported back in 2012.’
The Guardian, 15th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
City lawyers concerned about change to SFO – The Independent
‘Senior City lawyers are railing against plans to subsume the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) into the National Crime Agency (NCA), amid fears of yet more disruption to the prosecution of white-collar crime.’
The Independent, 16th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BBC’s Jimmy Savile abuse report to be published next week – The Guardian
‘The long-awaited report into sexual abuse at the BBC, prompted by the Jimmy Savile scandal, has been delivered to the corporation and will be published by the broadcaster next week.’
The Guardian, 15th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Smoothing the adoption process – BBC News
‘Finding a permanent loving home for a baby approved for adoption can take take several months. In 2012, the government said it would change the law to allow potential adopters to foster a baby while the courts were deciding on its future. So what has the Foster to Adopt experience been like for those taking this route?’
BBC News, 19th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Reporting restrictions: When can you take notes in court? – BBC News
‘As a reporter, I am used to getting out my notebook and writing down what’s said by witnesses, lawyers and judges.’
BBC News, 16th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
