Armed gang jailed for Leeds pub robberies – BBC News
‘A gang of robbers behind a string of armed raids on pubs and restaurants across Leeds have been jailed.’
BBC News, 21st November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Investing in crime fighting technology: accountability versus privacy rights – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘The London Met has recently indicated that officers will be fitted with body cameras. Other wearable technology such as wi-fi enabled clothing that allows real-time tracking, vital sign monitoring and constant communications is being trialled in the US.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 21st November 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
What are the rules on HMRC naming and shaming those who owe tax? – Daily Telegraph
‘HMRC’s controversial tactic of publishing a list of tax dodgers’ details has outed 77 individuals and businesses this year. How exactly did they make the list?’
Daily Telegraph, 24th November 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Employers told to look out for the signs of domestic violence or ‘they could be held liable’ – The Independent
‘In the advice from the Government’s health agency, managers will be asked to spot sudden shifts in behaviour, or changes to clothing and appearance which may disguise bruising, and are to be encouraged to approach staff sensitively and offer help.’
The Independent, 21st November 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Google case over online abuse to begin in High Court – BBC News
‘The case of a UK businessman who wants Google to stop malicious web postings about him appearing in its search results is set to begin.’
BBC News, 24th November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prince Charles letters row: Supreme Court to hear case – BBC News
‘The Supreme Court is set to consider whether letters from Prince Charles to the government should be made public.’
BBC News, 24th November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child abuse cases are ‘tip of the iceberg’ in sexual exploitation of young people, warns Theresa May – The Independent
‘The cases of child abuse exposed so far are only the “tip of the iceberg” of the extent of sexual exploitation of young people, the Home Secretary Theresa May has warned.’
The Independent, 23rd November 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Anti-terror measures: May aims to close ransom loophole – The Guardian
‘The government will embark on fresh steps to cut funding to “barbaric” terror groups such as Islamic State by changing the law to prevent insurance firms from inadvertently reimbursing ransom payments, Theresa May will say on Monday.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Video recordings – Panopticon
‘The classification requirements imposed by the Video Recording Acts are lawful, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) has ruled, on 14 November 2014, in R v Dryzmer and Play Media Distribution Ltd. The prohibition on supplying video recordings which have not been classified by the British Board of Film Classification is not rendered unlawful either by ECHR Article 10, on freedom of expression, or by TFEU Articles 34-36 on non-interference with trade. The reason is the same in both cases. Qualitative restrictions on grounds of public health and morals are justified.’
Panopticon, 18th November 2014
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
EVENT: JUSTICE – Law and Literature Series: An evening with Hilary Mantel
‘Double Booker prize winning author, Hilary Mantel will read from Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, bringing to life one of the most complex characters of Tudor England, Thomas Cromwell.’
Date: 11th February 2015, 5.30pm
Location: Middle Temple
Charge: These are exclusive events for JUSTICE members and their guests. Tickets cost £50 and all profits go to the Securing JUSTICE at 60 Appeal.
More information can be found here.
EVENT: JUSTICE – Law and Literature Series: An evening with Robert Harris
‘Best-selling author Robert Harris will read from An Officer & A Spy, his compelling account of France’s most infamous miscarriage of justice, the Dreyfus affair.’
Date: 4th December 2014, 5.30pm
Location: Lincoln’s Inn
Charge: These are exclusive events for JUSTICE members and their guests. Tickets cost £50 and all profits go to the Securing JUSTICE at 60 Appeal.
More information can be found here.
Panic room woman challenges bedroom tax – The Guardian
‘A woman whose council home has been fitted with a secure panic room to protect her from a violent ex-partner is going to court on Wednesday to challenge the government’s so-called bedroom tax.’
The Guardian, 18th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Neurosurgeon jailed for sexually assaulting six patients – The Guardian
‘An eminent consultant neurosurgeon has been jailed for 16 years for sexually assaulting six female patients during intimate medical examinations.’
The Guardian, 18th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Software patents – the lines of communication are no clearer – Technology Law Update
‘Patents for computer programmes are not patentable in Europe. That seems like a simple statement. But a recent high level decision shows that it is far from simple to apply.’
Technology Law Update, 18th November 2014
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Family pressure group “had no business” in applying for habeas corpus on behalf of mother – UK Human Rights Blog
‘An application for habeas corpus by a pressure group was completely “hopeless” and “entirely misconceived”. The appellant’s challenge to the decision of the judge below was equally devoid of merit. Third party applications are only appropriate where the prisoner is incommunicado or where the impediment preventing the prisoner from acting is ignorance or disability. It was entirely inappropriate in these circumstances, where the prisoner had been represented by counsel throughout the proceedings which resulted in her imprisonment, or where her detention had already ended before the application for habeas corpus was made.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 18th November 2014
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
PCC admits Essex Police failed child rape victim – BBC News
‘A five-year-old rape victim who wrote to officers telling them they had let her down was failed by Essex Police, the force’s police and crime commissioner has said.’
BBC News, 18th November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The jail that has reduced violence by helping inmates escape from the gang – The Guardian
‘Gang rivalries are driving up assaults in custody, but one prison has cut violent incidents by 75%.’
The Guardian, 19th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tania Clarence sentenced: Husband of depressed New Malden mother who killed children criticises medics for ‘pressuring family to submit to operations’ – The Independent
‘The husband of a depressed mother who killed her three young disabled children has criticised medical professionals for the “constant pressure” placed on the family to “submit the children to operations and other interventions”.’
The Independent, 18th November 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rotherham abuse scandal: IPCC to investigate conduct of 10 police officers – The Guardian
‘The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is to investigate the conduct of 10 South Yorkshire police officers in relation to their handling of reported child sexual exploitation in Rotherham.’
The Guardian, 18th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
