‘A chocolate thief is facing jail after admitting he stole almost 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs in a heist worth more than £31,000.’
The Guardian, 14th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A student who suspects she was a victim of spiking has said the low conviction rate is shocking but not surprising.’
BBC News, 15th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice has changed the law so that foster parents and approved prospective adopted parents bringing SEND appeals on behalf of a looked-after child will “not be means assessed”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A life insurance advert featuring serial killer Harold Shipman “trivialised” his murders and was distressing to victims’ families, the advertising watchdog said.’
BBC News, 15th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A significant legal victory in a case brought by a householder affected by Japanese knotweed has raised the prospect of an increase in claims from people stricken by the hazardous plant.’
The Guardian, 14th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A tenant who fraudulently obtained council housing in Dudley by lying about the fact she owned a property has been jailed for 32 months.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A coroner has concluded inquest proceedings into the death of murdered toddler Star Hobson.’
BBC News, 13th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In this post, Henry Powell (Associate) and Antoni Hajdon (Of Counsel) in the Real Estate Disputes team at CMS, comment on the case of Barton & Ors v Morris & Anor in place of Gwyn Jones (deceased) [2023] UKSC 3 – handed down on 25 January 2023.’
UKSC Blog, 13th February 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
‘Police missed clear chances to identify Wayne Couzens as a potential sex offender and a danger to women before he kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard, it can finally be revealed.’
The Guardian, 13th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Net migration into the UK was 504,000 between June 2021 and June 2022, far higher than the previous record of 330,00. While the single biggest factor behind the rise in net migration was the new visas open to Ukrainians and BN(O) passport-holders from Hong Kong, it is the increase in the numbers coming to the UK on student visas that is the potential target of a government crackdown. Alan Manning argues that further research in this area is urgently needed.’
EIN Blog, 14th February 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘Three Insulate Britain activists have been found guilty of causing a public nuisance by a jury for a two-hour sit-down blockade of traffic.’
The Guardian, 13th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In Ms F Grabe v The United Reformed Church [2022] UKET 2204367/2012, Ms Grabe had been a candidate for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the URC between November 2008 and June 2012. The URC’s practice is that If a member of a local church wishes to discern a potential call to ministry, the local church refers the applicant to the regional Synod. If the Synod agrees, the candidate then attends an Assessment Conference made up of an Assessment Board and an interview with representatives of the Church’s Educational and Learning Committee, during which the candidate’s qualifications and general knowledge about the URC are ascertained and discussed. If the Assessment Board approves the candidate for ordination training the candidate and the Education and Learning Committee are so informed.’
Law & Religion UK, 13th February 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘Eight former BBC journalists who had their applications to relocate from Afghanistan to the UK rejected are expecting their cases to be reconsidered after they successfully challenged the rationale behind the refusals at the high court.’
The Guardian, 13th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘In this post, Jack Prytherch, Of Counsel in the Tax team at CMS, previews the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Vermilion Holdings Limited. The appeal was heard by the Supreme Court on 7 February 2023.’
UKSC Blog, 9th February 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
‘The growing complexity of construction and engineering disputes has led to an increased demand for the services of experts regarding various aspects of a typical legal proceeding.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The Vice President of the Court of Protection has issued guidance on Court of Protection ‘closed hearings’ and ‘closed material’.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The UK telecoms regulator has launched an investigation into the industry-wide practice of hitting broadband and mobile customers with inflation-busting price rises of up to 17% and could bring in tougher protections against hefty mid-contract increases.’
The Guardian, 9th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Church of England’s General Synod has today voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages after an eight-hour debate over two days.’
Law & Religion UK, 9th February 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘The father of two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who was killed by mould in a social housing flat, has welcomed a new law to prevent a repeat tragedy, saying: “We are finally starting to feel like we are being treated fairly.”’
The Guardian, 9th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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