Surgical scandal, regulatory ineptness, independent inquiry and Government response – what next in the Ian Paterson affair? – Mills & Reeve

Posted February 1st, 2022 in doctors, hospitals, inquiries, news, standards by sally

‘Between 1997 and 2011 there were “failures across the entire healthcare system” which included failures of a healthcare regulatory system, and failures of colleagues and managers of the disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson. These failures allowed his “shocking” malpractice to go unchecked.’

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Mills & Reeve, 31st January 2022

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“Injured people will suffer twice” – furious reaction to clin neg fixed costs – Legal Futures

Posted February 1st, 2022 in costs, hospitals, negligence, news, personal injuries by sally

‘Those harmed by the NHS will “have to pay again by losing access to justice” as a result of government plans to introduce fixed costs, campaigners have claimed.’

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Legal Futures, 1st February 2022

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Do Compulsory Covid-19 Vaccination Policies Threaten Our Rights? – Each Other

Posted February 1st, 2022 in consent, coronavirus, medical treatment, news, vaccination by sally

‘The government is being criticised in some quarters for pushing ahead with a tight deadline for all NHS staff in frontline roles to get their first Covid-19 vaccination, with critics saying that it could result in staff shortages.’

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Each Other, 1st February 2022

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High Court gives permission for judicial review over impact of development on diversity and character of Brick Lane area – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 1st, 2022 in diversity, judicial review, news, planning by sally

‘Campaigners have secured permission for a judicial review challenge over Tower Hamlets Council’s grant of planning permission for a new office building on Brick Lane.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 31st January 2022

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Banker wins £2m for sexual discrimination in ‘witch hat’ case – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2022 in compensation, equal pay, news, sex discrimination, victimisation by sally

‘A City banker who had a witch’s hat left on her desk by drunken male colleagues has won more than £2m in compensation for sexual discrimination.’

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The Guardian, 31st January 2022

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Insulate Britain protesters face court over alleged injunction breach – The Independent

Posted February 1st, 2022 in climate change, demonstrations, injunctions, news by sally

‘More than a dozen Insulate Britain protesters are due to appear at the High Court after allegedly breaching an injunction aimed at curbing the group’s climate change protests.’

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The Independent, 1st February 2022

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Judge excoriates “reckless and quite possibly dishonest” solicitor – Legal Futures

Posted February 1st, 2022 in news, probate, solicitors, undue influence, wills by sally

‘The way a solicitor went about preparing a £100m will was “reckless and quite possibly dishonest”, the High Court ruled yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 1st February 2022

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Domestic abuse: average of 669 child protection referrals a day last year – The Guardian

Posted February 1st, 2022 in child abuse, domestic violence, news, police, social services by sally

‘Police made an average of 669 child protection referrals to social services every day last year because of incidents of domestic abuse across England and Wales, a new analysis has disclosed.’

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The Guardian, 1st February 2022

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Why are pregnant women in prison? – Coventry University

Posted January 31st, 2022 in criminal justice, imprisonment, news, pregnancy, prisons, women by sally

‘The aim of this study is to find out why pregnant women spend time in prison, on remand, on recall from licence conditions and on sentence. Research shows that women very rarely commit violent or serious crime, and very few women present any kind of danger to the public. Research also identifies that pregnant women are especially vulnerable and in need of extra care – so this raises critical questions about the incarceration of pregnant women. ‘

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Coventry University, November 2021

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Partner cleared of ex-boxer’s murder but convicted of manslaughter – The Independent

Posted January 27th, 2022 in domestic violence, homicide, murder, news by sally

‘A woman who fatally stabbed a former professional boxer at their home has been cleared of murder, but convicted of manslaughter.’

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The Independent, 26th January 2022

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Dylan Scanlon: Death of Oldham boy, 5, is focus of review – BBC News

Posted January 27th, 2022 in child abuse, child neglect, news, police, social services, standards by sally

‘The death of a five-year-old boy in Oldham at the end of last year is being reviewed, a council has confirmed.’

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BBC News, 27th January 2022

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Coroner’s report identifies ‘basic investigative failings’ in Stephen Port probe – The Independent

Posted January 27th, 2022 in inquests, murder, news, police, reports, sexual offences by sally

‘Families of the four victims of serial killer Stephen Port have welcomed a coroner’s report that identifies several areas of concern over the bungled investigations into their deaths.’

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The Independent, 26th January 2022

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Matthew Hardy: Stalker jailed for harassing women on Instagram – BBC News

Posted January 27th, 2022 in harassment, internet, news, sentencing, stalking by sally

‘A stalker who harassed women online by creating fake social media accounts to spread lies about them has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 26th January 2022

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Carer who suffocated suspected burglar in citizen’s arrest cleared of manslaughter – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 27th, 2022 in burglary, citizen's arrest, homicide, news, restraint by sally

‘Nathan Smith acquitted after court hears that his method of restraining man, whom he believed was breaking into cars, was not inappropriate.’

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Daily Telegraph, 26th January 2022

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Terror case dropped against trafficking victim, aged 16 – BBC News

Posted January 27th, 2022 in children, news, prosecutions, terrorism, trafficking in human beings, victims by sally

‘The case against the youngest girl charged with terrorism offences in the UK has been dropped, after the Home Office decided she was a victim of trafficking.’

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BBC News, 27th January 2022

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Anger over referral of vulnerable boy, 11, to counter-radicalisation scheme – The Guardian

Posted January 27th, 2022 in children, complaints, news, police, special educational needs, terrorism by sally

‘An 11-year-old schoolboy who was struggling with his homework was referred to the Prevent counter-radicalisation programme after a fellow pupil reported him saying during a fire drill that he wished his school would burn down.’

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The Guardian, 26th January 2022

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One in six young barristers want to quit, regulator suggests – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 27th, 2022 in barristers, news, reports, working time, young persons by sally

‘One in six young barristers say they want to leave the bar over unmanageable or unpredictable working hours, according to a study by the Bar Council.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 26th January 2022

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Oatly ads banned by UK watchdog over ‘misleading’ green claims – The Guardian

‘The UK advertising watchdog has banned a high-profile marketing campaign by Swedish alt-milk brand Oatly after ruling its green claims were misleading.’

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The Guardian, 26th January 2022

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Activist deceived into relationship with Met officer wins £229,000 compensation – The Guardian

‘An environmental activist who was deceived into a two-year intimate relationship by an undercover police officer has been awarded £229,000 in compensation after winning a landmark legal case.’

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The Guardian, 25th January 2022

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Asset of Community Value – Local Government Law

Posted January 26th, 2022 in assets of community value, housing, local government, news, planning by sally

‘In R (TV Harrison CIC) v Leeds City Council (2022) EWHC 130 (Admin) the claimant community interest company challenged the decision of the City Council to refuse to include the claimant’s Land in the list of Land in its area that is of community value that is maintained under Section 87(1) of the Localism Act 2011. The Land is described as a longstanding sports field and has recently been restored. However, the City Council seeks to proceed with a housing development. “Land of community value” is defined by Section 88 of the Act. Section 88(1)(b) is concerned with future use.’

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Local Government Law, 25th January 2022

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