What are your rights on university initiation ceremonies – BBC News
‘Currently, universities don’t have to abide by any set guidelines around student initiations.’
BBC News, 29th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Councils warned against using new waste crime powers to raise revenue – Local Government Lawyer
‘The government has this week issued guidance for councils on using new powers to fine householders up to £400 for failing to ensure they gave their waste to a licensed carrier.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Levels of innovation in law “stagnating” but future looks better – Legal Futures
‘The level of innovation in the legal market has “stagnated and fallen in some areas” in recent years, but there are a number of encouraging signs for the future, major new research has revealed.’
Legal Futures, 29th November 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Female genital mutilation cases more than double in a year in UK – The Guardian
‘The number of girls in England who have experienced or are believed to be at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) has more than doubled in a year, according to assessments by council social workers.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
SRA in reminder on litigation obligations, warns against being ‘hired gun’ – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a reminder to solicitors to adhere to all their professional obligations when engaged in litigation, “and not to become ‘hired guns’ just carrying out instructions that are in the best interests of clients”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th November 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Teen jailed over friends’ Basshunter gig MDMA deaths – BBC News
‘A teenager has been jailed for supplying the MDMA that killed two of his friends.’
BBC News, 29th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A third of prisons hold at least one transgender inmate, MoJ says – The Guardian
‘More than a third of prisons in England and Wales hold at least one transgender inmate, official statistics have revealed.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Facebook appeals against Cambridge Analytica fine – BBC News
‘Facebook has appealed against a fine imposed on it by the UK’s data watchdog after the Cambridge Analytica scandal.’
BBC News, 21st November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Scrapping juries in rape trials risks rise in miscarriages of justice – The Guardian
‘There is no evidence juries are failing their duty. Abolishing them could increase pressure on judges to boost conviction rates.’
The Guardian, 22nd November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Proposed legislation to create heterosexual civil partnerships will still not create a “common law” marriage – Family Law
‘In June 2018 the Supreme Court ruled in favour of a heterosexual couple who had argued that their inability to formalise their relationship through a civil partnership was incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. The Prime Minister indicated in October that she would legislate to give all couples the same choices as to how to achieve legal recognition of their relationship for the first time, writes Ashford’s family solicitor Emma Mackay.’
Family Law, 22nd November 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Improvement clauses needing improvement – Nearly Legal
‘An object lesson in the need for clarity in tenancy agreements. This was an appeal from a first instance decision of HHJ Luba QC. Mr H was Network’s assured tenant of a flat in a block used for a sheltered housing scheme. Following a fire safety inspection, Network proposed to replace all the flat entrance doors. Mr H would not give access to Network to do so unless certain conditions were met. No agreement was reached and Network applied for an injunction for access.’
Nearly Legal, 22nd November 2018
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Changes to spousal maintenance to be proposed tomorrow – Family Law
‘Tomorrow, a Bill brought by Baroness Deech in the House of Lords will reach the committee stage. The Bill seeks to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 with regard to financial settlements following divorce. The Bill proposes introducing a fixed-term limit for spousal maintenance, among other things. Some family lawyers are warning the Bill’s provisions are unnecessary, arbitrary and risk unfairness.’
Family Law, 22nd November 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Man who ‘groomed’ British couple into supplying parts for Iran’s nuclear programme jailed – Daily Telegraph
‘A retired company boss who made £5 million from trafficking fighter jet parts to Iran in violation of Weapons of Mass Destruction controls has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Love contract’ stalker Lina Tantash jailed – BBC News
‘A “vicious, manipulative” stalker who turned her ex’s life into a “living nightmare” after he broke a so-called love contract has been jailed for four years.’
BBC News, 22nd November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Junk food ad ban on London transport to take effect in February – The Guardian
‘Junk food adverts will be banned on London Underground, train, tram and bus services from February under plans announced by London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan.’
The Guardian, 23rd November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Royal Academy of Music teacher wrongfully sacked for referring to violinists as ‘gypos’, tribunal rules – Daily Telegraph
‘A Royal Academy of Music teacher was wrongfully dismissed for referring to violinists as ‘gypos’, a tribunal ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Court of Appeal considers fraud vicarious liability test – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Court of Appeal has overturned a finding of the High Court of fraudulent misrepresentation against a postal equipment supplier, on the grounds that it was not ‘vicariously liable’ for the dishonesty of its agent.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th November 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
