Fox cruelty: South Herefordshire Hunt pair found guilty – BBC News
‘Two people have been convicted of animal cruelty after foxes were thrown to hounds at a hunting kennels.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
First High Court guidance on proportionality leads to huge costs cut – Litigation Futures
‘The first High Court judge to give guidance on applying the proportionality test has overturned a costs master’s ruling and slashed the costs he allowed by more than two-thirds.’
Litigation Futures, June 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Sam Fowles: Can the Prime Minister Prorogue Parliament to Deliver a No Deal Brexit? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In recent days certain government backbenchers have proposed a new avenue to deliver a “no deal” Brexit.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 10th June 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Criminalisation Of Travel To Designated Areas A ‘Serious Abuse Of Civil Liberties’ – Rights Info
‘New counter-terrorism measures which could see people who travel or stay in certain areas overseas jailed for up to 10 years are a “serious abuse of civil liberties”, a campaign group has warned.’
Rights Info, 7th June 2019
Source: rightsinfo.org
Justice system smeared our mother, say Sally Challen’s sons – The Guardian
‘Sally Challen was subjected to a false narrative by a criminal justice system that painted her as “a controlling and jealous lover who planned to kill her husband”, her son has said.’
The Guardian, 8th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Suspects left in legal limbo by delays to inquiries, say solicitors – The Guardian
‘Suspects are increasingly being left in legal limbo as they are subjected to inquiries lasting years that sometimes end with the case being dropped, a survey of criminal solicitors has revealed.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Student faces no action over rude Donald Trump protest – BBC News
‘A student who mowed a rude message under the flight path of US President Donald Trump’s plane will not face any action.’
BBC News, June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police dog Finn’s law comes into force – BBC News
‘A new law named after a police dog which recently appeared on Britain’s Got Talent has come into effect.’
BBC News, 8th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Payday lenders being ‘bombarded’ by spurious claims – The Guardian
‘Compensation claims management firms looking for the next big earner after the PPI scandal have been accused of bombarding the much-criticised payday lending sector with complaints that are often spurious and sometimes without the knowledge of borrowers.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sajid Javid’s decision to strip Shamima Begum of her citizenship questioned by one of UK’s most senior judges – Daily Telegraph
‘One of Britain’s most senior judges has called into question Sajid Javid’s decision to strip Isil bride Shamima Begum of her British citizenship.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle – BBC News
‘More than 100 Grenfell survivors and relatives are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire, the BBC has been told.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The CPS is failing rape victims. That’s why we’re taking legal action – The Guardian
‘Reported rapes have soared, but cases reaching court have plummeted. Our coalition of women’s groups won’t stand for it.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Third Six Recruitment 2019
Henderson Chambers is inviting applications for a Third Six to start in Autumn 2019.
Our Third Sixers have 2 seats of 3 months each and will usually be considered for tenancy towards the end of this period. Pupils are expected to go to Court regularly on their own account.
Chambers provides a grant of £28,000 and guaranteed earnings of £7,000.
For more information about Chambers see our website and follow our Twitter feeds @HendersonPupils and @Henderson_Bar.
To apply send a covering letter, CV, references from at least two past supervisors, and a summary of work undertaken in pupillage so far to pupillages@hendersonchambers.co.uk .
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but should reach us by 12th July 2019.
Chambers is a signatory to the Bar Council’s Third Six Pupillage Good Practice Guidelines.
LGBT relationships and the school curriculum: a human rights analysis – UK Human Rights Blog
‘What is the scope of a school’s duty to accommodate the religion of a parent whose children attend its schools? From September 2020, it will become mandatory for “relationship education” which includes lessons about LGBT relationships to be taught in English primary schools under the Children and Social Work Act 2017. According to a petition by Muslim parents in Birmingham, however, such teaching contradicts the Islamic faith, thereby violating their freedom of religion.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th June 2019
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Shiney Row burning inquest: Failings ‘possibly contributed’ to death – BBC News
‘Failings by police and the probation service “possibly contributed” to the death of a woman murdered by two convicted killers, a coroner has ruled.’
BBC News, 5th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Panel urges regulation of algorithms used in criminal justice system – Legal Futures
‘A year-long study of the use of computer algorithms in the criminal justice system has recommended creating a national register to bring openness, expose built-in biases, and ensure public trust.’
Legal Futures, 5th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Criminalising people who attempt suicide is unjust and dangerous – The Guardian
‘Changing the way we talk about suicide isn’t enough when people who try to kill themselves are being prosecuted.’
The Guardian, 4th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tribunal verdict quashed after judge fell asleep twice during proceedings – Daily Telegraph
‘A judge who repeatedly fell asleep during a case has prompted an appeal court to overturn his verdict.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Immigration lawyers sanctioned for ‘totally without merit’ JRs – Legal Futures
‘Two immigration lawyers who clocked up 14 judicial review applications in a single year found to be totally without merit have been fined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).’
Legal Futures, 5th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
