Pupils’ diaries convict Hampshire sex assault teacher – BBC News
‘Teenage girls’ diaries have been used to help convict a former PE teacher of sexually assaulting five pupils.’
BBC News, 1st December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Ombudsman tells council to pay compensation over forcible eviction by landlord – Local Government Lawyer
‘Maidstone Borough Council should pay compensation to a homeless family of £4,170 after it accepted their forcible eviction at short notice from temporary accommodation, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Smartphones hampering jury trials, appeal judge warns – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Smartphones and social media are causing headaches for judges, a Court of Appeal judge has warned in a speech highlighting current challenges faced in jury trials.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Judge hits out at lack of provision of secure accommodation for teenager – Local Government Lawyer
A judge is to protest to ministers for the second time in a year about the lack of secure accommodation for vulnerable young people.
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
EU’s top court rules workers can claim compensation for untaken holidays – The Guardian
‘Workers are entitled to paid leave and can claim compensation if they are not allowed to take their holidays, the EU’s highest court has ruled.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court tells parties: Don’t abuse our tougher approach – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has sent a message through a new judgment that litigants should not seek advantage from judges’ hardline stance on costs budgeting.’
Law Society's Gazette, 28th November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
West Midlands officers ‘failed’ murdered mum and baby – BBC News
‘A woman and her baby son were murdered by a man being monitored by police.’
BBC News, 29th November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law Society to challenge government over fee cuts – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Law Society is taking High Court action against the government’s latest criminal legal aid reforms over concerns that the ‘fragile’ sector will not be able to withstand further cuts.’
Law Society's Gazette, 28th November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Regulators toughen expectations on financial services firms’ Brexit preparations – OUT-LAW.com
‘The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has warned UK financial firms that they should not rely on leniency from local regulators in the EU if the UK exits the trading bloc without a deal on the cross-border provision of financial services provision in place.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th November 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Criminal: General defences – Law Society’s Gazette
‘In R v Riddell [2017] EWCA Crim 413 the court confirmed that self-defence can potentially be a defence to allegations of both dangerous and careless driving. Even though dangerous driving does not inherently involve the use of force, there may be a need for responsive force in particular circumstances. The availability of the defence will depend on the force used in the driving in those circumstances. The court observed that it would be wrong for self-defence to be available when driving off to avoid injury but unavailable to nudge someone away when fearing violence.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Child knife deaths in England and Wales set for nine-year peak – The Guardian
‘Knife crime has killed 35 children and teenagers in England and Wales so far this year, meaning that 2017 is likely to be the worst year for such deaths in nearly a decade.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tribunal berates “careless and disrespectful approach” of SRA and solicitors it was prosecuting – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has criticised both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and two former directors of a Preston law firm for their “careless and disrespectful approach” in applying for approval of an ‘agreed outcome’ only a day before their hearing.’
Legal Futures, 29th November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Sex offences by adults in position of trust up 82%, says NSPCC – The Independent
‘Sex crimes committed by adults in positions of trust have increased by more than 80 per cent since 2014, official figures show.’
The Independent, 29th November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Damages for wrongful birth: how far does a doctor’s responsibility go? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Can a mother who consults a doctor with a view to avoiding the birth of a child with one disability recover damages for the costs associated with another disability?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 28th November 2017
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
A prenup for Harry and Meghan? – Law & Religion UK
‘Almost as soon as actress Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry was announced, The Times published advice from English family lawyers suggesting the couple sign a prenup. ‘It is absolutely vital’, one interviewee said, because ‘there will always be concerns that in case of any future divorce, royal assets could end up being lost’.’
Law & Religion UK, 29th November 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Court of Appeal rejects NHS challenge to taking out clinical negligence ATE at start of case – Litigation Futures
‘Clinical negligence claimants can continue to take out after-the-event (ATE) insurance for expert reports when they enter into conditional fee agreements, and premiums will be recoverable even if the case settles before the reports are commissioned, the Court of Appeal has decided in a major ruling today.’
Litigation Futures, 28th November 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
