MP Chris Williamson loses anti-Semitism suspension appeal – BBC News
‘An MP has lost his High Court bid to be reinstated to the Labour Party after he was suspended in an anti-Semitism row.’
BBC News, 10th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: disciplinary procedures
‘Touchy feely’ teacher banned from profession – BBC News
‘A “touchy feely” teacher has been banned from teaching.’
BBC News, 8th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
SRA “wrong” to sanction solicitor for nanny discrimination – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) was wrong to sanction a senior finance partner at City giant Hogan Lovells for discriminating against his children’s pregnant nanny, a leading regulatory QC has said.’
Legal Futures, 1st October 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Solicitor suspended after being taken in by scam – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor has been suspended for five years after becoming entangled in a financial scam and unwittingly using her professional status to rope in other victims, as well as losing money herself.’
Legal Futures, 26th Septeber 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
William Carson banned for six months following positive cocaine test – Daily Telegraph
‘William Carson, grandson of the five-time champion Flat jockey Willie Carson, was banned from riding by a disciplinary panel for six months on Thursday for testing positive for cocaine.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Peter Beardsley barred from football for seven months over racist language – The Guardian
‘The former England striker Peter Beardsley has been banned from football for 32 weeks after being found guilty of three charges of racially abusing black players while coach of the Newcastle under-23 team.’
The Guardian, 19th September 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Regulation unlikely to resolve university sexual misconduct case difficulties – OUT-LAW.com
‘The introduction of new regulations or mandating existing guidance is unlikely to address many of the challenges universities face when handling cases concerning serious misconduct, an expert in universities law has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 18th September 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Universities ‘failing’ victims of sexual misconduct – BBC News
‘Dozens of students who reported sexual assaults to their university have said they were failed by complaints processes that left them traumatised.’
BBC News, 17th September 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drunk teacher who hugged, kissed and ‘danced inappropriately’ with pupils at school prom banned from classroom – The Independent
‘A teacher who drunkenly hugged, kissed and danced “inappropriately” with Year 11 students at a school prom has been banned from the classroom.’
The Independent, 11th September 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Private school forced to re-admit ‘aggressive’ pupil after parents claim their son was discriminated against – Daily Telegraph
‘A private school has been forced to re-admit an “aggressive” pupil after his parents took legal action, claiming that their son had been discriminated against.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th September 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The 1COR Quarterly Medical Law Review – Summer 2019 – Issue 2 – 1COR
‘Welcome to the second issue of the Quarterly Medical Law Review, brought to you by barristers at 1 Crown Office Row. This quarterly publication aims to provide summaries and comment on recent cases in medical law, including clinical negligence, regulatory, and inquests.’
1COR, 7th August 2019
Source: www.1cor.com
Solicitors rebuked for settlement agreement clauses – Legal Futures
‘Two solicitors who negotiated settlement agreements that sought to prevent others from making complaints to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have been rebuked.’
Legal Futures, 2nd September 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Solicitor sanctioned for “puerile” social media posts on clients – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor who repeatedly made “inappropriate and puerile comments” on social media about his clients’ matters, and revealed confidential information, has been rebuked for his conduct.’
Legal Futures, 30th August 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Facebook postings and vicarious liability of employers – Local Government Lawyer
‘Charles Pigott examines an Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling that racially offensive Facebook posting was not done in the course of employment.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Hogan Lovells partner rebuked over pregnancy discrimination – Legal Futures
‘A senior finance partner at City giant Hogan Lovells has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after a tribunal found that he discriminated against his children’s pregnant nanny.’
Legal Futures, 29th August 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Elderly solicitor struck off for overcharging clients – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor’s 55 years of practice have come to an end after he was struck off for overcharging probate clients.’
Legal Futures, 23rd August 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Solicitor operated unauthorised online divorce business – Legal Futures
‘A family lawyer who created an online divorce service did so to avoid regulation and not share the fees generated with his law firm, a tribunal has found in striking him off.’
Legal Futures, 22nd August 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
High Court: Silence in disciplinary proceedings can lead to adverse inferences – Legal Futures
‘Disciplinary proceedings are not a “criminal/civil hybrid” and tribunals may draw adverse inferences from respondents staying silent, the High Court has made clear.’
Legal Futures, 19th August 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
