‘On Monday 19 June, the Ministry of Justice announced that it will be focusing on building trust between rape victims and the system – in order to reduce dropout rates before a trial.’
Each Other, 23rd June 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) refused to disclose the witness statements of three young women who gave evidence of sexual misconduct by City lawyer Oliver Bretherton to journalists, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 30th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Commission has today published proposals for reform of sexual offences prosecutions.’
Law Commission, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘Rape victims who pre-record their evidence are more likely to have a better experience of the court process, findings published today (3 April 2023) reveal.’
Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘In Fawcett v TUI UK Ltd [2023] EWHC 400 (KB), Dexter Dias KC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, considered an application by the Claimant to exclude the Defendant’s expert evidence in a personal injury trial. The application was dismissed.’
Ropewalk Chambers, 15th March 2023
Source: ropewalk.co.uk
‘Employment judge found woman acted dishonestly by destroying a phone which contained a covert recording of conversation with Lord Ranger.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th February 2023
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The father of a wealthy heiress who drowned while on holiday in Denmark has won a High Court challenge over the scope of an inquest into her death.’
BBC News, 18th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Colin Wells discusses the recent case of ANP [2022] EWCA Crim 1111 in which the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) considered the circumstances of when a case might be stayed as an abuse of process when important evidence has been lost or destroyed.’
25 Bedford Row, 5th December 2022
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
‘The High Court has issued a stark warning to solicitors who sign a certificate of compliance on non-compliant witness statements so their clients can have their day in court.’
Legal Futures, 4th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A woman who was sexually assaulted at a bus station said police failed to act despite her sending them photos of her attacker.’
BBC News, 24th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The case involved a fact-finding hearing where the local authority applied for care orders in respect of two children, after the youngest child sustained significant brain injuries following a fall from the father’s arms whilst he was holding the child and picking up the older sibling.’
Park Square Barristers, 18th October 2022
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
‘This appeal concerns the correct approach to evidence and the burden and standard of proof in the context of historic claims for the recovery of input Value Added Tax (“VAT”). Input tax is the VAT incurred when the taxpayer buys in supplies which it uses for the purpose of a business activity.’
UKSC Blog, 19th October 2022
Source: ukscblog.com
‘Noise-detecting traffic cameras will be trialled in four areas in England in an attempt to crack down on “boy racers” who rev engines and use illegal exhausts, the Department for Transport has announced.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Rebekah Vardy will have to pay up to £1.5m to Coleen Rooney in legal fees after losing yet another stage in the “Wagatha Christie” libel trial.’
The Guardian, October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Six-year-old Rikki Neave disappeared after leaving home for school in November 1994 – his body was discovered the following day. A BBC investigation has found that police ignored scientific evidence to build a case against his mother, leaving his killer free for more than 20 years.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The use of pre-recorded evidence from victims and witnesses of crimes such as rape has been rolled out across all crown courts in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 26th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Intercepts remain inadmissible as evidence, which makes our jurisdiction an outlier. Is it time to allow their use, when this could boost transparency and build public confidence?’
Law society's Gazette, 20th September 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Camfield & Ors v Uyiekpen & Anor (HOUSING – RENT REPAYMENT ORDER – evidence – pro forma witness statements) (2022) UKUT 234 (LC). An appeal from an FTT decision dismissing an application for a rent repayment order, which shows the importance of establishing ALL the elements of a relevant offence, while also providing a snapshot of the horror show that is “get rich quick” rent to rent set ups.’
Nearly Legal, 28th August 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘The High Court has refused a leading law firm an injunction to stop an opposing party making a use of a document it disclosed by mistake that cast doubt on an expert’s independence.’
Legal Futures, 26th August 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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