Met officers investigated for sexual misconduct working as normal – BBC News

‘More than 100 Metropolitan Police officers being investigated for sexual misconduct are currently working without restrictions, figures reveal.
The Liberal Democrats have found that as of 3 February, more than a quarter of 548 officers being investigated for domestic abuse and sexual misconduct were working as normal.’

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BBC News, 20th March 2023

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London councils urge Home Office to rethink hotels policy for asylum seekers – The Guardian

‘Two-thirds of London’s councils have signed a letter to the home secretary calling for a major shake-up of the government’s hotels policy for asylum seekers.’

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The Guardian, 12th March 2023

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‘I know where the bodies are buried’: one woman’s mission to change how the police investigate rape – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2023 in London, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘For the past two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an unprecedented investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2023

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Four Insulate Britain members convicted after London street blockade – The Guardian

‘Four climate activists who blockaded a street in London in a campaign to press the government to insulate homes have been found guilty of public nuisance.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2023

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Full list of new driving rules in March and April everyone should know – The Independent

Posted February 27th, 2023 in London, news, road traffic, roads by sally

‘Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes this year, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.’

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The Independent, 27th February 2023

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Council cites 776-year-old law in dispute over City of London plans to move historic wholesale markets – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 24th, 2023 in bills, local government, London, markets, news by sally

‘Havering Council hopes a 776-years-old law will help it win a planning battle with the City of London Corporation.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd February 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Five councils launch judicial review over expansion of Ultra Low Emissions Zone in London – Local Government Lawyer

‘A coalition of five councils have launched a judicial review into the Major of London’s decision to expand London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2023

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Clear chances missed to identify Wayne Couzens as danger to women – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2023 in guilty pleas, kidnapping, London, murder, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘Police missed clear chances to identify Wayne Couzens as a potential sex offender and a danger to women before he kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard, it can finally be revealed.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2023

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Wood burners in effect banned in new and refurbished homes in London – The Guardian

Posted February 9th, 2023 in energy, housing, local government, London, news, planning, pollution by sally

‘Wood burners have been in effect banned in new and refurbished buildings in London. New planning guidance announced by the mayor sets air pollution limits for home and office developments that would not be met if burners for wood or other solid fuels were installed.’

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The Guardian, 8th February 2023

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Supreme Court ruling in Tate Modern privacy case could create ‘new front of litigation’ – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 6th, 2023 in appeals, damages, housing, injunctions, London, news, nuisance, privacy, Supreme Court by tracey

‘The Supreme Court’s ruling in a nuisance dispute involving a viewing platform at the Tate Modern gallery in London could “open a new front of litigation”, according to two legal experts.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th February 2023

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How Deep Does Misogyny Run In The Met? – Each Other

‘The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) was put under “special measures” in 2022, following a series of acts carried out by serving police officers, including: the rape and murder of Sarah Everard, unethical handling of the bodies of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, the strip-search of Child Q, and a series of WhatsApp groups which cultivated rape culture. But that was the tip of the iceberg in unearthing misogyny in the Met.’

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Each Other, 25th January 2023

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Met chief ‘can’t promise women reporting sexual offence will not meet officer accused of wrongdoing’ – The Independent

‘The head of the Metropolitan Police said he can’t promise that women reporting sexual offences will not encounter an officer under investigation.’

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The Independent, 17th January 2023

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London to host major international meeting on war crimes – Ministry of Justice

‘Justice ministers from around the world will convene in London in March to support the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigating alleged war crimes in Ukraine.’

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Ministry of Justice, 7th January 2023

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Ex-leader of London borough fails in High Court challenge over naming in Ombudsman report – Local Government Lawyer

‘A former leader of the London Borough of Haringey has lost a judicial review challenge over a decision by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to name him in a report.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th December 2022

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Black Londoners three times more likely to be stopped than white – BBC News

Posted December 6th, 2022 in London, minorities, news, police, statistics, stop and search by sally

‘Black Londoners are still three times more likely to be stopped and searched than white Londoners, latest figures from the London mayor’s office show.’

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BBC News, 5th December 2022

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Met police illegally filmed children as young as 10 at climate protest – The Guardian

‘Police unlawfully spied on children as young as 10 taking part in a climate strike protest in London, documents have shown.’

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The Guardian, 5th December 2022

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Met pays out to black brothers searched and handcuffed outside home – The Guardian

Posted December 1st, 2022 in compensation, complaints, London, minorities, news, police, stop and search by sally

‘The Metropolitan police has settled a complaint by black brothers who were stopped, searched and handcuffed outside their family home.’

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The Guardian, 1st December 2022

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Met police chief to reform list of alleged gang members targeting black men – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2022 in equality, gangs, London, news, proportionality, race discrimination, statistics by tracey

‘A controversial Metropolitan police list of alleged gang members mainly targeted black men “amplified disproportionality” and must be radically reformed, Britain’s top police officer has said.’

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The Guardian, 31st October 2022

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Transport body seeks to take legal action against 180 people over road protests – The Independent

‘Transport for London bosses have asked a High Court judge to let them take legal action against more than 180 named people following the intensification of Just Stop Oil protests.’

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The Independent, 27th October 2022

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Construction begins on brand new flagship London court in the Square Mile – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 21st, 2022 in computer crime, courts, fraud, London, Ministry of Justice, money laundering, news by tracey

‘The construction of a state-of-the-art combined court is underway in the heart of London’s legal centre as part of Salisbury Square, a new development on Fleet Street.’

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Ministry of Justice, 18th October 2022

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