Taxi and private hire drivers to face enhanced checks – BBC News
‘Taxi and private hire drivers could have to pass enhanced criminal record checks under government proposals.’
BBC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Council did not do enough to protect young child from harm, Ombudsman finds – Local Government Lawyer
‘A young child was left with life-long injuries after a council missed opportunities to protect him from his mother’s violent partner, a Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigation has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th February 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Opinion – My womb is my bond: Why every surrogacy arrangement should incorporate a contract – Family Law
‘Researcher Rachel Cooper, who recently completed an MA in medical law at King’s College London, argues that every surrogacy arrangement should incorporate a contract.’
Family Law, 11th February 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Fury over MoJ ‘betrayal’ on legal aid at inquests – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice has been accused of betraying those campaigning to ensure an equality of arms between bereaved families and the state at inquests.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th February 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
A ‘drop in the ocean’ for justice? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice sweetened its long-awaited review of swingeing legal aid cuts with a pledge to spend £8m on legal support and litigants in person. But does its response go far enough?’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th February 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The Domestic Abuse Bill: a long-awaited overhaul or flawed legislation with an implementation problem? – Family Law Week
‘Hannah Gomersall, barrister at Coram Chambers, explores the proposed reforms set out in the government’s Domestic Abuse Bill: its scope, workability and whether the Family Court will be able to cope with the ensuing workload.’
Family Law Week, 7th February 2019
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
BC v BG – Cementing the future of arbitration – Family Law Week
‘Julie Stather, barrister, Crown Office Row, Brighton considers the role of arbitration and what the future holds for the scheme.’
Family Law Week, 8th February 2019
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Digital Secretary to question dating apps amid concerns over underage users – Daily Telegraph
‘Jeremy Wright, the Digital Secretary, said he would write to Tinder and Grindr asking what measures they have in place to keep children safe, after an investigation claimed they are at risk of exploitation on such apps.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Seven-year jail terms unveiled for pension fund mismanagement – The Guardian
‘MPs and pension experts have welcomed government plans to introduce lengthy jail sentences for executives who recklessly mismanage pension funds, in an effort to avoid a repeat of recent scandals like BHS or Carillion.’
The Guardian, 10th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Drill music crackdown ‘fails to address root causes of youth violence’ – The Guardian
‘Campaigners and artists have sharply criticised the police crackdown on drill music, warning this “punitive” approach will ultimately fail to tackle the root causes of youth violence.’
The Guardian, 10th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cyber sex crimes against children have trebled in three years, NSPCC warns – Daily Telegraph
‘Cases of paedophiles using the internet to commit sex crimes against children have trebled in three years, figures show, prompting renewed demands for tougher regulation of social media companies.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Drink-driver who went wrong way on M4 near Reading jailed – BBC News
‘A man who drove the wrong way down a motorway while more than three times the drink-drive limit has been jailed.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government toughens rules for people seeking citizenship with new English language requirements – The Independent
‘The government has toughened rules for people seeking UK citizenship with new English language requirements.’
The Independent, 10th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Knife offenders to wear GPS tags in London pilot scheme – The Guardian
‘Knife crime offenders in London will be tagged with tracking devices upon their release from prison in an attempt to reduce violence in the capital, the mayor has announced.’
The Guardian, 11th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Single Name Family Home Constructive Trusts: Is Lloyds Bank v Rosset Still Good Law? – Radcliffe Chambers
‘The breakdown of a loving relationship can cause both emotional and legal uncertainties. From a property law perspective, the key question is: who gets what? In most cases, the most valuable part of this question is: who gets the house?’
Radcliffe Chambers, 14th January 2019
Source: www.radcliffechambers.com
Discharging a Court of Protection Security Bond After P Dies – Radcliffe Chambers
‘When a court appoints a person, S, to act as a deputy for a protected party, P, it can require S “to give to the Public Guardian such security as the court thinks fit for the due discharge of his functions”. In practice, a court will almost always require S to provide security where (s)he will be managing P’s property and affairs. The purpose of the security is not to punish S, but instead to provide a “speedy and effective remedy” for P if S later defaults. Carefully crafted rules set out how S must provide the security, when S may start to execute their duties and how the Public Guardian can confirm that adequate security has been obtained.’
Radcliffe Chambers, 4th February 2019
Source: www.radcliffechambers.com
Clean air strategy 2019—raising difficult expectations? – Six Pump Court
‘In an article for Lexis PSL, William Upton considers the key features and future impact of the government’s clean air strategy 2019.’
Six Pump Court, 1st February 2019
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
Environmental Law Podcast – Six Pump Court
‘The latest monthly environmental law news podcast presented by Mark Davies in association with LexisPSL, is now available.’
Six Pump Court, 15th January 2019
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
How much should a residential lease extension cost? – Tanfield Chambers
‘The need for the reform of landlord and tenant law is now a hot topic. The practice of selling houses on leases or imposing escalating ground rents has fuelled outrage from all quarters and put the spotlight on other areas of residential leasehold law which are long overdue for reform. While the lobbyists are unlikely to achieve their ultimate goal of the abolition of leasehold altogether, it is looking increasingly likely that the law on leasehold enfranchisement will be significantly overhauled.’
Tanfield Chambers, 30th January 2019
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
Supervising solicitor “told paralegal to lie” to barrister – Legal Futures
‘An experienced personal injury paralegal who lied to a barrister and legal expenses insurer “on instruction from her supervising solicitor” has been banned from working for law firms.’
Legal Futures, 8th February 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
