Rape case collapses after ‘cuddling’ photos emerge – BBC News
‘A rape case has collapsed after images emerged of the accused and his alleged victim “cuddling” in bed together.’
BBC News, 15th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Woman jailed for setting bed on fire ‘killed herself in prison’ – The Guardian
‘A 21-year-old woman was found dead in prison while serving a sentence for arson after setting herself on fire, an inquest jury has heard.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judges reject fracking appeals but campaigner vows to go to Supreme Court – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a legal challenge to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government’s decision to grant planning permission for exploration works to test the feasibility of “fracking” at two sites in Lancashire.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th January 2018
Source: localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Exploring options over contact applications from transgender parents (Re M (Children) – Family Law
‘Family analysis: How should the court manage the impact of discriminatory behaviour on a child when evaluating welfare? Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright, a barrister at 2 Dr Johnson’s Buildings, discusses the Court of Appeal’s decision in Re M (Children).’
Family Law, 12th January 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
John Worboys’ victims hope for reversal of decision to release him – The Guardian
‘Victims of the serial sex attacker John Worboys have welcomed a possible reversal of the Parole Board’s decision to release him this month amid growing calls at Westminster for a urgent review of the case.’
The Guardian, 14th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Property market braces for shockwaves from landmark leasehold case – The Guardian
‘One of Britain’s richest men, the Duke of Westminster, could see the value of his estates plummet this week if a landmark legal challenge is successful. The case could also benefit 2m households across England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 14th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Another £400k penalty for a cyber security breach – Technology Law Update
‘The Information Commissioner’s Office has imposed a £400,000 fine on mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse following a 2015 cyber attack. Originating from an IP address in Vietnam, the hack went on for 15 days before detection. It exposed the personal data of more than three million customers and 1,000 members of staff.’
Technology Law Update, 11th January 2018
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Trinidad waits on British judges’ death row ruling as murders soar – The Guardian
‘Five British judges will this week consider whether a prisoner who may be mentally ill should remain on death row after a Caribbean court convicted him of murdering another inmate.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Law Society to introduce training quality committee in wake of setbacks – Legal Futures
‘The Law Society is to launch a new ‘quality and standards in education’ committee, after a year in which its training arrangements have come under sustained pressure.’
Legal Futures, 12th January 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Householders could face fines for using fly-tippers – The Guardian
‘Households whose rubbish ends up being dumped illegally by unauthorised disposal companies could face fines under plans being considered by the government.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Serial mountain rescue faker who took a selfie while being winched to safety is jailed for 16 months – Daily Telegraph
‘As a means of attracting attention, staging accidents on various mountain ranges is not overly common. But that is likely to be of little consolation to the crews who have raced to the aid of Michael Cuminskey, a serial mountain rescue faker with a penchant for taking a selfie as he is winched to safety.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Poppi Worthington inquest: Coroner to deliver finding – BBC News
‘A coroner is due to deliver his conclusion into the 2012 death of toddler Poppi Worthington.’
BBC News, 15th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MPs launch inquiry to consider tougher laws on sexual harassment – The Guardian
‘The government must urgently strengthen laws around sexual harassment to stop abuse continuing on “an industrial scale”, according to a coalition of MPs, union leaders and women’s groups.’
The Guardian, 15th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Woman nearly deported after 50 years in UK wins leave to remain – The Guardian
‘A grandmother who was told she was an illegal immigrant, detained in an immigration removal centre and threatened with deportation despite having lived in Britain for 50 years has finally received official leave to remain in the UK.’
The Guardian, 11th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Dangers of using email to serve arbitration (or adjudication) notices – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘This week I’m discussing Glencore Agriculture BV v Conqueror Holdings Ltd, which is a case arising out of a voyage charterparty for the transportation of corn from the Ukraine to Egypt.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 9th January 2018
Met officers who wrongly arrested black man put through misconduct hearings – The Guardian
‘Four police officers who wrongly arrested a black man for stealing a bicycle in London when told that the suspect was white have been put through misconduct hearings.’
The Guardian, 11th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Serious failing’: inquiry to scrutinise Toby Young’s OfS appointment – The Guardian
‘An inquiry has been launched into the “serious failing” of appointing Toby Young to the board of the Office for Students without studying his long history of incendiary comments, the commissioner for public appointments has said.’
The Guardian, 11th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Child referred to social services every 49 seconds amid rising reports of domestic violence – The Independent
‘A child is referred to social services every 49 seconds in England and Wales, figures show, prompting urgent calls that a lack of funding is leading to “catastrophe” for the next generation of youngsters and their families.’
The Independent, 11th January 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Facebook pays teen undisclosed damages over naked photograph in first case of its kind – Daily Telegraph
‘Facebook has settled a landmark legal action over a naked photograph of a 14-year-old girl posted on a “shame” page. The social media giant agreed to pay undisclosed damages to the teenager after failing in its attempt to get the action thrown out of court.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
