Triple killer Theodore Johnson jailed for 26 years – BBC News
‘A man who killed three former partners has been jailed for a minimum of 26 years.’
BBC News, 5th January 2018
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Women should be told if new partner has abusive past, say victims’ groups – The Guardian
‘Victim support groups are calling on MPs to back a new law allowing police to take proactive measures to establish whether a serious offender has a new partner, and if so to inform them of his previous convictions. The call comes after the jailing of serial killer Theodore Johnson, 64, who strangled and battered his ex-girlfriend, Angela Best, 51. He was sentenced to life with a minimum of 26 years on Friday.’
The Guardian, 6th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Changes to legal aid for victims of domestic abuse in force on Monday – Legal Aid Handbook
‘Funding for private family law cases is generally only available where the applicant for legal aid can show that they are a victim of domestic abuse, or where they can show that the aim of the proceedings is to protect a child at risk of abuse from a third party (such applications are in scope because of Paras 12 and 13 of Part 1 Schedule 1 of LASPO; see also Chapter 6 of the Handbook). Until the successful challenge to the original regulations by Rights of Women, there was a requirement that the evidence in support of the application had to be no more than 2 years old. Following the litigation, that was extended to 5 years.’
Legal Aid Handbook, 7th January 2018
Source: legalaidhandbook.com
Unregistered Jewish schools prompt call for new laws – BBC News
‘The government must act to help up to 1,500 ultra Orthodox Jewish boys going to unregistered schools in the London borough of Hackney, says a report.’
BBC News, 5th January 2018
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The perennial pantomime of ‘Divorce D Day’? – Family Law
‘January 8 is being dubbed “Divorce Day” by lawyers because of the spike in couples considering ending their marriages after the festive period’. So says a quality broadsheet. Well, it really ought to know better. Come to that, so should the Press Association announcing a story: ‘”Divorce Day” looms with sharp post-festive rise in couples considering split’.’
Family Law, 5th January 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Former exec given suspended sentence for filming up women’s skirts – The Guardian
‘A former executive at an international entertainment company has been spared jail after he admitted filming up women’s skirts using a hidden camera.’
The Guardian, 5th January 2018
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Bob Spink handed suspended sentence over election fraud – BBC News
‘An ex-Tory and UKIP MP has been given a suspended six-month prison term after being convicted of election fraud.’
BBC News, 5th January 2018
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Worboys case: Release of taxi rapist triggers parole review – BBC News
‘The way parole is considered is to be reviewed following the decision to release serial sex attacker John Worboys, the prime minister has said.’
BBC News, 7th January 2018
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Acid attacks: Major UK retailers ban acid sales to under-18s – Daily Telegraph
‘Under-18s will not be able to buy products containing harmful levels of acid or corrosive substances at a number of retailers, following the launch of a voluntary Government plan.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th January 2018
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Police complaints process overhaul begins on Monday – BBC News
‘A major overhaul of the system of police complaints in England and Wales comes into effect on Monday.’
BBC News, 8th January 2018
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Government urged to ban nuisance calls and texts from claims firms – The Guardian
‘British consumers were bombarded with 2.2bn nuisance phone calls and texts from pensions, PPI and cash-for-crash claims firms last year, according to an analysis of Ofcom data.’
The Guardian, 8th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judge intervenes to stem ‘flood’ of costs challenges – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has issued a second judgment in quick succession around file disclosure in a bid to stem the flow of satellite litigation against law firms.’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th January 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Grenfell Tower fire: Police ask for £38m to fund investigation – BBC News
‘The Metropolitan Police has asked the Home Office to pay £38m for its Grenfell Tower fire investigation.’
BBC News, 4th January 2018
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Family win five-figure sum after Grandmother choked to death on egg sandwich -Daily Telegraph
‘The family of a grandmother who died in hospital after choking on an egg sandwich have received a five-figure payout. Lilian Hugill, who had previously survived cancer, was admitted to York Hospital with a bladder infection, but later died after staff wrongly gave her the sandwich rather than soft food.’
Daily Telegraph, 5th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MPs say plans to tackle Westminster sex assault claims ‘too vague’ – The Guardian
‘Proposals to tackle sexual harassment and assault in Westminster have been criticised by campaigners and MPs for being “too vague” and leaving “too much power” with the party whips.’
The Guardian, 5th January 2018
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Trio who used trafficked girls to work in nail bars jailed under slavery laws – The Guardian
‘A woman and man who forced children trafficked from Vietnam to work in nail bars in the UK have been jailed under modern slavery legislation. Police say it is the first time a successful prosecution involving children has taken place since the laws were brought in two years ago.’
The Guardian, 2nd January 2018
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Hundreds of boys ‘tortured’ at youth detention centres in 1970s and 1980s – The Independent
‘Hundreds of boys say they were subjected to sexual and physical abuse amounting to “torture” in youth detention centres, sparking calls for a public inquiry.’
The independent, 4th January 2018
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Jeremiah Regis-Ngaujah murder: ‘Death could not be predicted’ – BBC news
‘The brutal murder of a two-year-old boy by his stepfather could not have been predicted, a review has found.’
BBC news, 5th January 2018
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John Worboys: Parole board chief ‘very concerned’ over black cab rapist’s early release – The Independent
‘The chairman of the Parole Board has said he is “very concerned” that the victims of serial rapist John Worboys were not told of his imminent release. Amid criticisms of the decision, Professor Nick Hardwick added he recognises there is a “lack of transparency” in the board’s processes and will be launching a public consultation.’
The Independent, 5th February 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
