Judge convicts Leeds ‘cash for crash’ killers – BBC News
‘Three men involved in a “cash for crash” scam which killed an 88-year-old woman in Leeds have been convicted.’
BBC News, 27th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Government wins injunction to stop prison officers’ ‘plainly unlawful’ strike action – Daily Telegraph
‘The Government has won a High Court bid to stop prison officers staging “plainly unlawful” industrial action.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox to formally notify EU of Sky bid – The Guardian
‘Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox is expected to formally notify the European competition regulator of its £11.7bn takeover offer for Sky later this week, after which the UK culture secretary will have to decide whether to launch an investigation into the extent of Murdoch’s control of UK media.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
There is a growing trend to hold those in control of risk in the care sector responsible, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘There is a growing trend to hold care workers in control of risk responsible when things go wrong, a health and safety expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
No compensation for nine in 10 Southern passengers – BBC News
‘Almost nine out of every 10 Southern rail passengers will not be compensated for poor service, it has been claimed.’
BBC News, 1st March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Environment groups fear cost rules may deter vital court challenges – The Guardian
‘Legal challenges to government air pollution standards or to the expansion of Heathrow airport have become too risky financially to pursue under new court regulations, environmental groups are warning.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs seek reassurance after police chief says not all paedophiles should be jailed – The Guardian
‘A group of influential MPs has demanded “immediate reassurance” from a senior child protection officer after he suggested only paedophiles who pose a physical risk to children should face a criminal sentence.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The CJEU and the ECtHR: an idiot’s guide – Law & Religion UK
‘Five years ago we posted a piece entitled ‘Church and State III – the European dimension’. Perhaps the title was misleading, but some people still don’t seem to be able to understand the difference between the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, so the following is an updated version, without the references to freedom of religion and belief.’
Law & Religion UK, 27th February 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Sir Cliff Richard’s legal battle with BBC goes to High Court – Daily Telegraph
‘Lawyers representing Sir Cliff Richard are due in court for the latest stage of a dispute between the singer and the BBC.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman who found £20 note on floor convicted of theft – BBC News
‘A woman who kept a £20 note she found in a shop has been convicted of theft.’
BBC News, 28th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mixed-sex civil partnerships make sense. Here’s why – video – The Guardian
‘Technology reporter Alex Hern and his female partner do not want to get married, because of the patriarchal roots of the institution. They would be prepared to get a civil partnership, but this ceremony is only open to same-sex couples. Here he explains why the rights offered by this alternative should be extended to couples like his.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New drivers caught using phones to lose licence – BBC News
‘Drivers caught using a phone within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked under new rules in England, Scotland and Wales.’
BBC News, 1st March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers back call for national child abuse inquiry to name perpetrators – The Guardian
‘Lawyers have called for more transparency from the national child abuse inquiry over the naming of the perpetrators after their identities were withheld from the public hearings.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Round Up: Couples in the Courts – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Immigration law featured heavily in courts in the past week, with judgments in two cases handed down by the justices.’
UK human Rights Blog, 27th February 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Perverse Incentives” – Nearly Legal
‘Osman, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Harrow (2017) EWHC 274 (Admin). A challenge to Harrow’s allocation policy, specifically on the “downgrading” of allocation priority for overcrowded households in PRS accommodation, while existing Harrow tenants kept the higher priority for overcrowding on a transfer application.’
Nearly Legal, 26th February 2017
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Potential financial losses and gains from theft of confidential information did not justify award of ‘jackpot damages’, rules UK judge – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses that have confidential information stolen from them but do not suffer a financial loss as a result of that theft will generally not be eligible for damages if those that have taken the information unlawfully have not made any financial gain by doing so, a judge at the High Court in London has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Civil procedure update: new rules – make sure you know what’s coming! – Zenith PI Blog
‘On 3rd February 2017 the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017 were made. The majority of these rules will come into force on 6th April 2017.’
Zenith PI, 28th February 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Government gains injunction to block prison staff industrial action – BBC News
‘The government has won a High Court injunction blocking industrial action by prison staff on Wednesday.’
BBC News, 28th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fines for using mobile phone while driving to double – The Independent
‘Drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel face tougher penalties from Wednesday.’
The Independent, 28th February 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
