Hillsborough inquests: Families’ legal fees were £63.6m – BBC News
‘Legal costs for the families at the inquests into the deaths of the 96 Hillsborough victims totalled £63.6m.’
BBC News, 2nd November 2016
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Top judge warns rising court fees threaten access to justice – The Guardian
‘Excessive court fees are in danger of driving away international legal business from London and preventing access to justice, the lord chief justice has warned. In his annual report, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd also expresses concern about low morale in the judiciary and the difficulties in recruiting high court judges.’
The Guardian, 3rd November 2016
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Government loses Article 50 court fight – BBC News
‘Parliament must vote on whether the UK can start the process of leaving the European Union, the High Court has ruled.’
BBC News, 3rd November 2016
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Lawyer rebuked for gloating at ‘win’ over parents seeking special needs support – The Guardian
‘he lawyer who sent a series of tweets gloating at a tribunal victory over parents who were trying to get specialist support for an autistic child has been given an official rebuke by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority.’
The Guardian, 2nd November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK Government has breached air pollution laws and failed to take enough action on emissions, High Court rules – The Independent
‘The High Court has ruled against the Government over its failure to tackle illegal air pollution.’
The Independent, 2nd November 2016
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Sir Philip Green in firing line as Pensions Regulator begins enforcement action over BHS’s £571m pension deficit – Daily Telegraph
‘The Pensions Regulator has begun enforcement action against a number of parties including Sir Philip Green after failing to reach a deal to plug BHS’s £571m pension deficit. In a dramatic development, the regulator, which has been in talks with Sir Philip and his Taveta group of companies over the retailer’s pension fund since BHS collapsed in late April, issued a warning notice to the Top Shop entrepreneur setting out why it believes he is liable to support the scheme.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd November 2016
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Prisons in England and Wales get boost of 2,500 new staff to tackle violence -The Guardian
‘An extra 2,500 frontline prison staff are to be recruited to tackle soaring levels of gang violence, drug abuse and attacks on staff and inmates inside prisons across England and Wales, the justice secretary is to announce.’
The Guardian, 2nd November 2016
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Police forces ‘overwhelmed’ by digital evidence, watchdog finds – BBC News
‘Some police forces in England and Wales risk being “overwhelmed” by the volume of digital evidence being collected, the police watchdog has warned.’
BBC News, 3rd November 2016
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High Court to rule on Brexit legal battle and Theresa May’s decision to use the royal prerogative – Daily Telegraph
‘This morning the High Court will rule on a court action against Theresa May to prevent her using executive powers under the royal prerogative to start the process of leaving the European Union.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd November 2016
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FCA to investigate banks’ high-cost credit including overdrafts – The Guardian
‘The City regulator is to launch an investigation into loans that charge high interest rates in a move that will also wade into the controversy over fees on overdrafts. The decision by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to look at overdraft charges comes after the Competitition and Markets Authority stepped back from imposing a limit on these fees after a two-year investigation into high-street banking.’
The Guardian, 3rd November 2016
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Wife wants doctors to stop treating police officer husband after he was left in a coma following road accident, court hears – Daily Telegraph
‘The wife of a soldier-turned-policeman who was left in a coma after a road accident has told a court she wants doctors to stop providing life-supporting treatment.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Serious Fraud Office given extra funds to investigate Unaoil bribery claims
‘The Serious Fraud Office has been given special funding to pursue its criminal investigation into a firm that has been implicated in an international bribery scandal.’
The Guardian, 1st November 2016
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Treating criminals with anti-psychotic drugs could prevent 1,500 crimes a year, study suggests – Daily Telegraph
‘Prescribing anti-psychotic medication to violent criminals when they leave prison could prevent around 1,500 serious crimes in Britain each year, a new study suggests. Although medicating prisoners on their release is controversial, the University of Oxford believes that it could dramatically cut the risk of violent offending.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2016
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Competition watchdog criticised by MPs over bank reform – The Guardian
‘The competition watchdog has been accused of complacency and missing an opportunity to overhaul high street banking, including capping overdraft charges, despite a two-year long investigation.’
The Guardian, 1st November 2016
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Phone-hacking inquiry: Consultation to take place over part two – BBC News
‘A consultation is to take place on whether the second part of the Leveson Inquiry into phone hacking should go ahead, the government has said.’
BBC News, 1st November 2016
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Camber Sands deaths: coroner to investigate public safety measures – The Guardian
‘A coroner has said he owes it to the community to investigate what public safety measures could be used at a beach where seven people died in two separate incidents in the summer.’
The Guardian, 1st November 2016
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CPS decision in Abdel Hakim Belhaj rendition case faces legal challenge – The Guardian
‘The decision by the director of public prosecutions not to charge a former MI6 official for the 2004 abduction and rendition of a Libyan dissident, Abdel Hakim Belhaj, is to be challenged in court.’
The Guardian, 1st November 2016
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Somali gang jailed for the systematic rape and abuse of vulnerable schoolgirls in Bristol – Daily Telegraph
‘A gang of Somali refugees have been jailed for their part in the systematic rape and abuse of teenage girls who were failed by police and told their “lifestyle choices” were to blame for their ordeal.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2016
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British father spared extradition to Greek jail over minor holiday car crash 13 years ago – The Independent
‘A judge has criticised “appalling delays” by the Greek authorities while sparing a British father extradition to Greece over a minor car crash that happened 13 years ago.’
The Independent, 1st November 2016
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Uber drivers: legal documentation has little impact on relationship between worker and engager, expert says – OUT-LAW.com
‘Much has been made of the new flexibilities the so-called ‘gig economy’ offers to businesses and workers. However, whether these flexibilities truly exist will depend on the actual relationship between the parties, as last week’s decision against Uber shows.’
OUT-LAW.com, 31st October 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
