Peterborough men jailed for plotting miscarriage attack – BBC News
‘A man who plotted to have his pregnant lover beaten up in order to get rid of their unborn child has been jailed.’
BBC News, 12th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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High Court: making defendant pay 10% more for rejecting part 36 offer would add “penal element” – Litigation Futures
‘A High Court judge has ruled that making a defendant who rejected a part 36 offer pay an additional 10% of the sum awarded for costs would introduce a “penal element” and be unjust.’
Litigation Futures, 13th August 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Woman teacher who had sexual relationship with female pupil walks free – Daily Telegraph
‘Hayley Southwell, 27, given a suspended sentence after her victim refuses to co-operate with police.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Boy sentenced to four years for rape of girl aged 10 – BBC News
‘A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced to four years for raping a 10-year-old girl in Shrewsbury town centre.’
BBC News, 12th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
European court says UK ban on prisoners voting ‘breaches their human rights’ – but won’t grant them compensation – The Independent
‘Britain’s blanket ban denying all prisoners the vote is a breach of human rights, European judges have ruled – but those jailed will not receive any costs or compensation.’
The Independent, 12th August 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Extremist jailed for possessing terrorist material and evading justice – The Guardian
‘An extremist convicted of trying to flee the country after he was caught with terrorist material on his computer has been jailed for a total of two years and seven months.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ordinary Residence: Can the ‘Shah test’ survive after Re A and the Cornwall Council case? – Family Law Week
‘Jennifer Perrins, barrister of 1 King’s Bench Walk, and Amy Rowe, associate solicitor with Bindmans LLP, consider whether the test of ordinary residence is distinctive from that of habitual residence.’
Family Law Week, 12th August 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Finance & Divorce Update – Family Law Week
‘Jessica Craigs, senior solicitor with Mills & Reeve LLP analyses the financial remedies and divorce news and cases published in July.’
Family Law Week, 11th August 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
The role of judges in human rights jurisprudence: a comparison of the Australian and UK experience – Speech by Lord Neuberger
The role of judges in human rights jurisprudence: a comparison of the Australian and UK experience (PDF)
Lord Neuberger
Supreme Court of Victoria, Melbourne, 8th August 2014
Source: www.supremecourt.uk
UK prisoners denied the vote should not be paid compensation, ECHR rules – The Guardian
‘The European court of human rights (ECHR) has ruled that prisoners who have not been allowed to vote should not be paid compensation.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Robbers who threatened boy with axe jailed – BBC News
‘Three men have been jailed for a series of robberies across the Midlands, including one in which they held an axe to the throat of a nine-year-old boy.’
BBC News, 11th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Daniel Palmer found guilty of Portuguese man’s murder – BBC News
‘A man has been found guilty of the murder of a Portuguese immigrant who was about to travel home after failing to find work in the UK.’
BBC News, 11th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two men cleared of manslaughter after slimmer died from drinking weedkiller – The Guardian
‘Two men have been cleared of the manslaughter of a slimmer who died after drinking weedkiller that was given to him as a weight-loss aid at his local gym.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Abolishing prison sentences for drug users: sensible or a step too far? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Nick Clegg announced last week that a pledge to abolish prison sentences for the possession of drugs for personal use will form part of the Liberal Democrat’s manifesto for the next election. The manifesto commitment would include a promise to move the drug policy lead from the Home Office to the Department of Health, and would seek to divert users into treatment for their addiction, community sentences, or to civil penalties that do not attract a criminal record. The plans would even extend to the possession of Class A substances such as heroin and crack cocaine. This is a controversial proposal, but does it have merit?’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 11th August 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Judges ‘too ready’ to follow Strasbourg rulings, says Lord Neuberger – Daily Telegraph
‘President of the Supreme Court admits ‘we should be more ready not to follow’ European Court of Human Rights.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th August 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Strasbourg payout ruling due on jail vote ban – BBC News
‘The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) is due to rule on whether prisoners who have been denied the vote should get compensation.’
BBC News, 12th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling’s policy ‘responsible for prisoner suicides’ – The Independent
‘Chief Inspector slams Justice Secretary for failures on staffing and overcrowding.’
The Independent, 11th August 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gang leader loses court battle over crime debt – The Guardian
‘A “retired” high-profile criminal has lost a high court battle over how much he has to pay back from his days of crime.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
President of Family Division suggests courts should cover costs where legal aid cuts may impact access to justice – The World of Family Law (Garden Court Chambers)
‘Rachael Rowley-Fox explores the suggestion made by Sir James Munby, the President of the Family Division, that courts should spend money to ensure that justice is done in the wake of the legal aid cuts.’
The World of Family Law (Garden Court Chambers), 8th August 2014
Source: www.gcfamily.wordpress.com
