Widow begins case to keep dead husband’s sperm – The Independent
‘A widow’s High Court case to preserve her late husband’s sperm has begun.’
The Independent, 31st Janaury 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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RSPCA risks losing power to prosecute – Daily Telegraph
‘The RSPCA’s role in prosecuting cases of animal cruelty could be overhauled to restore public confidence.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st February 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Iran sues MoD firm over the Shah’s tanks – The Independent
‘The Iranian government is taking a Ministry of Defence-owned company to the High Court to end a £400m row over British-made Chieftain tanks that has dragged on for 35 years.’
The Independent, 2nd February 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sussex landowners mount ‘legal blockade’ against fracking – BBC News
‘Landowners in the Sussex Downs National Park are mounting a “legal blockade” to block a potential fracking site. Solicitors for residents near Fernhurst, in West Sussex, have written to Celtique Energie and the Energy Secretary Ed Davey to explicitly deny permission to drill under their land.’
BBC News, 3rd February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani loses attempt to block extradition to South Africa – Daily Telegraph
‘Shrien Dewani has been fighting removal from the UK to face proceedings over wife Anni’s death until he has recovered from mental health problems.’
Daily Telegraph, 31st January 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Recorded rape figures vary widely across England and Wales – BBC News
‘New figures show wide variations in the way police record and classify rape allegations across the 43 police forces in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 31st January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for trying to arrange child rape on webcam – The Guardian
‘A man who tried to persuade parents to sexually abuse and rape their children online has been jailed for five years.’
The Guardian, 30th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lee Rigby killer Michael Adebolajo makes appeal bid – BBC News
‘Michael Adebolajo, who was found guilty of the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby, has lodged an application to appeal against his conviction, the Judicial Office has confirmed.’
BBC News, 30th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Premier League live football: Pub landlord broke copyright law – BBC News
‘A pub landlord has to pay £65,000 in legal costs for breaching the Premier League’s copyright by showing football matches using a foreign satellite card authorised only for private use.’
BBC News, 30th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Social media abuse – could a responsible user course be the answer? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Caroline Criado- Perez mounted a wonderful and successful campaign to have a woman appear on a Bank of England note. She succeeded and Jane Austen will feature on the next £10 note – hopefully more will follow. Whilst campaigning, however, Ms Craido-Perez was subject to the most appalling online abuse on Twitter.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 30th January 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Veil row woman admits witness intimidation – The Guardian
‘A Muslim woman who wore a full-face veil in court during her trial has admitted witness intimidation.’
The Guardian, 30th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deborah Levey murder: ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Phillip Brown convicted – BBC News
‘A man who was once described by his former girlfriend as having a “Jekyll and Hyde” character has been convicted of her murder.’
BBC News, 30th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police ‘culture of disbelief’ over rape claims alarms official monitoring group – The Guardian
‘Official concern over a “culture of disbelief” in rape cases has been raised as new figures show that some police forces are writing off up to a third of all allegations reported to them.’
The Guardian, 31st January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lee Bonsall inquest: Coroner calls for mental health review – BBC News
‘A former soldier found hanged gave no indication he was intending to harm himself, an inquest has heard.’
BBC News, 30th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Is Fairchild a Leading case of the Common Law? – The Inner Temple
Is Fairchild a Leading case of the Common Law? (PDF)
Per Laleng, Inner Temple Academic Fellow, University of Kent
The Inner Temple, 20th January 2014
Source: www.innertemple.org.uk
Devon doctor sees sentence increased – Attorney General’s Office
‘The Court of Appeal has increased the sentence for Suhail Ahmed from 18 months’ imprisonment to 30 for voyeurism and sexual assault.’
Attorney General’s Office, 29th January 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Unfinished business – New Law Journal
‘Dominic Regan predicts the likely civil procedure developments for 2014.’
New Law Journal, 29th January 2014
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Afghan refugee wins ‘Taliban’ libel case – BBC News
‘An Afghan refugee granted asylum in the UK has accepted substantial libel damages over a newspaper accused him of being a member of the Taliban.’
BBC News, 29th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
