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
Category: news
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
RSPCA prosecute family over cat’s long hair – Daily Telegraph
‘Richard and Samantha Byrnes express their relief after the Crown Prosecution Service steps in and orders the RSPCA to halt an animal cruelty case against them.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th August 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Drink-driving: Parliamentary group calls for tough new rules – The Independent
‘Tough new rules on drink-driving are expected to be proposed to Parliament on Monday that would bring the UK in line with Europe on the issue.’
The Independent, 10th August 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Child abuse couple jailed for a total of 25 years – BBC News
‘A separated couple who sexually and physically abused their children over prolonged period have been jailed for a total of 25 years.’
BBC News, 8th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Copyright in the modern world: a load of monkey business? – Technology Law Update
‘The application of intellectual property law in our modern age is fraught with complexities. As societies and technologies develop, situations invariably arise that the drafters of legislation had perhaps not considered.’
Technology Law Update, 8th August 2014
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Lie detector tests introduced to monitor released sex offenders – The Guardian
‘Lie detector tests monitoring the behaviour of released sex offenders across England and Wales have begun this week, amid calls for the technology to be used more widely in police investigations.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
