Law Commission seeks views on regulation of self-flying and remotely piloted aircraft – Law Commission

Posted February 26th, 2024 in aircraft, consultations, Law Commission, news by sally

‘The Law Commission of England and Wales is seeking views on how best to regulate self-flying and remotely piloted aircraft for now and in the future.’

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Law Commission, 26th February 2024

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Pupillage offers hit new record, exceeding pre-pandemic levels – The Bar Council

Posted February 26th, 2024 in barristers, diversity, news, pupillage, statistics by sally

‘The number of pupillages offered has hit a new record — exceeding pre-pandemic levels, the Bar Council’s new Pupillage Gateway report published today has shown.’

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The Bar Council, 22nd February 2024

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Calls to end the ‘living nightmare’ of indefinite jail terms ahead of crunch Lords debate – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2024 in bills, criminal justice, human rights, imprisonment, mental health, news, prisons, sentencing by sally

‘Mental health, human rights and criminal justice experts have made a joint plea for parliament to end the “living nightmare” of indefinite jail terms, following a series of revelations by The Independent. Thousands of prisoners have been left languishing in jail for years longer than their minimum tariff, and with no hope of release, under imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences – which were scrapped more than a decade ago amid human rights concerns.’

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The Independent, 26th February 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Government urged not to resurrect fees for UK employment tribunals – The Guardian

‘Unions and workers’ rights groups are urging the government to reconsider plans to reintroduce fees for employment tribunals amid fears it will encourage exploitation.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2024

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Suffolk couple stole £200K intended for disabled son’s care – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2024 in benefits, carers, children, disabled persons, families, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing, theft by sally

‘A couple claimed more than £200,000 for care for their disabled son, but kept the money to fund their own “extravagant lifestyle”.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2024

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Luton drug dealers jailed for modern slavery offence – BBC News

‘Two men who sent a vulnerable teenager more than 100 miles from his home to sell Class A drugs have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2024

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UK housebuilders investigated over possible information-sharing – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2024 in competition, housing, local government, news, ombudsmen, planning by sally

‘The UK competition watchdog has opened an investigation into eight housebuilders after evidence they may be sharing commercially sensitive information.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2024

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Asylum seeker with home-made boat sentenced after four migrants die in Channel – The Independent

‘An asylum seeker has been detained for nine years and six months for the manslaughter of fellow migrants who drowned trying to cross the English Channel.’

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The Independent, 23rd February 2024

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Cat killer Scarlet Blake found guilty of murdering Jorge Martin Carreno – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in animal cruelty, criminal damage, murder, news by michael

‘A woman obsessed with death who once livestreamed the killing of a cat has been found guilty of murdering a man.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2024

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Solicitor struck off for antisemitic and offensive tweets – Legal Futures

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in disciplinary procedures, internet, Judaism, news, professional conduct, racism, solicitors by michael

‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) today struck off the practitioner it found earlier this week had published antisemitic and offensive posts on Twitter.’

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Legal Futures, 23rd February 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Barrister “recklessly misled” BSB in applying for practising certificate – Legal Futures

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in barristers, deceit, disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct by michael

‘A barrister who “recklessly misled” the Bar Standards Board (BSB) into giving him a practising certificate (PC) by falsely stating that he was a door tenant at a set of chambers has been disbarred.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd February 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Exchange of Land – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in commons, judicial review, local government, news, planning by michael

‘Edward Cousins discusses the enactment of the Commons Act 2006, the introduction of comprehensive systems for the exchange of common land, and recent caselaw.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd February 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court of Protection case law update: February 2024 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in Court of Protection, local government, news by michael

‘Lauren Gardner and Eleanor Suthern round up the latest Court of Protection cases of interest to practitioners.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 22nd February 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Leisure firm told scanning staff faces is illegal – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in employment, enforcement notices, facial mapping, news, privacy by michael

‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) says Serco Leisure has been unlawfully processing the biometric data of more than 2,000 employees at 38 UK leisure facilities.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2024

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Proposed sentencing guidelines for aggravated vehicle taking and motoring offences unveiled – Solicitors Journal

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in consultations, dangerous driving, news, road traffic offences, sentencing, theft by michael

‘The independent Sentencing Council has published proposed sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of motoring offences committed while driving vehicles without the owner’s consent.’

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Solicitors Journal, 21st February 2024

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Oxford University tutors secure employee status – Solicitors Journal

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in contract of employment, employment, employment tribunals, news, universities by michael

‘The ruling highlights the power imbalance between precarious tutors and the prestigious institution, prompting calls for a re-evaluation of employment practices in higher education.’

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Solicitors Journal, 22nd February 2024

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UK signs new deal with EU to tackle small boat crossings – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in asylum, EC law, government departments, immigration, news, trafficking in human beings by michael

‘The UK has signed a new deal with the EU’s border agency to work more closely together to stop small boats crossing the English Channel.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2024

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Killer nurse Lucy Letby in final bid to appeal convictions – The Independent

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in appeals, attempted murder, children, imprisonment, juries, murder, news, nurses, retrials by michael

‘Lawyers for Letby will ask senior judges for permission to bring an appeal against all her convictions at the hearing in London provisionally listed for April 25, a judiciary spokeswoman confirmed on Friday [23rd February]’

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The Independent, 23rd February 2024

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Shamima Begum loses appeal against removal of British citizenship – The Guardian

‘Shamima Begum, who left Britain as a schoolgirl to join Islamic State, has lost an appeal against the decision to remove her British citizenship.’

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The Guardian, 23rd February 2024

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List of prison deaths to be published in move ‘from secrecy to openness’ – The Independent

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in death in custody, disclosure, Ministry of Justice, news, ombudsmen, prisons, statistics by michael

‘The prisons and probation ombudsman (PPO) will post weekly updates identifying those who have died, the prison where they were being held and the date of their death.’

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The Independent, 22nd February 2024

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