Shea Gordon: Teens jailed for life after birthday party murder – BBC News
‘Two teenagers have been jailed for life after murdering a boy at an 18th birthday party in east London.’
BBC News, 6th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Maintenance for a disabled adult child: a case of legal blogging – Transparency Project
‘Between August 2022 and June 2023, I observed, online, a number of hearings in a single case heard by His Honour Judge Shelton who is a judge in the family court in Leeds. The case was about the amount of money that the father/ex husband (James) should pay towards his ex-wife Beth and their daughter Isabelle. (These are fake names.) He had been paying £100 per month to Beth and £1500 to Isabelle. The case was unusual because Isabelle was an adult. Normally, a parent would not have to pay maintenance for an adult child, but there are exceptions to this and one of the exceptions is where the adult child is disabled. Isabelle has multiple physical and intellectual difficulties She lived with Beth in an adapted home and Beth provided her with full-time care, including with the help of various carers.’
Transparency Project, 6th February 2024
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
Fake Hull estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed – BBC News
‘A gang which ran a drug dealing operation using an estate agent as cover have been jailed.’
BBC News, 5th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teenager trapped in Gaza brings legal challenge against UK government – The Guardian
‘A teenager trapped in Gaza and separated from his parents has brought an urgent legal challenge against the UK Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) after the government refused entry clearance for him to join his family in the UK.’
The Guardian, 6th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
MoJ Finds Public Engagement Crucial In Shaping Sentencing Policies – Each Other
‘In a significant step towards fostering transparency and inclusivity within the criminal justice system, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has acknowledged the pivotal role public opinion plays in shaping sentencing policy. This revelation comes in response to a landmark report titled “Public Opinion and Understanding of Sentencing”, published by the justice committee in November 2023.’
Each Other, 5th February 2024
Source: eachother.org.uk
Newell Trustees Ltd v Newell Rubbermaid UK Services Ltd – Pensions Barrister
‘Edward Sawyer has written a casenote on the recent Newell decision, which provides a fresh insight into the effect of Courage provisos on the conversion of DB benefits to DC.’
Pensions Barrister, 5th February 2024
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
Police failed to record race of nearly two-thirds of people referred to Prevent – The Guardian
‘Police in England and Wales have failed to record the racial identity of nearly two-thirds of people referred to the Prevent counter-extremism programme, despite questions over whether it discriminates against minority ethnic groups.’
The Guardian, 6th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mesh and sodium valproate scandal victims need payouts soon, report says – BBC News
‘Families of children left disabled by an epilepsy drug and women injured by pelvic mesh implants should be given urgent financial help, England’s patient safety commissioner has said.’
BBC News, 7th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Research Briefing: Football governance – time for change? – House of Commons Library
‘This Briefing looks at plans to legislate for an independent regulator for English football.’
House of Commons Library , 6th February 2024
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Former Kent children’s home residents suing council over abuse claims – BBC News
‘Former residents of a children’s home are suing Kent County Council over allegations they were abused in care.’
BBC News, 5th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK High Court dismisses Thatchers cider ‘copycat’ claims – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent decision by the High Court in London may diminish the confidence of firms looking to invoke registered trade mark rights in cases of lookalike products, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Growing AI litigation risk requires business response – OUT-LAW.com
‘The risk businesses face from litigation is changing as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more popular. Businesses need to recognise this and consider the different kinds of risks associated with AI technology and how they might give rise to liability.’
OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Outsourcing the problem: equal pay and local authority trading companies – Local Government Lawyer
‘Doug Mullen looks at the complex issues around equal pay that arise with local authority trading companies.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd February 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Paternity leave is becoming more flexible – Local Government Lawyer
‘David Leach sets out the key points for employers from new regulations affecting paternity leave.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd February 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Section 117 after-care statutory guidance – a missed opportunity? – Local Government Lawyer
‘Lee Parkhill reviews new Government guidance on the joint duty under s.117 of the Mental Health Act 1983.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd February 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Albanian man jailed for smuggling 12 migrants in North Sea crossing – Home Office
‘A people smuggler has been jailed after smuggling migrants, including a child, towards the UK.’
Home Office, 5th February 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
Fatal domestic abuse reviews renamed to better recognise suicide cases – Home Office
‘Domestic Homicide Reviews will be renamed to Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews following calls to better recognise deaths from domestic abuse related suicide.’
Home Office, 5th February 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
Future of compensation fund in question as SRA begins consumer review – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The vexed question of how to protect the public without unfairly burdening regulated solicitors is at the centre of a review of consumer protection announced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority today.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th February 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
