‘The toppling of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was a “violent” act, appeal court judges have ruled.
They also ruled human rights protections were not available as a defence to the so-called Colston Four, who were acquitted of criminal damage.’
BBC News, 28th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Deaths in police custody in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level since 2004-05, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) says.’
BBC News, 28th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A drug driver who deliberately crashed his BMW into a pensioner’s bungalow has been jailed.’
The Independent, 28th September 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The bookmaker Betfred has been fined nearly £2.9m for failings in its social responsibility and money-laundering controls, after accepting tens of thousands of pounds from gamblers without performing adequate safety checks.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that affects and weakens the immune system. It was first identified in the 1980s, despite it having existed for decades by then. Over the past 40 years, UK society has seen significant developments for those living with HIV. In this timeline, we take a look back over those developments and how they relate to human rights.’
Each Other, 25th September 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘The Home Office plans to open two immigration detention centres to detain 1,000 male asylum seekers in a scheme which is projected to cost £399m.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Jim Duffy speaks to Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska, of 1 Crown Office Row in Brighton. They discuss how the family court deals with allegations of “alienating behaviour” by one parent against another and examines the part psychologists play in that process.’
Law Pod UK, 26th September 2022
Source: audioboom.com
‘A law firm with a “failing” anti-money laundering (AML) control environment, leading to multiple rule breaches, has been fined £2,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).’
Legal Futures, 27th September 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The use of pre-recorded evidence from victims and witnesses of crimes such as rape has been rolled out across all crown courts in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 26th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Home Office has conceded that it does not have the right to fast-track the deportation of Albanian asylum seekers after their arrival in the UK, in an abrupt policy U-turn.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘TikTok could face a £27m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy when they’re using the platform.’
BBC News, 26th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Melton Borough Council has prosecuted Krispy Kreme UK for three offences of food hygiene and safety after a sharp piece of metal was found in a doughnut.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A new study, seen exclusively by BBC News, reveals the extent of coercive and controlling behaviour in cases where victims are killed by their current or ex-partners. Experts say organisations, including the police, NHS and social services, need to better understand the problem and intervene in abusive relationships earlier.’
BBC News, 27th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The King’s Bench Division Guide 2022 has been published, replacing the Queen’s Bench Division 2022 version.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 15th September 2022
Source: www.judiciary.uk
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