Access denied: The state of the justice system in England and Wales in 2022 – The Bar Council
‘Access denied: The state of the justice system in England and Wales in 2022.’
The Bar Council, 25th November 2022
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
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Pseudonymous claimant debarred from proceedings – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The operator and publisher of a website is not entitled to participate in court proceedings under the pseudonym “Cøbra” – even with legal representation, the High Court has ruled. In Wright v Persons Unknown, Costs Judge Rowley agreed to bar “Cøbra” from costs proceedings arising from a copyright case unless it identifies itself and provides an address.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th November 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Dyslexic M&S worker wins payout after being sacked over mistakes in emails – The Independent
‘A dyslexic Marks and Spencer worker has won more than £50,000 after losing her job following concerns about mistakes in her emails.’
The Independent, 27th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parents who use surrogate waiting up to a year to become legal guardians – The Independent
‘Surrogacy laws in the UK are putting the health of babies at risk due to the length of time it takes parental orders to come through, experts have warned.’
The Independent, 27th November 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Child asylum seekers detained as adults after UK Home Office ‘alters birth dates’ – The Guardian
‘The Home Office is routinely changing the dates of birth of unaccompanied child asylum seekers to classify them as adults, according to experts who say the practice is now happening on a “horrifying scale”.’
The Guardian, 27th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bermuda theft: Accountant faces losing pension for £1.7m theft – BBC News
‘An accountant who stole £1.7m from the Bermudan government is facing losing his pension as attempts to claw back money he took continue.’
BBC News, 26th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman with Down’s syndrome loses abortion law appeal – BBC News
‘A woman with Down’s syndrome has lost her appeal over a law that allows abortion up until birth for a foetus with the condition.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The suitability of adjudication for multiparty disputes – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Earlier this year I acted as adjudicator in four related adjudications that ran simultaneously, and I thought it would be worthwhile sharing my experience as I think there are some interesting points for parties and their representatives who might be considering using adjudication for multiparty disputes.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog , 23rd November 2022
The beginning of a pushback against Article 2 inquests? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In R (Morahan) v HM Assistant Coroner for West London [2022] EWCA Civ 1410, the Court of Appeal robustly rejected a challenge to the earlier decision of the Divisional Court that Article 2 did not apply to drug related death of a voluntarily admitted psychiatric patient.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th November 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
So-called honour-based abuse inquiry launched – Family Law
‘The Women and Equalities Committee launch an inquiry into so-called honour-based abuse, as part of its work on preventing violence against women and girls.’
Family Law, 21st November 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Parental Responsibility, the Modern Family and Access to Justice – Family Law Week
‘Syvil Lloyd Morris, Solicitor Advocate and co-founder of Bastian Lloyd Morris LLP, explores the concept of parental responsibility and LAA funding issues in the context of a changing society.’
Family Law Week, 18th November 2022
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Leicestershire mum campaigns for workplace fertility rights – BBC News
‘A mum is calling for more workplace rights for people undergoing fertility treatment. Becky Kearns, from Bottesford in Leicestershire, underwent five rounds of failed IVF treatment before having three children through egg donation. She is supporting a private members’ bill brought by MP Nickie Aiken, calling for a right to paid time off, which is due to be heard later.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Restorative justice: Victims who meet offenders say it helps recovery – BBC News
‘More than 70% of victims in Greater Manchester who chose to communicate with offenders have said it helped their recovery, research has shown. Greater Manchester Combined Authority said 1,500 victims had been in touch with their perpetrator through the restorative justice system since 2019.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog apologises for saying MPs’ Christmas party costs are claimable – The Guardian
‘The MPs’ expenses watchdog has apologised for telling parliamentarians they could claim back some costs for Christmas parties.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
