Wrexham historical child abuse gang jailed – BBC News
‘Five men guilty of being in a predatory paedophile gang in Wrexham in the 1980s have been jailed.’
BBC News, 25th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: Wales
Welsh Supreme Court judge ‘should be considered’ – BBC News
‘Appointing a Welsh justice to the Supreme Court should be considered in the near future, a report has said.’
BBC News, 4th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
English drug dealer not sentenced in Wales because he doesn’t understand the accent – The Independent
‘A drug dealer from the West Midlands has reportedly refused to appear in court in Wales – because he doesn’t understand the Welsh accent.’
The Independent, 28th July 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The law in Wales – making it clearer, more modern and easier to use – Law Commission
‘Throughout the UK the law can be difficult for professionals and the public to find and understand. The volume of legislation in England and Wales, the number of amendments and the way in which legislation is presented, make it increasingly difficult to find out what the law is and what it means. In Wales, the process of devolution has made matters even more complicated. In a consultation opening on 9 July the Law Commission is asking what can be done to simplify legislation relating to Wales and make it more accessible.’
Law Commission, 9th July 2015
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
South Wales Police ‘did not investigate ID of child sex gang’ – BBC News
‘Police did not try to identify a child sex gang which exploited a 15-year-old girl for four years, a watchdog says. Despite more than 40 child protection forms being completed, South Wales Police did not investigate the men or protect other children.’
BBC News, 14th July 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Welsh government job advert breached language policy – BBC News
‘An advert by the Welsh government to recruit the new children’s commissioner breached its own Welsh language policy, an investigation has found.’
BBC News, 19th June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Smoking ban in cars carrying children put to vote in Wales – BBC News
‘A vote on banning people from smoking in cars when children are present is to take place in the Welsh Assembly.’
Full story
BBC News, 2nd June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court rules faith school transport scheme unlawful – Local Government Lawyer
The High Court has struck down a council’s school transport policy following complaints from parents at six faith schools that the City and County of Swansea’s new scheme was discriminatory.
Local Government Lawyer, 27th May 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
News focus: law and justice pledges – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The general election manifestos are in – here’s our quick-fire summary of their headline pledges on law and justice.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 20th April 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Historic abuse blamed for rise in child rape cases – BBC News
‘Historic sexual abuse is fuelling the rise in the number of child rape cases being recorded in some parts of Wales, say two police forces.’
BBC News, 12th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
M4 relief road for Newport challenged in court – BBC News
‘Friends of the Earth Cymru wants a judge to examine how ministers decided to press ahead with the 14-mile new stretch of motorway around Newport.’
BBC News, 10th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Speech by HHJ Jarman: Administrative Court in Wales – Challenges and Opportunities – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘His Honour Judge Jarman QC gave a speech “Administrative Court in Wales: Challenges and Opportunities” at Swansea University on 19 November 2014.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 6th March 2015
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Speech by Mr Justice Hickinbottom: Administrative Court in Wales – Evolution or Revolution – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘The Hon Mr Justice Hickinbottom gave a speech at The First Administrative Court in Wales Lecture on “Administrative Court in Wales – Evolution or Revolution” on 20 February 2014.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 6th March 2015
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Cameron and Clegg’s powers and funding pledge for Wales – BBC News
‘David Cameron and Nick Clegg will set out plans to transfer more powers from Westminster to Wales on Friday, after months of cross-party talks. They include guaranteed minimum funding for the Welsh government and allowing ministers in Wales to raise cash from the money markets for major projects.’
BBC News, 27th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Supreme Court in the United Kingdom Constitution – Lecture by Lady Hale
The Supreme Court in the United Kingdom Constitution (PDF)
Lecture by Lady Hale
The Bryce Lecture, 5th February 2015
Source: www.supremecourt.uk
Supreme Court says Welsh NHS charges Bill in breach of A1P1 – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Sounds like a rather abstruse case, but the Supreme Court has had some important things to say about how the courts should approach an argument that Article 1 of Protocol 1 to ECHR (the right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions) is breached by a legislative decision. The clash is always between public benefit and private impairment, and this is a good example.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 11th February 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Michael and others (Appellants) v The Chief Constable of South Wales Police and another (Respondents) – Supreme Court
Supreme Court, 28th January 2015
Asbestos NHS costs decision due from Supreme Court – BBC News
‘Firms in Wales whose staff are treated for asbestos-related illnesses are to learn if they must reimburse the NHS.’
BBC News, 9th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court judge quashes decision by council to shut village school – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has quashed a Welsh council’s decision to close a village school and merge it with a nearby primary school.’
Full story
Local Government Lawyer, 5th January 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Speech by Lord Chief Justice: Cardiff Business Club – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘Speech by The Right Hon. The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales at the Cardiff Business Club on 3 November 2014.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 27th November 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
