Man jailed for murdering friend at his flat – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed after murdering his terminally ill friend and taking photos of his body at his flat.’
BBC News, 11th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal hands down ruling on restrictions on use of section 73 TCPA – Local Government Lawyer
‘Test Valley Borough Council has lost a case in the Court of Appeal over the use of section 73 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th December 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Father and stepmother of 10-year-old Sara Sharif found guilty of her murder – The Guardian
‘Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, as questions are now raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Specialist courts proposed to break addictions of prolific offenders in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Specialist courts focused on breaking the addictions of prolific offenders are “efficient” and “a good idea”, the head of the government’s sentencing review has said as he suggested they could be rolled out across England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Allegations of alienating behaviour – important new guidance published – Transparency Project
‘The Family Justice Council (FJC) has published guidance for Family Court judges and those working in the Family Justice System, on responding to allegations of alienating behaviour.’
Transparency Project, 11th December 2024
Source: transparencyproject.org.uk
Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds – The Guardian
‘British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average rate, research has found, revealing the country as a world leader in the legal crackdown on climate activism.’
The Guardian, 11th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Linking skills with visas? Just make sure the Immigration Skills Charge does what it says on the tin – Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog
‘In his speech last week, Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, announced plans to publish a White Paper which will link the ability to sponsor migrant workers to training “people here in our country”.’
Kingsley Napley Immigration Law Blog, 9th December 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
Gender critical belief: A legal debrief – Law Pod UK
‘Jim Duffy is joined by fellow 1COR barristers Alasdair Henderson and Paula Kelly to examine recent judicial attempts to grapple with questions of gender in the workplace. How do the UK courts and tribunals distinguish legitimate and protected expressions of belief from harassment and transphobia?’
Law Pod UK, 11th December 2024
Source: audioboom.com
Minister warns prison space may run out despite expansion plans – BBC News
‘The justice secretary has said even under the government’s plans to open 14,000 more prison places, they could still run out of space over the next few years.’
BBC News, 11th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sex Education actor Alexander Westwood found guilty of raping teenagers in acting class – The Independent
A “manipulator and predatory” actor who starred in Netflix show Sex Education has been found guilty of more than two dozen sex offences, including against children.
The Independent, 10th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Birmingham city council agrees deal over equal pay claims – The Guardian
‘Birmingham city council has reached an agreement to settle historical equal pay claims that left the authority with liabilities estimated at £760m and pushed it into effective bankruptcy.’
The Guardian, 10th December 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
New guidance on ‘parental alienation’ in family court battles – BBC News
‘Family courts in England and Wales should give more weight to allegations of domestic abuse than to claims of “parental alienation”, according to new guidance.’
BBC News, 11th December 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MP’s bid to finally have all forms of domestic abuse recognised in law – The Independent
‘The scandal of scores of prisoners guilty of domestic abuse being released early from prison has prompted a bid to change the law.’
The Independent, 11th December 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Understanding Customs Duty and VAT Compliance Through Tribunal Cases – 33 Bedford Row
‘The three cases below provide valuable insights into the complexities of customs regulations and the importance of meticulous compliance. They underscore the need for businesses to adopt robust compliance mechanisms to prevent errors and fraud, while also highlighting the importance of a balanced approach in customs enforcement to ensure that penalties are commensurate with the nature and impact of non-compliance.’
33 Bedford Row, 4th December 2024
Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk
Digital Forensics within the Criminal Justice System – 25 Bedford Row
‘Rare is the case that does not feature some aspect of digital technology. The House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee identified that “Digital evidence is now a key component in many criminal trials…[estimating that]…90% of crime has a digital element, in the broadest sense…” Digital forensic evidence is critical in the course of all manner of criminal cases – from online fraud, stalking via social media, in cases where an offence is captured on CCTV, or where the prosecution of a case is reliant on cell site analysis.’
25 Bedford Row, 3rd December 2024
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
Domestic Abuse Protection Order Pilot Scheme – 25 Bedford Row
‘As of 27 November 2024, Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (“DAPOs”) are being piloted in Greater Manchester, parts of South London (Croydon, Bromley, and Sutton) and the British Transport Police.’
25 Bedford Row, 10th December 2024
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
Is the right to a fair trial secure under the FA’s Whole Game System? – 7BR
‘The recent decision of an FA Appeal Board in Craig Walton v Birmingham County FA (“Walton“) [1], wherein this author represented the appellant, raises several questions of procedural fairness and natural justice.’
7BR, 6th December 2024
Source: www.7br.co.uk
Trust Disputes, Grosskopf v Grosskopf: Light At End of Arbitral Tunnel? – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
‘Boris Lazic & Arran Dowling-Hussey look at the extent to which trust disputes can be subject to arbitration after the recent decision in Grosskopf v Grosskopf ([2024] EWHC 291 (Ch).’
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, 6th December 2024
Source: www.4-5.co.uk
