Louise Porton jailed for life for murder of daughters – BBC News
‘A mother who killed her two daughters because they “got in the way of her sex life” has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 2nd August 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Babies living with abusive parents under 24-hour CCTV, as Children’s Commissioner calls for review into the ‘Big Brother-style’ centres – Daily Telegraph
‘Babies are living with abusive parents under 24-hour CCTV surveillance, The Telegraph can reveal, as the Children’s Commissioner calls for a review into the ‘Big Brother-style’ accommodation.
However “disturbing” cases – which have remained unreported until now – where children have been physically injured and sexually abused while living in the units have prompted the Children’s Commissioner to call for a review into the controversial scheme.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Children in prison twice as likely to have special needs, figures show – The Independent
‘Children in prison are twice as likely to have special educational needs as those in the general population, new figures reveal, prompting concern that vulnerable teenagers are being let down by mainstream services.’
The Independent, 4th August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rural crime in Britain hits seven-year high – The Guardian
‘Rural crime has hit a seven-year high, costing the UK £50m in 2018, a report says. In its annual study of offences against farmers and rural businesses, the insurer NFU Mutual found rural crime in 2018 was up 12% on the previous year.’
The Guardian, 5th August 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘I am DNA proof my father is a rapist’ – BBC News
‘A woman conceived by rape wants her father brought to justice in a so-called “victimless prosecution”, in one of the first cases of its kind, the BBC has learned.’
BBC News, 5th August 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Lolita’ phenomenon is allowing men to groom teenage girls without fear of arrest, Telegraph investigation reveals – Daily Telegraph
‘A boom in “Lolita” sites on Instagram, Facebook and other platforms is allowing paedophiles to target teenage girls without fear of arrest, an investigation by The Sunday Telegraph has found.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brexiteer jailed for threatening to kill MPs – The Independent
‘A Brexiteer has been jailed for threatening to kill MPs because he felt they were trying to “delay or stop the UK’s exit from the European Union”.’
The Independent, 3rd August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme Court backs third party access to court documents – OUT-LAW.com
‘Campaigners, the media and others who are not parties to court proceedings should be permitted to access court documents as “the default position”, the UK’s highest court has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st August 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Disclosure of material from care proceedings to the police – UK Police Law Blog
‘The Court of Appeal has held in Re M (Children) (Disclosure to the Police) [2019] EWCA Civ 1364, that the Re C test for disclosure of material from care proceedings to the police remains good law after 23 years, and in the light of the Human Rights Act 1996, but with the qualification that disclosure must be necessary and proportionate.’
UK Police Law Blog, 31st July 2019
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Legal ombudsman faces claim over data breach – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The legal ombudsman is being sued by former complainants whose contact details were leaked in an email blunder, the Gazette can reveal.’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st August 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
DJ v The Welsh Minister & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 1349 (01 August 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
European Film Bonds A/S & Ors v Lotus Holdings LLC & Ors [2019] EWHC 2116 (Ch) (31 July 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Labbadia v Alitalia (Societa Aerea Italiana SPA) [2019] EWHC 2103 (QB) (31 July 2019)
Michael, Estate of & Ors v The Islamic Republic of Iran & Anor [2019] EWHC 2073 (QB) (31 July 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Court of Appeal allows possession despite landlord’s failure to carry out a PSED assessment – Local Government Lawyer
‘A housing association has been granted possession of a property despite not undertaking an assessment under the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) before issuing the claim for possession because the outcome would have been no different had it done so, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st August 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Past Cases Review 2 – Church of England – Law & Religion UK
‘On 1 August, the Church of England announced the publication of protocols and practice guidance for its Past Cases Review 2, (PCR2).’
Law & Religion UK, 1st August 2019
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Legal system ‘beyond the point of collapse’ as three men avoid jail – BBC News
‘The legal system in England and Wales is “beyond the point of collapse”, according to a Crown Court judge. Judge Simon Carr gave three men suspended sentences instead of sending them to jail because of how long it had taken for the case to get to court.’
BBC News, 31st July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
More than 18,000 prisoners ‘cooped up’ in overcrowded cells, figures show – The Independent
‘More than 18,000 prisoners are living in cells designed for fewer people as overcrowding fuels violence in jails, a charity has warned. An analysis of government figures by the Howard League for Penal Reform shows three in five men’s prisons are holding more people than they are certified to look after.’
The Independent, 1st August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Millwall fined and forced to accept 12 point action plan as punishment for racist chanting in FA Cup match – Daily Telegraph
‘Millwall were forced to accept a 12 point action plan for beating discrimination on the terraces on Thursday after being hit with a £10,000 fine for racist chanting against Everton in the FA Cup last season.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Justice secretary’s call for rape suspect anonymity ‘not government policy’, Downing Street says amid outrage – The Independent
‘The new justice secretary has been heavily criticised after suggesting that suspected criminals of “good character” should be granted anonymity before charge.’
The Independent, 1st August 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Pensioner loses arm after catching flesh-eating bug at pilates class, as High Court rules she is entitled to compensation from NHS – Daily Telegraph
‘A pensioner who lost her arm after catching a flesh-eating bug at church hall pilates class has won her claim in negligence against the NHS at the High Court.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st August 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
