Inquiry launched into death of woman at Derbyshire prison – The Guardian
‘An investigation has been launched after a 26-year-old woman died at a Derbyshire prison.’
The Guardian, 13th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Number of British modern slavery victims up 72% in a year, figures show – The Independent
‘The number of British people identified as modern slavery victims has surged by 72 per cent in a year, according to figures, fuelling concerns about “county lines” drugs gangs and other forms of labour exploitation.’
The Independent, 14th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sexual discrimination ‘still a real issue’ in City financial firms – The Guardian
‘The recent tribunal case brought by banker Stacey Macken shows that sexual discrimination remains a problem in London’s financial district, despite the shockwaves from the #MeToo movement.’
The Guardian, 14th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police officers discouraged child rape victim from reporting attack, investigation finds – The Independent
‘Two police officers called to reports of a 15-year-old girl being raped in a car park questioned the victim’s credibility and discouraged her from reporting the attack, an investigation has found.’
The Independent, 12th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
David Cameron’s National Citizen Service sued for £22m for breach of contract threatening youngsters’ placements – Daily Telegraph
‘One of the central planks of David Cameron’s Prime Ministerial legacy is facing serious trouble, accused of putting hundreds of jobs and the hopes of thousands of young people at risk. The body that runs the National Citizen Service (NCS) – founded by Prime Minister Cameron in 2011 as a modern-day national service for school leavers – is being sued for £22 million by its largest provider of services, after it was forced to make staff redundant and cut the number of placements it runs.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Oval Four’: Men ‘framed by corrupt detective’ to go to court – BBC News
‘Two men who say they were framed by a detective nearly 50 years ago have had their cases referred to the Court of Appeal.’
BBC News, 14th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for fighting with al-Qaeda in Syria after being filmed in Vice documentary – The Independent
‘A man has been jailed for fighting with jihadis in Syria after being filmed in a documentary.’
The Independent, 13th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
BY v The District Court In Paphos, Cyprus [2019] EWHC 2637 (Admin) (10 October 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Hussain v EUI Ltd [2019] EWHC 2647 (QB) (10 October 2019)
Williamson MP v Formby [2019] EWHC 2639 (QB) (10 October 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Scheme giving ex-offenders a stable place to live up and running – Ministry of Justice
‘A scheme giving vulnerable ex-offenders stable accommodation to help them rebuild their lives and stay away from crime is now up and running, Prisons Minister Lucy Frazer announced today (10 October 2019).’
Ministry of Justice, 10th october 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
The limits of the inherent jurisdiction (1) – Local Government Lawyer
‘Mr Justice Cobb recently handed down two important decisions on the scope of the inherent jurisdiction at the border of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. In the first of two articles on these rulings, the Court of Protection team at 39 Essex Chambers examine a case concerning a young adult and the use of the inherent jurisdiction to authorise deprivations of liberty where there is no statutory framework in place.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th October 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal orders council to pay cost of attendance of young woman at weekly placement – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has ruled that North East Lincolnshire Council should have paid the cost of a disabled young woman attending a weekly placement, overturning an earlier High Court decision.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th October 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court issues “novel” conditional costs order – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has issued what a conditional order for an interim payments on account of costs in the event of a party not complying with an unless order.’
Litigation Futures, 10th October 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Applications to the Court of Protection: The Notification Process – Family Law
‘The Court of Protection is unable to make a Deputyship order unless the appropriate notification process has been followed by the applicant.’
Family Law, 10th October 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Prison officer jailed for inappropriate relationship with prisoner – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A prison officer has been jailed for misconduct in a public office after having an inappropriate relationship with a serving prisoner.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 10th October 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Financial Remedy & Divorce Update, October 2019 – Family Law Week
‘Naomi Shelton, Associate, Mills & Reeve LLP considers the important news and case law relating to financial remedies and divorce during September 2019.’
Family Law Week, 10th October 2019
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Brain-damaged claimant should not learn of £6.7m award, court rules – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has taken the unusual step of stopping a personal injury claimant from knowing what compensation he has received.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th October 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
High Court judge allows £786 hourly fees but calls for rate review – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A High Court judge has said updated guideline hourly rates would be ‘very welcome’ after allowing costs far in excess of the supposedly prescribed amount.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th October 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Mark Duggan shooting: family settle high court claim against Met – The Guardian
‘The family of Mark Duggan, whose killing sparked civil unrest across England in 2011, have settled a high court claim against the Metropolitan police.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man fined for kicking Labour MP Jess Phillips’ office door and shouting: ‘Is this the fascist party offices?’ – The Independent
‘A man has been fined after kicking out at the front door of Jess Phillips’ constituency office, while shouting “is this the fascist party offices?” ‘
The Independent, 10th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Toxteth woman died after being left in filth – BBC News
‘A 67-year-old man who left his wife covered in filth, flies and maggots has been jailed for eight years.’
BBC News, 10th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
