Nyall Brown death: Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust criticised – BBC News
‘A coroner has criticised a troubled mental health trust for failing a teenager who took his own life.’
BBC News, 17th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police spend millions each year on suspended officers – Daily Telegraph
‘Police forces are spending an estimated £5 million a year on suspended officers, the Sunday Telegraph can reveal, amid concern that disciplinary investigations are taking too long to complete.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Using police cells to detain people with mental illness to be banned under new reforms – The Independent
‘Police cells will no longer be used to detain people experiencing mental illness, Theresa May has announced as part of a package of measures that she says will “overhaul” the government’s approach to mental health. Weeks before she is due to leave office, the prime minister has unveiled a commitment to overhaul the controversial Mental Health Act in order to make it “fit for modern society”.’
The Independent, 17th June 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cybersecurity certification gets an EU revamp – Technology Law Update
‘A new EU Regulation on cybersecurity promises a more coordinated approach across Europe. The new law will set up a framework for the establishment of European cybersecurity certification schemes. The intention is to prevent “certification shopping” based on different levels of stringency among member states. Certification will be voluntary initially, but regular assessments will be carried out to determine whether certification of particular products or services should become compulsory.’
Technology Law Update, 12th June 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Riley Siswick murder: Pair jailed over boy’s death – BBC News
‘A man and woman responsible for a three-year-old boy’s “slow and painful death” have been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Insurers agree to be bound by ADR in new whiplash system – Legal Futures
‘Defendant insurers have agreed to be bound by the outcome of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process being built into the new whiplash system, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 13th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Knife and offensive weapon offences reach highest level for decade – The Guardian
‘Numbers of knife and offensive weapon offences have risen to their highest level for nearly a decade, with the number of cases dealt with by the criminal justice system up by more than a third since 2015, figures have revealed.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Contaminated blood: What caused the NHS scandal? – BBC News
‘The infection of up to 30,000 people with contaminated blood has been called the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history. Thousands have died.’
BBC News, 14th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Supreme court rules in favour of single mother declared ‘intentionally homeless’ – The Guardian
‘The supreme court has ordered a council to reconsider its decision to declare a single mother of four to be “intentionally homeless” because she was unable to afford the rent.’
The Guardian, 12th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
SRA “inconsistent” on conduct cases involving mental health – Legal Futures
‘Individuals share responsibility with their firms and the regulator for mental health issues affecting misconduct, a leading professional regulation solicitor told last week’s Legal Futures Regulation and Compliance Conference.’
Legal Futures, 12th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Fingerprint case highlights importance of biometric policies and consent – OUT-LAW.com
‘An unfair dismissal case has highlighted the need for companies to update policies and procedures and to obtain full consent before using biometric data in the workplace.’
OUT-LAW.com, 11th June 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
Legal aid: students give ‘desperate’ clients free advice – BBC News
‘A free advice clinic provided by law students has a six-month waiting list because people on low incomes struggle to get a solicitor, its director says.’
BBC News, 13th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Speedboat killer Jack Shepherd to challenge manslaughter conviction in Court of Appeal – Daily Telegraph
‘A man convicted of killing his date in a speedboat incident is set to have a challenge against his conviction heard at the Court of Appeal.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ep 83: Scope of Duty and Causation: Chester v Afshar revisited – Part 2 – Law Pod UK
‘In this episode we are bringing the second of two highlights from the recent one crown office row’s seminar – Scope of Duty and Causation: Chester v Afshar revisited. Dominic Ruck Keene dicusses the effects of the case.’
Law Pod UK, 10th June 2019
Source: audioboom.com
Ep 82: Scope of Duty and Causation: Chester v Afshar revisited – Part 1 – Law Pod UK
‘In this episode we are bringing the first of two highlights from the recent 1COR seminar – Scope of Duty and Causation: Chester v Afshar revisited. We hear from Jonathan Metzer as he gives his interpretation of the case.’
Law Pod UK, 10th June 2019
Source: audioboom.com
‘We were tortured by our own father’ – BBC News
‘Jack and Sean – not their real names – suffered severe abuse from their father for more than 15 years.’
BBC News, 13th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
