Father admits stalking his daughter in Leicester – BBC News
‘A father has admitted stalking his daughter after trying to force her into a marriage and keep her from university.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police demanded rape victim’s phone and medical records despite identifying attacker by DNA – The Independent
‘Police demanded the mobile phone and personal records of a woman who was raped by a stranger eight years ago – even after identifying her attacker using DNA evidence.’
The Independent, 10th June 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police identify suspects for possible Grenfell manslaughter charges – The Guardian
‘The police investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire has identified potential suspects for offences of corporate manslaughter and gross negligence manslaughter, Scotland Yard has said. But it said there were no guarantees that criminal charges would be brought over the disaster, whose second anniversary falls this Friday.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Banning orders for 25 fans after Grimsby – Port Vale match – BBC News
‘Twenty-five men have been given football banning orders after violence erupted at a match between Grimsby Town and Port Vale.’
BBC News, 11th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
NDAs: MPs call for ban on ‘gagging clauses’ over ‘cover-up’ fears – BBC News
‘MPs have called for a ban on “gagging clauses” used by employers to silence allegations of unlawful discrimination and harassment.’
BBC News, 11th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
TalkTalk hacker who blackmailed executives in £77million cyber attack is jailed – Daily Telegraph
‘A “cruel and calculating” cyber criminal who took part in a massive TalkTalk hack and blackmailed former chief executive Dido Harding has been locked up for four years.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fox cruelty: South Herefordshire Hunt pair found guilty – BBC News
‘Two people have been convicted of animal cruelty after foxes were thrown to hounds at a hunting kennels.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
First High Court guidance on proportionality leads to huge costs cut – Litigation Futures
‘The first High Court judge to give guidance on applying the proportionality test has overturned a costs master’s ruling and slashed the costs he allowed by more than two-thirds.’
Litigation Futures, June 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Sam Fowles: Can the Prime Minister Prorogue Parliament to Deliver a No Deal Brexit? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In recent days certain government backbenchers have proposed a new avenue to deliver a “no deal” Brexit.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 10th June 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Criminalisation Of Travel To Designated Areas A ‘Serious Abuse Of Civil Liberties’ – Rights Info
‘New counter-terrorism measures which could see people who travel or stay in certain areas overseas jailed for up to 10 years are a “serious abuse of civil liberties”, a campaign group has warned.’
Rights Info, 7th June 2019
Source: rightsinfo.org
Justice system smeared our mother, say Sally Challen’s sons – The Guardian
‘Sally Challen was subjected to a false narrative by a criminal justice system that painted her as “a controlling and jealous lover who planned to kill her husband”, her son has said.’
The Guardian, 8th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
AL (Albania) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 950 (10 June 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
ZK, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Redbridge [2019] EWHC 1450 (Admin) (10 June 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Malmsten v Bohinc [2019] EWHC 1386 (Ch) (07 June 2019)
Dingley & Ors v Nisa Retail Ltd [2019] EWHC 1383 (Ch) (07 June 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Otuo v Watch Tower Bible And Tract Society of Britain [2019] EWHC 1349 (QB) (07 June 2019)
Auliffe & Ors v Ellis [2019] EWHC 1427 (QB) (07 June 2019)
Bates & Ors v Post Office Ltd (No.5 : Common Issues Costs) [2019] EWHC 1373 (QB) (07 June 2019)
Spicer v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2019] EWHC 1439 (QB) (07 June 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Suspects left in legal limbo by delays to inquiries, say solicitors – The Guardian
‘Suspects are increasingly being left in legal limbo as they are subjected to inquiries lasting years that sometimes end with the case being dropped, a survey of criminal solicitors has revealed.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Student faces no action over rude Donald Trump protest – BBC News
‘A student who mowed a rude message under the flight path of US President Donald Trump’s plane will not face any action.’
BBC News, June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police dog Finn’s law comes into force – BBC News
‘A new law named after a police dog which recently appeared on Britain’s Got Talent has come into effect.’
BBC News, 8th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Payday lenders being ‘bombarded’ by spurious claims – The Guardian
‘Compensation claims management firms looking for the next big earner after the PPI scandal have been accused of bombarding the much-criticised payday lending sector with complaints that are often spurious and sometimes without the knowledge of borrowers.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sajid Javid’s decision to strip Shamima Begum of her citizenship questioned by one of UK’s most senior judges – Daily Telegraph
‘One of Britain’s most senior judges has called into question Sajid Javid’s decision to strip Isil bride Shamima Begum of her British citizenship.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th June 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Grenfell survivors and relatives open US legal battle – BBC News
‘More than 100 Grenfell survivors and relatives are taking legal action in the US against three firms they blame for the fire, the BBC has been told.’
BBC News, 10th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The CPS is failing rape victims. That’s why we’re taking legal action – The Guardian
‘Reported rapes have soared, but cases reaching court have plummeted. Our coalition of women’s groups won’t stand for it.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
