Rape prosecution rate in England and Wales falls to five-year low – The Guardian

Posted March 6th, 2019 in news, prosecutions, rape, statistics by sally

‘Rape prosecutions in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest rate in more than five years, the Guardian can reveal.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2019

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Sajid Javid can deport mother of FGM risk girl, judge decides – BBC News

‘The Home Secretary cannot be barred from deporting a failed asylum seeker whose daughter would be at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) if taken abroad, a senior judge decided.’

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BBC News, 5th March 2019

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On sewer covers, gardens and responsibilities – Nearly Legal

Posted March 6th, 2019 in defective premises, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘A court of appeal case on when the landlord’s duty under section 4 Defective Premises Act 1972 is engaged and whether there is any duty to inspect.’

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Nearly Legal, 4th March 2019

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 5th, 2019 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

London Borough of Lambeth v Agoreyo [2019] EWCA Civ 322 (05 March 2019)

BMC Software Ltd v Shaikh [2019] EWCA Civ 267 (05 March 2019)

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd v Crawford [2019] EWCA Civ 269 (05 March 2019)

Wilson & Ors , R (On the Application Of) v The Prime Minister [2019] EWCA Civ 304 (04 March 2019)

Revenue And Customs v Behzad Fuels (UK) Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 319 (04 March 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants In England And Wales, R (On the Application Of) v The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State For Justice [2019] EWHC 461 (Admin) (05 March 2019)

High Court (Family Division)

Venables & Anor v News Group Papers Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 494 (Fam) (04 March 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Walsh v The Council of the Borough of Kirklees [2019] EWHC 492 (QB) (05 March 2019)

Corke v The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust [2019] EWHC 487 (QB) (05 March 2019)

Clarke v Hull City Council [2019] EWHC 486 (QB) (04 March 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

High Court gives green light to judicial review challenge over guidance on use of children as spies – Local Government Lawyer

‘The High Court has granted charity Just for Kids Law permission to proceed with its judicial review challenge over the use of children as spies by the police and other investigative agencies.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 4th March 2019

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High Court rejects evidence from law firm ‘whistleblower’ – Legal Futures

‘The president of the family division has rejected a wife’s application to admit the statement of a “whistleblower” inside her former husband’s legal team who sent the court privileged information.’

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Legal Futures, 5th March 2019

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Kingpin of North Wales drugs gangs sentenced – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 5th, 2019 in drug offences, drug trafficking, gangs, press releases, sentencing by sally

‘The boss of a multi-million pound class A drug-smuggling operation, has been sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 1st March 2019

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Lord Chief Justice sets up advisory group on Artificial Intelligence – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted March 5th, 2019 in artificial intelligence, courts, judiciary, press releases by sally

‘To make sure the Judiciary of England and Wales is fully informed about developments in artificial intelligence (AI), the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has set up a new advisory body.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 4th March 2019

Source: www.judiciary.uk

‘Unethical’ use of NDAs prompts consultation on laws to protect victims – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The government today indicated it will legislate to stop employers from using confidentiality clauses to intimidate victims of harassment into silence.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 4th March 2019

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Judge calls halt on parties ‘stopping the clock’ on delays – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 5th, 2019 in bereavement, delay, news, time limits, wills by sally

‘A widow has been refused permission to claim against the estate of her late husband after filing her application nearly 17 months out of time.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 5th March 2019

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Is social media harming our criminal justice system? – Attorney General’s Office

‘Publication of the government’s response to its Call for Evidence on the impact of social media on the administration of justice.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 5th March 2019

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Surrogacy and HFEA update: February 2019 – Family Law

‘Andrew Powell, barrister, 4 Paper Buildings, considers recent developments relating to surrogacy law, including new guidance, as well as recent cases.’

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Family Law, 1st March 2019

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Former Royal Marine reaches agreement with MoD after suing for hearing loss – Daily Telegraph

‘A Former Royal Marine has reached an agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after suing for hearing loss, in a case that could cost the government millions.’

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Daily Telegraph, 4th March 2019

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Child sexual abuse inquiry to assess merit of claims against politicians – The Guardian

‘The public inquiry into child sexual abuse has come under pressure to establish whether or not allegations against senior politicians are well founded, as its attention turns to the world of politics.’

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The Guardian, 4th March 2019

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The decision not to lift Jon Venables’ anonymity order shows judges will not give in to the internet -The Independent

Posted March 5th, 2019 in anonymity, children, injunctions, judges, judiciary, murder, news by sally

‘ames Bulger’s killers may evoke little sympathy but, as Will Gore explains, they remain vulnerable to being killed themselves if their new identities become widely known.’

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The Independent, 5th March 2019

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Battle of Orgreave: Home Office rejects independent review – The Guardian

Posted March 5th, 2019 in demonstrations, industrial action, inquiries, miners, news, police, violence by sally

‘The home secretary has rejected an offer by the bishop of Sheffield to set up an independent panel to examine events surrounding the “battle of Orgreave”, one if the most brutal clashes between police and miners during the 1984 miners’ strike.’

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The Guardian, 4th March 2019

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Tommy Robinson supporter and convicted rapist jailed for threatening Sajid Javid on Facebook – The Independent

‘A Tommy Robinson supporter and convicted rapist has been jailed for 28 days for posting threatening and abusive comments about home secretary Sajid Javid.’

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The Independent, 5th March 2019

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Barrister apprentices on way as training reforms are approved – Legal Futures

Posted March 4th, 2019 in barristers, legal education, news, pupillage by sally

‘The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved the new training regime for barristers that will open up four routes to qualification, including an apprenticeship.’

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Legal Futures, 1st March 2019

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Addict solicitor struck off after hiding cocaine offences – Legal Futures

‘An experienced solicitor has been struck off after accepting a caution for possession of banned drugs, failing to report the conviction to the regulator, and misleading police.’

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Legal Futures, 4th March 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Ofcom stiffens rules for broadband providers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 4th, 2019 in codes of practice, consumer protection, internet, news by sally

‘Broadband providers in the UK must promise customers a minimum guaranteed speed for their service at the point of sale under a new code of practice developed by telecoms regulator Ofcom that takes effect today.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st March 2019

Source: www.out-law.com