Woman’s abortion delayed due to NHS ‘annual leave’ – BBC News
‘A vulnerable woman almost missed the legal cut-off point for an abortion partly because of annual leave at a health board, a court heard.’
BBC News, 18th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Calls to amend payout rules for wrongly convicted – BBC News
‘”I just burst out crying,” says Brian Buckle, recalling the moment he read the rejection letter from the Ministry of Justice after applying for compensation. It said it accepted Brian was “innocent” of the sexual offences he had been wrongly imprisoned for, but he had failed to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that he had not committed the crimes.’
BBC News, 19th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
How AI and a mole helped capture paedophile ex-Scout leader after being on the run in Thailand for 27 years – The Independent
‘Richard Burrows evaded justice for decades after stealing the identity of a terminally ill acquaintance – until detectives used facial recognition tool to track him down.’
The Independent, 19th March 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Two men found guilty over £4.8m Oxfordshire gold toilet heist – The Guardian
‘Two men have been found guilty of the theft of a £4.8m gold toilet from the Oxfordshire country house where Winston Churchill was born.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Non-violent protesters should not have to disavow motives at trial, study says – The Guardian
‘Protesters charged with non-violent offences should not be forced to disavow their motives when defending themselves at trial or seeking mitigation on their sentences, academics have said.’
the Guardian, 19th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Trust admits further doctor abuse case liability – BBC News
‘More patients are likely to be able to claim compensation from the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) after further admissions regarding a doctor who sexually abused patients.’
BBC News, 18th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
When executors disagree on funeral arrangements: Patel – Law & Religion UK
‘Patel v Patel [2025] EWHC 560 (Ch) was a dispute about the funeral arrangements for Bhikhubhai Rambhai Patel, a widower who died in December 2024.’
Law & Religion UK, 14th March 2025
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Fundamental dishonesty: recent lessons – Quarterly Medical Law Review
‘This was a clinical negligence case arising out of a negligently delayed diagnosis of laryngeal cancer, resulting in more extensive treatment for the cancer than would otherwise have been required and, in particular, leading to total laryngectomy. The Claimant now breathes through a stoma in her neck and speaks via a valve located in the wall between her trachea and oesophagus.’
Quarterly Medical Law Review , 17th March 2025
Source: 1corqmlr.com
Court allows City giant to progress ex-client’s claim on assignment – Legal Futures
‘A major City law firm can continue bringing a case it took on assignment from former clients which could mitigate a possible professional negligence claim, the High Court has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 18th March 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Raising the standard – or a missed opportunity? – Local Government Lawyer
‘Matt Lewin reflects on the Government’s consultation on reforms to the standards and conduct framework.’
Local Government Lawyer , 14th March 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court rejects claims of “combined duty” on council to operate system that ensures provision of same-sex personal care – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review application brought on behalf of a young woman with severe disabilities in relation to the local council’s provision of same-sex personal and intimate care for women service users.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th March 2025
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Conditional fee agreements can apply retrospectively, Court of Appeal rules – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has ruled that a law firm’s conditional fee agreement had retrospective effect, even if that was not specifically set out in the contract.’
Law Society's Gazette, 17th March 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Probation Service problems in England and Wales leaving public at risk, watchdog finds – The Guardian
‘The Probation Service in England and Wales “has too few staff” with “too little experience and training” and leaves members of the public at risk, an official watchdog has found.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mums say ‘contaminated land’ legal bid is last resort – BBC News
‘More and more children at Rebecca Stewart’s east London playgroup are using asthma inhalers, she says. It was about one in 40 – but now, she says, it is more like one out of every four.’
BBC News, 18th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Coward’ paedophile who fled country convicted – BBC News
‘A paedophile who stole a terminally ill man’s identity and spent almost three decades on the run has been convicted of 54 child sex abuse charges.’
BBC News, 17th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hillsborough, Grenfell and Aberfan victims back police truth charter – BBC News
‘Victims of Hillsborough, Grenfell, the Manchester Arena terror attack and the Aberfan disaster have said decades of suffering could have been avoided if a new charter compelling the police to tell the truth, was introduced sooner.’
BBC News, 17th March 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lucy Letby calls for public inquiry into baby deaths to be halted – The Guardian
‘Lucy Letby has called for the public inquiry into her crimes to be halted, arguing there is now “overwhelming and compelling” evidence undermining her baby murder convictions. Lawyers for the former nurse took the extraordinary step of writing to Lady Justice Thirlwall on Monday to say that the inquiry – which is due to end on Wednesday – should be suspended immediately.’
The Guardian, 17th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ofcom rushes to close loophole that lets politicians act as newsreaders – The Guardian
‘Britain’s media regulator is scrambling to close a legal loophole that allows politicians on GB News and other broadcasters to in effect act as newsreaders.’
The Guardian, 17th March 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
What is the Online Safety Act? Law explained as it finally comes into force – The Independent
‘Long-awaited powers will come into effect from Monday.’
The Independent, 17th March 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
