One-legged golfer sues council-run course for discrimination – BBC News
‘A golfer with a prosthetic leg is suing a local council for refusing to let him play on its golf course using a buggy.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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MPs to decide whether to make misogyny a hate crime – The Guardian
‘MPs will vote this week on whether to make misogyny a hate crime for the first time, as the campaign to compel police forces across the UK to recognise street harassment of women as a hate crime gathers momentum.’
The Guardian, 2nd September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
The QOCS regime and ‘mixed’ police claims – UK Police Law Blog
‘The High Court has held in Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v Brown [2018] EWHC 2046 (Admin) that qualified one-way costs shifting (“QOCS”) protection does not apply automatically in proceedings where a claimant is advancing both a claim for damages for personal injury and a claim other than a claim for damages for personal injury (a “mixed claim”).’
UK Police Law Blog, 28th August 2018
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Court of Appeal: Judge wrong to jail unrepresented woman for contempt – Litigation Futures
‘A judge was wrong to jail an unrepresented woman for contempt of court without giving her more time to find a lawyer, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 30th August 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Anonymous LiP ordered to identify himself – nine months into action – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A litigant in person who is trying to sue web giant Google in the High Court has successfully concealed his identity from court staff and the defendant – as well as the judge – for more than nine months, it has emerged.’
Law Society's Gazette, 29th August 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Met police sergeant cleared over strip search of academic – The Guardian
‘A Metropolitan police officer who ordered the strip search of an academic, in part because she would not disclose her name while in detention, has been cleared by a disciplinary panel.’
The Guardian, 30th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Baby died while left in car seat on hotel bunk bed – BBC News
‘A newborn baby died after being placed in a car seat on a hotel room bunk bed overnight, it has emerged. The 10-week-old twin was found unresponsive at the accommodation in Wigan in July 2016. Investigations found the infants had been left on the bottom bunk while their parents drank in the hotel bar. However, a serious case review said the adults were not “excessively intoxicated” and the child had been alive upon their return to the room. No criminal charges were brought and a coroner was unable to ascertain the cause of death.’
BBC News, 31st August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fugitive speedboat owner who killed woman on first date launches appeal against conviction while still on run – The Independent
‘A man convicted of killing a woman on their first date in a speedboat crash on the River Thames has launched an appeal – despite being on the run from police.’
The Independent, 30th August 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Drink-driver caught doing over 140mph on M69 in Leicestershire – BBC News
‘A man has been banned from driving for 24 months after being caught speeding at more than 140mph while over the drink-drive limit.’
BBC News, 30th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grenfell Tower: Kensington and Chelsea Council worker admits fraud – BBC News
‘A council worker has admitted defrauding around £60,000 from the Grenfell Tower victim fund.’
BBC News, 30th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Overstretched’ police not properly monitoring paedophiles and sex offenders in Merseyside, watchdog finds – The Independent
‘High-risk paedophiles and sex offenders are not being properly monitored by “seriously overstretched” police in Merseyside, a watchdog has found. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMICFRS) found a backlog of almost 100 overdue visits to registered sex offenders and said neighbourhood officers do not even know where they live in some cases because of poor communication.’
The Independent, 31st August 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Serial killer Stephen Port lodges appeal against convictions – BBC News
‘Serial killer Stephen Port has lodged an appeal against his murder convictions.’
BBC News, 30th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Scandal-hit NHS Trust faces calls for wider investigation into deaths on maternity unit – Daily Telegraph
‘A scandal-hit trust is facing calls for a wider probe into dozens of deaths at a hospital’s maternity unit, it was reported last night.’
Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for stabbing Muslim surgeon who treated Manchester attack victims – The Independent
‘A man who stabbed a Muslim surgeon who treated victims of the Manchester terror attack has been jailed. Ian Rooke attacked Dr Nasser Kurdy as he made his way towards Altrincham Islamic Centre for afternoon prayers in September. The 29-year-old, of no fixed address, was jailed for five years and four months at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court after pleading guilty to wounding with intent and possession of a weapon.’
The Independent, 31st August 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The variation or revocation of a settlement order under the Children Act 1989 – Family Law
‘In Re C (A Child) (Schedule 1 Children Act Variation) [2018] Lexis Citation 63, [2018] All ER (D) 32 (Aug) the Family Court examined the power of a court to vary or revoke an order for the settlement of property that had already been made. Charlotte Sanders, associate at Stewarts, discusses the outcome of the case.’
Family Law, 29th August 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Man jailed for £53m UK heist will not have to repay share of proceeds – The Guardian
‘A cage fighter convicted of taking part in a £53m armed robbery has been excused from paying back his alleged share of the stolen cash after a secret court hearing.’
The Guardian, 29th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Woman racially assaulted on bus calls for CCTV rule change – BBC News
‘A woman who says she was racially assaulted on a London bus has called for transport companies to keep CCTV material for longer, after footage of her attack was deleted in just 10 days.’
BBC News, 29th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Revealed: immigration rules in UK more than double in length – The Guardian
‘Home Office officials have made more than 5,700 changes to the immigration rules since 2010, a Guardian analysis has revealed, making the visa system nearly impossible to navigate, according to senior judges and lawyers.’
The Guardian, 27th August 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
