Current Awareness – Page 1189 – Legal News selected by the Inner Temple Library

UK watchdogs demand transparency from Facebook amid child trafficking claim – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 4th, 2018 in children, internet, news, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘UK child protection organisations have called for Facebook to improve transparency on its site, after a new lawsuit in America claimed that it is being used to lure children into the sex trade. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) said Facebook should be forced to report how many child abusers it identifies online to help measure the scale of the problem.’

Daily Telegraph, 3rd Ocotber 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Court upholds UK cap on number of child refugees – The Guardian

Posted October 4th, 2018 in appeals, children, consultations, immigration, news, refugees by sally

‘The government’s decision to cap the number of unaccompanied child refugees who can be brought into the UK has been upheld by the court of appeal. But three senior judges said there had been a breach of the “duty of fairness” in the process because those refused entry were not given any reasons for being denied permission.’

The Guardian, 3rd October 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Arthur Collins loses appeal against Dalston acid attack sentence – BBC News

Posted October 4th, 2018 in appeals, hazardous substances, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who threw acid across a packed London nightclub has lost an appeal against his 20-year jail sentence.’

BBC News, 3rd October 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man extradited from Pakistan over eight murders in 2002 Huddersfield house fire – The Independent

Posted October 4th, 2018 in arson, extradition, murder, news, trials by sally

‘A murder suspect has been extradited to the UK from Pakistan to face trial over a 2002 Yorkshire house fire that left eight people dead.’

The Independent, 3rd October 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Lawyer bloggers invited to lift veil on family courts – Legal Futures

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in contempt of court, family courts, legal profession, media, news, pilot schemes, reporting restrictions by sally

‘An effort to encourage lawyers to report on everyday proceedings in the family courts to compensate for lack of press interest is being piloted over the next nine months, it has emerged.’

Legal Futures, 3rd October 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Case Comment: Commissioners for HMRC v Taylor Clark Leisure Plc (Scotland) [2018] UKSC 35 – UKSC Blog

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in appeals, interpretation, news, Supreme Court, taxation, VAT by sally

‘This case revolves around Carlton Clubs Ltd’s (“Carlton”) claims for repayment of overpaid VAT following the change in VAT treatment of income generated from bingo and gaming machines.’

UKSC Blog, 1st October 2018

Source: ukscblog.com

Bar considers responses on future of pupillage – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in barristers, consultations, legal education, news, pupillage by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is to assess the future of pupillage after the deadline for chambers to respond to a consultation on reforms passed on Sunday.’

Law Society's Gazette, 1st October 2018

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

EVENT: Senate House Library – The Beginning of the End for Inequality

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘Visit Senate House Library’s Periodicals Room for talks and collection displays marking anniversaries of two important Parliamentary Acts – the centenary allowing women over 21 the right to stand for election as an MP and the 15 year anniversary of the repeal of Section 28, the anti-gay legislation.’

Date: 21st November 2018, 3.00-5.00pm

Location: Senate House Library, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.

Pret allergy death: Government to review food labelling law – BBC News

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in allergies, causing death of children or vulnerable adults, food, inquests, labelling, news by sally

‘The prime minister has called for a review of food labelling laws after a teenager died from an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger sandwich.’

BBC News, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Activists accused of blocking Stansted flight go on trial over terror charge – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in airports, demonstrations, deportation, health & safety, human rights, immigration, news, terrorism, trials by sally

‘Fifteen activists who locked themselves together around an immigration removal charter flight to prevent its departure from Stansted and displayed a banner proclaiming “mass deportations kill” have gone on trial charged with a terrorist offence.’

The Guardian, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

EVENT: LSE – The Origins and Endings of Britain and the EU?

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘Politics curator Daniel Payne explores the origins of European integration and anti-federalist movements through the archive material on display in ‘What Does Brexit Mean to You?’. The discussion will consider how both these early movements for and against further integration with Europe have influenced the 2016 Brexit referendum and the earlier 1975 referendum. There will also be a chance to discuss what Brexit means to you.’

Date: 15th November 2018, 1.00-2.00pm

Location: LSE Library Gallery, Portugal Street, London WC2A 2HD

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.

‘Deceitful’ £17m solar panel scam gang jailed for fraud – BBC News

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in elderly, fraud, news, sentencing, Serious Fraud Office, victims by sally

‘Six men have been jailed over a £17m fraud involving selling solar panels to elderly, retired and vulnerable people.’

BBC News, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Remembering Louis Blom-Cooper, A Human Rights Champion – Rights Info

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in citizenship, death penalty, human rights, inquiries, mental health, news, political opinion discrimination, prisons, social services by sally

‘Lawyer and human rights champion Sir Louis Blom-Cooper passed away in London, aged 92, on September 19, 2018. Here are some of the ways in which Blom-Cooper blazed a trail for human rights.’

Rights Info, 2nd October 2018

Source: rightsinfo.org

Planning reforms to give councils more flexibility to dispose of surplus land – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in building law, consultations, fire, health & safety, housing, local government, news, ombudsmen, planning by sally

‘The government has announced plans to consult on further reforms to the planning system, including giving local authorities more flexibility to dispose of surplus land that could instead accommodate new homes.’

Local Government Lawyer, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Neuberger and Grieve join legal regulation review – Legal Futures

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in competition, legal services, news, regulations by sally

‘The former president of the Supreme Court, Lord Neuberger, and former Attorney General Dominic Grieve are on the advisory panel for an independent review of the regulatory framework for legal services.’

Legal Futures, 3rd October 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

UK threatens to deport grandchildren of evicted Chagossians – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in bills, Chagos Islands, citizenship, deportation, families, immigration, news by sally

‘The Home Office is threatening to deport a teenage granddaughter of a former Chagos Islander, even though her mother holds British citizenship.’

The Guardian, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Government announces civil partnerships for mixed-sex couples – Family Law

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in civil partnerships, cohabitation, equality, human rights, marriage, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Government has announced its intention to introduce civil partnerships for heterosexual couples in England and Wales as an alternative to getting married, saying that the move will provide greater security for unmarried couples and their families.’

Family Law, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Costa Coffee advert banned for criticising avocado breakfasts – BBC News

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in advertising, complaints, food, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘An advert for Costa Coffee has been banned for urging customers to buy a bacon roll rather than avocados.’

BBC News, 3rd October 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

High Court: Judge has no power to order solicitor to hand over client file – Litigation Futures

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in disclosure, documents, judiciary, jurisdiction, news, personal injuries, pre-action conduct, solicitors by sally

‘Judges do not have power to order a solicitor to give a former client copies of documents which are the property of the solicitor, the High Court has ruled.’

Litigation Futures, 1st October 2018

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Murderer who was sprung from custody is jailed until 2051 – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2018 in escape from custody, murder, news, sentencing, weapons by sally

‘A convicted murderer who spent 18 months on the run after being sprung from custody by armed men has been jailed until at least 2051.’

The Guardian, 2nd October 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

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