Arthur Collins loses appeal against Dalston acid attack sentence – BBC News
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
EVENT: Senate House Library – The Beginning of the End for Inequality
‘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
‘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
‘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?
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
Council wins possession of wildlife garden but eviction must wait for JR hearing – Local Government Lawyer
‘A judge has confirmed Lewisham Council’s right to possession of a wildlife garden in Deptford as part of a housing project, but said it cannot take place until seven days after a High Court judge holds an oral hearing into whether to grant permission for a judicial review challenge.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st October 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
NHS pays out record £19.8m compensation to brain injury teenager – The Guardian
‘The NHS has agreed to pay a record £19.8m in damages for failings in the care of a woman who suffered catastrophic brain injuries when she was deprived of oxygen as a baby.’
The Guardian, 1st October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
