Royal Mail fined record £50m by Ofcom – BBC News
‘The fine is for its actions in 2014 when Whistl, which was then known as TNT, was trying to become its first competitor in wholesale mail delivery.’
BBC News, 14th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Appeal restores restrictions on non-parties’ access to trial documents – OUT-LAW.com
‘Access to trial documents by those that are not parties to a particular case is limited to ‘records of the court’, and does not include the likes of trial bundles nor, in general, other trial documents, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th August 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Thousands of couples ‘exaggerate marriage faults to get divorce’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A third of divorcees lie about cheating, a partner’s unreasonable behaviour and length of separation to get their divorce through the courts, a study has found.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
How many transgender inmates are there? – BBC News
‘The campaign group Fair Play for Women claimed 41% of transgender women in prison are convicted sex offenders.’
BBC News, 13th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court dismisses first test case in second wave of Mau Mau claims – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has dismissed the first test case brought as part of a second wave of Mau Mau group litigation, following the British government’s settlement of over 5,000 claims for £19.9m in 2013.’
Litigation Futures, 10th August 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
English court had jurisdiction over conspiracy claim in gambling case – OUT-LAW.com
‘A Guernsey-registered online gambling company can pursue a conspiracy claim against a group of Peruvian-resident customers in the English courts, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th August 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Inmate given 57p in compensation after his magazine was damaged by prison staff – Daily Telegraph
‘A prisoner was reimbursed 57 pence as compensation after a magazine they owned was lost or damaged by prison staff, as new figures reveal that over £1 million has been given out to convicts for lost property over the past five years.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Alleged paedophile extradited from UK to US – BBC News
‘An alleged paedophile who was on the FBI’s most wanted list has been extradited from the UK to the US following a failed appeal.’
BBC News, 10th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Death by dangerous cycling’ law considered – BBC News
‘Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face charges of “death by dangerous cycling” or “death by careless cycling”, under government proposals.’
BBC News, 12th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Passing off – The Military Mutual Ltd v Police Mutual Assurance Society Ltd – NIPC Law
‘The claimant arranges insurance and mortgages for past and present members of the armed forces. On the “About Us” page of its website, it describers itself as “a Mutual set up to provide fair, financial services such as Home, Landlord, Military Kit and Business cover to those who are serving, veterans, families and supporters of our armed forces.” Note the use of the big letter “M” in mutual, That is a big part of the company’s ethos. It says that its “manifesto is very simple: always do the right thing for our Members.” The company has no shareholders or employees and is led in the main by retired senior officers who describe themselves as “customers and Members”. Anybody who acquires a policy or mortgage through the claimant company can become a member. Its business, however, is managed by Regis Mutual Management Limited.’
NIPC Law, 10th August 2018
Source: nipclaw.blogspot.com
New pilot scheme announced for easier court entrance for legal professionals – Family Law
‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced a new pilot scheme for practising legal professionals which will allow for them to get direct entrance to courts without the need to be searched. The scheme aims to reduce queues and grant legal professionals easier court access. In preparation of the schemes launch the MoJ is encouraging legal professionals to register with their local courts prior to the start of the pilot.’
Family Law, 10th August 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Laura Huteson death: Hull man killed woman in ‘bizarre’ sex game – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for six years for killing a woman he stabbed in the throat during a “bizarre and violent” sex game.’
BBC News, 10th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court: Gauke breached principle of judicial independence – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The parole board’s tenure arrangements ‘continue to fail the test of objective independence’ – a High Court judge has said in a ruling that also critcised the actions of justice secretary David Gauke leading up to the departure of its former chair as ‘not acceptable’.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th August 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Hunting conviction rates fall to all time low as campaigners say act is ‘in tatters’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Hunting conviction rates have fallen to all time low as a series of high profile cases have collapsed, it can be revealed.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th August 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Blockchain and AI “could underpin” future law firms – Legal Futures
‘A future where law firms are ‘distributed entities’ based on blockchain and smart contracts, and lawyers will add value by being “stronger” trusted advisers assisted by artificial intelligence, has been mapped out by futurologists.’
Legal Futures, 13th August 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Dartford convicted killer jailed after paedophile hunter sting – BBC News
‘A convicted killer who was caught trying to meet a young girl for sex has been jailed.’
BBC News, 10th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
QASA approaches black hole of no return – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A divisive accreditation scheme for criminal advocates wishing to exercise rights of audience in the higher courts could be officially consigned to the history books as early as next week.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th August 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Equality watchdog attacks Boris Johnson’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks – The Guardian
‘The equalities watchdog has branded Boris Johnson’s comments on the burqa “inflammatory and divisive”, but said it has no powers to launch an investigation.’
The Guardian, 10th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Gambling operators can expect requests for data for research into harm – OUT-LAW.com
‘Gambling companies operating in Britain will be asked to disclose more data to help inform research into harmful play.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th August 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
The Intricacies of Proportionality – Katherine Barnes – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The Supreme Court has given important guidance on the correct approach of the appellate courts to assessing proportionality under the ECHR. The main issue before the court was whether an Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate (“ECRC”) issued in respect of the appellant, AR, under s.113B of the Police Act 1997 is compatible with Article 8 of the Convention on Human Rights.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 12th August 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
