Category: news

UK courts back Petrofac boss in Italian insider trading row – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 25th, 2018 in appeals, bribery, foreign jurisdictions, fraud, insider dealing, news by sally

‘The UK courts have backed Petrofac boss Ayman Asfari in his battle against Italian insider trading allegations by ruling that he was not served notice of the charges leveled against him by the Italian authorities. The High Court ruling backs Mr Asfari’s claim that the shock sanctions leveled against him last summer by the Italian authorities did not follow due process, meaning he was unable to defend himself against the charges before they were imposed.’

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Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018

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Landmark leasehold case fails to slash extension costs – The Guardian

Posted January 25th, 2018 in appeals, costs, leases, news by sally

‘Campaigners have failed in a long-running legal battle to slash leasehold costs after the court of appeal ruled in favour of a major London freeholder. The case, Mundy v the Sloane Stanley Estate, involved a small flat in Chelsea where the lease had fallen to less than 23 years and the freeholder was seeking £420,000 to agree an extension.’

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The Guardian, 24th January 2018

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Lorry driver who killed father-of-two in crash when he had a coughing fit at the wheel escapes prosecution – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 25th, 2018 in accidents, news, prosecutions, road traffic by sally

‘A lorry driver who killed a father-of-two when he had a coughing fit at the wheel has escaped prosecution.’

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Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018

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UK sick pay legislation is in breach of EU law – The Independent

Posted January 25th, 2018 in EC law, news, remuneration, self-employment, sick leave, social security by sally

‘Statutory sick pay and social protections for jobless and self-employed people in the UK are in breach of legal obligations under European law, the Council of Europe has found.’

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The Independent, 24th January 2018

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Police told Worboys’ victims he would not be charged with more attacks as he’s ‘unlikely to get fair trial’ Police told Worboys’ victims he would not be charged with more attacks as he’s ‘unlikely to get fair trial’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 25th, 2018 in news, police, recidivists, release on licence, sexual offences, trials, victims by sally

‘Police told victims of John Worboys that he would not be charged with more sex attacks because he would not get a fair trial, a letter has shown.’

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Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018

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Paul Playle jailed for stalking wife for two years – BBC News

Posted January 25th, 2018 in families, harassment, news, sentencing, stalking by sally

‘A “calculating and cruel” husband who stalked his own wife for two years has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 24th January 2018

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Press regulator Ipso faces first legal challenges to rulings – The Guardian

Posted January 25th, 2018 in complaints, judicial review, media, news, racism by sally

‘The Independent Press Standards Organisation is facing the first legal challenges to its rulings, including one over a column in the Sun that referred to “the Muslim problem”.

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The Guardian, 24th January 2018

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Criminal allegations against the dead – Law & Religion UK

Posted January 24th, 2018 in child abuse, Church of England, clergy, confidentiality, evidence, news, sexual offences by sally

‘On 22 January 2018, the House of Lords debated the naming of deceased individuals against whom criminal allegations have been made, for which specific reference was made to the Carlile Report on the handling of the Bishop George Bell issue. This was particularly timely in view of the controversy that has arisen relating to the Church of England’s position relating to confidentiality.’

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Law & Religion UK, 24th January 2018

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MPs begin inquiry into effectiveness of working at height rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 24th, 2018 in consultations, health & safety, industrial injuries, news, sentencing by sally

‘Construction firms and trade bodies have been urged to contribute to a new inquiry into best practice and solutions for tackling serious injury and fatalities for working at height.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd January 2018

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Sub-contractor insolvency – what lengths would you go to? – Practical Law: Construction Blog

Posted January 24th, 2018 in construction industry, contracts, insolvency, news by sally

‘Over the past few months, a number of large construction companies have been making headlines for facing severe financial difficulties. However, sub-contractor insolvency can also cause considerable problems for other parties on construction projects who have contractual relations with that party.’

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Practical Law: Construction Blog, 24th January 2018

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Practical consequences of misconduct panel liability for discrimination – UK Police Law Blog

Posted January 24th, 2018 in disability discrimination, disciplinary procedures, immunity, news, police by sally

‘What are the practical consequences of the removal of judicial immunity for police misconduct panels in discrimination cases? This article considers that the acts that give rise to a cause of action, the common scenarios in which these could arise and the practical steps to take to address or avoid such issues.’

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UK Police Law Blog, 23rd January 2018

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‘Only solicitors can determine what is a bill’ – High Court throws out challenge – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 24th, 2018 in costs, documents, fees, news, solicitors by sally

‘The High Court has told a law firm’s former client that she was not entitled to treat a document included in a general file as a costs bill. The decision in the Sheffield District Registry of the High Court will be welcomed by firms seeking reassurance about the nature of costs bills and when they are to be considered as delivered.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 24th January 2018

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Watchdog fines former Quindell auditor £1m for misconduct – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 24th, 2018 in auditors, fines, news, professional conduct by sally

‘A former auditor of scandal-hit insurance software firm Quindell has been fined £1m and reprimanded by the accounting watchdog for “misconduct” in its handling of the company’s finances. The Financial Reporting Council said Arrandco Audit, formerly known as RSM Tenon, failed to “exercise sufficient professional scepticism” and to ensure the company’s financial statements in the year to January 2011 were free from inaccuracies. One of its partners, Jeremy Filley, was also slapped with an £80,000 fine.’

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd January 2018

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NHS patients having to be sectioned to get help, says regulator – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2018 in detention, mental health, news, reports by sally

‘A lack of mental health services in England means a growing number of patients are having to be sectioned to get help, according to the NHS care regulator. A review by the Care Quality Commission found that the rise in the number of detentions under the Mental Health Act was due partly to the fact that the healthcare system was “under considerable strain”.’

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The Guardian, 23rd January 2018

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Ipswich mother wins six-figure payout after cancer missed – BBC News

Posted January 24th, 2018 in cancer, compensation, doctors, negligence, news by sally

‘A woman has won a six-figure payout after doctors failed to recognise the symptoms of cervical cancer, her lawyers said.’

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BBC News, 23rd January 2018

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‘They took my life. I’m grieving for a child who is still alive’ – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2018 in adoption, children, news, race discrimination, social services, travellers by sally

‘New figures show a huge rise in Romany and Traveller families having their children taken away. It’s being blamed on institutional prejudice.’

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The Guardian, 24th January 2018

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Deaf mum sues Little Mix promoter in sign language row – BBC News

Posted January 24th, 2018 in disabled persons, equality, media, news by sally

‘Deaf mum sues Little Mix promoter in sign language row.’

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BBC News, 24th January 2018

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Hundreds of cases dropped over evidence disclosure failings – BBC News

Posted January 24th, 2018 in Crown Prosecution Service, disclosure, evidence, news, police, rape, statistics by sally

‘The number of prosecutions in England and Wales that collapsed because of a failure by police or prosecutors to disclose evidence increased by 70% in the last two years, the BBC can reveal.’

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BBC News, 24th January 2018

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Female prison inmates subject to ‘excessive strip-searching’ despite many being victims of sexual abuse – The Independent

Posted January 24th, 2018 in news, prisons, stop and search, women by sally

‘Female prisoners are being subject to “excessive strip-searching” despite evidence that the process can risk retraumatising vulnerable women, many of whom will have experienced sexual or physical abuse.’

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The Independent, 23rd January 2018

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John Worboys could be kept behind bars after police reveal they are investigating a new allegation against him – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 24th, 2018 in news, parole, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘John Worboys could he kept behind bars after a new victim made allegations of sexual assault against him, it has emerged.’

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd January 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk