Blogger Alison Chabloz guilty over anti-Semitic songs – BBC News
‘A blogger has been found guilty of broadcasting anti-Semitic songs on Youtube.’
BBC News, 25th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Carroll ‘massively disappointed’ by £200,000 fraud trial collapse – The Guardian
‘Tony Carroll said on Thursday that the collapse of a six-week fraud trial, which arose from a complaint he made against a former employee, was “a massive disappointment” to him and owners at his Worcestershire yard. The veteran trainer issued a categorical denial of “any suggestion that I directed the defendant’s activity”, which was the contention put forward by James Hamer’s defence team during the trial at Hereford crown court.’
The Guardian, 24th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
New Data Protection Act finalised in the UK – OUT-LAW.com
‘New UK data protection laws have been finalised.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th May 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Ministry of Justice unveils legislation that will allow judges to delegate “routine” work to court staff – Litigation Futures
‘Legislation to allow judges to delegate tasks to court staff was announced by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) yesterday as it emerged that the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has already begun looking at the issue.’
Litigation Futures,24th May 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Armed robber in drag jailed for Liverpool sex shop raid – BBC News
‘A robber who held up a sex shop at gunpoint while wearing make-up, a wig, and a bright red dress has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 24th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Army sergeant guilty of trying to murder his wife by tampering with her parachute – Daily Telegraph
‘The “very dangerous, coercive and manipulative” physical training instructor showed no emotion as he was convicted on Thursday of two counts of attempted murder and a third count of damaging the gas fitting recklessly endangering life following a retrial at Winchester Crown Court.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th May 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Wales to ban smoking outside hospitals and schools in UK first – The Guardian
‘Wales is to become the first country in the UK to ban smoking in outdoor school spaces, playgrounds and hospital grounds.’
The Guardian, 25th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Katie Hopkins wins complaint against Mirror for ketamine headline – The Guardian
‘Katie Hopkins has won a complaint against the Mirror after a report on the newspaper’s website left the impression that she was prevented from leaving South Africa for taking drugs rather than because she had been detained for allegedly spreading racial hatred.’
The Guardian, 24th May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police mugshot deletion scheme criticised for lack of transparency – BBC News
‘Thousands of innocent people who have been questioned by police may not know they can have their mugshots deleted, a Commons report has warned.’
BBC News, 25th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Student ordered to pay more than £800 after ‘disgusting’ racist chant – The Guardian
‘A law student has admitted racially aggravated harassment after mobile phone footage captured “disgusting” racist chanting at a university halls of residence.’
The Guardian, May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Jones v Birmingham City Council [2018] EWCA Civ 1189 (23 May 2018)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Attorney-General v Forsythe-Wilding [2018] EWCA Crim 1180 (23 May 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Hayes v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2018] EWHC 1248 (Admin) (23 May 2018)
Haworth, R (On the Application Of) v Revenue And Customs [2018] EWHC 1271 (Admin) (23 May 2018)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
CC v TD [2018] EWHC 1240 (QB) (23 May 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
Council “did not have vires to lease part of common to pre-school nursery” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The London Borough of Wandsworth did not have the vires to lease premises situated on a common to a private pre-school operator, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Home Secretary Police Federation speech 2018 – Home Office
‘The Home Secretary delivered a speech on his vision for the government’s relationship with the police.’
Home Office, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Cyber and International Law in the 21st Century – Attorney General’s Office
‘The Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC MP this morning set out the UK’s position on applying international law to cyberspace. This is the first time a Government Minister has set out the UK view on record.’
Attorney General’s Office, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
New legislation will modernise the courts – Ministry of Justice
‘The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill will increase efficiency by allowing greater flexibility to deploy the right judge to the right case.’
Ministry of Justice, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Interim Sale of the Family Home in Financial Remedy Proceedings – Family Law Week
‘Philip Newton, barrister, Becket Chambers Canterbury considers whether it is possible to obtain an order for sale of the family home before the final hearing.’
Family Law Week, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
