Revenge porn: One in three allegations dropped – BBC News
‘One in three allegations of so-called revenge porn are withdrawn by the complainant, new figures show.’
BBC News, 14th June 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jeffrey Barry release ‘blunders’ led to neighbour murder – BBC News
‘A series of failings led to the murder of a man by a violent schizophrenia patient, the BBC has learned. Jeffrey Barry stabbed neighbour Kamil Ahmad at their supported flats in Bristol in July 2016, hours after his release from a secure mental hospital. Barry had been detained after hearing voices and threatening to murder Mr Ahmad. But an independent panel was not told of his history of violence towards his neighbour before approving his release.’
BBC News, 14th June 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teacher once teased for ‘looking like Chuckle brother’ struck off after attack on schoolboy – Daily Telegraph
‘A teacher who lost his temper when a pupil told him he looked like a Chuckle brother has been struck off after flying into rage at another boy who threw a sweet at him.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th June 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government thwarted in bid to deport modern slavery victim who feared he would be killed if returned – The Independent
‘The government has made a U-turn over the deportation of a Vietnamese modern slavery victim after The Independent highlighted his plight.’
The Independent, 13th June 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Immigration rules ‘to be eased to allow NHS to recruit more staff’ – The Independent
‘Immigration rules capping the number of foreign medics working in the UK are reportedly going to be eased to allow the NHS to recruit more staff.’
The Independent, 14th June 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
GCHQ cybersecurity experts investigate Dixons Carphone data breach – The Guardian
‘A branch of GCHQ, Britain’s intelligence and security service, is investigating one of the UK’s biggest data breaches at a single firm, involving unauthorised access to 5.9 million Dixons Carphone customers’ cards. The National Cyber Security Centre said it was working alongside the retailer and other agencies after the attack, which also involved unauthorised access to 1.2m personal records of Dixons Carphone customers.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Online courts: calls for more research into how to support access – OUT-LAW.com
‘It should not be assumed that making ‘assisted digital support’ (ADS) services available will ensure everyone can engage with an online court system, according to a new report.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th June 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Halifax man jailed for plotting revenge on authorities – BBC News
‘A man “obsessed with revenge” against the legal system after losing a court case has been jailed for 15 years.’
BBC News, 13th June 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal system of child protection is in crisis, says senior judge – The Guardian
‘The family justice system is in crisis, fuelled by an “untenable” workload created by a glut of applications to take vulnerable children into care, the senior judge about to become the next head of the family courts has said.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police watchdog criticises failings in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Police leaders in England and Wales are failing to plan for demand and putting public safety at risk, the forces’ official watchdog has warned.’
The Guardian, 12th June 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prosecutions for white collar crime continue to fall – OUT-LAW.com
‘A lack of resources for police and prosecutors and the international focus of regulators could be contributing to the falling number of prosecutions for white collar crime in England and Wales, according to international law firm Pinsent Masons.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th June 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Justice Minister Phillip Lee Resigns Over Brexit Saying We Need To Be On ‘The Right Side of History’ – Rights Info
‘Justice minister Phillip Lee has resigned from his position, during a keynote speech about the importance of human rights.’
Rights Info, 12th June 2018
Source: rightsinfo.org
Court of Appeal overturns ruling based on bad advice from counsel – Litigation Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of a High Court judge who was wrongly told by counsel that indemnity costs were the default order when a claimant failed to beat a part 36 offer.’
Litigation Futures, 12th June 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Council to consider judicial review challenge over train timetable changes – Local Government Lawyer
‘St Albans City and District Council is to look at the possibility of a judicial review challenge over the introduction of a new timetable for the Thameslink train line.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th June 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Man who arranged to sell ‘fragile’ teenage girl’s sexual services by text message jailed – The Independent
‘A man who attempted to sell the sexual services of a “fragile” teenage girl via text message, has been jailed.’
The Independent, 12th June 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK Supreme Court rejects appeal from Pimlico Plumbers in landmark gig economy case – The Independent
‘The Supreme Court has ruled that a plumber classed as self-employed was in fact a worker in a landmark case for the gig economy.’
The Independent, 13th June 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fantasist jailed after accusing innocent taxi driver of sexual assault – Daily Telegraph
‘An innocent taxi driver was unable to provide financial support for his family after he was falsely accused of groping a female passenger, a court heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Heis & Ors v Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd & Anor [2018] EWCA Civ 1327 (11 June 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Provectus Remediation Ltd v Derbyshire County Council [2018] EWHC 1412 (Admin) (08 June 2018)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Gee v Gee & Anor [2018] EWHC 1393 (Ch) (11 June 2018)
AABAR Block SARL & Anor v Maud [2018] EWHC 1414 (Ch) (11 June 2018)
High Court (Commercial Court)
P v Q [2018] EWHC 1399 (Comm) (11 June 2018)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Sheffield City Council v Crump & Ors [2018] EWHC 1411 (QB) (07 June 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
