Immigration detainees ‘held for excessive period’ – BBC News
‘Immigration detainees are being held for “excessively long” periods in “prison-like” conditions, the prisons watchdog says.’
BBC News, 13th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal bar for convicting healthcare professionals of manslaughter is ‘too low’, medical organisation warns – Daily Telegraph
‘The legal bar for convicting healthcare professionals of manslaughter is currently “too low”, a medical defence organisation has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
violence Women’s rights and gender equality ‘Glib’: UK criticised for failing to give to fund for survivors of UN sexual abuse – The Guardian
‘The UK government has come under fire from victims’ groups for failing to contribute to a UN fund for survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations staff.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Teenager jailed for London moped acid attacks – BBC News
‘A 17-year-old boy has been jailed for 10 and a half years for attacking six moped riders with acid while trying to steal their bikes.’
BBC News, 12th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Information watchdog denounces council over Grenfell failings – The Guardian
‘Kensington and Chelsea council has been condemned by the information commissioner for failing to disclose information relating to the Grenfell Tower fire. Elizabeth Denham has made seven rulings against the council for failing to respond to freedom of information requests about fire safety, cladding and risk assessments at the high-rise block.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
John Worboys: Victims challenge rapist’s release from prison – BBC News
‘Two victims of the rapist John Worboys are due to begin a High Court challenge against the decision to release him from prison.’
BBC News, 13th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Katie Ghose: ‘Risky proposals are coming on top of cuts that led many refuges to close’ – The Guardian
‘New domestic violence bill must go beyond criminal justice, says chief executive of Women’s Aid.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Right to be forgotten’: high court hears second Google case – The Guardian
‘A second businessman who wants links to articles about his criminal past removed from search engine results has launched a high court fight.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Divorce? You may regret it if you don’t ask for legal advice – Family Law
‘Yedina v Yedin and another [2017] EWHC 3319 (Ch) was an interesting case which highlighted the importance of seeking advice from a family lawyer when planning to divorce.’
Family Law, 9th March 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Ombudsman upholds 80% of complaints about Education and Health Care Plans – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is upholding about 80% of complaints it investigates about Education and Health Care Plans (EHCPs), it has been revealed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th March 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
CQC: Access to mental health care for children and young people at a ‘crisis point’ – Family Law
‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has said UK health care, education and other public services are failing children and young people regarding their access to mental health services – arguing young people are at a ‘crisis point’ when it comes to mental health support. In light of its findings the CQC has made recommendations for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on how they can best ensure support.’
Family Law, 9th March 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Law Pod UK Ep. 24: Right of residence under EU rules – 1 COR
‘Rosalind English talks to Jonathan Metzer about how family members of UK citizens, who don’t themselves have citizenship, obtain a residence card under EU rules – and how they can appeal if they’re refused.’
Law Pod UK, 6th March 2018
Source: audioboom.com
Law Commission seeks views on boosting take-up of commonhold – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Law Commission is seeking views on why the “little-known and little used” commonhold model of home ownership has not become a popular alternative to residential leasehold.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th March 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
My online stalker: The feeling he could hurt me never went away – BBC News
‘Stalker Callum Blake-O’Brien created numerous fake social media accounts to send women what prosecutors described as “unimaginably horrendous” messages. One teenager left “emotionally numb” by his unrelenting abuse says he “handpicked” his victims to cause maximum distress.’
BBC News, 9th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Challenge to investor-state jurisdiction award successful – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent ruling has highlighted the willingness and competence of courts to determine a tribunal’s scope of jurisdiction over disputes between investors and nation state governments, an arbitration expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th March 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Trainees billing £282 an hour – US firm will not recover “eye-watering” costs in full – Litigation Futures
‘There is no chance of a leading US firm recovering anything like fees that range from £946 an hour for a partner to £282 for a trainee, when competent representation for half that amount is available, a Court of Appeal judge has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 9th March 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Council makes two more referrals to police including one over land acquisition – Local Government Lawyer
‘Cheshire East Council has confirmed that it referred two matters to the police last month, including one which relates to the acquisition of land.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th March 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ellie Butler’s grandfather says he wants justice to prevail at inquest – The Guardian
‘The grandfather of Ellie Butler, who was murdered by her father, says that he hopes the inquest into her death will allow him to finally lay his beloved granddaughter to rest.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Home Office broke its own rules on avoiding family separations – The Guardian
‘The Home Office broke its own rules when British children had to be taken into care after officials arrested their father.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
