‘Four men have been jailed over a “vicious and brutal” assault on a dog walker who used their bin to dispose of his pet’s poo.’
The Independent, 7th February 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Oxford University was not at fault for a graduate’s 2:1 degree as he may have “simply coasted”, a judge has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger, has been jailed for possessing child abuse images for the second time.’
BBC News, 7th February 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Poundland’s risque Christmas ads featuring a naughty elf playing strip poker and performing a sex act on a Barbie doll have been banned by the advertising watchdog.’
The Guardian, 7th February 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two of John Worboys’ victims have been given the go ahead to challenge the decision to release him. The full judicial review hearing will take place in the High Court on 13 March and Worboys will stay in jail until then.’
BBC News, 7th February 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘On 19 January, Secretary of State David Gauke told Parliament he had asked Chief Inspector of Probation, Dame Glenys Stacey, to urgently review the way the Victim Contact Scheme engaged with victims in the Worboys case. This report sets out Dame Glenys Stacey’s findings.’
Ministry of Justice, 7th February 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘The government yesterday rejected criticism that its proposed ban on cold-calling did not go far enough and voted it into the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill.’
Legal Futures, 7th February 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018
The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 30 and Transitory Provisions) Order 2018
The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘The government has asked the Law Commission to review the laws around offensive communications and assess whether they provide the right protection to victims online.’
Law Commission, 6th February 2018
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
J (Children) [2018] EWCA Civ 115 (06 February 2018)
Lee, R (on the application of) v The General Medical Council [2018] EWCA Civ 99 (06 February 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Hassell v Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2018] EWHC 164 (QB) (06 February 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Hassan Khan and Charlotte Baker, barristers at 4 Paper Buildings, present a framework for approaching cases where issues of human rights and discrimination arise in contact cases.’
Family Law Week, 6th February 2018
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘A former soldier has been found guilty of murdering his grandmother by smothering her with a pillow after his mother gave the elderly woman a cocktail of crushed tablets and whisky.’
The Guardian, 6th February 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A warehouse worker who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death after she ended their relationship had been reported to the police four years earlier for stalking a previous partner, it can be revealed.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A man who alleged he was the victim of a VIP child abuse ring faces multiple charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children.’
BBC News, 6th February 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Tesco is facing what may turn out to be Britain’s largest ever equal pay claim, which could cost the supermarket giant up to £4bn. Leigh Day, the law firm acting on behalf of those bringing the claim, said that the underpayment of workers could apply to more than 200,000 Tesco employees. Estimated pay shortfalls could be as high as £20,000.’
The Independent, 7th February 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A husband who said he tried to save on legal fees by contacting his wife directly during their bitter divorce has been convicted of harassment.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A judge has attacked sentencing guidelines which send offenders to prison for “a few months” as he says he is unable to properly punish a paedophile.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The owner of the Shard has sought a high court injunction to prevent a protest led by a veteran anarchist outside the 72-storey London landmark, where 10 multiple million-pound luxury apartments lie empty.’
The Guardian, 6th February 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
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