Ipswich mother wins six-figure payout after cancer missed – BBC News
‘A woman has won a six-figure payout after doctors failed to recognise the symptoms of cervical cancer, her lawyers said.’
BBC News, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘They took my life. I’m grieving for a child who is still alive’ – The Guardian
‘New figures show a huge rise in Romany and Traveller families having their children taken away. It’s being blamed on institutional prejudice.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Deaf mum sues Little Mix promoter in sign language row – BBC News
‘Deaf mum sues Little Mix promoter in sign language row.’
BBC News, 24th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hundreds of cases dropped over evidence disclosure failings – BBC News
‘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.’
BBC News, 24th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Female prison inmates subject to ‘excessive strip-searching’ despite many being victims of sexual abuse – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
John Worboys could be kept behind bars after police reveal they are investigating a new allegation against him – Daily Telegraph
‘John Worboys could he kept behind bars after a new victim made allegations of sexual assault against him, it has emerged.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
More than 30,000 instances of abuse in sheltered housing over last three years, finds investigation – The Independent
‘More than 30,000 instances of abuse have taken place in sheltered housing against elderly or disabled people over the last three years, a BBC File on Four investigation has revealed.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Newspapers threaten legal action for Worboys parole report – BBC News
‘Two newspapers have threatened legal action if the Parole Board does not publish its reasons for agreeing to release convicted rapist John Worboys.’
BBC News, 24th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Offender tagging scheme is ‘catastrophic waste of public money’ – The Guardian
‘The Ministry of Justice’s programme to introduce the next generation of satellite tracking tags for offenders has been “fundamentally flawed” and proved “a catastrophic waste of public money”, MPs have concluded.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2018
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Renewed calls for UK to tackle toxic air ahead of high court hearing – The Guardian
‘The government is coming under renewed pressure to introduce a new Clean Air Act to tackle the UK’s toxic levels of air pollution.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Joanna Bell: Dover DC v CPRE Kent: Legal Complexity and Reason-Giving in Planning Law – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Where a public authority determines an application for planning permission in what form, and in what level of detail, must the authority set out the reasons for their decision? What, furthermore, are the consequences of failing to provide reasons which meet the requisite standard? The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Dover DC v Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), Kent is a clear reminder that there is no singular, straightforward answer to these questions. Thus reason-giving requirements vary in planning law according to, at least, the decision-maker under review (local authority, officer exercising delegated powers or the Secretary of State), whether planning permission is refused or granted, the nature of the development for which permission is sought and the type of land to which the application relates.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 22nd January 2018
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Guy Hedger shooting: Two men jailed for executive’s murder – BBC News
‘Two men have been jailed for murdering an executive in a botched burglary at his luxury home.’
BBC News, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government accused of “pulling its punches” over PI cold-calling ban – Legal Futures
‘The government was accused yesterday of “pulling its punches” and “shilly shallying” over introducing a ban on cold-calling for personal injury (PI) claims.’
Legal Futures, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Kisses and cuddles not enough… – Transparency Project
‘The BBC recently reported that two children were to be adopted ‘as kisses and cuddles [were] not enough‘.’
Transparency Project, 20th January 2018
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Magistrates’ Courts (Immigration Act 2014) (Freezing Orders) Rules 2018
The Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments, Saving and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018
The Social Fund Funeral Expenses Amendment Regulations 2018
The National Health Service (Quality Accounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
The Pension Schemes Act 2017 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Why Should Misogyny Be Classed As A Hate Crime? – Rights Info
‘Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person, according to Article 3 of the United Nations Declaration of Rights.’
Rights Info, 22nd January 2018
Source: rightsinfo.org
Bookmakers weigh up judicial review against FOBT curbs – The Guardian
‘The government could face a high court showdown with bookmakers over fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs), amid industry dismay at suggestions that ministers have decided to cut maximum bets on the machines to £2.’
The Guardian, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Make misogyny a hate crime and ‘upskirting’ illegal, UK report recommends – The Guardian
‘Misogyny should become a hate crime and taking photos up women’s skirts be made illegal, a major report into the way the legal system protects women has recommended.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
New UK property register to help curb money laundering – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses based outside of the UK will have to disclose details about their ultimate owners when buying property in the country, under plans to be taken forward by the UK government.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
High Court on ‘fundamental dishonesty’ – it must have a “substantial affect” on case – Litigation Futures
‘A personal injury claimant’s dishonest actions must “substantially affect” the presentation of his case if the court is to make a finding of ‘fundamental dishonesty’, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 22nd January 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
