Drug-driving cases dropped over forensics – BBC News
‘Around 50 drug-driving prosecutions have been dropped because original test results may have been “manipulated”.’
BBC News, 21st November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Trans women need access to rape and domestic violence services. Here’s why – The Guardian
‘All women face similar dangers, whether trans or not, and it’s distressing that some people seek to drive a wedge between our rights.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Home Office faces High Court hearing over policy on rough sleeping EEA nationals – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court is today [21 November] set to begin hearing a judicial review challenge to the Home Office’s policy towards rough sleeping EEA nationals.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st November 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Why so many sexual harassment cases in US, not UK? – BBC News
‘There are huge differences between UK and US media law – does this explain why more Americans are being accused of sexual harassment?’
BBC News, 22nd November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law firm diversity “blocked by unconscious bias” – Legal Futures
‘Unconscious bias in legal businesses is hampering their success, inhibiting a diverse and inclusive sector, and damaging the experience of women and minorities in the workplace, according to a report.’
Legal Futures, 22nd November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Further education college wins court battle with vending company over fire – Local Government Lawyer
‘A judge has held a vending machine company responsible for fire damage at a further education college after a complex dispute involving conflicting views among expert witnesses.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st November 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Rule of law in UK at risk after Brexit, says former supreme court president – The Guardian
‘The legal implications of leaving the EU have not been thought through, could overwhelm the supreme court and endanger the independence of the British judiciary, four senior retired judges have warned.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Law Society accreditation scheme advert ‘misled’ public – BBC News
‘The Law Society misled the public over the expertise of solicitors in a scheme set up to help property buyers and sellers in England and Wales, the advertising watchdog has ruled.’
BBC News, 22nd November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Most women in UK who have Islamic wedding miss out on legal rights
‘Six in 10 women in the UK who have had a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony are not in legally recognised marriages, depriving them of rights and protection, according to a survey.’
The Guardian, 20th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Elsie Scully-Hicks – Family Court Judgment Released – Transparency Project
‘Mr Justice Moor has today [20 November] published his judgment about the death of Elsie (known to her biological family as Shayla). You can read the judgment here: The County Council of the City and County of Cardiff -v- Matthew Scully-Hicks and Others.’
Transparency Project, 20th November 2017
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
Law Pod UK Ep.16: A patient’s right to experimental medical treatment – 1 COR
‘Rosalind English discusses a recent ruling in the Court of Protection which gives a patient, who is lacking capacity, the right to seek out experimental medical treatment.’
Law Pod UK, 10th November 2017
Source: audioboom.com
Re-classifying housing associations – Nearly Legal
‘Slightly under the radar (possibly), but of enormous significance, the ONS has re-classified housing associations (or private registered providers of social housing – in the new language which I can’t get used to) as private sector, and in so doing has wiped around £60billion off the public sector debt. It is this re-classification which has given Hammond room to manoeuvre in the coming budget (although the rumours are that he is going to put £5billion only, and that appears to be going towards home ownership – plus ca change), which kind of proves the value in spreadsheets and the significance of audit practices.’
Nearly Legal, 21st November 2017
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
New right to paid leave for bereaved parents: A welcome move – Legal Futures
‘This year, like many in recent years, has seen some key changes within the employment law field, with the government, trade unions and lobbyists remaining endlessly engaged in seeking to impose their interpretation of fair balance between employers and their respective workforces.’
Legal Futures, 20th November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
University support staff launch landmark case over pay and conditions – The Guardian
‘A union is launching a legal challenge over the rights of 75 university support staff to negotiate their pay and conditions in a landmark case that could improve rights for outsourced workers.’
The Guardian, 21st November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jail for men who tried to defraud and blackmail solicitors – Legal Futures
‘Two men who were part of an organised fraud network that conned solicitors and others out of over £300,000, as well as a man who tried to blackmail a law firm to pay over €10,000 for the return of data stolen from its systems, have been sent to prison.’
Legal Futures, 21st November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
New guidance issued to tackle pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work – The Independent
‘New guidance has been issued to tackle pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work after a huge increase in calls for advice.’
The Independent, 21st November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
