Workplace bullying and the law – OUP Blog
‘Is the law able to offer any assistance to victims of workplace bullying? Let me recite an example, which is all too commonplace.’
OUP Blog, 25th October 2017
Source: blog.oup.com
Why, 50 years after the Abortion Act, it’s time to abolish the law altogether – The Guardian
‘Half a century after abortions were legalised, women seeking terminations are still being stigmatised. It’s time to take abortion out of the criminal code and regulate it like any other healthcare measure.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Battle of the dictionaries’ ends in victory for casino as court rules star poker player cheated to win £7.7m – Daily Telegraph
‘It’s a case that has been dubbed the Battle of the Dictionaries.
A casino and a punter’s long legal wrangle over the definition of “to cheat” ended in the Supreme Court yesterday as victory was awarded to the gambling firm.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Should children be heard in court? – Family Law
‘Politicians, campaigners and lawyers have long considered the extent to which children should be directly involved in Children Act proceedings.’
Family Law, 25th October 2017
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Young offenders ‘should have social media monitored’ – BBC News
‘Young people at risk of being involved in crime should have their social media profiles monitored by youth workers, a probation watchdog report has said.’
BBC News, 26th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sexual predator is jailed for 28 years for raping two women – The Guardian
‘A “manipulative and deceitful” sexual predator has been handed a 28-year extended sentence for raping two women and having sex with a 14-year-old girl.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Local authority wins tribunal case over student accommodation and council tax – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Valuation Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a student accommodation provider over the application of council tax exemptions to student flats.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th October 2017
Source: localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tribunal refuses to force council to disclose legal advice over costs of employment case involving mayor – Local Government Lawyer
‘A member of the public has failed in a bid to force Liverpool City Council to disclose the legal advice behind its decision to pay the costs incurred by elected mayor Joe Anderson in an unfair dismissal case.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th October 2017
Source: localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Black former Met officer wins right to sue for discrimination – The Guardian
‘Supreme court ruling hailed as gamechanger by Race4Justice, which says professionals in many fields will now get full protection of equality legislation.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police advert banned for suggesting viewers should not call 999 if they hear a baby crying next door – Daily Telegraph
‘The “deliberately ambiguous” television advert urged concerned neighbours not to call 999 if they hear a baby crying next door, suggesting they call the local council instead.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Identity of anonymous prison murder trial witness mistakenly revealed in court – Daily Telegraph
‘An anonymous witness in the Pentonville prison murder trial has withdrawn after his cover was blown after less than an hour in court in what a judge described as a “very regrettable accident”.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
High Court demands further cuts in law firm’s £1.6m costs bill – Litigation Futures
‘Slade J said that while an estimate was not the same as a quote, Master Rowley had “exceeded the broad measure of his discretion” in considering a reasonable upper limit on profit costs to be twice as high as the second estimate.’
Litigation Futures, 25th October 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
PPO first as insurer agrees to cover future cost of mesothelioma treatment – Litigation Futures
‘Solicitors for a man suffering from mesothelioma have claimed a first by securing an agreement with the defendant insurers to cover the future costs of his cancer treatment, no matter the amount or length.’
Litigation Futures, 24th October 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Justice in jeopardy: government defies backlash to confirm ‘reckless’ legal aid cuts – Law Society Gazette
‘The government is to press ahead with reform of legal aid fees paid to solicitors in criminal cases – despite 97% of submissions to a consultation vehemently opposing the plans. Representative bodies have this afternoon condemned the decision as ‘reckless’, claiming it places justice in jeopardy.’
Law Society Gazette, 24th October 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Supreme Court dismisses top poker player’s bid to recover £7.7m winnings from London casino – Daily Telegraph
‘The 40-year-old American has been fighting to recover the money since successfully playing a version of baccarat known as Punto Banco at Crockfords Club in Mayfair in 2012.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
On the spot litter fines to double to £150 as drivers face penalties for rubbish thrown from their cars – Daily Telegraph
‘From April next year, the maximum fixed penalty councils can hand out to people dropping litter or throwing rubbish from cars will rise from £80 to £150.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government appeals against High Court ruling that benefit cap ’causes misery to no good purpose’ – Independent
‘The Government has launched an appeal against a ruling that its controversial benefits cap unlawfully discriminates against lone parents with children under two.’
Independent, 24th October 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
HMRC sets out draft guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance – Out-Law.com
‘Draft guidance that explains when accountants, lawyers, financial advisers and auditors, amongst others, might be penalised for helping others to avoid tax has been published by HM Revenue and Customs.’
Out-Law.com, 24th October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
UK terrorism law expert warns government over plans for new legislation – The Guardian
‘Introducing new laws to prosecute extremists would be wrong, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation has said.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Drugs cheats in British sport will not face jail, says sports minister Tracey Crouch – The Guardian
‘Drugs cheats in British sport will not be jailed, the sports minister, Tracey Crouch, has said after a review of the UK’s anti-doping rules.’
The Guardian, 24th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
