Solicitor awarded £70,000 damages for “very serious libel” – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor has been awarded £70,000 in libel damages after he was accused by a newspaper of incitement to commit perjury.’
Legal Futures, 2nd November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Lord Reed at the Centre for Private Law, University of Edinburgh – Supreme Court
‘Lord Reed at the Centre for Private Law, University of Edinburgh: Comparative Law in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, 13 October 2017.’
Supreme Court, 13th October 2017
Source: www.supremecourt.uk
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012: Post-Legislative Memorandum – Ministry of Justice
‘This document serves as the post-legislative memorandum for Parts 1, 2 and 3 of LASPO. It is being published with regard to the post-legislative scrutiny process. The memorandum was presented to the Justice Select Committee on 30 October 2017.’
Ministry of Justice, 30th October 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Government starts work on Law Commission health care and mental capacity recommendations – Law Commission
‘The Government has launched a new consultation looking at the regulation of health care professionals, based on recommendations from a 2014 report by the UK Law Commissions.’
Law Commission, 1st November 2017
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/
Ratification of the Council of Europe convention on combating violence against women and domestic violence – Home Office
‘The report sets out measures being taken by the government toward ratifying the Istanbul Convention.’
Home Office, 1st November 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Speech by Sir Terence Etherton MR: Equity and Conscience – Eldon Professor’s Lecture – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by Sir Terence Etherton MR: Equity and Conscience – Eldon Professor’s Lecture.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 30th October 2017
Source: www.judciary.gov.uk
Speech by Lord Justice Gross – A good forum to shop in: London and English law post-Brexit – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by Lord Justice Gross – A good forum to shop in: London and English law post-Brexit.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd November 2017
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
High Court dismisses seven-year legal aid contract fight – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has dismissed a law firm’s challenge to a government legal aid contract decision – seven years after judicial review proceedings began. Mr Justice Coulson hoped the “sorry saga’ would be regarded as an example of how not to conduct a public procurement challenge.’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
From Russia with love: the latest word on Part III MFPA 1984 Claims – Family Law Week
‘Byron James, barrister, Expatriate Law (based in the United Arab Emirates) considers the recent guidance from the Court of Appeal in relation to applications made under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.’
Family Law Week, 27th October 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
MIAMs: a worthy idea, failing in delivery – Family Law Week
‘Andrew Moore and Sue Brookes, both of Mills and Reeve LLP, consider mediation information assessment meetings, highlighting the flaws in the process and what can be done to improve the current system.’
Family Law Week, 31st October 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Muslim father ‘ordered’ by judge not to impose Islam on his children – The Independent
‘A Muslim father whose three children are being cared for by a Christian foster family was told by a judge he must not “pressure” them about Islam.’
The Independent, 1st November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Black cab shape not distinctive enough to be trademark, say judges – The Guardian
‘New-style taxis could soon roll on to city roads after court of appeal judges ruled that the shape of the traditional London black cab was not distinctive enough to be a trademark.’
The Guardian, 1st November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman while she slept jailed – The Independent
‘Gary Warman sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after police uncover videos of serious assault and more than 700 indecent images of children.’
The Independent, 1st November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Wife jailed for boiling kettle attack in Plymouth – BBC News
‘An estranged wife who poured boiling water over her husband’s new partner has been jailed for five years.’
BBC News, 1st November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Official review backs ‘Hillsborough law’ proposals – The Guardian
‘An official review of the Hillsborough families’ 27-year ordeal since the 1989 disaster has recommended that bereaved families must have funding for full legal representation at inquests where public authorities are represented.’
The Guardian, 1st November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Too many children in criminal court, says senior judge – Daily Telegraph
‘Too many children are being criminalised by the courts, the most senior family judge in England and Wales has warned. Sir James Munby, president of the family division of the High Court, said that the Crown Prosecution Service should look at changing its charging policy for children so that fewer of them end up in the criminal courts.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tower Hamlets rejects concerns over Muslim foster family – BBC News
‘The council responsible for the care of a five-year-old girl who was placed with Muslim foster family has rejected concerns about her treatment.’
BBC News, 1st November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman wins £115,000 from former friend after breaking her arm being pulled over by her Alsatian – Daily Telegraph
‘A woman has won £115,000 from her former friend after she broke her arm and hip when she was pulled over by her Alsatian dog.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
