More than two thirds of thefts are ‘never solved’ – BBC News
‘More than two thirds of police investigations into thefts and burglaries have been closed with no suspect ever being identified.’
BBC News, 18th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
His-and-hers advert ban as TV pulls plug on gender stereotypes – Daily Telegraph
‘Adverts which encourage gender stereotypes like women cleaning up after their family, or men failing to do housework, face being banned under strict new watchdog rules.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police failing to disclose crucial evidence about defendants, report finds – The Independent
‘The police and Crown Prosecution Service have been accused of failing to disclose crucial information about cases, resulting in defendants’ right to a fair trial potentially being undermined, according to a new report. Compiled by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and the HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, it found that it was rare for police officers to tell prosecutors about evidence that could undermine their case or assist the accused’s – known in legal terms as unused material.’
The Independent, 18th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home deliveries to be banned for online knife sales – BBC News
‘Online shoppers buying knives could be forced to collect them in person in England and Wales, if plans to stop children purchasing blades go ahead.’
BBC News, 19th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-soldier jailed for raping and killing schoolgirl Janet Commins in 1976 – Daily Telegraph
‘A former soldier who raped and killed a schoolgirl has been jailed for 12 years, four decades after an innocent man went to prison for the crime.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cardiff NHS hospital staff lose parking tickets case – BBC News
‘Seventy-five members of staff at a Cardiff hospital have been left “broken” by a court ruling that means they owe thousands of pounds in parking tickets, a campaigner has said.’
BBC News, 17th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office fined £366,900 for breaking pay cap for abuse inquiry chief – BBC News
‘The Home Office has been fined £366,900 for breaching the government’s senior salary pay cap when it appointed the head of a child sex abuse inquiry. It was penalised by the Treasury for failing to get clearance in advance before agreeing to pay Professor Alexis Jay £185,000 a year.’
BBC News, 14th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Frade & Ors v Radford & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 1010 (14 July 2017)
Bridgend County Borough Council v Boland & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 1004 (14 July 2017)
Gourlay, R (on the application of) v The Parole Board [2017] EWCA Civ 1003 (14 July 2017)
Sage v Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 973 (14 July 2017)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Ajayi & Anor , R v [2017] EWCA Crim 1011 (13 July 2017)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Interactive Technology Corporation Ltd v Ferster [2017] EWHC 1799 (Ch) (14 July 2017)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Macaulay v Karim & Anor [2017] EWHC 1795 (QB) (14 July 2017)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
News focus: Wish you weren’t here – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Personal injury (PI) lawyers may have experienced a powerful sense of deja vu last week when the government announced a review of fees in holiday sickness claims. The same apocalyptic warnings of rampant fraud; the same incessant lobbying from a trade body. And ultimately the same solution – fixed costs – provided by ministers who would rather the whole thing just went away.’
Law Society's Gazette, 17th July 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Soft sentence’ correction scheme extended to terror offences – Ministry of Justice
’19 terror-related offences will be added to Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme to keep families and communities safe.’
Ministry of Justice, 15th July 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
High Court quashes assessment that child was not ‘in need’ – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has quashed an assessment by the London Borough of Lambeth after it failed to re-assess whether a child – after a diagnosis of autism – was in need of assistance.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th July 2017
Source: localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Police and not council must pay for special advocates in family case, says judge – Local Government Lawyer
‘The police and not a local authority must pay for the provision of special advocates in a rare example of them being required for a Family Court case, Cobb J has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th July 2017
Source: localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
LSB launches research into vulnerable consumers’ experience of legal services – Legal Services Board
‘The Legal Services Board has today launched research into the experiences of consumers in vulnerable circumstances when they use legal service.’
Legal Services Board, 14th July 2017
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Appointment of new Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Rt Hon Sir Ian Burnett has been appointed the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 2 October 2017.’
Courts and Tribunals Judicairy, 14th July 2017
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Moped crime: ‘Overzealous’ discipline for police who chase scooter thieves blamed for rise in robberies – The Independent
‘A former senior Metropolitan Police officer has called for stronger measures to be used against criminals who operate on mopeds, even if it results in their deaths.
David Videcette, who investigated organised crime with Scotland Yard, said the “overzealous” enforcement of current guidelines were impeding police from tackling the moped crime wave which has gripped London.’
The Independent, 16th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Secretary announces action plan to tackle acid attacks – Home Office
‘Victims and survivors will be at the centre of a new government strategy aimed at reducing the number and impact of acid attacks.’
Home Office, 16th July 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
Neglect contributed to Liverpool prisoner’s suicide, jury finds – The Guardian
‘An inquest jury has found that neglect contributed to the death of a prisoner who killed himself at Liverpool prison last year.’
The Guardian, 16th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Terminally ill man in right-to-die fight – BBC News
‘The High Court is to begin hearing the legal challenge of a terminally ill man who wants the right to die. Noel Conway, who is 67 and has motor neurone disease, wants a doctor to be allowed to prescribe a lethal dose when his health deteriorates further.’
BBC News, 17th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
