Helicopter sex film officer Adrian Pogmore jailed – BBC News
‘A “sex-obsessed” police officer who used his force helicopter to film people having sex has been jailed.’
BBC News, 8th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape juries to hear more about men’s sexual history to increase chance of conviction – Daily Telegraph
‘Jurors in rape trials will be told more about the previous sexual behaviour of male defendants in a bid to increase the chances of conviction.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th August 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Of course judges are worried about Brexit: their position is as clear as mud – The Guardian
‘The government must offer some clarity on the judiciary’s relationship to the ECJ – because the Brexit bill itself is ambiguous, and will lead to uncertainty all round.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Gang members guilty of ‘hunting down’ and killing 18-year-old in street – The Guardian
‘Eleven young men, including a 14-year-old boy, have been convicted of the gangland killing of an 18-year-old in Manchester.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Law Pod UK Episode 8: Approaches to radicalisation, the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act, and child protection in terrorism related cases – 1COR
‘Rosalind English talks to Marina Wheeler QC about how the civil courts are approaching radicalisation, the practical problems of introducing the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act, and the role of the family courts in protecting children under the “Prevent” strategy.’
Law Pod UK, 8th August 2017
Source: audioboom.com
Animal abusers ‘get away with it’ and avoid jail, finds report – BBC News
‘Those who commit cruelty against animals “are getting away with it” due to the “leniency” of UK courts, according to a report.’
BBC News, 9th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
English schools excluded 700 children for sexual misconduct in past four years -The Guardian
‘Hundreds of children, including some as young as five, are being expelled or temporarily excluded from school for sexual misconduct including abuse, assault, harassment and watching pornography, according to new figures.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judge attacks mental health provision after approving care plan for suicidal girl – The Guardian
‘A suicidal 17-year-old girl is to be moved to a secure unit on Thursday after a senior judge warned that plans to release her because of a shortage of secure beds for mental health patients would leave “blood on our hands”.’
The Guardian, 7th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
ASA Ruling on Both Lives Matter poster – Law & Religion UK
‘On 2 August, the Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) published its ruling on a poster by the pro-life campaign group Both Lives Matter following a challenge by fourteen complainants on whether the claim “100,000 People are alive today because of our laws on abortion” was misleading and could be substantiated. Their complaints were not upheld.’
Law & Religion UK, 5th August 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
UK government publishes cyber security guidance for driverless cars – OUT-LAW.COM
‘The UK government has issued new guidelines aimed at improving cyber protection for smart and driverless vehicles, ahead of planned legislation for the emerging industry.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th August 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
High Court judge upholds grant by council of licence to puppy farm – Local Government Lawyer
‘North Kesteven District Council acted correctly when licensing a controversial puppy farm, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th August 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Payment in gold bullion banned under new law to combat tax evasion – The Guardian
‘Companies will no longer be able to pay employees their salaries in gold bullion in the first use of a new law designed to combat “morally repugnant” tax avoidance schemes.’
The Guardian, 7th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Housing association secures outright possession order on appeal – Local Government Lawyer
‘A housing association has successfully appealed a Recorder’s decision to grant only a suspended order of possession, with the High Court judge concluding that the original ruling was “fatally and demonstrably flawed”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th August 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Firms face £17m fine if they fail to protect against hackers – BBC News
‘Firms could face fines of up to £17m or 4% of global turnover if they fail to protect themselves from cyber-attacks, the government has warned.’
BBC News, 8th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Single mother to be prosecuted for refusing to pay £85 fine for incorrect rail ticket – despite buying a fare costing exactly the same price – Daily Telegraph
‘A single mum is to be prosecuted for refusing to pay an £85 fine for an incorrect train ticket – despite buying a fare to the stop before hers which cost exactly the same.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th August 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Connor Sparrowhawk death: NHS clinician admits string of failings – The Guardian
‘A consultant psychiatrist has admitted a string of failings over the death of a vulnerable teenager who drowned in a bath at an NHS care unit.’
The Guardian, 7th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
English marriage law discriminates against minorities – celebrants could change that – Law & Religion UK
‘Getting married is a major life event. Not only is it a public affirmation of one person’s commitment towards another but it also results in significant life-changing obligations. The marriage ceremony should mean something to both people, as well as being valid and enforceable in law. But at the moment, English law does not allow all citizens to get married in a way that meets their needs.’
Law & Religion UK, 5th August 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Judge calls for clarity on status of ECJ rulings in UK after Brexit – The Guardian
‘The government must provide clarity on whether it wants UK courts to take into account rulings of the European court of justice after Brexit, one of Britain’s most senior judges has said.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Birmingham pub bombing families appeal for legal funding to name IRA suspects – Daily Telegraph
‘Families of those killed in the IRA’s Birmingham pub bombings are crowdfunding a High Court challenge to try to overturn a coroner’s ban on naming the suspect bombers.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
