Surgeon had no consent for boy’s genital op – BBC News
‘A decorated military surgeon operated on a 12-year-old boy’s genitals without the consent of his parents.’
BBC News, 10th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grenfell Tower: Government dismisses conflict of interest concerns over chair of independent buildings review – The Independent
‘There is no “conflict of interest” over a former role held by the woman leading a probe into building regulations in the wake of the Grenfell disaster, the Government has said.’
The Independent, 9th August 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Amber Rudd backs Met police chief on use of stop and search – The Guardian
‘The home secretary, Amber Rudd, has backed the Metropolitan police commissioner over the use of stop and search in tackling rising knife crime in a move that marks a change in tone since Theresa May was in the Home Office.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Operation Sanctuary: Police say paying rapist ‘was right’ – BBC News
‘A police chief has said paying a child rapist £10,000 as part of an investigation into a grooming gang was the “right thing”.’
BBC News, 10th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman fights to change the law after being told man who put camera up her skirt did nothing wrong – Daily Telegraph
‘When a man took a picture up Gina Martin’s skirt when she was enjoying herself at a festival, she was sure he could be punished. However, after being told he did nothing illegal, she has taken things into her own hands and started a campaign which has reverberated across the country – to make ‘upskirting’ a specific offence under the law.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
18 people convicted after girls and young women groomed, drugged and raped in Newcastle – The Independent
‘Under-age girls and vulnerable young women were taken to parties in Newcastle and groomed with drugs before being raped and sexually abused, it can now be reported.’
The Independent, 9th August 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Plans for a new Data Protection Bill – Technology Law Update
‘The collection and use of private information by business is a hot topic, with the tech giants frequently in the news accused of going too far. Cold-calling companies contacting us out of the blue with unwanted products or services, and indiscriminate collection and retention of information about suspects are other by-products of the information age. It is high time for individuals’ rights to be improved.’
Technology Law Update, 8th August 2017
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Appeal judges reject law firm’s claim for fees under insolvency CFA – Litigation Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a law firm’s claim to its legal fees in a battle with a liquidator over a conditional fee agreement (CFA).’
Litigation Futures, 8th August 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Why are judges worried about the ECJ’s post-Brexit role? – The Guardian
‘The country’s most senior judge has called for government guidance amid fears over legal precedents and the status of long-running cases.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
PKU funding battle: Family wins High Court challenge over drug – BBC News
‘The family of a seven-year-old boy whose condition could cause brain damage have won a High Court challenge over an NHS decision not to fund a life-changing drug.’
BBC News, 8th August 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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
