‘A woman who was refused permission to divorce her husband is to take her case to the Supreme Court. Tini Owens, 66, has so far failed to persuade judges in the High Court and Court of Appeal to allow her to divorce Hugh Owens, 78, by claiming their 39-year marriage had broken down following an affair she had several years ago.’
The Independent, 9th August 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
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