Woman who found £20 note on floor convicted of theft – BBC News
‘A woman who kept a £20 note she found in a shop has been convicted of theft.’
BBC News, 28th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Mixed-sex civil partnerships make sense. Here’s why – video – The Guardian
‘Technology reporter Alex Hern and his female partner do not want to get married, because of the patriarchal roots of the institution. They would be prepared to get a civil partnership, but this ceremony is only open to same-sex couples. Here he explains why the rights offered by this alternative should be extended to couples like his.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New drivers caught using phones to lose licence – BBC News
‘Drivers caught using a phone within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked under new rules in England, Scotland and Wales.’
BBC News, 1st March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers back call for national child abuse inquiry to name perpetrators – The Guardian
‘Lawyers have called for more transparency from the national child abuse inquiry over the naming of the perpetrators after their identities were withheld from the public hearings.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Round Up: Couples in the Courts – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Immigration law featured heavily in courts in the past week, with judgments in two cases handed down by the justices.’
UK human Rights Blog, 27th February 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Perverse Incentives” – Nearly Legal
‘Osman, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Harrow (2017) EWHC 274 (Admin). A challenge to Harrow’s allocation policy, specifically on the “downgrading” of allocation priority for overcrowded households in PRS accommodation, while existing Harrow tenants kept the higher priority for overcrowding on a transfer application.’
Nearly Legal, 26th February 2017
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Potential financial losses and gains from theft of confidential information did not justify award of ‘jackpot damages’, rules UK judge – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses that have confidential information stolen from them but do not suffer a financial loss as a result of that theft will generally not be eligible for damages if those that have taken the information unlawfully have not made any financial gain by doing so, a judge at the High Court in London has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Civil procedure update: new rules – make sure you know what’s coming! – Zenith PI Blog
‘On 3rd February 2017 the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017 were made. The majority of these rules will come into force on 6th April 2017.’
Zenith PI, 28th February 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Government gains injunction to block prison staff industrial action – BBC News
‘The government has won a High Court injunction blocking industrial action by prison staff on Wednesday.’
BBC News, 28th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fines for using mobile phone while driving to double – The Independent
‘Drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel face tougher penalties from Wednesday.’
The Independent, 28th February 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jealous killer, 21, jailed for life over Matalan murders of ex-girlfriend and new partner – Daily Telegraph
‘A killer who stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her new partner to death outside the shop where they worked has been jailed for at least 23 years.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Southwark council fined £570,000 over fatal tower block fire – The Guardian
‘The London fire brigade has said it hopes “lessons are learned” after a council was fined £570,000 over safety failings at a 14-storey block of flats where six people died in a fire.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge rules against council over refusal to accommodate before age assessment – Local Government Lawyer
‘A local authority did not have good reason for departing from statutory guidance requiring it to provide accommodation and support to an unaccompanied young person pending a lawful age assessment, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th February 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Adherence to Wells ruling meant discount rate cut was only option, says Truss – Litigation Futures
‘The “faithful application” of the principles set down by the House of Lords in Wells v Wells was the reason Lord Chancellor Liz Truss rejected calls to take a “mixed portfolio” approach to setting the discount rate, in a move one leading observer suggested showed “nimble political footwork”.’
Litigation Futures, 28th February 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
How to prevent a Decree being made Absolute – Family Law Week
‘Byron James, barrister, Expatriate Law (Dubai) / Fourteen, reviews the law, practice and procedure relating to the prevention of a decree made absolute in divorce proceedings.’
Family Law Week, 21st February 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
MoJ confirms hike in probate fees – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a massive overhaul in probate charges, which will see some estates charged up to £20,000. From May this year, subject to parliamentary approval, the MoJ is planning to introduce a sliding scale of charges for probate fees to replace the current flat fees.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th February 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Domestic violence evidence requirement removed – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Law Society has welcomed the government’s decision to remove a time limit for evidence that will make it easier for domestic violence victims to qualify for legal aid.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th February 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Payday loans complaints rise 22% despite FCA clampdown – The Guardian
‘Complaints to the financial ombudsman about payday loans have risen to almost 200 a week – and not all of those experiencing problems necessarily fit the image of low-income borrowers relying on short-term loans to get by.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deportation of student halted hours before she was due to board plane – The Guardian
‘A talented student is hoping to finish her course at a British university after coming within hours of being removed from the UK by immigration officials.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
23,000 allegations of elderly abuse by carers resulted in just 15 prosecutions, BBC investigation finds – Daily Telegraph
‘More than 23,000 allegations of abuse by home care workers against elderly and vulnerable people were made in the last three years, yet just 15 people were prosecuted as a result, new figures show.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017
Source; www.telegraph.co.uk
