Health minister rejects calls for inquiry into vaginal mesh implants – The Guardian
‘Jackie Doyle-Price announces publication of new guidance but dismisses Labour demands to go further.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man raped 13-year-old schoolgirl after persuading her to go back to his flat – The Independent
‘A “dangerous sexual predator” who raped a schoolgirl after persuading her to go back to his flat has been given an eight-year prison sentence.’
The Independent, 18th October 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge sues over lack of whistleblowing protection – The Guardian
‘A judge who has spoken out over the impact of austerity on the justice system has taken a test whistleblowing case to the appeal court.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mastermind of Heathrow ‘Thomas Crown Affair’ £7m heist jailed – Daily Telegraph
‘The mastermind behind a £7 million heist reminiscent of the Thomas Crown Affair had criminal friends burgle an elderly lady’s £1 million home to drive down the price, a court has heard. Rafaqat Hussain, 41, was said to be “at the heart of the conspiracy” which saw two Loomis van drivers steal cash belonging to Credit Suisse from inside a British Airways cargo depot at Heathrow airport.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lesbian couple kicked and stamped on repeatedly in ‘disgusting’ homophobic attack – The Independent
‘A man who stamped on the heads of two women in a vicious homophobic street attack has been jailed.’
The Independent, 18th October 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Black or Muslim inmates twice as likely to have negative experiences in prison, report finds – The Independent
‘Black and Muslim prisoners are twice as likely to have negative experiences in jail than white inmates – with the figure nearly four times as high for black Muslims – new research has revealed.’
The Independent, 19th October 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Domestic workers win supreme court case against Saudi diplomat – The Guardian
‘Two domestic workers who say they were exploited by a Saudi diplomat in London have won a major victory in the supreme court after judges ruled that their employer was no longer protected by diplomatic immunity.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Graduate’s dream of joining the police was ruined – because she’d been told off for shoplifting at 13 – WalesOnline
‘A bright graduate’s dream of joining the police was destroyed – because she’d been told off for shoplifting from Primark when she was just 13. And now top judges have slammed a police recruitment policy that “irrationally” led to rejection of the job application from the woman, who is now in her 20s.’
WalesOnline, 18th october 2017
Source: www.walesonline.co.uk
Foster care abuse victim in ‘landmark’ win against council – BBC News
‘A woman who was abused as a child by her foster parents has won a Supreme Court battle against the local authority responsible for her care.’
BBC News, 18th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
EVENT: DLA Annual Conference 2017
‘Book soon to secure a place at this year’s DLA conference.
The DLA conference is renowned for its combination of cutting-edge legal commentary, insightful exposition and shaping the policy agenda for discrimination lawyers – this year is no exception.
Speakers in the morning include Sam Smethers, Chief Executive of the Fawcett Society; Karon Monaghan QC of Matrix Chambers and Professor Iyiola Solanke, Professor of EU Law and Social Justice at Leeds University. During the afternoon participants will be able to choose topics they wish to explore in greater depth during breakout sessions covering a range of current equality law issues. The breakout sessions, led by experienced practitioners with specialist expertise, will provide practical advice in relation to particular areas of law or procedures
The day concludes with a panel discussion chaired by Robin Allen QC followed by a drinks reception.’
Date: 3rd November 2017
Location: Allen & Overy, Bishops Square, London E1 6AD
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
Transactions in land tax rules: unexpected implications – OUT-LAW.com
‘New ‘transactions in land’ UK tax rules took effect from 5 July 2016. The rules were aimed at larger property developers with the means to implement cross-border structures to avoid UK income or corporation tax.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Can Social Media Damage Your Right to a Fair Trial? – RightsInfo
‘An impartial jury is an essential part of our right to a fair trial, and the people may only consider evidence which has been lawfully presented in the courtroom.’
RightsInfo, 18th October 2017
Source: rightsinfo.org
Ten years after the death of Fiona Pilkington, have the police got better at tackling hate crime? – The Independent
‘Everyone remembers Fiona as the woman who burnt herself to death. They remember reading about her in the papers or seeing her face on the news: a photo of a brown-haired, middle-aged woman with downcast eyes. No one knew her personally. Fiona spent much of her life isolated and alone. Ten years on, residents in the Leicestershire village where she lived and worked still seem disconnected to her death. Locals living just a few metres from the lay-by where Fiona eventually set her own car ablaze struggle to recall the details. “We saw nothing,” one elderly resident says. “There was no fuss here. We had no one asking any questions.”’
The Independent, 18th October 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Two-child limit on benefit claims to be challenged in court – The Guardian
‘The government is facing a high court challenge to its two-child limit on benefit claims, the basis for the hugely controversial “rape clause” policy, it has emerged.’
The Guardian, 17th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Catford park murder: Longer sentence for lost shoe boy killer – BBC News
‘A killer who beat a five-year-old boy to death for losing a trainer in a park has had his prison sentence extended to a minimum of 21 years.’
BBC News, 17th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Couple who had sex at Domino’s Pizza banned from spending the night together – Daily Telegraph
‘A couple who had sex at a pizza takeaway as staff worked on the other side of the counter will not be allowed to spend the night together for nearly six months.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brook House: Inquiry call into immigration centre allegations – BBC News
‘A “prompt” and independent inquiry should be held into alleged abuse at an immigration removal centre in the UK, a human rights body has said.’
BBC News, 18th October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK withdrawal bill ‘rips the heart out of environmental law’, say campaigners – The Guardian
‘The cornerstones of wildlife and habitat protection have been quietly left out of the withdrawal bill ripping the heart out of environmental law, campaigners say.’
The Guardian, 17th October 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court of Appeal clarifies contractual rights for issuers of bearer notes – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Court of Appeal (CoA) has issued a landmark judgment which clarifies the rights and obligations for issuers of bearer notes and investors in them.’
OUT-LAW.com, 16th October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
