‘An inquest into the death of toddler Poppi Worthington has been delayed by her father. Paul Worthington’s solicitors argue they have been left with insufficient time to prepare for the hearing, which was due to start in Kendal, Cumbria, next week, after he finally secured legal aid last week being turned down three times before.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Almost half of female prisoners in England and Wales have attempted suicide, figures show, prompting urgent calls for the next government to address the growing mental health crisis in the penal system.’
The Independent, 8th May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A 19-year old mother went into hospital, with a shoebox. In the shoebox was the 6-days dead body of her daughter. She told the hospital and the police that she had been raped, hence the shame about reporting the death. She had given birth in her bedroom at home, and she said that the baby had been cold when born.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 6th May 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘The Government Legal Service (GLS) discriminated against a law graduate with Asperger’s Syndrome by refusing to make reasonable adjustments when she took a test that forms part of the application process for training contracts, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has found.’
Legal Futures, 8th May 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘ITV News breached the broadcasting code in a tribute to actor Sir John Hurt, watchdog Ofcom has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A man has been ordered to pay Hertsmere Borough Council £100,000 in legal costs after he conducted a long campaign of harassment against councillors and officers.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Your technology, branding and confidential information are key assets. If you find that a competitor is taking advantage of them illegally you may be tempted to let them know straight away. You may also want to inform the supply chain in public statements about infringing imports, or products that take advantage of your proprietary technology. While this seems like the obvious first step to take, it is dangerous. If you are not careful you can find yourself at the wrong end of a “threats” action.’
Technology Law Update, 4th May 2017
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
‘From May 21, cigarettes will be sold in plain packaging and 20g will be the minimum size for a bag of tobacco.’
The Independent, 8th May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has taken over prosecution of a major legal aid fraud by a law firm after the Court of Appeal criticised the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) for trying to run the case through the fraud department of a local authority instead.’
Legal Futures, 8th May 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A construction boss has been jailed over the “wholly needless” death of a lawyer who was crushed by falling windows.’
BBC News, 5th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A Cambridge University poetry expert who shared child rape fantasies and abuse images online has avoided jail.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Environment lawyers are expected to take the government back to court over its controversial plans to tackle the UK’s air pollution crisis. They say the proposals are so weak they flout ministers’ obligation to protect public health.
The Guardian, 6th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A decision by prosecutors to drop charges against a former gamekeeper accused of illegally shooting a bird of prey has prompted anger among conservationists.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Sir Cliff Richard and the BBC have agreed to try to reach a settlement over coverage of a police raid on the singer’s home.’
BBC News, 5th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Police and court action, including the imposition of restraining orders, is failing to prevent domestic abusers and stalkers from carrying on their campaigns of harassment and abuse against their victims online, a unique survey of victims has revealed.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘R (o.t.a P & others) v. Secretary of State for Home Department & others [2017] EWCA Civ 321, Court of Appeal, 3 May 2017.
The Court of Appeal has upheld challenges to the system of the police retaining information about past misconduct. It held that the system, even after a re-boot in 2013 in response to an earlier successful challenge, remains non-compliant with Article 8.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th May 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2017
The Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2017
The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2017
The Specified Agreement on Driving Disqualifications Regulations 2017
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Colaingrove Ltd v Revenue And Customs [2017] EWCA Civ 332 (04 May 2017)
Lidl Ltd v Central Arbitration Committee & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 328 (04 May 2017)
Pritchett v Crossrail Ltd [2017] EWCA Civ 317 (03 May 2017)
SG , R (on the application of) v London Borough of Haringey & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 322 (03 May 2017)
Godfrey Morgan Solicitors (A Firm) v Armes [2017] EWCA Civ 323 (02 May 2017)
Rai v Entry Clearance Officer, New Delhi [2017] EWCA Civ 320 (28 April 2017)
Apex Global Management Ltd & Anor v Global Torch Ltd [2017] EWCA Civ 315 (28 April 2017)
Simou v Salliss & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 312 (28 April 2017)
Perry v Raleys Solicitors [2017] EWCA Civ 314 (28 April 2017)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Midmore, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 533 (28 April 2017)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Thames Valley Police v Police Misconduct Panel [2017] EWHC 923 (Admin) (04 May 2017)
Chodorek v District Court of Kielce, Poland [2017] EWHC 995 (Admin) (03 May 2017)
McCarthy v Bar Standards Board [2017] EWHC 969 (Admin) (02 May 2017)
Vaidya v General Medical Council [2017] EWHC 922 (Admin) (28 April 2017)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Weir v Hilsdon [2017] EWHC 983 (Ch) (04 May 2017)
EMW Law LLP v Halborg [2017] EWHC 1014 (Ch) (04 May 2017)
High Court (Family Division)
A Ward of Court, Re [2017] EWHC 1022 (Fam) (04 May 2017)
F and H (No 2), Re Human Fertilisation And Embryology Act 2008 [2017] EWHC 964 (Fam) (28 April 2017)
Benmusa (No 3), Re [2017] EWHC 966 (Fam) (28 April 2017)
Y (A Child) (No 2), Re [2017] EWHC 967 (Fam) (28 April 2017)
Roxar v Jaledoust [2017] EWHC 977 (Fam) (28 April 2017)
High Court (Patents Court)
Sandoz Ltd & Anor v GD Searle LLC & Anor [2017] EWHC 987 (Pat) (03 May 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The government will have to go back to the drawing board over its criminal records disclosure scheme after losing a Court of Appeal challenge in relation to rules for multiple convictions.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 5th May 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Greater Manchester Police has been fined £150,000 after three unencrypted DVDs containing footage of interviews with victims of violent or sexual crimes were lost in the post.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 4th May 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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