‘What with all the kerfuffle over Brexit negotiations and the impending snap general election, you could perhaps be forgiven for failing to notice that the Government had rushed the Digital Economy Bill through Parliament in last week’s “wash up” before the dissolution of Parliament.’
Panopticon, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
‘With court fees rising and litigation becoming increasingly expensive, third party litigation funding continues to grow. There are various reasons clients may want to consider litigation funding, such as the need for a cash injection to enable them to get their case off the ground or the desire to take the litigation risk off their balance sheet and avoid having funds tied up in lengthy legal battles. Litigation funding can also be a useful tool for solicitors as it can provide payment of their fees where a client does not have the funds to continue with the litigation.
Litigation Futures, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘The Government has confirmed that it will not appeal last week’s High Court judgment which ordered it to produce its air quality plans by 9 May, it has been reported.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The “legislative tsunami” unleashed by Brexit will deliver the “greatest challenge” in history to the integrity of parliament’s procedures, a former lord chief justice has said. Lord Judge raised his concerns that by the time Brexit is completed and the “great repeal bill” enacted, MPs and peers will have effectively given away their powers to pass laws.’
The Guardian, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The family of the late Lord Janner have lost their battle to have a hearing to discuss concerns about the inquiry into allegations against him.’
BBC News, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Defence lawyers need additional legal aid funding to help them check and challenge the increasing complexity of digital evidence gathered for criminal prosecutions, the official forensic science regulator has warned. Dr Gillian Tully told the Forensics Europe Expo in London that time pressures to meet deadlines for complying with new digital forensics standards could result in “a bit of a car crash” if firms are not ready in time.’
The Guardian, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A North East council has successfully prosecuted a taxi driver who refused to let a passenger with an assistance dog into his vehicle.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has called for a “predictable claim process” for clinical negligence actions if the government goes ahead with its plan to impose fixed costs for cases worth up to £25,000.’
Litigation futures, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘A former PE teacher and football coach has today (May 2) been sentenced to 24 years in prison for sexual offences against a young boy.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Guidance issued by Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division on 2 May 2017.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
The Electoral Registration Pilot Scheme (England and Wales) Order 2017
The Electoral Registration Pilot Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2017
The Immigration Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) (Biometrics and Legal Aid) Regulations 2017
The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2017
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘The next government should introduce legislation to “end the shocking rise in self-harm and suicides in prisons”, a cross-party group of MPs and peers has reported.’
The Guardian, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A “cruel and ruthless” killer may spend the rest of his life behind bars after murdering his friend, cutting up his body, stuffing it in a suitcase, and then adopting the richer man’s identity to fund a life as a high-rolling gambler.’
The Independent, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A public interest defence should be created to protect journalists and whistleblowers who disclose secret information that reveals serious criminal activity or widespread breaches of human rights, an alliance of free speech organisations has said.’
The Guardian, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘No adequate care plan was in place for an anorexic teenager who killed herself five days after being released from a psychiatric hospital, an inquest found.’
BBC News, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A paedophile vicar who penned handwritten fantasy stories about child sex and posted them through neighbours’ letterboxes has been spared a jail sentence.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A cyber jihadi who hid his support for Isis on a James Bond-style cufflink as he created an online hub of information for terrorists all over the world has been jailed for eight years.’
The Independent, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The fertility regulator has launched an investigation into allegations that IVF clinics are inducing women to donate eggs in return for free or discounted treatment.’
The Guardian, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A Deputy High Court judge has quashed a Welsh council’s grant of temporary planning permission for the use of land as a residential gypsy site.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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