Landowner who cut down protected woodland fined – BBC News
‘A landowner who benefited from chopping down a protected woodland has been fined £1,500 and handed an £11,280 confiscation order.’
BBC News, 14th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Organisers fined over horse-loving teen’s death – BBC News
‘The organisers of a horse and carriage fun day have been fined and ordered to pay costs totalling £230,000 after a teenager was killed taking part in an event 12 years ago.’
BBC News, 15th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Wolverhampton guilty verdicts raise issue of naming child killers – The Guardian
‘Some believe naming convicted children acts as deterrent, while others say it could glorify horrific acts.’
The Guardian, 15th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lawyers take lord chancellor to high court over legal aid fees – The Guardian
‘The lord chancellor is being taken to the high court over claims that legal aid fees are so low they are preventing lawyers from providing representation for thousands of people who are eligible for it.’
The Guardian, 16th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Portrayal of character in Steve Coogan’s film The Lost King is defamatory, judge rules – The Guardian
‘The portrayal of a former university official in Steve Coogan’s film about the discovery of the remains of Richard III is defamatory, a high court judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 14th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Prosecution bail appeals – what could possibly go wrong? – Mountford Chambers
‘Grace Khaile considers two recent High Court judgments on the procedure of prosecution appeals against bail.’
Mountford Chambers, 13th May 2024
Source: www.mountfordchambers.com
Sacked blind baker treated unfavourably – tribunal – BBC News
‘A man who is registered blind is seeking a £112,000 payout after being sacked during his probation period at a bakery.’
BBC News, 15th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence: Met’s decision to stop looking for killers to be reviewed – The Guardian
‘The Met police’s decision to shut down the hunt for the racist killers of Stephen Lawrence is to be reviewed, with police admitting “serious mistakes” are still being made in the case, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 16th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met police accused of failing to address toxic culture in firearms unit – The Guardian
‘Action has been taken in only a tiny percentage of internal misconduct claims against officers since review by peer Louise Casey.’
The Guardian, 16th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met Police officer fined for grabbing woman in mistaken bus fare dodging arrest – The Independent
‘A Metropolitan Police officer who “manhandled” and wrongly arrested a woman for bus fare evasion in front of her distraught young son has been fined £1,500.’
The Independent, 15th June 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Investigation finds that Russell Brand allegations were not ‘adequately addressed’ – The Independent
‘The allegations into Russell Brand’s behaviour while working on programmes for Channel 4 were not “adequately addressed”, an investigation has found.’
The Independent, 15th June 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Criminal Behaviour Orders: is sentence the end? – Mountford Chambers
‘Aside from the confiscation regime, the reality is that for most defendants before the criminal courts, the day of reckoning, the day of sentence, is final. Not so for defendants facing the possibility of ancillary orders; Criminal Behaviour Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Football Bannings Order; the list goes on. Are these orders no more than what is necessary in a fair and just society to protect the many from the few, or are we simply applying a vengeful mark of Cain on those who have already, by virtue of their sentence, paid their dues to society?’
Mountford Chambers, 13th May 2024
Source: www.mountfordchambers.com
Home Office’s failure to collect and monitor data on asylum accommodation for pregnant and new mothers held to be unlawful – Landmark Chambers
‘The High Court’s decision in DXK v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 579 (Admin) is a welcome addition to the growing body of case law concerning the ambit and application of asylum support duties. The Court’s findings on academic claims, standing, systemic challenges, and the public sector equality duty (“PSED”) will be of wider practical application in other public law contexts.’
Landmark Chambers, 13th May 2024
Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk
Woman stalked by ex-partner loses bid to have restraining order extended – The Guardian
‘A woman who was stalked and held hostage at gunpoint by her ex-partner has warned that she and her family are in danger after a judge refused to strengthen a restraining order against her abuser, despite hearing evidence that her life was under threat.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Magistrates’ court rejects appeal over revocation of private hire licence – Local Government Lawyer
‘East Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully defended a driver’s appeal over the revocation of a private hire and hackney carriage licence.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th June 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
FCA’s Anti-Greenwashing Rule Takes Effect: What It Means for Compliance and ESG Accountability – Criminal Law Blog
‘The FCA’s long-awaited anti-greenwashing rule came into force on 31 May 2024. This rule is part of the wider Sustainability Disclosure Requirements regime and reflects the FCA’s strong commitment to ESG and to supporting the Government’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.’
Criminal Law Blog, 14th June 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
Law firm fails with defamation claim over Trustpilot reviews – Legal Futures
‘A law firm has failed in a defamation action over negative reviews about it on Trustpilot, with the High Court ruling that it could not prove they caused any financial loss.’
Legal Futures, 14th June 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Coroner criticises US government for lack of training given to Anne Sacoolas prior to Harry Dunn crash – The Independent
‘A coroner has criticised the US government for a lack of training provided to its employee Anne Sacoolas before the crash that killed Harry Dunn.’
The Independent, 13th June 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme Court to rule next week on environmental impact assessment and downstream greenhouse gas emissions – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court will next week (20 June) hand down its ruling in a landmark case about environmental impact assessments and downstream greenhouse gas emissions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th June 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
