‘Monster’ couple jailed for 84 child abuse charges – BBC News
‘A couple who subjected children to a decade of sex and drug abuse, including rape, have been jailed.’
BBC News, 8th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Poppi Worthington inquest delayed by her father after he secures legal aid – Daily Telegraph
‘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
Nearly half of female prisoners have attempted suicide, figures reveal – The Independent
‘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
Coroner’s conundrums: born alive or still-birth, and mother’s anonymity – UK Human Rights Blog
‘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
Government lawyers discriminated against autistic student with training contract test, EAT rules – Legal Futures
‘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
Alien ‘chestburster’ scene in ITV News Sir John Hurt tribute breached code, Ofcom rules – Daily Telegraph
‘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
Defendant told to pay £100k legal costs to council over harassment campaign – Local Government Lawyer
‘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
Don’t threaten me! Reform of the UK “threats” rules – Technology Law Update
‘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
Smoking Law Changes: the six new cigarette and tobacco rules explained – The Independent
‘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
Legal Aid Agency criticised for trying to prosecute major law firm fraud through local authority rather than CPS – Legal Futures
‘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
Amanda Telfer death: Construction boss jailed – BBC News
‘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
Cambridge University professor who shared child abuse images online avoids jail – Daily Telegraph
‘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
Government set to be taken back to court over air pollution plans – The Guardian
‘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
Anger at no prosecution over shooting of bird of prey – Daily Telegraph
‘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 BBC pause legal fight over report – BBC News
‘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
Abuse victims ‘failed by police and courts over online harassment’ – The Guardian
‘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
The right to put your past behind you: Court of Appeal Art.8 ruling – UK Human Rights Blog
‘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
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
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
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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
Government loses criminal records disclosure appeal – Law Society’s Gazette
‘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
