Government pushes ahead with controversial Land Registry amid Brexit chaos – The Independent
‘The Land Registry cost almost £261m to run last year – but also generated £297m of revenue.’
The Independent, 2nd July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Convicted Somalian rapist had deportation order overturned before attacking two more women as he “did not understand what is acceptable in UK” – Daily Telegraph
‘A convicted Somalian rapist who overturned a deportation order went on to rape two more women in Birmingham, with his lawyer arguing “he had a lack of understanding of what is acceptable in the UK”.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prosecutions for people-smuggling into UK rise by 50% – The Guardian
‘The number of people prosecuted for smuggling illegal immigrants into Britain in their vehicles has risen by more than 50% in a year, according to new figures. ‘
The Guardian, 4th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brexit legal challenge launched as businesses move to block EU exit without Act of Parliament – The Independent
‘A group of businesses has launched a legal challenge to prevent the Government from launching Brexit without a formal Act of Parliament.’
The Independent, 4th July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
City regulator’s fines drop from £819m to £7m in a year – The Guardian
‘Fines imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the first half of 2016 have fallen to £7.2m – less than 1% of the figure of a year before.’
The Guardian, 3rd July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
One in three cases of “solicitor fraud” not even looked at, police admit – Daily Telegraph
‘One in three cases of conveyancing fraud – where victims lose an average of £101,000 – is not even passed on to the police for further investigation, Telegraph Money has learned.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Chilcot inquiry must restore trust in government, says top lawyer – The Guardian
‘One of Britain’s leading experts in international law has said that the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war must deliver a convincing account of the mistakes that led to the 2003 conflict to help restore public trust in politics.’
The Guardian, 3rd July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Outrage as war crimes prosecutors say Tony Blair will not be investigated over Chilcot’s Iraq war report – but British soldiers could be – Daily Telegraph
‘Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court will examine the Chilcot report for evidence of abuse and torture by British soldiers but have already ruled out putting Tony Blair on trial for war crimes.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Alice Gross: Evidence shows ‘police did not contribute to death’ – BBC News
‘The death of a girl suspected of being killed by a convicted murderer, was not contributed to by the actions of police, an inquest has heard.’
BBC News, 1st July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kayleigh Haywood murder: Stephen Beadman jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man who raped and murdered a 15-year-old girl after his friend had groomed her through Facebook and texts has been jailed for at least 35 years.’
BBC News, 1st July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Telford woman jailed for baby kidnap tried to fake pregnancy – BBC News
‘A woman who kidnapped a baby as part of a “naive” attempt to fake a pregnancy has been jailed for two years.’
BBC News, 1st July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paedophile Information Exchange member Douglas Slade jailed – BBC News
‘A paedophile once dubbed one of the “vilest men in Britain” has been jailed for 24 years for child abuse offences.’
BBC News, 1st July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Licensing Act to remain “fundamental pillar” of regulation: Home Office – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Licensing Act 2003 is to remain “a fundamental pillar in both national and local regulatory frameworks”, a Home Office paper for a House of Lords committee has stated.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st July 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Appeal judges rule on remedy for discrimination in student work placements – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has filled a gap in employment law governing student work placements. It found that legislation left university and college students no remedy if they suffered discrimination during their vocational training placements.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st July 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
CFA assignment case leapfrogged to Court of Appeal – Litigation Futures
‘The question of when a conditional fee agreement (CFA) can be assigned from one law firm to another is set for the Court of Appeal, Litigation Futures can report.’
Litigation Futures, 30th June 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Gradual fall’ in number of legal aid providers – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The number of firms providing legal aid is continuing to decline gradually, the government’s latest statistics bulletin suggests.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 1st July 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Re D (A Child): a decision of its time? – Family Law Week
‘Katy Chokowry and Nicholas Anderson, barristers of 1 King’s Bench Walk, explain the rationale of the Supreme Court’s judgment in Re D (A Child) and consider the lessons that survive form the Court of Appeal’s judgment.’
Family Law Week, 30th June 2016
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Surrey farmer Robert Fidler’s ‘no regrets’ over ‘hidden castle’ – BBC News
‘A farmer who built a mock Tudor castle without planning consent and hid it behind hay bales says he has no regrets after following orders to demolish it.’
BBC News, 30th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Record number of suspected female terrorists arrested last year, figures show – The Independent
‘A record number of suspected female terrorists have been arrested in the UK in the past year, government figures have shown. The official figures, released by the Home Office, show 36 female terror suspects were arrested in the 12-month period prior to March. This amounts to 14 per cent of all arrests on terrorism charges during the time frame.’
The Independent, 30th June 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police log fivefold rise in race-hate complaints since Brexit result – The Guardian
‘Incidents of racism in the wake of the EU referendum result have increased dramatically, according to the latest figures.’
The Guardian, 30th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
