Steak knife murder: Emma-Jayne Magson jailed for life – BBC News
‘A woman who stabbed her boyfriend in the chest with a steak knife has been jailed for life for his murder.’
BBC News, 7th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jeff King: What Next? Legislative Authority for Triggering Article 50 – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The High Court judgment in Miller v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union last Thursday made it clear that an Act of Parliament is required for a notice under article 50(2) of the Treaty of the European Union. My view is that an appeal is unlikely to be successful, but on any view we must be prepared for that outcome. The Government and Opposition should consider the form of such an Act without delay. So far, there has been little discussion about what form such legislation might take. This post seeks to begin that discussion, suggesting form, content and conditions that neither challenge the result of the 23 June 2016 referendum nor the Government’s stated timelines for giving notice.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 8th November 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
UK court rules gambler’s ‘advantage play’ constitutes ‘cheating’ – OUT-LAW.com
‘A gambler does not need to behave dishonestly to be considered to be cheating under British gambling laws, the Court of Appeal in London has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th November 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Four men given lifelong anonymity amid fears of jigsaw identification of child – Local Government Lawyer
‘Four men who were the subject of interim injunctions over suspected child sexual exploitation should have their anonymity protected for life after no action was taken against them, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd November 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ann Maguire murder could not have been foreseen, review finds – The Guardian
‘The murder of a teacher by one of her pupils during a class at a Leeds school could not have been predicted or pre-empted, an official investigation has found.’
the Guardian, 8th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brexit: Former top judge warns over Article 50 appeal – BBC News
‘The justice system could be undermined if a ruling that only Parliament can trigger Brexit is overturned, a former lord chief justice has said.’
BBC News, 7th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tribunal starts hearing competition law action brought against Law Society – Legal Futures
‘The Competition Appeal Tribunal will today begin hearing a training provider’s claim that the Law Society acted anti-competitively by requiring law firms to buy its own training in order to maintain their Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation.’
Legal Futures, 8th November 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Crown prosecutors consider complaint against Brexit EU referendum campaigns – The Independent
‘Crown prosecutors are considering a complaint that the Leave campaign misled voters during the EU referendum campaign.’
The Independent, 7th November 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Court “does not have to accept” parties’ agreement not to budget – Litigation Futures
‘A High Court judge has made it clear that the court is not required to go along with parties who agree to dispense with costs management.’
Litigation Futures, 7th November 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Appeal court finds Sammy Lee gave false evidence over Bolton transfer deal – The Guardian
‘A high court judgment in which the current England assistant manager, Sammy Lee, was found to have knowingly given false evidence has been upheld by the court of appeal. Lee, when manager of Bolton Wanderers for a short period in 2007 having taken over from Sam Allardyce, was found to have lied about his club’s involvement in signing the midfield player Gavin McCann, who had been poached by the agents SEM.’
The Guardian, 7th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New facts, ex-marriages and homeless applications – Nearly Legal
‘This was judicial review of Hillingdon’s refusal to accept a homeless application from Ms A.’
Nearly Legal, 7th November 2016
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
UN: ‘Grave’ disability rights violations under UK reforms – BBC News
‘UK welfare reforms have led to “grave and systematic violations” of disabled people’s rights, a UN inquiry has said.’
BBC News, 7th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Christian couple refuse to give foster children to gay parents – The Independent
‘A husband and wife are fighting against their foster children’s adoption by two gay men because they “need a mother and father”.’
The Independent, 8th November 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Councils risk ‘legal action over care cuts’ – BBC News
‘Council cuts to care in England are so severe there is a real risk families may take legal action, experts say.’
BBC News, 8th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prosecutors are failing ‘honour’ crime victims, say Met whistleblower – The Guardian
‘Prosecutors are failing to tackle “honour crimes” in British Asian communities for fear of causing unrest, a Scotland Yard whistleblower has said.’
The Guardian, 8th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Council right to seek injunction against vegetable processing plant: judge – Local Government Lawyer
‘It was reasonable for a council to apply for an interim injunction against a company over allegations of a bad odour from its vegetable processing plant, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd November 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Cancer lie military clerk Simon Buckden jailed – BBC News
‘A former military clerk who lied about having cancer to swindle victims out of money and services worth more than £7,500 has been jailed for 16 months.’
BBC News, 7th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
British campaigners warn of emergency over online child sexual abuse – The Guardian
‘Child exploitation campaigners have warned of a looming “social emergency” after a report by the NSPCC suggested more than half a million men in the UK may have viewed child sexual abuse images on the internet.’
The Guardian, 8th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
EVENT: Discrimination Law Today – Threats and Opportunities (Discrimination Law Association Annual Conference 2016)
‘Book today to attend this year’s DLA conference: places are filling up fast.
Following the referendum on EU membership we find ourselves at a critical juncture for discrimination law. The DLA invites you to joint them in conversation about what the referendum result means for discrimination law, and what practitioners can do to maintain and enhance legal protection against discrimination.
The keynote speakers are Professor Uduak Archibong MBE and Clare Moody, MEP, and Robin Allen QC will speak on current trends in discrimination law. In the afternoon participants will be able to choose from a range of breakout sessions led by experienced practitioners with specialist expertise. The closing panel includes Professor Aileen McColgan of Matrix Chambers, Omar Khan of the Runnymede Trust, Ben Patrick of Unison and Sam Smethers of the Fawcett Society, and is followed by a drinks reception.
The DLA conference is renowned for its combination of cutting-edge legal commentary and insightful exposition and this year will be no exception. Join us to help shape the policy agenda for discrimination lawyers.’
Date: 14th November 2016
Location: Baker & McKenzie, 100 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6JA
Charge: £25-£180 depending on status and income: see website for details
More information can be found here.
Liz Truss defends judiciary after Brexit ruling criticism – The Guardian
‘The lord chancellor, Liz Truss, has broken her silence on the high court’s Brexit ruling, saying the independence of the judiciary was the “foundation upon which our rule of law is built”.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
