Pizza Hut delivery driver Ali Qasemi’s killer found guilty – BBC News
‘A man has been found guilty of killing a takeaway delivery driver in a “snatch and grab” robbery for three pizzas.’
BBC News, 27th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cyber security for SMEs – taking it seriously – Technology Law Update
‘Getting cyber security right is not easy. Even the largest organisations can find themselves in difficulties – as the recent high-profile problems encountered by Yahoo and TalkTalk show. But it is especially challenging for smaller organisations without the headcount or budget to cover every angle in detail. What should you do to give your organisation the best chance of success?’
Technology Law Update, 27th October 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
As many as 10 sex offenders released into the community every day, new figures reveal – Daily Telegraph
‘As many as 10 sex offenders are released into the community everyday, according to new figures.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Maternity leave sackings cost £280m a year, says equality watchdog – The Guardian
‘British businesses are losing hundreds of millions of pounds every year as a result of women being forced out of jobs after having a baby, a damning report from the equalities watchdog has revealed.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prison violence epidemic partly due to staff cuts, MoJ admits – The Guardian
‘The Ministry of Justice has explicitly acknowledged that staff cuts are a factor in the rising tide of violence in prisons in England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Appeal judge dismisses challenge to removal of climate change levy exemption – OUT-LAW.com
‘A legal challenge to the government’s decision to end the climate change levy (CCL) exemption for renewable source electricity with only 24 days’ notice has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th October 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Homeless Reduction Bill – part 2 – Nearly Legal
‘After my rantette about clause 1 of the Homeless Reduction Bill as published for second reading, it is time to turn to the substance of the Bill in terms of new duties and so on. And, some drafting issues aside, these are broadly positive.’
Nearly Legal, 26th October 2016
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Local councils “put off by lack of clarity on weight given to neighbourhood plans” – Local Government Lawyer
‘Parish and town councils have been keen to embrace neighbourhood planning but have been put off “as it was unclear what weight they were given in the planning process especially where there was no local plan or five-year land supply”, the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th October 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Father found guilty of killing toddler who ‘drowned in food’ – The Guardian
‘A man has been found guilty of killing his toddler son by force-feeding him a mixture of bread and cereal.’
The Guardian, 26th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Subsidy withdrawal from renewable energy entirely lawful – Court of Appeal – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In July 2015 the government announced that it was removing a subsidy for renewable energy. Its decision in fact was to take away the exemption that renewable source electricity enjoyed from a tax known as the climate change levy. We have covered previous episodes in the renewables saga on the UKHRB in various posts.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 26th October 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Young adult offenders need more support, say MPs – BBC News
‘Someone who commits a crime between the ages of 18 and 25 should not be treated as an adult by the criminal justice system, a group of MPs have said.’
BBC News, 26th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Supreme Court upholds clause excluding professional indemnity cover for commercial arrangements – OUT-LAW.com
‘Loans provided to the clients of a firm of solicitors by a third party funder were not ‘legal services’, and so were not covered by the terms of the firm’s professional indemnity (PI) policy, the UK’s highest court has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th October 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Sun journalist wins appeal over corrupt payments conviction – Daily Telegraph
‘Crime reporter Anthony France – the only journalist to be successfully tried in the wake of a police investigation into payments to public officials – has won an appeal against his conviction.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Daisy Mae Burrill murder: Fleetwood father gets life sentence – BBC News
‘A father who violently threw his crying baby on to the sofa in a fit of temper has been jailed for life for her murder.’
BBC News, 26th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Michael Barrymore ‘wins legal battle over wrongful pool death arrest’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Michael Barrymore has won his claim that police wrongfully arrested him over the murder of a man found dead in his swimming pool, it has been reported.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th October 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sentencing ‘starting points’ for disqualified directors – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Magistrates will be given ‘starting points’ to help them sentence disqualified company directors who breach court orders as part of Sentencing Council efforts to ensure a consistent approach in the courts.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 25th October 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Rape suspects to lose right to know accuser’s identity under new bill – The Guardian
‘Rape suspects will lose the right to be told the names of their accusers in stranger cases under a move to change the law on sexual assaults. Campaigners claim victims of serious sexual crimes by strangers are frequently put in unnecessary danger by police officers disclosing the name of the accuser to the accused.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Families of Birmingham pub bomb victims granted legal aid – BBC News
‘Some of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombing victims’ families have had a legal aid request granted, days before inquest proceedings are due to begin.’
BBC News, 27th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Coroner says health services ‘missed opportunities’ before journalist’s suicide – The Guardian
‘Daily Mail advice columnist Sally Brampton killed herself after health professionals “missed opportunities” to help her, an inquest has heard.’
The Guardian, 25th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
