Sex ban man John O’Neill loses appeal against order – BBC News
‘A man who must notify police 24 hours before he has sex has lost his legal battle to have the restriction lifted.’
BBC News, 19th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Race hate crime on UK railways soared after Brexit vote, figures show – The Guardian
‘The number of suspected race hate crimes on Britain’s railways jumped sharply following the EU referendum, figures show.’
The Guardian, 22nd August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Robb Leech’s brother was jailed for preparing acts of terrorism – BBC News
‘One of the UK’s most notorious radical clerics, Anjem Choudary, has been convicted of inviting others to support the so-called Islamic State.’
BBC News, 17th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sharon Shoesmith on Baby P, child protection and the tabloid media: ‘I came very close to not standing up again’ – The Guardian
‘The death of a toddler at the hands of his abusive family shocked the nation in 2007, and led to the sacking and demonisation of Sharon Shoesmith, head of Haringey children’s services. But was she just a scapegoat?’
The Guardian, 19th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man who raped pensioner in Purley home jailed for 12 years – BBC News
‘A man who raped a woman in her 70s after barging into her south London home has been jailed for 12 years.’
BBC News, 19th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rogue plastic surgery clinics to be named and shamed for poor care – Daily Telegraph
‘Cosmetic surgeons will be named and shamed for poor practice for the first time as part of a Government crackdown.’
Daily Telegraph, 20th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jury service: what are your chances of being called up again and again? – The Guardian
‘As a reader has been told he must serve as a juror for the fifth time. He’s happy to do so, but repeated summons anger others.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rights group challenges FoI refusal in Libyan rendition case – The Guardian
‘A human rights group has challenged the government’s refusal to disclose whether ministers or Downing Street officials were involved in a decision not to prosecute anyone over an espionage operation to kidnap two Libyan dissidents.’
The Guardian, 21st August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Extremist prisoners ‘may be separated’ from other inmates – BBC News
‘Violent extremist prisoners could be held in separate special units inside jails under government plans to stop other inmates being radicalised.’
BBC News, 21st August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rise in women facing discrimination on taking maternity leave – The Guardian
‘New mothers are facing increasing discrimination when they take maternity leave including being made redundant and switched to zero-hours contracts.’
The Guardian, 21st August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
County court: restricting sunlight to a tenant’s flat could be breach of leasehold covenant – OUT-LAW.com
‘Development work that restricts natural sunlight to property can in principle be a breach of a ‘quiet enjoyment’ covenant in a lease, even where no formal right to light exists, according to the county court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Council agrees to re-house disabled woman after Ombudsman investigation – Local Government Lawyer
‘A London borough has agreed to re-house a disabled woman and her family after errors were made in processing her housing application.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th August 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Nanthakumar, Re review of tariff [2016] EWHC 2007 (Ch) (18 August 2016)
Herbert, Re review of tariff [2016] EWHC 2008 (Admin) (18 August 2016)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Walsh & Anor v Hall & Anor [2016] EWHC 1759 (Ch) (17 August 2016)
Millen v Karen Millen Fashions Ltd & Anor [2016] EWHC 2104 (Ch) (16 August 2016)
Source: www.bailii.org
Children: Public Law Update (August 2016) – Family Law Week
‘John Tughan QC, 4 Paper Buildings, reviews recent decisions relevant to public children lawyers, including two important recent decisions of the Court of Appeal.’
Family Law Week, 11th August 2016
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Finance and Divorce Update August 2016 – Family Law Week
‘Edward Heaton, Principal Associate and Jane Booth, Associate, both of Mills & Reeve LLP, analyse the news and case law relating to financial remedies and divorce during July 2016.’
Family Law Week, 7th August 2016
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Family of man who died after police Tasering receive payout – The Guardian
‘The family of a man who died after being Tasered by police while soaked in petrol have agreed to an out-of-court financial settlement.’
The Guardian, 18th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Britain First banned from all mosques in England and Wales – The Independent
‘Britain First campaigners have been banned from mosques across England and Wales for the next three years and could face bankruptcy if they appeal, after police won an injunction from the High Court.’
The Independent, 18th August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Case dropped in Facebook ‘gun threat’ to Craig Mackinlay MP – BBC News
‘A man accused of posting a threatening message on an MP’s Facebook page days after the killing of politician Jo Cox has had the case against him dropped.’
BBC News, 18th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC to investigate West Yorkshire police over release of dog that killed man – The Guardian
‘West Yorkshire police force is to be investigated following the killing of a man by a dog days after it had been returned to its owner despite concerns it was dangerous.’
The Guardian, 18th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
