‘Zombie knives’ ban to come into force – BBC News
‘A ban on the sale of so-called “zombie knives” is set to come into force in England and Wales later this week.’
BBC News, 15th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police to hire law firms to tackle cyber criminals in radical pilot project – The Guardian
‘Private law firms will be hired by police to pursue criminal suspects for profit, under a radical new scheme to target cyber criminals and fraudsters.’
The Guardian, 14th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Biggest overhaul’ of insurance law in over a century comes into force today – OUT-LAW.com
‘Sweeping changes to UK commercial insurance law described as the “biggest overhaul since the introduction of the 1906 Marine Insurance Act” come into force today.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
New doubts over human rights law reform – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A draft British bill of rights prepared by the former justice secretary Michael Gove has been rejected by the prime minister, a newspaper reported this morning – prompting speculation that the long-promised reform could be abandoned.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 10th August 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Nothing inherently riskier about ABS, says super regulator – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Restrictions on alternative business structure can be lifted now they have shown to be no greater risk than traditional law firms, the Legal Services Board has said.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 12th August 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
What is London litigation’s place in the post-Brexit world? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘It will be a while yet before the dust settles following the outcome of the 23 June referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. London’s litigators are likely to have voted in different ways on an issue that touches so many different areas of our lives. But I am sure all would agree that the uncertainties generated by the result have the capacity to damage London as a global centre for litigation if not properly managed and addressed. Other litigation hubs are already seeking to capitalise and highlight challenges litigants in London may now face in a bid to attract work. It is vital that as a profession we work to meet that head on.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 9th August 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Do you need to review your use of images after repeal of s.52? – Technology Law Update
‘The UK has recently repealed a fairly obscure bit of copyright law – should you be worried?’
Technology Law Update, 10th August 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Law firm investigating VW emissions scandal hired to examine BHS – The Guardian
‘The US law firm investigating the diesel emissions scandal at Volkswagen is to examine the conduct of BHS directors in the run-up to the retailer’s collapse.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Labour awaits vote leadership rules appeal verdict – BBC News
‘The Court of Appeal will rule on Friday in a dispute about Labour’s decision to block nearly 130,000 of its members from voting in its leadership contest.’
BBC News, 11th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The mechanics of proprietary estoppel – Nearly Legal
‘What is the difference between, on the one hand, Yeoman’s Row Management Ltd v Cobbe [2008] UKHL 55 and, on the other hand, Thorner v Majors [2009] UKHL 18? The standard answer is that Cobbe involved commercial parties who, well, ought to have known better than to rely on an incomplete agreement (no unconscionability), whereas, in Thorner, we were dealing with the delightfully taciturn farmers of the Quantock Hills (unconscionability in the circs).’
Nearly Legal, 10th August 2016
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
New powers to cut off illicit mobile phones used in prisons – The Guardian
‘New powers to cut off illicit mobile phones used by prisoners to run criminal operations have been introduced in jails across England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brexit, risk mitigation & corporate crime – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘After the shock waves felt as a result of the Brexit vote, how should companies deal with corporate governance and criminal risk issues? What should companies be monitoring as they await changes that will take place once the Brexit Article 50 trigger is pulled?’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 9th August 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Two jailed for murder of homeless Salford man – The Guardian
‘Two men have been jailed for the murder of a 23-year-old homeless man in Greater Manchester who was attacked and then set on fire in a tent.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Trans women are being forced to get divorced just to claim their pension – The Independent
‘Where an individual is recognised by the state in her passport and driving licence as a woman, why should she be required to end her marriage just to claim the pension that is rightfully hers?’
The Independent, 11th August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Missing cat found after four years – but family can’t be told who has him because of data protection rules – Daily Telegraph
‘A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen – only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jehovah’s Witnesses under pressure over handling of sexual abuse claims – The Guardian
‘The Jehovah’s Witnesses organisation is under increasing pressure to address its handling of sexual abuse allegations as it faces legal setbacks, bills of over £1m and a fight to prevent the Charity Commission examining its records of abuse claims.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The place where wolf-whistling is a police matter – BBC News
‘One UK police force has made misogyny a hate crime to try to tackle sexist abuse, but how does it work?’
BBC News, 12th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Yorkshire Ripper: tribunal rules Peter Sutcliffe can be sent to mainstream prison – The Guardian
‘The Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe, who murdered 13 women during the 1970s, may be released from Broadmoor, the secure psychiatric hospital, and sent to a mainstream prison after a tribunal concluded his mental illness was under control.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Child abuse inquiry: Alexis Jay to take over from Lowell Goddard – The Guardian
‘Prof Alexis Jay is to take over as chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse following the resignation of Dame Lowell Goddard, the home secretary has announced.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
