CPS to review Poppi Worthington death – The Guardian
‘Prosecutors are re-examining the case of a toddler from Cumbria who died after being sexually assaulted.’
The Guardian, 23rd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
How the 96 were finally given justice – Legal Voice
‘The Hillsborough inquest took two years and a million pages of evidence. Two of the lawyers involved explain that, despite the scale of the task, they were determined to put the deceased and their families at the heart of the case.’
Legal Voice, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
Prison officer jailed for having affair with inmate at women’s prison – Daily Telegraph
‘A prison officer who kissed and fondled an inmate during an affair behind bars has been jailed for six months.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Local authorities’ statutory powers to override third party land rights will apply to a wider range of public schemes, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘Local authorities and regeneration bodies can expect greater scrutiny to be placed on their decisions to override third party rights in land on public interest grounds under new UK planning laws that came into effect in the summer.’
OUT-LAW.com, 21st September 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Standards watchdog urges regulators to manage ‘revolving door’ properly – Local Government Lawyer
‘Fewer than a third of regulatory bodies have policies to deal with ‘revolving door’ issues where staff move between the organisation and the entities or profession it regulates, a report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life has revealed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st September 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Return of passport by Home Office to sit Secure English Language Test – Free Movement
‘The Home Office has confirmed that where it holds the passport of a migrant who wishes to sit the Secure English Language Test (SELT) it will either return the passport to enable the migrant to sit the SELT or will confirm directly with the SELT centre that the passport is held and is genuine.’
Free Movement, 23rd September 2016
Source: www.freemovement.org.uk
Chef who pulled down teenager’s trousers in pub ends up on sex offenders’ register – The Independent
‘A chef who pulled down the trousers of a teenager in a pub has been ordered to sign the sex offenders’ register.’
The Independent, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man who has to inform police before sex has 24-hour notice period lifted – The Guardian
‘A man who was told he had to give police 24 hours’ notice before having sex has won a bid to get the order lifted, and must now inform them “as soon as is reasonably practicable” if he wants to have a sexual relationship.’
The Guardian, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Probation reforms far from complete, warn MPs – BBC News
‘The government’s promised “rehabilitation revolution” in England and Wales is “far from complete”, an influential committee of MPs has said.’
BBC News, 23rd September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Six things we’ve learned about misogyny as a hate crime – The Guardian
‘Women’s groups and police are looking at ways of making it easier to report offences.’
The Guardian, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lawyers need to prepare for “customer service revolution” – Legal Futures
‘A regulatory agenda that is looking to help consumers shop around for legal advice means that many law firms are running out of time to get to grips with customer service, a report being launched at today’s PI Futures conference has warned.’
Legal Futures, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Ringleader of gang responsible for £113m fraud jailed for 11 years – The Guardian
‘The head of a fraud ring has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for his part in a £113m scam, which funded purchases including a fleet of customised Porsches and shopping sprees at Harrods.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Enid Blyton gift shop has golliwog advert promoting ‘English freedom’ banned by watchdog – Daily Telegraph
‘An advert for an Enid Blyton gift-shop tea towel featuring a golliwog clutching a pint of ginger beer has been banned by the advertising watchdog.’
Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK failing on many human rights measures, report claims – The Guardian
‘The UK has failed to meet many human rights recommendations made by the United Nations and should do more to prevent prison overcrowding, tackle hate crimes and restrict stop and search powers, a coalition of 175 civil society organisations claims.’
The Guardian, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Hunt saboteurs should learn it’s a ‘dangerous world out there’ says lawyer after huntsman is cleared of ramming protester – Daily Telegraph
‘Hunt saboteurs should learn that it’s a “dangerous world out there” and stop standing in the way of riders, according to the lawyer of a huntsman cleared of ramming a protester.’
Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Staff were ‘desensitised’ to self-harm at psychiatric hospital where boy, 15, died – Daily Telegraph
‘Staff working for one of England’s largest mental health trusts had become “desensitised” to the level of self-harm at a psychiatric hospital, a coroner has said as she ruled that “neglect” contributed to the death of a 15-year-old boy.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
High Court calls for change in bereavement law to benefit cohabitees – The Guardian
‘Under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 those who live together but are not married are not entitled to damages for bereavement. The High Court has found that though this did not directly engage the right to family life and privacy under Article 8, the difference in treatment between cohabitees and those who were married or in a civil partnership could not be justified and consideration should be given to reforming the law.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Stop and search still targets black people, police watchdog says – The Guardian
‘Police stops of black people are still at an “eye-watering” level compared with white people, the official police watchdog said today and promised a fresh inquiry into every force’s use of the controversial powers.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Housing shortage means many women ‘feel safer behind bars’ – BBC News
‘A former inmate has told the BBC many women feel “safer in prison” due to a lack of suitable housing for female ex-offenders.’
BBC News, 22nd September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
