Category: news
British women cannot wait 50 years for justice – The Guardian
‘Men’s domination of the senior echelons of the British judiciary means the law is biased against women. We urgently need gender quotas for women in senior legal roles.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Gay clergyman to appeal after losing discrimination claim – The Guardian
‘A gay clergyman who lost an employment tribunal against the Church of England has been given the right to appeal.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Divorcee wins 90 per cent of husband’s wealth in bitter court battle – Daily Telegraph
‘Company boss, Peter Morris, has nothing but his ‘anger’ to show for 25 years of marriage after a series of rulings’
Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Council to share intelligence after discovery of £1.4m housing benefit fraud – Local Government Lawyer
‘The London Borough of Redbridge is to share information and intelligence with other councils and HM Revenue and Customs, after three people were found guilty of a £1.4m housing benefit fraud.’
Local Government Lawyer, 15th March 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Police powerless to use new grooming law, child safety experts warn – The Guardian
‘Government blunders have left police powerless to use a new law to catch paedophiles, top child safety experts have warned.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministry of Justice officials ‘helped private firms win government contracts’ – The Guardian
‘Ministers have ordered an immediate inquiry into allegations that former senior civil servants from the Ministry of Justice have used their Whitehall knowledge and contacts to help private companies secure government contracts worth millions.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK Anti-Doping handed task of organising global fight against doping – The Guardian
‘UK Anti-Doping has been given the task of coordinating the global fight against performance-enhancing drugs in the build-up to this summer’s Rio Olympic Games.’
The Guardian, 14th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Divorce judge awards woman who gave up career 90% of family assets – The Guardian
‘A businesswoman who left behind her career in order to become a “stay at home mum” while her husband continued with his high-flying career has been awarded virtually all of the family fortune by a divorce judge.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Senior judges are ‘feeling unloved’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Retired as a Court of Appeal judge warns the judiciary get little thanks for its work.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
We need to get this investigatory powers bill right – it’s not fit for purpose now – The Guardian
‘The second reading of the bill today is an opportunity for Labour to challenge the government on substance and process – and fight for a law fit for the 21st century.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Legal Mechanics of Brexit – 11 KBW
‘This paper will offer some crystal ball gazing about how Brexit might take legal effect. It is necessarily speculative and uncertain. It looks at:-
(1) the referendum;
(2) withdrawal from membership of the EU under the Treaty for European Union (“TEU”);
and
(3) the effect of the European Communities Act 1972 (“the ECA”).’
11 KBW, 1st March 2016
Source: www.11kbw.com
The snooper’s charter is flying through parliament. Don’t think it’s irrelevant to you – The Guardian
‘While the Apple v FBI row makes world headlines, people in the UK are disregarding a bill that permits hacking and gagging.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
This shaken baby syndrome case is a dark day for science – and for justice – The Guardian
‘A leading doctor faces being struck off for challenging the theory about the infant condition. It’s like Galileo all over again.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Advertising Standards Authority moves to ban junk food adverts from online children’s programmes – The Independent
‘Advertisements for junk food on online children’s programmes are set to be banned under new guidelines, it has been reported.’
The Independent, 13th March 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New forensic science service planned – BBC News
‘A new forensic and biometrics service is planned by the Home Office, four years after it controversially abolished its predecessor.’
BBC News, 12th March 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The UPC – free opt-outs and UK alignment – Technology Law Update
‘Europe’s new unitary patent is still on track, with a start date in spring 2017 now viewed as likely. Among the ongoing business of the Unified Patent Court’s Preparatory Committee a final publication on court fees and recoverable costs has recently been issued.’
Technology Law Update, 11th March 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Serial killer Joanne Dennehy demands compensation for solitary confinement – Daily Telegraph
‘Lawyers are using the European Convention on Human Rights in support of the triple murderer.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
