Bet365 faces legal action over delay in paying winning punter £54,000 – The Guardian
‘Bet365, one of the internet’s biggest bookmakers, is facing legal action from a customer over its failure to transfer a £54,000 balance to her bank account despite repeated requests over a period of months. While refusing to release the backer’s winnings on a series of horse racing bets, Bet365 also told her that she would be restricted to a maximum stake of £1 if she wished to bet with the balance but was welcome to gamble as much as she wished on gaming products, which have a guaranteed margin for the operator.’
The Guardian, 28th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Chilcot Inquiry: When is the Iraq War report being published and why has it taken so long? – Daily Telegraph
‘The Chilcot Inquiry – also known as the Iraq War Inquiry – was set up in 2009 by then Prime Minister Gordon Brown to examine the UK’s involvement in Iraq.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Chagos islanders lose supreme court bid to return to homeland – The Guardian
‘Chagos islanders, forcibly removed from their homes in 1971, have lost a legal challenge at the supreme court that could have speeded up their return.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal professional privilege under fire – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Sometimes the most fundamental principles can be most vulnerable to attack and/or erosion. As the government strives to tackle the threat posed by those who seek to undermine our democratic values in the context of an increasingly digital age, legal professional privilege (LPP) is in danger of becoming just that kind of principle.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 28th June 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
BREXIT: UK net neutrality guidance could differ from the EU’s, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK could set out its own guidance on net neutrality in light of the country’s decision to leave the EU, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th June 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
What is article 50? – video explainer – The Guardian
‘The only legal way for a Brexit – or for any member state to withdraw from the European Union – is by triggering an obscure and controversial clause in the Lisbon Treaty: article 50. It gives the departing country two years to negotiate the terms of its withdrawal and has never been used before. Tom Clark explains how it works’
The Guardian, 29th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Would a second EU referendum be undemocratic? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘It is only four days since the UK public narrowly voted to leave the European Union. A lot of people are now arguing for a second referendum. But would that be democratic?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 28th June 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Rwandan considered involved in genocide wins UK settlement appeal – Free Movement
‘The case of Ruhumuliza (Article 1F and “undesirable”) [2016] UKUT 284 (IAC) concerns an Anglican bishop judged by the Secretary of State on the balance of probabilities to have been involved in crimes against humanity, specifically genocide, in Rwanda in 1994. He was therefore excluded from the protection of the Refugee Convention by the Secretary of State. He disputed the allegations but had not challenged the Home Office decision in court.’
Free Movement, 28th June 2016
Source: www.freemovement.org.uk
Brexit: the fallout – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘An ironic Gallic shrug to the question on all our lips: OK so what now? The referendum debate is just getting under way. It may seem a little late but the chanteuse has yet to enter the stage to sing the final aria so nothing is concluded. Real politick has yet to stamp its mark on the concept of exiting the EU. In the meantime the Gods are laughing at the mayhem caused within the establishment by the vote.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 28th June 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Why are the police failing too many victims of disability hate crime? – The Guardian
‘Daniel Smith, an autistic man, was charged with assault by police after an alleged attack on him. His is not an isolated case.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Brexit & the Future of Data Protection Revisited – Panopticon
‘So five days on from the Brexit referendum and it is clear that that there is no clear, carefully thought out strategy for extricating ourselves from the EU legal edifice. If you feel that this ‘make it up as we go along’ approach to the biggest legal and political challenge which our country has faced in decades is somewhat less than satisfactory, you will be pleased to learn you are not alone.’
Panopticon, 28th June 2016
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
English court upholds freezing order, jails directors for refusal to disclose assets – OUT-LAW.com
‘The current and former directors of Hong Kong company Nu Tek have been sentenced to 18 and 12 months’ imprisonment for breaching a worldwide freezing order.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th June 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Councils defeat judicial review challenge to motions on Israeli settlements – Local Government Lawyer
‘Three councils have successfully defended a High Court judicial review challenge brought by Jewish Human Rights Watch (JHRW) over motions passed in relation to the authorities’ business dealings and Israeli settlements.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th June 2016
Autistic man accused of computer hacking could kill himself if extradited, court is warned – Daily Telegraph
‘An autistic man accused of hacking into US government computers would be at “high risk” of killing himself if he is extradited to America, a court has heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
No fines issued for smoking in cars with children – BBC News
‘Police are choosing not to enforce a new law protecting children from people smoking in cars, figures suggest.’
BBC News, 29th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nurofen TV ad banned over painkilling claims in landmark ruling – The Guardian
‘The advertising watchdog has banned a TV ad for Nurofen for misleading viewers with claims it has special painkilling prowess, in a landmark ruling likely to spark a crackdown in the way companies are allowed to market general painkillers.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former housing officer at city council jailed for three years for fraud – Local Government Lawyer
‘A former senior housing needs officer at Birmingham City Council has been jailed for three years for fraud.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th June 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Gendercide’: Do Sex-Selective Abortions Breach Human Rights? – RightsInfo
‘Abortion is an emotive subject. It also raises several human rights questions, relating to women’s autonomy, religious beliefs and when the right to life begins.’
RightsInfo, 27th June 2016
Source: www.rightsinfo.org
