Uber wins right to challenge driver English tests – BBC News
‘Uber has won the right to take Transport for London (TfL) to court over new rules that would force its drivers to pass English tests.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Privately educated heroin addict jailed for conning widow in £80,000 beggars scam – Daily Telegraph
‘A privately educated musician was among a group of “homeless” conmen who fleeced a retired businesswoman out of up to £80,000.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ombudsman criticises council after man left in unsuitable care home – Local Government Lawyer
‘A local authority has agreed to pay £2,000 to a man left in an unsuitable care home for 11 months longer than he should have been.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Car-punching man Michael McCabe jailed – BBC News
‘A man who was filmed jumping on to a moving car and punching its windscreen has been jailed for nine weeks.’
BBC News, 1st September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Have you taken part in restorative justice? – The Guardian
‘A parliamentary committee has said victims of crime in England and Wales should be given the right to restorative justice, once the criminal justice system develops sufficient capacity.’
The Guardian, 1st September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Drones: flightpath to the future? – Counsel
‘Drones are rapidly being seen as a feature of the near future, because of the dramatic rise in their private use in the UK.’
Counsel, September 2016
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Insurance surgery: English drama or Greek tragedy? – New Law Journal
‘Peter Allchorne translates the message from Moreno v Motor Insurers’ Bureau for motor accident victims.’
New Law Journal, 17th August 2016
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Should Burkinis Be Banned? – RightsInfo
‘Authorities in several towns in France have controversially banned ‘burkinis’ – a form of swimwear popular with Muslim women – in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in the country. Is banning burkinis necessary to prevent public disorder or does it go too far and violate the right to freedom of religion?’
RightsInfo, 24th August 2016
Source: www.rightsinfo.org
Fixing the vicious cycle – Counsel
‘Rawdon Crozier considers what legislators and policy makers could learn from British cycling.’
Counsel, September 2016
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Business as usual? – Counsel
‘Sophie Nappert analyses how international arbitration in London will fare post-Brexit.’
Counsel, September 2016
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Know Your ECHR From Your UDHR… These Are The Key Documents Which Protect Our Human Rights – RightsInfo
‘On 3 September 2016, the European Convention on Human Rights celebrates 63 years since coming into effect. To mark the anniversary, we are taking a look at the Convention and other powerful documents which protect our rights. How do they work and which, if any, is the most important?’
RightsInfo, 31st August 2016
Source: www.rightsinfo.org
Mother who repeatedly posted naked pictures of her ex-wife online in revenge porn attack is given restraining order – Daily Telegraph
‘A mother-of-two who repeatedly posted naked pictures of her ex-wife on social media to “scorn her for finding a new partner” has been given a restraining order.’
Daily Telegraph, 31st August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Kenneth Campbell QC: Constitutional Discourse Post-referendum: Where Are We, and Where Are We Going Next? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In common with other constitutional and EU law sites, this blog glowed white hot in the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum. Understandably, many commentators were occupied with the roles of the UK Parliament and the executive exercise of prerogative powers in the mechanics of the giving of notice in terms of Art 50. Given the nature of these issues, scholarly and practitioner comment has been taken up in wider debate, and Nick Barber, Tom Hickman and Jeff King’s contribution has perhaps been particularly prominent. As the new political season approaches, this post seeks to assess the state of play about several current and medium term issues.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 1st September 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Forced Marriage: Is It A Human Rights Question? – RightsInfo
‘For most people, their wedding is a momentous, happy occasion. Sadly, this is not the case for everyone. More than 15 million girls under 18 are married each year, mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.’
RightsInfo, 1st September 2016
Source: www.rightsinfo.org
Merger of electronic toy suppliers subject to UK competition investigation – OUT-LAW.com
‘The proposed merger of two suppliers of electronic gadgets for children will be the subject of an in-depth competition investigation in the UK.’
OUT-LAW.com, 31st August 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
A watershed moment? – New Law Journal
‘Is 2016 the year of technology assisted review, ask Andy McGregor & Daniel Wyatt.’
New Law Journal, 17th August 2016
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Dorset man jailed for life over Philippines child sex abuse – The Guardian
‘A pub landlord from Dorset who travelled to south-east Asia and filmed himself sexually abusing children as young as eight has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 14 years.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Set up new watchdog to call out false claims in referendum campaigns, report recommends – The Independent
‘The Government should designate an official public body as a watchdog to intervene when factually incorrect political claims are made in future referendums, it has been recommended.’
The Independent, 31st August 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Privacy at all costs? – New Law Journal
‘Wyatt v Vince illustrates the growing trend towards openness of family proceedings, says Sarah Hughes.’
New Law Journal, 17th August 2016
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Claimant slapped with costs order after erroneous CFA letter – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The County Court has refused costs protection to a claimant after his solicitors had wrongly told the defendants that a funding agreement was in place.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 31st August 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
