Which prisoners will be released from jail early? – BBC News
‘The government has announced emergency measures to deal with prison overcrowding in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 12th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ampleforth inquiry finds alleged serious abuse against pupils in last 10 years – The Guardian
‘An inquiry into the running of a prestigious private school said it uncovered a string of “serious abuse allegations” committed against pupils by monks and staff within the last decade.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Sheer torment’: Home Office apologises after asylum approvals retracted – The Guardian
‘The Home Office has apologised to asylum seekers granted leave to remain in the UK who then had their decisions retracted.’
The Guardian, 15th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Security guard ‘obsessed’ with Holly Willoughby jailed for life for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder her – The Independent
‘An “obsessed” security guard who purchased items for a “kidnap kit” including shackles and chloroform has been handed three life sentences for plotting to abduct, rape and cut the throat of TV personality Holly Willoughby.’
The Independent, 13th July 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Report hits out at ‘glacial’ progress in plan to stamp out police racism – The Independent
‘A damning report has hit out at “glacial” progress in police chiefs’ flagship plan to stamp out racism in Britain’s forces.’
The Independent, 15th July 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Remote licensing hearings are lawful: High Court – Local Government Lawyer
‘Councils can hold remote licensing hearings lawfully under the Licensing Act 2003, according to a ruling handed down today (11 July) by the High Court.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Teenager found guilty of shaking partner’s baby to death – The Guardian
‘A teenager who at 16 shook a four-month-old baby to death has been found guilty of murder.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
EHRC consultation: Updated guidance on sexual harassment – Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog
‘The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today launched a consultation on its long awaited updated technical guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work.’
Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 9th July 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
Man who killed stranger jailed for 28 years – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 28 years after he stabbed to death a 74-year-old woman he had never met as she walked through a park in Devon.’
BBC News, 11th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What restrictions are placed on defendants in climate protest trials? – The Guardian
‘The chaotic scenes inside and outside court at the trial of five people accused of conspiring to block traffic on the M25 in 2022 have highlighted restrictions placed on defendants in a number of climate protest trials that people are seeking to challenge, but risk falling foul of the law as they seek to do so. Here the Guardian explains the basis of the restrictions and why they are so contentious.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Just Stop Oil activists found guilty of conspiring to block M25 traffic – The Guardian
‘Five environmental activists are facing long sentences after they were found guilty of conspiring to block traffic on the M25, after a trial in which the defendants were arrested various times for defying the court.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court issues disclosure ruling in £100m dispute over alleged wrongful termination of contract for supply of Covid-19 lateral flow test kits – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Technology and Construction Court has granted a declaration sought by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care that certain documents relating to an aborted contract for Covid-19 lateral flow test kits are under the control of the main contractor in the dispute.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Gabriel Tan and Lewis Graham: A Quiet Revolution – Rationality and the Parole Board – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘It is not that often that first instance judges in judicial review claims disagree as to the approach to be taken in the context of a core question relating to judicial review. When it happens, administrative lawyers are bound to take notice. This has most recently occurred in the context of rationality challenges to decisions taken by the Secretary of State for Justice to reject Parole Board recommendations to release or transfer to open conditions. The most interesting aspect of this recent phenomenon is that the High Court has managed to hand down, on our count, 13 reported decisions over the last two years, before the Court of Appeal has had the opportunity to “resolve” the issue, although a hearing is currently listed before the Court of Appeal in appeals against two of these decisions in October 2024. In this piece, we seek to explain the current position, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement between first instance judges, and which questions remain, as yet, unresolved.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 11th July 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Colin Pitchfork parole hearing will not be held in public after ‘fresh allegations’ – The Guardian
‘The parole hearing for Colin Pitchfork, who was convicted of raping and murdering two teenagers, will no longer be held in public due to “unforeseeable developments including fresh allegations”.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mental health tragedy lessons not learned – family – BBC News
‘The son-in-law of an 88-year-old man who was killed by a woman with schizophrenia at a supermarket says too many people are being harmed due to a lack of proper risk assessments of mental health patients.’
BBC News, 11th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK ministers preparing king’s speech containing at least 30 bills – The Guardian
‘The government is preparing a packed king’s speech containing at least 30 bills, including sweeping plans on housebuilding, green energy, crime and voter registration, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
What are the laws on crossbows and could they be changed soon? – The Guardian
‘Home secretary Yvette Cooper has said she will consider the findings of a crossbow review after women were found dead in Bushey.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Executory trusts: the scope for their creation (including within fundraising appeals) – Trust & Trustees
‘This article seeks to explain what is meant by an “executory trust”. It argues that widely cited case law, suggesting an executory trust is only valid if it includes a highly detailed explanation of the intended final trust, is inconsistent with the weight of authority overall and may be wrong. And it argues that fundraising appeal collections may often give rise to executory trusts. Accordingly, it is suggested that executory trusts—a topic only mentioned at all in about half of trusts textbooks—may be more practically significant than is usually thought.’
Trusts & Trustees, 9th July 2024
Source: academic.oup.com
High court allows two UK universities to remove Gaza protest camps – The Guardian
‘Two universities in the UK have been permitted to clear student encampments from their campuses, after a judge said protesters had “no prospect” of showing that their human rights would be affected.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
