Gucci ad banned over ‘unhealthily thin’ model – The Guardian
‘Model’s pose made her waist look very small, while her dark makeup made her face look gaunt, says ASA.’
The Guardian, 6th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
An absence of fairness: the Trade Union Bill – OUP Blog
‘According to Sajid Javid, the Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), the Trade Union Bill currently before Parliament is “not a ban on strike action. This is about ensuring that our rules are modern and right and fit for today’s workplace”. As the Bill progresses through the House of Lords, Mr Javid’s rosy view has been challenged by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the UN supervisory body responsible for scrutiny of compliance with international labour standards.’
OUP Blog, 5th April 2016
Source: http://blog.oup.com
Woman forced to live like slave by husband says sentence too lenient – The Guardian
‘A woman whose former husband became the first Briton convicted of keeping their spouse in domestic servitude has called for police to be better trained in understanding such crimes, saying she had to “literally beg” officers to take her away to a refuge.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Upholding fundamental rights or ensuring accurate verdicts? The ECtHR and the use of unchallengeable witness evidence – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The European Court of Human Rights (“ECtHR”) has held that the use of telephone recordings as evidence in a criminal trial, despite the inability of the accused to challenge the caller, did not violate his rights under Article 6, ECHR. This judgment follows a number of Grand Chamber judgments on similar issues that have altered the ECtHR’s stance on the subject of absent witness evidence.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th April 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Guidance issued on s. 20 Children Act amid fears councils could misinterpret law – Local Government Lawyer
‘Cafcass, the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) and ADSS Cymru have published guidance aimed at clarifying the expectations on local authorities for children looked after under s. 20 of the Children Act 1989.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th April 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Prince of Wales’ Duchy of Cornwall wins oyster farm scrutiny appeal – BBC News
‘The Prince of Wales’s private estate has won an appeal against a ruling that would have forced it to open up its dealings to greater public scrutiny.’
BBC News, 4th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New flood protections give rise to conveyancing fears – Law Society’s Gazette
‘New flood protections for homeowners will make the conveyancing process more complex, solicitors have been warned.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 4th April 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Clips-sharing website loses copyright fixture – Technology Law Update
‘A website and apps set up to enable the sharing of 8-second clips of broadcast cricket matches on a near-live basis has been found to infringe copyright.’
Technology Law Update, 4th April 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Seven men jailed over series of museum raids – The Guardian
‘Members of a gang have been jailed for up to six years and eight months after plotting to steal up to £57m in rhino horn and Chinese artefacts in a series of museum raids.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs could face ban on hiring family and spouses under expenses review – The Independent
‘MPs who employ relatives and claim money to rent accomodation could soon be blocked under a new review of politicians’ expenses.’
The Independent, 4th April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Suicide attempts at UK immigration removal centres at all-time high – The Guardian
‘The number of suicide attempts in immigration removal centres is at an all-time high, averaging more than one a day, according to official figures.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ministers’ language ‘undermines human rights work’, MPs say – BBC News
‘Ministers are creating a “perception” that human rights are not a priority for the government, MPs say.’
BBC News, 5th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal fees investigation reveals huge disparities between law firms – The Guardian
‘An investigation into lawyers’ fees has found major disparities between firms, with the cheapest charging £250 for conveyancing and the most expensive £3,200 for precisely the same freehold sale.’
The Guardian, 5th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
English law will remain ‘gold standard’ despite impact on case law caused by confidential arbitrations, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘The law in England and Wales will continue to be regarded as “gold standard” internationally despite the fact that the development of case law risks being stifled by the number of confidential arbitrations taking place in London, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 4th April 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Junior doctors’ row: Government hit with second legal challenge over contracts – BBC News
‘A second legal challenge has been made over the government’s decision to impose a new contract on junior doctors in England.’
BBC News, 4th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police are ignoring law-breaking cyclists says traffic lawyer – The Guardian
‘The police are turning a blind eye to law-breaking cyclists, traffic lawyer Nick Freeman – who calls himself Mr Loophole – has claimed after new statistics showed a sharp fall in the number of police penalties handed to cyclists.’
The Guardian, 1st April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
British Transport Police ends plan to scrap Tube sex crime unit – BBC News
‘A specialist policing unit which investigates sexual offences on the Tube will not be disbanded the British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed.’
BBC News, 2nd April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Ten new laws that come into force in April 2016 – and how they affect you – The Independent
‘April 2016 is a month of big changes for people living and working in the UK. A number of new laws and policies are coming into force, affecting just about everyone from public sector workers to dog owners. Here’s what the new laws could mean for you.’
The Independent, 3rd April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
