‘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
‘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 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
‘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
‘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 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
‘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 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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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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The Independent, 3rd April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A hospital trust “abdicated its responsibility” in finding out why a baby died six hours after her birth, an independent review has found.’
BBC News, 1st April 2016
‘A teenage boy has been found guilty of stabbing 18-year-old Stefan Appleton to death with a 2 foot-long ‘Zombie Killer’ machete in a north London park.’
The Independent, 1st April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘In the UK there is currently no legal obligation under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) to report personal data breaches to anyone. However, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance recommends that serious breaches should be brought to its attention.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 4th April 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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