Senior judges are ‘feeling unloved’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Retired as a Court of Appeal judge warns the judiciary get little thanks for its work.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
We need to get this investigatory powers bill right – it’s not fit for purpose now – The Guardian
‘The second reading of the bill today is an opportunity for Labour to challenge the government on substance and process – and fight for a law fit for the 21st century.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Legal Mechanics of Brexit – 11 KBW
‘This paper will offer some crystal ball gazing about how Brexit might take legal effect. It is necessarily speculative and uncertain. It looks at:-
(1) the referendum;
(2) withdrawal from membership of the EU under the Treaty for European Union (“TEU”);
and
(3) the effect of the European Communities Act 1972 (“the ECA”).’
11 KBW, 1st March 2016
Source: www.11kbw.com
The snooper’s charter is flying through parliament. Don’t think it’s irrelevant to you – The Guardian
‘While the Apple v FBI row makes world headlines, people in the UK are disregarding a bill that permits hacking and gagging.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
This shaken baby syndrome case is a dark day for science – and for justice – The Guardian
‘A leading doctor faces being struck off for challenging the theory about the infant condition. It’s like Galileo all over again.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Advertising Standards Authority moves to ban junk food adverts from online children’s programmes – The Independent
‘Advertisements for junk food on online children’s programmes are set to be banned under new guidelines, it has been reported.’
The Independent, 13th March 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New forensic science service planned – BBC News
‘A new forensic and biometrics service is planned by the Home Office, four years after it controversially abolished its predecessor.’
BBC News, 12th March 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The UPC – free opt-outs and UK alignment – Technology Law Update
‘Europe’s new unitary patent is still on track, with a start date in spring 2017 now viewed as likely. Among the ongoing business of the Unified Patent Court’s Preparatory Committee a final publication on court fees and recoverable costs has recently been issued.’
Technology Law Update, 11th March 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Serial killer Joanne Dennehy demands compensation for solitary confinement – Daily Telegraph
‘Lawyers are using the European Convention on Human Rights in support of the triple murderer.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ageing population will change demand for legal services, says 2025 report – Legal Futures
‘Britain’s changing demographics will mean a huge shift in demand for legal services, towards managing the wealth and lives of the growing proportion of elderly people in the population, according to a study forecasting legal needs in 2025.’
Legal Futures, 14th March 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Parents of murdered schoolboy receive pay-out from blundering police force – Daily Telegraph
‘Surrey Police issue unreserved apology and pay substantial damages after admitting failings in the case of Breck Bednar, the 14-year-old schoolboy who was groomed online and then murdered by sadistic killer Lewis Daynes.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Inquest criticises care of woman who killed herself in police cell – The Guardian
‘An inquest jury has criticised failings in the care of a woman who killed herself in a police cell, saying that insufficient steps had been taken to protect her welfare.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Five-year-old boy investigated for rape in Manchester is one of 70 children under 10 to be accused of sex attacks – The Independent
‘Police have investigated a claim a five-year-old boy raped a 14-year-old girl in Manchester, it has been revealed.’
The Independent, 14th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Doctor who doubted shaken baby syndrome misled courts, panel rules – The Guardian
‘A Leading doctor who cast doubt on claims that parents had shaken their babies to death has been found guilty of misleading the courts.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Remove pictures of banned boozers or face five-figure payout under Data Protection Act, landlords warned – Daily Telegraph
‘The human rights of banned drinkers may be breached if customers see their mugshots.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government seeks High Court ban on sixth-form strike plan – BBC News
‘Strike plans by sixth-form college teachers are “unlawful”, the government will argue in the High Court later.’
BBC News, 14th March 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Magistrate who opposed gay couples adopting to sue Michael Gove – The Guardian
‘A Christian magistrate who was sacked after opposing adoption by gay parents on national television is planning to sue Michael Gove over the decision.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Information watchdog slaps MP with £5k penalty over nuisance calling Local Government Lawyer
‘A London MP, David Lammy, has been hit with a £5,000 monetary penalty by the Information Commissioner’s Office after he instigated the making of 35,629 calls over two days.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th March 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal teaches insurer “harsh” lesson on relief from sanctions – Litigation Futures
‘An insurance company which was dilatory in dealing with a personal injury claim and only alleged fraud after default judgment had been entered has been refused relief from sanctions by the Court of Appeal in a decision it acknowledged may seem “harsh”.’
Litigation Futures, 10th March 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
