Law firm in new legal threat over UK air pollution – BBC News
‘The UK government has been warned to drastically reduce air pollution or face renewed legal action.’
BBC News, 1st March 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Online divorce and probate set for early 2017, Munby says – Legal Futures
‘Online divorce and probate are set to be delivered under the courts modernisation programme by early 2017, the president of the Family Division has said.’
Legal Futures, 1st March 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Traveller gang found guilty of £60 million rhino horn thefts – Daily Telegraph
‘Dubbed the ‘Dead Zoo Gang’, the thieves targeted museums across the country stealing rhino horns and Chinese artefacts worth tens of millions of pounds.’
Daily Telegraph, 29th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Millions spent on legal cases that fail to reach court – Daily Telegraph
‘National Audit Office warns criminal justice system ‘not delivering value for money’, with victims facing delays, collapsed cases and postcode lottery.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Scenes from a disaster – Nearly Legal
‘The Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee has begun an enquiry into homelessness. The written submissions from Councils, charities, campaigners, professional organisations and others are a stark illustration of a homeless system that is, at least in some areas, in complete crisis – overwhelmed, unable to cope with rapidly rising demand, let alone provide suitable accommodation.’
Nearly Legal, 29th February 2016
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Michael Gove sets out new rules to safeguard independence of prison inspectors – The Independent
‘The independence of prison inspectors is to be guaranteed following complaints that the former Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, tried to water down their reports by removing criticisms of his approach to penal policy.’
The Independent, 10th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rotherham pair who kicked Muslim grandfather to death while calling him a ‘groomer’ jailed for 46 years – The Independent
‘Two men convicted of kicking a 81-year-old grandfather to death in a racially motivated and “unprovoked” attack have been jailed for 46 years.’
The Independent, 29th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BMA ignored lawyers’ advice before launching judicial review over new contracts for junior doctors – Daily Telegraph
‘The British Medical Association ignored the advice of its own lawyers before launching a judicial review over new contracts for junior doctors, it has emerged.’
Daily Telegraph, 29th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Review decides not to change Freedom of Information Act – The Guardian
‘A government announcement that there will be “no legal changes” to the Freedom of Information legislation following a review of the act was being cautiously welcomed by campaigners on Monday.
The Guardian, 1st March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘No one to be prosecuted’ over Mid-Staffs scandal – Daily Telegraph
‘A three-year police review has found insufficient evidence to charge a single manager, doctor or nurse.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Peers inflict second government defeat on disability benefit cuts – BBC News
‘The government has been defeated in the House of Lords for a second time over plans to cut some disabled people’s benefits by £30 a week.’
BBC News, 29th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prisons inspector calls for time limit on immigration detention – The Guardian
‘The new chief inspector of prisons has backed calls for a limit on how long people can be held in immigration removal centres after finding one detainee held for more than five years.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Carer found guilty of murdering her multiple sclerosis-suffering father – The Guardian
‘A carer who claimed she suffocated her father because of his “intolerable” multiple sclerosis has been found guilty of murder.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Father of Poppi Worthington given £117,000 legal aid for custody battle over her siblings – Daily Telegraph
‘Paul Worthington awarded £87,318 for counsel payments and £29,450 for solicitors’ fees to fight against the proceedings.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
G4S to sell controversial youth jail contracts – The Guardian
‘The private security firm G4S is to sell its UK children’s services business, including its contracts to run two youth prisons, weeks after damning footage emerged of its staff using excessive force on children.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judiciary proposes fee ban and new name for McKenzie Friends – Legal Futures
‘England and Wales should follow the example of Scotland in banning McKenzie Friends from charging fees, the Judicial Executive Board (JEB) has proposed.’
Legal Futures, 25th February 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Kent sex attacker jailed for life – The Guardian
‘A man who carried out a catalogue of attacks on girls and women in Kent has been jailed for life.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Big money divorce case secrecy row could trigger appeals, warns judge – Daily Telegraph
‘Disagreement between top judges over whether details of couples’ lives can be publicised “needs to be dealt with”, says Mr Justice Moor’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rotherham trial victim claims she was raped by town councillor – The Guardian
‘A victim in the Rotherham grooming trial has claimed she was raped by a town councillor.’
The Guardian, 26th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Accrington brothers jailed over Facebook judge posts – BBC News
‘Two drug dealing brothers taken back to court for mocking a judge when she decided not to send them to prison have now been jailed for two years.’
BBC News, 26th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
