Shabir Ahmed: Sex gang leader appeals over deportation – BBC News
‘The ringleader of a child sex grooming gang has appealed against deportation from Britain on human rights grounds.’
BBC News, 16 February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Couple lose £4,000 legal battle with neighbour over ‘noisy’ pond – Daily Telegraph
‘A couple have lost a costly legal battle with their neighbour over claims his garden pond is too noisy. ‘
Daily Telegraph, 17 February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Brothers remanded after abusing judge on Facebook – Guardian
‘Two brothers have been remanded in custody after a judge ordered them back to court over abusive Facebook messages posted shortly after they were handed suspended prison terms.’
Guardian, 16 February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rape victim whose parents took opposing sides in court sent to live with her father – Independent
‘A family court judge has made decisions about the future of a teenage girl whose parents took opposites sides after her brother went on trial accused of raping her.’
Independent, 16 February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government launches porn site age checks consultation – BBC News
‘A public consultation over plans to implement age checks on pornography websites has been launched by the UK government.’
BBC News, 16 February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bradford dental nurse struck off for performing facelift – BBC News
‘A dental nurse who gave her friend a facelift despite not being qualified to do so has been struck off.’
BBC News, 15 February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grandmother who lived with partner until his death wins High Court battle after his estranged wife inherited half their home – Independent
‘A grandmother who lived with her partner for almost two decades until his death has won a High Court battle after his estranged wife inherited half their home.’
Independent, 16 February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Immigration lawyers fail with challenge to secret evidence – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A rule that allows decisions in immigration appeals to be based on undisclosed evidence is not unlawful, the High Court has ruled.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 16th February 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
High Court upholds CFA despite legal aid certificate remaining in place – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has ruled that a conditional fee agreement (CFA) was valid even though the claimant’s legal aid certificate remained in place.’
Litigation Futures, 16th February 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Policing and Crime Bill to address emergency licensing review ‘ambiguities’, says government – OUT-LAW.com
‘The legal position of “interim steps” imposed by a licensing authority in England or Wales against premises where alcohol is sold in response to a police complaint is ambiguous and should be reviewed, the government has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th February 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Jury Service and the Price of Curiosity – Emma Fenelon – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Like the 179,000 or so people selected at random from the electoral register each year in England and Wales, in July 2011 Ms. Theodora Dallas was summoned to attend jury service. Along with other jurors summoned that day, she was shown a video about their service, and told by the court’s jury officer that internet research about anyone involved in the trial was not permitted. For good measure, the jury waiting room contained notices stating “You may also be in contempt of court if you use the internet to research details about any cases you hear along with any cases listed for trial at the Court…”. The notices made it clear that contempt of court was punishable by a fine or by imprisonment.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
A 95% Liability Offer Can be a Valid Part 36 – Zenith PI Blog
‘C made an application for indemnity costs following D’s failure to accept C’s Part 36 offer to settle liability at 95%. The offer had been made in a letter dated 30/1/15. D conceded liability some time prior to 17/12/15.’
Zenith PI Blog, 15th February 2016
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Why is the UK still printing its laws on vellum? – BBC News
‘After a reprieve, the UK is to continue printing and storing its laws on vellum, a paper made from calf or goat-skin. But shouldn’t these traditions give way to digital storage, asks Chris Stokel-Walker.’
BBC News, 15th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judicial Review: What is meant by “totally without merit” – UK Human Rights Blog
‘What is the difference between a case that is “totally without merit” and one that is “not arguable”? Are either of those more or less hopeless than a case that is “bound to fail”?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Why the UK replica furniture market is about to be hit by new copyright laws – The Independent
‘Are you sitting comfortably? Then lucky you. By the end of October – after a six-month “amnesty” for retailers – that luxury will cost you more, maybe 12 times more, than now. And it’s all thanks to the bloody European Union. ‘
The Independent, 15th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Turnford van murder: Driver guilty of Frank Buckley killing – BBC News
‘A killer van driver who reversed over his victim’s head during a violent confrontation has been found guilty of murder.’
BBC News, 15th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What are ‘professional witnesses’ and why is there such high demand for their services? – The Independent
‘Too many offences escape prosecution for want of anyone willing to give evidence. When the police can’t help, it’s time fpr a new approach…’
The Independent, 15th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The Leveson inquiry isn’t over, Cameron must keep his promise – The Guardian
‘It was clear from the start that the Leveson inquiry was to be conducted in two parts. The first section, examining the culture, practices and ethics of the media, reported back in 2012.’
The Guardian, 15th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
City lawyers concerned about change to SFO – The Independent
‘Senior City lawyers are railing against plans to subsume the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) into the National Crime Agency (NCA), amid fears of yet more disruption to the prosecution of white-collar crime.’
The Independent, 16th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
