Man guilty of killing unborn baby by kicking mum’s stomach – BBC News
‘A man has been found guilty of killing his unborn baby by stamping on the stomach of his pregnant ex-girlfriend.’
BBC News, 17th December 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for posting antisemitic material ahead of ‘Jewification’ rally – The Guardian
‘A former hospice worker, who posted “vile” antisemitic material online ahead of a planned neo-Nazi rally, has been jailed for more than three years.’
The Guardian, 17th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Britain’s Supreme Court says targeting young black men for stop-and-search ‘benefits them’ – The Independent
‘The Supreme Court has been accused of using “stereotypes” to justify the “targeting of young black men” after five judges gave their strong backing to the police’s random stop and search powers.’
The Independent, 17th December 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Divorce error on form caused by UK Government software glitch could affect 20,000 people – The Independent
‘Divorced couples may be forced to return to court to renegotiate their separation after it emerged a Government software error may have altered the terms of their settlement.’
The Independent, 18th December 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Woman who took poison to terminate pregnancy jailed – Daily Telegraph
‘Natalie Towers, 24, sentenced to serve two years and six months behind bars after buying poison online to terminate her unborn son.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Government investigation after grandmother ‘gnawed at by rat’ in her bed at council-run home – Daily Telegraph
‘The Health Secretary has ordered an investigation into how a grandmother living in sheltered housing suffered horrific injuries her family believes were the result of multiple rat bites.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sleepwalking sailors dismissed by Royal Navy – The Guardian
‘Revelation comes as armed forces’ rules are being updated and also to disqualify those who suffer from “sleep terrors.”’
The Guardian, 18th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bringing the law on firearms up to date – Law Commission
‘In a report published today, we make recommendations to solve pressing problems that undermine the effectiveness of the law governing the acquisition and possession of firearms. The existing law is confused, unclear and difficult to apply. There are over 30 pieces of overlapping legislation, some of the key terminology – such as “lethal”, “component part” and “antique” – is not clearly defined, and the law has fallen out of step with developments in technology.’
Law Commission, 16th December 2015
Source: www.justice.gov.uk/lawcommission
Outdated marriage law in need of reform – Law Commission
‘The law that governs how and where couples in England and Wales can marry is badly in need of reform, according to the Law Commission.’
Law Commission, 17th December 2015
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Muslim Brotherhood review: main findings – Home Office
‘This review, requested by the Prime Minister, sets out the government’s understanding of the Muslim Brotherhood and its links to extremism.’
Home Office, 17th December 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Children: Private Law Update (December 2015) – Family Law week
‘Alex Verdan QC of 4 Paper Buildings reviews recent important judgments in private law children cases.’
Family Law week, 16th December 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Jailed MI6 informant blocked from taking case to court of human rights – The Guardian
‘A Chinese dissident and MI6 informant convicted of murder after a secret trial has been prevented from taking his case to the European court of human rights.’
The Guardian, 16th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Stuart Hall released from prison after serving half of sentence – The Guardian
‘The former BBC broadcaster, Stuart Hall, has been released from prison after serving half of his sentence for sexual abuse.’
The Guardian, 16th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fracking under national parks backed by MPs – BBC News
‘MPs have voted to allow fracking for shale gas 1,200m below national parks and other protected sites. The new regulations – which permit drilling from outside the protected areas – were approved by 298 to 261.’
BBC News, 16th December 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK ties with Gaddafi were like ‘a criminal conspiracy’, high court hears – The Guardian
‘The relationship that the British security services forged with Muammar Gaddafi’s regime a decade ago amounted to “a criminal conspiracy with a foreign dictator”, according to evidence before the high court, where a dozen Libyan dissidents who were subsequently targeted by the British authorities are bringing a claim for damages.’
The Guardian, 16th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lords veto powers ‘to be curtailed’ – BBC News
‘David Cameron is preparing to use the full force of the law to clip the wings of the House of Lords after it blocked his welfare cuts, the BBC has learned. A review will say peers should lose their absolute veto over detailed laws known as secondary legislation. Peers will instead be offered a new power to send these laws back to the Commons, forcing MPs to vote again – but will only be able to do this once.’
BBC News, 16th December 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met Police chief admits delay in giving officers covert body cameras is ‘frustrating’ following fatal shooting – Daily Telegraph
‘Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, has admitted it was “frustrating” that the undercover officer who fatally shot a suspected gangster was not wearing a covert camera. He acknowledged that it would have been “really useful” in this case, to show exactly what had happened, but claimed there had been difficulties in finding technology that would be suitable for covert operations.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prison warned to beware of older offenders grooming younger inmates – The Guardian
‘Chief inspector of prisons tells Rye Hill in Warwickshire, a dedicated sex offender jail, that proportion of inmates over 50 increases risk of sexual grooming.’
The Guardian, 17th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
