Lowestoft man jailed for raping 12-year-old he met online – BBC News
‘A man who raped a 12-year-old girl he had groomed on social media has been jailed for eight years.’
BBC News, 6th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MPs to use Human Rights Act to claim anonymity if arrested by police – Daily Telegraph
‘MPs will use human rights laws this week to prevent politicians being named the House of Commons after their arrest.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lord Bramall inquiry: Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe called to account by MPs – Daily Telegraph
‘Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, Britain’s most senior police officer, will explain his conduct over the beleaguered child sex abuse inquiry for the first time later this month after being called to give evidence to MPs.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rapes linked to online dating up by more than 450% in five years – The Independent
‘The number of rape allegations linked to online dating websites has increased sixfold in five years, according to Britain’s leading crime-fighting body.’
The Independent, 8th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lord Brittan abuse inquiry ‘fully justified’, review finds – BBC News
‘The Metropolitan Police investigation of a rape allegation against the late Lord Brittan was “fully justified”, a review has concluded.’.
BBC News, 7th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prisons which release most criminals who reoffend will be named and shamed, David Cameron pledges – Daily Telegraph
‘David Cameron also wants to create six “reform prisons” whose governors would be given more freedom to implement reforms and control spending.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Criminals with UK children cannot be automatically deported, says EU court – The Guardian
‘The EU’s top court has told the home secretary, Theresa May, she cannot deport a Moroccan mother with a British-born son simply because she has a criminal record.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Examination of child witnesses not in violation of Article 6 – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Mark William Patrick MacLennan v Her Majesty’s Advocate, [2015] HCJAC 128. The High Court has refused an appeal under Article 6 on the lack of effective cross-examination of child witness, but has provided interesting commentary on how such investigations could be better handled in future to meet Strasbourg standards.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Bedroom tax challenge success – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The Court of Appeal has given its judgment in a conjoined appeal of two of the latest challenges to the bedroom tax/removal of spare room subsidy (delete as you see fit), holding that it was unlawfully discriminatory in its application to 1.A female victim of serious domestic violence living in a home significantly adapted (including the provision of a “safe room”) to ensure her safety in the face of threats from her former partner; and 2. A severely disabled 15 year old boy cared for by his grandmother and her partner, who required a carer to stay in their home two nights per week.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd February 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
GQ publisher fined for contempt of court over Rebekah Brooks article – The Guardian
‘The publisher of GQ magazine has been fined £10,000 after being found in contempt of court over an article that seriously risked prejudicing the phone-hacking trial of Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Theresa May feared creating police commissioner ‘monster’ – BBC News
‘Home Secretary Theresa May has admitted fearing she had created a “monster” by setting up police and crime commissioners in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 4th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Torture victims face two-year delays in UK asylum claims – The Guardian
‘Torture victims who claim asylum in Britain are facing delays of more than two years before their cases are resolved, according to a report by the official immigration and borders watchdog.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dismissed NHS whistleblower who exposed safety concerns handed £1.22m – The Guardian
‘An NHS whistleblower who was unfairly sacked after exposing concerns about patient safety has been awarded £1.22m in damages by a hospital trust.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Julian Assange: UN panel calls on UK and Sweden to end ‘arbitrary detention’ and compensate WikiLeaks founder – The Independent
‘Julian Assange must be freed from “arbitrary detention” by the UK and Sweden, the United Nations has ruled.’
The Independent, 5th February 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lord Bramall’s reputation trashed because of the Met’s ‘inept’ investigation – Daily Telegraph
‘Operation Midland is dismissed as “inept” after it emerges that the Metropolitan police took almost a year to interview key witnesses.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th February 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
City law firms charging up to £1,100 an hour – The Guardian
‘Partners at top City law firms are charging clients more than £1,000 an hour, according to a Conservative thinktank which condemns fee rises for restricting access to justice.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
George Verrier death: Two Met Police constables dismissed – BBC News
‘Two Met Police constables have been dismissed for gross misconduct after a teenager died when he was punched in south-east London in September 2013.’
BBC News, 5th February 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A single legal framework for UK elections – Law Commission
‘The UK needs a new, modern and rational legal framework to govern the conduct of elections and referendums, according to an interim report published today by the three Law Commissions of the UK.’
Law Commission, 4th February 2016
Source: www.justice.gov.uk/lawcommission
CPS response to HMCPSI report on Rape and Serious Sexual Offence (RASSO) units – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Her Majesty’s Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) have issued a report today [2 February 2016] which reviews the Crown Prosecution Service’s handling of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO).’
Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd February 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
