Ashton-under-Lyne car thief jailed for kidnap of blind passenger – BBC News
‘A man who stole a car while a vulnerable 89-year-old passenger was inside it has been jailed.’
BBC News, 15th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chester man who stalked MP Samantha Dixon jailed – BBC News
‘Benjamin Scott-Thrale, 32, of Chester, Cheshire, launched a campaign of harassment against Samantha Dixon MP, in June 2023 until January, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.’
BBC News, 7th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Four jailed after sawn-off shotgun fired at funeral crowd in Euston – The Independent
‘A gang have been jailed after they fired a sawn-off shotgun into a funeral crowd and left a little girl with a shotgun pellet embedded in a muscle close to her heart.’
The Independent, 13th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Free to kill: At least 21 men released on bail went on to attack women – The Independent
‘At least 21 men were left free to kill women after being released on bail over the course of a three-year period, figures have revealed. Campaigners have said “the system isn’t fit for purpose” and called for more to be done to protect women and girls after the shocking figures were uncovered.’
The Independent, 14th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ukrainians granted sanctuary in Britain sent to live with suspected gangsters – The Independent
‘Ukrainian refugees fleeing the horrors of war to find sanctuary in British homes were sent to live with suspected gangsters under the government’s flagship Homes for Ukraine scheme, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 14th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Guilty men have got away with it’: fears over rise of ‘sexsomnia’ defence in rape cases – The Guardian
‘Concerns that rare sleep disorder is being used as an ‘escape route’ in sexual offence trials prompt calls for safeguards to protect victims and the public.’
The Guardian, 14th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ministry of Defence official took £70,000 in secret payments – BBC News
‘A former Ministry of Defence (MoD) official has been jailed after taking £70,000 in secret payments and gifts.’
BBC news, 13th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman loses 600k in compensation after being branded ‘dishonest’ by judge – The Independent
‘A woman seeking damages after suffering multiple injuries due to a bad fall in Wales is about to lose out on almost £600,000 for being “thoroughly dishonest” in her process of asking for compensation.’
The Independent, 13th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Survivors of 2017 Ariana Grande concert bombing take legal action against UK agency – The Independent
‘More than 250 survivors of the suicide bombing that killed 22 people at a 2017 Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, are taking legal action against Britain’s domestic intelligence agency, lawyers said.’
The Independent, 15th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Political ads could be heading to UK TV screens due to legal loophole – The Guardian
‘ITV is considering taking paid ads from parties on its streaming platform where ban does not apply’
The Guardian, 14th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Changes to legal migration rules for family and work visas in 2024 – House of Commons Library
‘On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced future changes to visa rules in what he described as a “five-point plan” to reduce immigration. The Home Office released more information on 21 December, including some adjustments to what had initially been announced.’
House of Commons Library, 11th April 2024
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Post office operator wrongly jailed while pregnant rejects executive’s apology – The Guardian
‘A post office operator who was wrongly prosecuted while pregnant has rejected a Post Office executive’s apology for having sent an email celebrating her conviction as “brilliant news”.’
The Guardian, 11th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
SLAPP campaigners call for ‘objective’ test in new law – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Prominent human rights lawyers Helena Kennnedy KC and Mark Stephens are among the legal signatories to a letter calling for a simpler test for a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP) in legislation aimed at curbing abusive litigation.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th April 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Judge urges police to “carefully consider” position and role of Family Court when determining bail conditions – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has ruled that a family court judge was in a “much better position” to determine whether unsupervised contact with a child could be appropriately managed, than were the Police.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th April 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
King Charles exempt from Wales’ farming-law prosecution – BBC News
‘King Charles cannot be prosecuted under a new farming law in an exemption reluctantly agreed by the Welsh government.’
BBC News, 10th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government? – The Guardian
‘George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian society editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Human Rights embrace Climate Change – Law Pod UK
‘Strasbourg Court fashions human rights out of climate change. David Hart KC discusses latest developments with Rosalind English.’
Law Pod UK, 10th April 2024
Source: audioboom.com
Carer convicted over benefit error worth 30p a week fights to clear his name – The Guardian
‘A carer who says he was “dragged through the courts” and had to sell his home to pay back almost £20,000 in benefit overpayments is fighting to clear his name after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) acknowledged he made an innocent mistake.’
The Guardian, 12th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
