Colin Pitchfork parole hearing: How to assess a killer’s risk – BBC News
‘Thirty years ago, brutal child killer Colin Pitchfork became the first person to be convicted using DNA profiling.’
BBC News, 6th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for murder of 18-year-old at So Solid Crew gig in 2001 – The Guardian
‘A man has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison after he admitted the murder of a student following a So Solid Crew gig 14 years ago.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
July 2015 immigration update podcast – Free Movement
‘Welcome to the July 2015 edition of the Free Movement immigration update podcast. In this episode I start by talk about Sir Nicholas Winton then move on to discuss the huge delays in appeal hearing listings and some other tribunal news, cover some immigration rule issues including a brief overview of Statement of Changes HC 297 and then move onto a number of cases, including a review of Article 8 case law and some of the more interesting recent offerings from the tribunal. The material is drawn mainly from the July blog posts on Free Movement.’
Free Movement, 7th September 2015
Source: www.freemovement.org.uk
Striking workers may have to identify themselves to police, carry a letter of authorisation and wear an armband under proposed reforms – The Independent
‘Every worker wanting to join a strike picket could be forced to identify themselves to police, carry a letter of authorisation and wear an armband, under proposed reforms to trade union laws that could be in breach of international agreements, human rights groups have warned.’
The Independent, 6th September 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Charities back tough fundraising rules to protect vulnerable donors – The Guardian
‘Britain’s top charities have pledged support for proposed tough new rules aimed at preventing the use of aggressive fundraising techniques to target vulnerable and elderly donors after a series of scandals over the summer.’
The Guardian, 6th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Where do the boundaries lie? MN (Adult) [2015] EWCA Civ 411 – No. 5 Chambers
‘Sir James Munby, President of the Court of Protection, provided clear guidance as to the nature of the Court of Protection’s jurisdiction, and the approach that should be adopted when a care provider is unwilling to provide, or to fund, the care sought.’
No. 5 Chambers, 2nd September 2015
Source: www.no5.com
Magistrates’ warning as court delays create ‘postcode lottery’ – BBC News
‘Magistrates have warned the criminal justice system is “on the cusp” of breaking down amid growing delays, court closures and funding cuts.’
BBC News, 7th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
DPP Alison Saunders says: ‘I’m still the right person for the job’ – The Guardian
‘The country’s most senior prosecutor said it was “difficult” hearing calls for her to quit over her handling of the Lord Janner case, but insisted: “I’m still the right person for the job.”’
The Guardian, 6th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Patrick O’Brien: Judges and Select Committees: A Developing Accountability Culture – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘When is a judge not a judge? Lady Justice Hallett carried out a public inquiry into the ‘On the runs’ scheme in 2014. In its report on the same issue in March 2015 the Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee commented rather sternly that
“we chose not to summon Lady Justice Hallett to attend, but we consider it to be a regrettable discourtesy to Parliament that she declined our initial invitation to give evidence to the Committee, especially as she had not acted in a judicial capacity when carrying out her review. [at para. 11]”‘
UK Constitutional Law Association, 7th September 2015
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Hate crimes against Muslims in London ‘up by 70%’, police figures show – The Independent
‘London’s Muslims have faced a 70% increase in Islamophobic attacks over the past year, according to figures from the Metropolitan Police.’
The Independent, 7th September 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Over 40% of medical negligence cases take two or more years to settle, research reveals – Litigation Futures
‘It takes two years or more for 42% of medical negligence cases to settle or for damages to be awarded by the courts, research by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has revealed.’
Litigation Futures, 4th September 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
London HIV clinic that revealed patients’ names faces legal action – The Guardian
‘The lawyer investigating claims on behalf of a number of patients whose identities were mistakenly revealed last week by an HIV clinic has said that it could face hundreds of legal claims.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unfair (banking/credit) Relationships – Relief under Sections 140A–140D of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 – No. 5 Chambers
‘Under sections 140A-140D of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 credit transactions may be re-opened as a matter of judicial discretion. These wide judicial powers were added to the Act in 2006 (and came into force on 6 April 2007) in substitution of the previous, more limited, “extortionate credit bargains” regime which had routinely failed to provide an effective remedy to borrowers and guarantors seeking to challenge the terms of their agreement with the lender.’
No. 5 Chambers, 3rd September 2015
Source: www.no5.com
A duty to facilitate an individual’s release – No. 5 Chambers
‘The below article by Philip Rule, barrister at No5 Chambers, aims to offer a new potential for those with learning disability and/or autism, their families, and the many charities and NGOs that fight for the rights of these groups, to ensure things are improved for such individuals.’
No. 5 Chambers, 2nd September 2015
Source: www.no5.com
Inquests & Deprivation of Liberty – No. 5 Chambers
‘In December 2014, the Chief Coroner issued guidance as the approach to be taken when someone dies at a time when they are deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005). Its effect is yet to be seen.’
No. 5 Chambers, 2nd September 2015
Source: www.no5.com
Google says European Commission’s search engine dominance case is “wrong as a matter of fact, law and economics” – Zenith Chambers
‘Google has responded to the Commission’s Statement of Objections in its search engine dominance investigation, maintaining that the case is without factual, legal or economic foundation.’
Zenith Chambers, 1st September 2015
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
Planning, Environment and Property Newsletter – 39 Essex Chambers
Planning, Environment and Property Newsletter (PDF)
39 Essex Chambers, July 2015
Source: www.39essex.com
The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth: Opening the Floodgates in Inheritance Act Actions? – Park Square Barristers
‘The case of Ilott v Mitson has received quite a lot of publicity last week. In brief, a woman who had been estranged from her late mother for 26 years since she was 17 was given an award from her mother’s estate under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, despite the fact that her late mother had made it perfectly clear that she did not wish her daughter to get a penny. It sparked some controversy in the press and other media.’
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Park Square Barristers, 4th August 2015
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
