Prisoner book restrictions scrapped by Michael Gove – BBC News
‘Rules restricting the number of books a prisoner can have have been overturned by Justice Secretary Michael Gove.’
BBC News, 12th June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MPs to debate children’s carbon monoxide deaths in Corfu hotel – The Guardian
‘The deaths of two children from carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Corfu will be debated in parliament next week.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Army head condemns ‘unacceptable’ sexual harassment – BBC News
‘Army chief General Sir Nick Carter says the level of sexual harassment being faced by female soldiers is “totally unacceptable”. In a survey commissioned by the Army, almost 40% of servicewomen said they had received unwanted comments of a sexual nature in the past year.’
BBC News, 12th July 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former girlfriend of undercover spy sues corporate security firm – The Guardian
‘An environmental campaigner who had an intimate relationship with an undercover spy is suing a corporate security firm in what is believed to be the first legal action of its kind.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Council was entitled to refuse disclosure of planning documents, tribunal rules – OUT-LAW.com
‘The First-Tier Tribunal has dismissed an appeal and held that following a freedom of information request Aylesbury Vale District Council was entitled to refuse disclosure of correspondence between its solicitor and the planning department.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th July 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
Bereaved to benefit from action on cremation and coroner services – Ministry of Justice
‘Bereaved families will be the focus of proposed new cremation rules and a review of out-of-hours coroner services announced today by Justice Minister Caroline Dinenage.’
Ministry of Justice, 8th July 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Supreme Court overturns key Court of Appeal decision on ordinary residence – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court has rejected a Court of Appeal ruling on who has financial responsibility for the care of an adult with physical and learning disabilities, instead ruling that the local authority initially responsible for meeting his needs as a child should be responsible for his care after the age of 18.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th July 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge was wrong to accuse solicitors of exaggerating bill, Court of Appeal rules – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court was wrong to strike out a claim over unpaid fees brought by a firm of solicitors on the basis of alleged exaggeration and inaccurate sums, without hearing any witnesses, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 9th July 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Jackson issues costs penalty for bundle that proved an “obstacle course” – Litigation Futures
‘The bundle prepared for the Court of Appeal should be an aid, “not an obstacle course”, Lord Justice Jackson has said in ruling that no party in a case before him would be entitled to recover the costs of preparing it.’
Litigation Futures, 10the July 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
LSB Chief Executive speaks at Westminster Legal Policy Forum event on innovation in legal services – Legal Services Board
‘The Legal Services Board Chief Executive Richard Moriarty spoke at the Westminster Legal Policy Forum event: Innovation in legal services market – growth, skills and new business models.’
Legal Services Board, 9th July 2015
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Open Consultation: Codes of practice issued under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) – Home Office
“The operation of certain powers within POCA are subject to guidance issued by the Secretary of State in various codes of practice. The existing codes need updating due to certain provisions in the Serious Crime Act 2015 and the full extension of POCA powers to Northern Ireland.’
Home Office, 10th July 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Speech by Lord Chief Justice: Dinner for Her Majesty’s Judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by The Right Hon. The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 9th July 2015
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Immunity guaranteed for whistleblowers in child sex abuse inquiry – Attorney General’s Office
‘Individuals providing certain evidence to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse can do so without fear of prosecution.’
Attorney General’s Office, 9th July 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Family Law Week’s Budget Briefing, July 2015 – Family Law Week
‘Richard Holme, Chartered Accountant of Creaseys, a firm which specialises in advising family lawyers on tax related family law issues, explains the Budget changes of most relevance to family lawyers.’
Family Law Week, 8th July 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Greater Transparency in Children Proceedings: A Note of Caution – Family Law week
‘Tom Wilson, pupil barrister at 1 Garden Court Family Law Chambers, examines the arguments in favour of greater transparency in the family justice system but sounds a note of caution.’
Family Law Week, 9th July 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Safety of Tasers to be investigated after death of man in Manchester – The Guardian
‘An independent inquiry is to look into the continued use of Taser stun guns by police in England and Wales after an inquest verdict earlier this week linking their use to the death of a factory worker in Manchester.’
The Guardian, 9th July 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Disney wins starwars.co.uk net domain battle – BBC News
‘A Berkshire-based fancy-dress retailer is being made to surrender the starwars.co.uk web address after feeling the force of Disney’s wrath.’
BBC News, 9th July 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Royal Household will fall in sights of £100m child sex abuse inquiry – Daily Telegraph
‘The child sex abuse inquiry is set to last five years and cost up to £100 million, it has been confirmed, as it emerged the Royal Household will not be exempt from scrutiny over paedophile allegations.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
