UK sets up international anti-corruption agency – OUT-LAW.com
‘A new anti-corruption unit is being set up in the UK, under the direction of the National Crime Agency.’
OUT-LAW.com., 13th August 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
The Round-up: Controversy over the Courts Charge and Serdar Mohammed – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The Howard League for Penal Reform has called for a review of the “unfair and unrealistic” Criminal Courts Charge, which “ penalises the poor and encourages the innocent to plead guilty”. The mandatory charge of up to £1,200 is imposed on those who admit committing minor misdemeanours, regardless of their circumstances.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th August 2015
Sorce: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Domestic violence victim wins legal action over borough residency requirement – Local Government Lawyer
‘A London borough’s revised housing allocations policy was unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled following a judicial review challenge by a victim of domestic violence to the application of a five-year residency requirement.’
Local Govenment Lawyer, 10th August 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Prosecutors continue to tackle revenge porn across the country – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A 25-year-old man from Kidderminster has today, 13th August, been sentenced to a 12 month community order, handed a fine and ordered to pay costs, as prosecutors continue to tackle revenge porn across England and Wales using the new legislation.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 13th August 2015
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Pupillage Gateway opening date change on hold: Gateway must be robust not rushed – The Bar Council
‘The Bar Council is to delve deeper into the impact of moving the Pupillage Gateway annual opening from April to January.’
The Bar Council, 12th August 2015
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
How Voluntary is Voluntary Accommodation? – Family Law Week
‘Leah Pitt, pupil barrister, 2 King’s Bench Walk, considers the latest developments in the use of agreements under section 20 of the Children Act 1989.’
Family Law Week, 13th August 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Eric Pickles to lead electoral fraud investigation into ‘rotten boroughs’ after Tower Hamlets scandal – The Independent
‘An investigation into electoral fraud in “rotten boroughs” across the country is being launched in response to the Tower Hamlets corruption scandal. It will be led by the former Cabinet minister, Sir Eric Pickles, who was appointed the government’s anti-corruption tsar by David Cameron after the election.’
The Independent, 13th August 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Latvian child must be adopted in the UK, judge rules – BBC News
‘A Latvian girl should be adopted in the UK, despite objections from her mother and the Latvian authorities, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
BBC News, 13th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fake lawyer Mohammed Kabba jailed for ‘tricking judges’ – BBC News
‘A man who tricked high-ranking judges into thinking he was a solicitor has been sentenced to 16 months in prison.’
BBC News, 14th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paedophiles and sex offenders receiving record sentences as number of convictions soars – The Independent
‘Soaring numbers of paedophiles and other sex offenders are being convicted and are receiving record prison sentences, new figures have disclosed.’
The Independent, 13th August 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Devon care worker who filmed sex assaults jailed for 10 years – BBC News
‘A “depraved” care worker who sexually assaulted elderly patients and sent footage of the attacks to her boyfriend has been jailed for 10 years.’
BBC News, 13th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lord Janner child sex abuse charges: Former Labour MP expected to appear in court – The Independent
‘Lord Janner is expected to appear in court to face child abuse charges after his lawyers lost a High Court bid to prevent him having to attend.’
The Independent, 14th August 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
CPS goes on hiring spree to deal with complex cases – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has begun a major recruitment drive to deal with an “exceptional” growth in complex cases.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 11th August 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
EVENT: JUSTICE – Tom Sargant Memorial Lecture 2015
‘The 2015 annual lecture will be given by Alison Saunders, Director of Public Prosecutions.’
Date: 20th October 2015, 6.30pm
Location: Shearman & Sterling LLP, 9 Appold St – London
Charge: Free, donations welcome
More information can be found here.
EVENT: JUSTICE Human Rights Law Conference 2015
‘One of the highlights of the human rights lawyer’s CPD calendar, the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Conference offers a key opportunity to update your legal knowledge and gain valuable insight into the human rights issues of the year.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Brian Leveson and Natalie Lieven QC will be joining us as our keynote speakers and the programme for this year’s event will focus on the challenges facing practitioners and the wider public policy debate on human rights law in the UK.’
Date: 12th October 2015
Location: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Tudor Street, London
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
Children: Private Law Update – Family Law Week
‘Alex Verdan QC, of 4 Paper Buildings, reviews recent important judgments in private law children cases.’
Full story
Family Law Week, 29th July 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
What happens to failed asylum seekers? – BBC News
‘Thousands of migrants are camped around Calais in northern France. Many will risk their lives smuggling themselves across the Channel into the UK. What happens to those that get through?’
Full story
BBC News, 13th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three Years On: Same Question, Different Answer? ‘Is There a Legal Right to Gay Marriage?’ – Family Law Week
‘Andrew Commins, barrister of St John’s Chambers, considers the ECtHR judgment in Oliari v Italy and its wider implications.’
Family Law Week, 24th July 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Twitter ‘snooping’ requests double in UK – BBC News
‘Requests for Twitter users’ personal information more than doubled in the UK in 2015, according to the company’s latest transparency report.’
BBC News, 13th August 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Enforce family court orders but don’t jail debtors – Society – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Law Society has called for simpler procedures to enforce family financial orders and said creditors should be armed with more information.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 12th August 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
