Google launches challenge to Max Mosley’s privacy bid – BBC News
‘Google has asked the High Court to throw out legal action being taken by ex-Formula 1 boss Max Mosley.’
BBC News, 14th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child abuse survivors push Theresa May to save independent inquiry – The Guardian
‘Theresa May is under intense pressure to save the independent inquiry into child abuse after survivors groups condemned it as a mess and demanded she rip up the process and start again.’
The Guardian, 14th January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The end of the CCTV era? – BBC News
‘Twenty years ago the government backed a major expansion of the CCTV network – now funds are being cut and cameras shut off. Is the UK’s CCTV boom over, asks Rachel Argyle.’
BBC News, 15th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The unkindest cut: Criminal record for elderly neighbours who cut back man’s clematis – The Independent
‘Two pensioners in their 80s have been convicted of criminal damage after deliberately cutting back their neighbour’s clematis with secateurs against her wishes.’
The Independent, 14th January 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tulisa Constavlos loses appeal over assault conviction – Daily Telegraph
‘Former X Factor judge loses appeal against conviction for hitting celebrity blogger Savvas Morgan during row at V Festival in Chelmsford’
Daily Telegraph, 14th January 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Information commissioner calls for protection of private data amid calls for ‘snooper’s charter’ – The Independent
‘The information commissioner has called for the establishment of a US-style agency to defend the privacy of citizens amid growing calls for the reintroduction of the “snoopers’ charter”.’
The Independent, 13th January 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Councils must be more proactive to prevent FGM, says top judge – The Guardian
‘Local authorities need to be “proactive and vigilant” in taking measures to prevent girls being subjected to the “great evil” of female genital mutilation, the most senior family court judge in England and Wales has said.’
The Guardian, 14th January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex teacher Stuart Kerner’s ‘unduly lenient’ sentence may be reviewed – BBC News
‘The Attorney General is to consider whether a suspended sentence handed to a religious studies teacher who had a sex with a pupil should be reviewed.’
BBC News, 14th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victims of contaminated NHS blood launch legal case – BBC News
‘Three men who contracted hepatitis C from contaminated imported blood have begun a legal case in the UK to challenge the compensation scheme.’
BBC News, 15th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New three-parent baby law ‘is flawed and open to challenge’, says senior lawyer – The Independent
‘The Government’s attempt to legalise so-called “three parent” babies is open to challenge by judicial review because of serious flaws in the proposed legislation, a senior lawyer has warned.’
The Independent, 14th January 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ian Watkins’ ex-lover found not guilty over child abuse images – The Guardian
‘A woman who repeatedly warned police about the paedophile activities of the disgraced rock star Ian Watkins, but was herself prosecuted after trying to entrap him, claimed children could have been saved from abuse if she had been believed.’
The Guardian, 14th January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Plans to restrict judicial review face further concessions – The Guardian
‘Justice secretary backs down to avoid third Lords defeat over bill which would make it harder to challenge government decisions.’
The Guardian, 13th January 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unrepresented parents in family cases: are errors going unnoticed? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Is a lack of legal representation in family cases increasing the likelihood of procedural errors going unnoticed? The judgment in Re P (A Child) suggests that there is a pressing need for change by the courts and judiciary.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 14th January 2015
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Stricter rules for the pornography industry – what has changed? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Video-on-demand material is now subject to additional restrictions as of 1 December 2014. Material either rated or to be rated as R18 by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) must be placed behind access controls. In addition, material either refused or would be refused a classification by the BBFC is banned.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 13th January 2015
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
High Court judge rejects challenge to Essex local plan document – OUT-LAW.com
‘A High Court judge has rejected a challenge to the adoption of a planning document which seeks to direct the location of development in a district of south Essex.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
Director loses appeal against FCA fine and ban in conflict of interest case – OUT-LAW.com
‘A non-executive director who failed to declare a conflict of interest has lost her appeal against the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which had fined her £154,800 and banned her from holding a regulated financial services role.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
Queen’s Counsel in England & Wales: 2014 to 2015 – Ministry of Justice
‘Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of 93 new Queen’s Counsel.’
Ministry of Justice, 14th January 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
“No proper justification” for challenge based on draft judgment – Litigation Futures
‘There was “no proper justification” for a claimant seeking to reopen an issue based on the circulation of a draft judgment, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 13th January 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Late requests for paper CMCs “run the risk of sanctions”, High Court warns – Litigation Futures
‘Lawyers who make late requests for paper case management conferences (CMCs) without good reason “run the risk of sanctions”, the High Court has warned.’
Litigation Futures, 14th January 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Updated CPS-Police Rape Protocol launched as DPP warns of rising caseloads – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A joint protocol, created and implemented by the Crown Prosecution Service and the Police has been launched today [Thursday 8 January 2015], setting out how to deal with all rape cases from the initial complaint to after the verdict in a trial.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 8th January 2015
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
