Warwickshire and Spain drug gang jailed – BBC News
‘Seven members of a nine-strong drug smuggling gang have been jailed for between eight and three years each.’
BBC News, 18th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Ex-couple jailed for spending £450,000 of daughter’s disability fund on cars and jewels – The Independent
‘A divorced couple have been jailed after they stole almost £500,000 from their severely brain damaged daughter’s £2.6 million compensation fund, to finance their “greed and indulgence”.’
The Independent, 17th January 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Defence of marital coercion used by Vicky Pryce to be abolished – The Guardian
‘The defence of marital coercion, unsuccessfully used by Chris Huhne’s former wife Vicky Pryce at her trial last year, is to be abolished.’
The Guardian, 17th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fugitives face extra jail time under new law – BBC News
‘Criminals who go on the run to avoid being sent back to prison could face an extra two years in custody under plans announced by the government.’
BBC News, 18th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC face conferring ban after fatal police shootings – The Independent
‘Police officers could be banned from conferring after fatal shootings in the wake of the death of Mark Duggan.’
The Independent, 17th January 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Soldier jailed for killing daughter after returning from Afghanistan – The Guardian
‘A soldier who killed his 20-month-old daughter after surviving a rogue attack in Afghanistan has been jailed for six years.’
The Guardian, 17th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prison suicides at six-year high, Howard League says – BBC News
‘The number of suicides at prisons in England in Wales in 2013 was the highest for six years, the Howard League for Penal Reform has said.’
BBC News, 20th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Patients will be identifiable when firms are given access to confidential NHS data, experts warn – The Independent
‘Privacy experts have warned that commercial firms will be able to identify people when they are given access to confidential NHS patient data.’
The Independent, 20th January 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police admit they should have reviewed tactic used in Mark Duggan case – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan Police has admitted it was wrong not to review its use of the “hard stop” tactic employed in the shooting of Mark Duggan in 2011, despite being advised to do so by the complaints watchdog.’
The Guardian, 20th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mark Duggan case: IPCC apologises for ‘wrong’ shooting details – BBC News
‘The police watchdog has apologised to Mark Duggan’s family for “wrongly” telling the media he had fired at police before he was shot.’
BBC News, 17th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal finds 25 year murder sentence unduly lenient – Attorney General’s Office
‘Minimum term of Glenn Nelson increased to 30 years for murder of Krishnamaya Mabo.’
Attorney General’s Office, 16th January 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
The Google/Safari users case: a potential revolution in DPA litigation? – Panopticon
‘I posted earlier on Tugendhat J’s judgment this morning in Vidal-Hall and Others v Google Inc [2014] EWHC 13 (QB). The judgment is now available here – thanks as ever to Bailii.’
Panopticon, 16th January 2014
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
Justice for asbestos victims moves forward – Litigation Futures
‘In early December, I wrote about the new HMRC policy doing nothing but stifle access to justice for asbestos victims. And my opinions on that side of things still hold true.’
Litigation Futures, 15th January 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Daniel Pelka case ‘could happen again’ says council – BBC News
‘The head of the social care department that “missed chances” to save the life of a boy has said he could not rule out a similar case happening in future.’
BBC News, 17th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UCAS and the extent of FOIA: Tribunal favours wide approach – Panopticon
‘Transparency advocates often express frustration at the number of bodies which are not within the scope of FOIA, because they are not listed or designated as ‘public authorities’ for FOIA purposes. The Coalition government responded by announcing, in January 2011, that FOIA would be extended to a number of additional bodies. This was done with effect from 1 November 2011, through the Freedom of Information (Designation as Public Authorities) Order 2011. This brought the Association of Chief Police Officers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (ACPO); the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) within the scope of FOIA.’
Panopticon, 16th January 2014
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
Ombudsman and council in standoff over £60,000-plus payment – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government Ombudsman and a local authority are at loggerheads over a recommendation that the council pay out more than £60,000 to a man forced to become a full-time carer for his wife.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
MoJ presses ahead with plan to introduce RTA medical panels this year – Litigation Futures
‘The new independent medical panels to assess whiplash injuries are on course for implementation this year after the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) began putting together a working group to take them forward.’
Litigation Futures, 16th January 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Prohibiting positive action – clarification, but little practical impact – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘The Equality and Diversity (Reform) Bill is currently making its way through Parliament. The private members’ bill will prohibit the use of affirmative and positive action in recruitment and appointment processes.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 16th January 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Google must face UK courts over claims of privacy breach of iPhone users – The Guardian
‘Google has lost its high court bid to block a breach of privacy legal action launched against it in the UK by a group of British internet users.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
