Probation changes linked to murders – BBC News
‘Changes to the way offenders are supervised in England and Wales may have contributed to two murders, says the probation officers’ union.’
BBC News, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ofcom rejects Royal Mail’s competition concerns – The Guardian
‘Britain’s postal regulator Ofcom will not overhaul rules for direct mail delivery competition, dealing a blow to Royal Mail which has complained that rival offers will undermine its ability to deliver a nationwide service.’
The Guardian, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Ched Evans rape debate: Ofcom to investigate BBC DJ’s comments – The Guardian
‘The UK media regulator has launched an investigation into comments made by BBC Radio Norfolk DJ Nick Conrad during a discussion about convicted rapist Ched Evans.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Doctor Myles Bradbury jailed for abusing young patients – BBC News
‘A paedophile doctor who abused young cancer patients has been sentenced to 22 years in jail. Myles Bradbury, 41, of Herringswell, Suffolk, admitted abusing 18 children in his care at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, between 2009 and 2013.’
BBC News, 1st December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Libyan Rendition, Human Rights Week 2014 and the Naked Rambler – Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Libyan Rendition, Human Rights Week 2014 and the Naked Rambler – Human Rights Roundup.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 1st December 2014
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Better late than never: MoJ finally publishes report on litigants in person – Legal Futures
‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has finally published a report it commissioned on litigants in person (LiPs) – more than a year after it was submitted. The report examined the experiences of LiPs in private law family cases before the legal aid cuts in April 2013, to assess their impact and help shape future policy.’
Legal Futures, 28th November 2014
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Speech by Lord Chief Justice: Cardiff Business Club – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘Speech by The Right Hon. The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales at the Cardiff Business Club on 3 November 2014.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 27th November 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Speech by Master of the Rolls: Criticising Judges: Fair game or off-limits? – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘The Master of the Rolls gave the Third Annual BAILII Lecture on 27 November 2014.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 28th November 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
New powers to tackle sham marriage announced – Home Office
‘Home Office will have more time to investigate suspected sham marriages.’
Home Office, 25th November 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
IBC Legal Conferences’ 8th Annual Social Media Law Conference – Attorney General’s Office
‘IBC Legal Conferences’ 8th Annual Social Media Law Conference – Attorney General’s sppech.’
Attorney General’s Office, 27th November 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
General Medical Council v Nakhla [2014] EWCA Civ 1522 (28 November 2014)
Dufoo v Tolaini & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 1536 (27 November 2014)
Nayif v The High Commission of Brunei Darussalam [2014] EWCA Civ 1521 (27 November 2014)
Lougheed v On the Beach Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 1538 (27 November 2014)
Natt & Anor v Osman & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 1520 (26 November 2014)
M (A Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 1519 (25 November 2014)
J, R (on Application of) v Worcestershire County Council [2014] EWCA Civ 1518 (25 November 2014)
Inplayer Ltd & Anor v Thorogood [2014] EWCA Civ 1511 (25 November 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Hart v Governor of HMP Whitemoor [2014] EWHC 3913 (Admin) (24 November 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Cartier International AG v British Sky Broadcasting Ltd [2014] EWHC 3915 (Ch) (26 November 2014)
LBI HF (in winding up proceedings) v Stanford [2014] EWHC 3921 (Ch) (25 November 2014)
Misland (Cyprus) Investments Ltd & Amor v McKillen & Anor [2014] EWHC 3859 (Ch) (25 November 2014)
Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp & Ors (Costs) [2014] EWHC 3920 (Ch) (21 November 2014)
Merck KGaA v Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp & Ors [2014] EWHC 3867 (Ch) (21 November 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
Non-accidental Injury and Re-balancing the Burden of Proof – Family Law Week
‘Dr John Fox, barrister of Lamb Building, reviews some recent cases which may suggest a re-consideration of the burden of proof in cases of alleged non-accidental injury.’
Family Law Week, 27th November 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Ascertaining Children’s Wishes and Feelings – Family Law Week
‘Paul Bishop, an independent social worker and formerly a Children’s Guardian, draws on 20 years’ experience of interviewing children involved in family proceedings.’
Family Law Week, 28th November 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Begging prosecutions increase dramatically across England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Prosecutions for begging have rocketed across England and Wales over the past year with dramatic increases recorded in many police force areas. The number of cases brought to court under the 1824 Vagrancy Act has surged by 70%, prompting concerns that cuts to support services and benefits are pushing more people to resort to begging.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Boris Johnson to seek control of CPS and court system in London – The Guardian
‘Boris Johnson wants to secure control of the courts and the prosecution service, a move which would put London’s mayor in charge of the criminal justice system in the capital, the Guardian has learned. The plan would see control wrested from Whitehall and the devolution of the most important pillars of the justice system.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Right to rent’ checks start in West Midlands – BBC News
‘Landlords in the West Midlands who fail to check whether prospective tenants are in the country legally will face a £3,000 fine, under a new rule expected to be rolled out across the UK.’
BBC News, 1st December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police watchdog has carried out six investigations into commissioners – The Guardian
‘The policing watchdog for England and Wales has carried out six investigations into police and crime commissioners since they took up their posts two years ago.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jamie Cooper-Hohn wins £337m in High Court divorce case – BBC News
‘The American wife of a London financier has been awarded £337m by a High Court judge in a divorce case.’
BBC News, 27th November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
