Illegal abortion trial collapses as jury discharged for legal reasons – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2024 in abortion, juries, news, poisoning, trials by sally

‘The jury in the trial of a teenager charged with arranging her own illegal abortion has been discharged for legal reasons.’

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The Independent, 20th May 2024

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Assange wins right to challenge US extradition – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2024 in appeals, extradition, freedom of expression, news by sally

‘Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can bring a new appeal against extradition to the US, the High Court has ruled.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2024

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Woman found guilty of killing nine-month-old girl at Stockport nursery – The Guardian

‘A “callous” nursery worker is facing years in jail after being convicted of killing a nine-month-old girl who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2024 in hate crime, Judaism, London, news, police, statistics by sally

‘Reports of antisemitic hate crimes trebled in London last year, new police data shows.’

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The Independent, 21st May 2024

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Ofcom considers sanction against GB News for breaking impartiality rules – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2024 in bias, media, news, political parties, sanctions by sally

‘Ofcom is considering a statutory sanction against GB News over “serious and repeated” breaches of British television laws relating to the channel’s lack of impartiality.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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Barristers “do not want remote hearings rolled back” – Legal Futures

Posted May 21st, 2024 in barristers, HM Courts Service, news, remote hearings, statistics by sally

‘Barristers do not want to see “progress on remote hearings rolled back” and almost half would like the number to be increased, a report by the Bar Council has found.’

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Legal Futures, 21st May 2024

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Analysis of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s Final Report – Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog

‘The final report of Sir Brian Langstaff, Chairman of the Infected Blood Inquiry, has been handed down today. Sir Brian is forthright in his criticism of the events that led initially to transmission of infection and the subsequent response of the NHS and government.’

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Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 20th May 2024

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Woman jailed for murdering mother-in-law in fire for inheritance – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2024 in arson, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who murdered her disabled mother-in-law for inheritance money by setting fire to her bed as she slept has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2024

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UK review of protest tactics expected to stop short of banning groups – The Guardian

‘A review of disruptive tactics used by protesters is expected to stop short of demanding that named groups such as Palestine Action and Just Stop Oil should be banned.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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Employees and mental health – Local Government Lawyer

‘Do you have to excuse poor behaviour from an employee with a mental health problem? That was the issue the tribunal had to decide in a recent case, reports Jo Moseley.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th May 2024

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Lay evidence in fact-finding hearings – Local Government lawyer

‘A recent decision by the Court of Appeal serves as a reminder of the importance in fact-finding hearings of the evidence of lay parties being considered alongside that given by medical experts, writes Matthew Fiddy.’

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Local Government lawyer, 17th May 2024

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Council not liable for Japanese knotweed damage – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 20th, 2024 in appeals, causation, damages, local government, news, nuisance, Supreme Court by sally

‘A recent UK Supreme Court ruling clearly sets out the parameters of the law of private nuisance claims in the context of Japanese knotweed, clarifying the nature and extent of evidence needed to enable a claim to succeed, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2024

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Administration extension pitfalls and recent UK court decisions – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 20th, 2024 in administrators, company law, insolvency, news, time limits by sally

‘The administration of a company automatically comes to an end on the first anniversary of its commencement. However, the period can be extended beyond the first anniversary with the consent of the creditors or the court.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2024

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Limits on director liability for trade mark infringement confirmed in the UK – OUT-LAW.com

‘Directors of companies that infringe trade marks can only be held personally liable as an accessory to that infringement in the UK if they know that what their company was doing amounted to trade mark infringement, the UK’s highest court has confirmed.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 15th May 2024

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Greater support for neurodivergent offenders in bid to cut crime – Ministry of Justice

‘Staff dedicated to helping neurodivergent offenders are now in place in all public prisons in England and Wales.’

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Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2024

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High Court rejects SRA appeal against £75,000 costs order – Legal Futures

‘The High Court has rejected the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) appeal against a £75,000 costs order made after its failed prosecution of a solicitor.’

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Legal Futures, 20th May 2024

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Speech by the Master of the Rolls: The Future of Courts – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

‘The Future of Courts: Expert Panel and Discussion.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 15th May 2024

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Speech by the President of the Family Division: Adapting Adoption to the Modern World, Part Two – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted May 20th, 2024 in adoption, children, families, family courts, judges, mental health, news, speeches by sally

‘Adapting Adoption to the Modern World: Part Two, Friday 17 May 2024 President of the Family Division The Right Honourable Sir Andrew McFarlane.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 17th May 2024

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Senior judge predicts AI will transform the role of experts – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 20th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, expert witnesses, judges, news by sally

‘A leading judge has told expert witnesses they will not be replaced by AI, despite the courts enthusiastically embracing the technology.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 20th May 2024

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Nurse struck off over hit-and-run death of man, 82 – BBC News

‘A nurse who killed a great-grandfather in a drink-drive hit-and-run has been struck off.’

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BBC News, 17th May 2024

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