Child offender tagging system ‘not working’ – BBC News
‘A tagging programme for child offenders is not working and results in excessive punishment, a charity has warned.’
BBC News, 29th September 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MP refers Sunday Mirror to police and press regulator over sex sting – The Guardian
‘One of the Conservative MPs who was contacted by a Sunday Mirror reporter posing as a woman interested in sex is to write to the Metropolitan police over the tabloid sting. Mark Pritchard said he would contact Scotland Yard and make a formal complaint to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso) over accusations of entrapment.’
The Guardian, 29th September 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Her Majesty’s Passport Office made directly accountable to Ministers – Home Office
‘Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) is to be brought into the Home Office and made directly accountable to Ministers, Home Secretary Theresa May has announced today.’
Home Office, 26th September 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Dave Lee Travis given suspended sentence – BBC News
‘Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis has been given a suspended sentence of three months for indecently assaulting a woman in 1995.’
BBC News, 26th September 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Creditsights Ltd v Dhunna [2014] EWCA Civ 1238 (19 September 2014)
Sugarman & Ors v CJS Investments LLP & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 1239 (19 September 2014)
Griffin v Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust [2014] EWCA Civ 1240 (19 September 2014)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Guardian News And Media Ltd & Ors v Incedal [2014] EWCA Crim 1861 (24 September 2014)
Williams v R [2014] EWCA Crim 1862 (19 September 2014)
Serious Fraud Office v Papachristos & Anor [2014] EWCA Crim 1863 (19 September 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Chadwick v Collinson& Ors [2014] EWHC 3055 (Ch) (24 September 2014)
CF Partners (UK) Llp v Barclays Bank Plc & Anor [2014] EWHC 3049 (Ch) (24 September 2014)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Merlin Entertainments LPC & Ors v Cave [2014] EWHC 3036 (QB) (25 September 2014)
The Children Act – Ian McEwan: a review – Family Law Week
‘Sarah E Green, solicitor at TLT, reviews Ian McEwan’s latest novel which concerns a High Court judge in the Family Division.’
Family Law week, 25th September 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Gatwick Airport PCSO jailed for stealing from passengers – BBC News
‘A Sussex PCSO who stole thousands of pounds from passengers while on duty at Gatwick Airport, has been jailed for six and a half years.’
BBC News, 25th September 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Cannibal’ nurse jailed for nine years – The Guardian
‘An NHS nurse who was convicted of sexual grooming after plotting to behead and eat a girl has been jailed for nine years.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Toddler’s virus death ‘not predictable,’ consultant says – BBC News
‘The death of a toddler who died from a respiratory virus after seeing GPs 30 times could not have been prevented or predicted, his inquest heard.’
BBC News, 25th September 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father ‘bit baby daughter on forehead before beating and shaking her to death’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A “callous and brutal” father who murdered his baby daughter by repeatedly biting, punching and shaking her has been jailed for life with a minimum of 22 years.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police officer in Sean Rigg case not allowed to resign, court rules – The Guardian
‘A police constable under investigation following the death of a mentally ill musician has lost a legal battle to be allowed to resign in order to become a Church of England minister.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court rejects call for woman’s jail term over false rape claims to be increased – The Guardian
‘The solicitor general has been criticised for asking a court to increase a three-and-a-half-year jail term imposed on a trainee barrister and new mother convicted of falsely accusing her former boyfriend of a series of rapes and assaults. Robert Buckland QC asked the court of appeal to increase the sentence handed to Rhiannon Brooker, 30, after she was found guilty of fabricating allegations that led to her ex-partner Paul Fensome being jailed for 36 days. But three appeal court judges ruled that the term should not be increased.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cartier launches legal attempt to block websites selling counterfeit goods – The Guardian
‘Cartier International, the luxury watch and jewellery company, is attempting to block websites allegedly selling counterfeit goods in a test case that could have far-reaching consequences for the internet. Lawyers for the Paris-based company launched their claim at the high court in London on Thursday. It is believed to be the first time online service providers have been asked to close down websites on the grounds that they feature pirated trademark logos.’
The Guardian, 25th September 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prisoners’ children ‘forgotten victims’, Barnardo’s says – BBC News
‘Children of prisoners are the “forgotten victims” of the justice system, Barnardo’s has said. Figures from 120 prisons suggest children make 500,000 visits to parents in prisons in England and Wales and the charity says these visits can cause them “long-lasting distress”. It says the children are in a “policy black hole”, with little government effort to monitor or identify them.’
BBC News, 26th September 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Frankly awful’: energy regulator’s damning verdict on suppliers’ customer service – Daily Telegraph
‘The Big Six energy suppliers have been ordered to improve “frankly awful” customer service after regulator Ofgem found more than half of customers were unhappy with how complaints were handled.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
EVENT: UCL – Equality: The New Legal Framework Revisited
‘This panel discussion will be opened by Professor Bob Hepple’s presentation of his latest work: Equality – The Legal Framework (2nd ed., Hart, 2014), and his analysis of the main developments in the UK Equality Law framework since the adoption of the Equality Act 2010.’
Date: 28th October 2014, 6.00-7.30pm
Location: UCL Faculty of Laws, Bentham House, Endsleigh Gardens, London WC1H 0EG
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
EVENT: JUSTICE – Law and Literature Series: An evening with Julian Barnes
‘In the hallowed halls of London’s Inns of Court, three of Britain’s most distinguished writers will present a reading and answer questions about works they have written on miscarriages of justice, followed by book signing and cocktails.’
Date: 28th October 2014
Location: Inner Temple Hall
Charge: £50
More information can be found here.
