Care worker jailed for neglecting patient who died – BBC News
‘A healthcare assistant who did not check on a patient who took her own life has been jailed for negligence.’
BBC News, 4th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Justice short changed – public funding of the justice system – The Bar Council
‘Public funding for justice is down by 22.4% in real per person terms since 2009/10, according to new analysis of government spending under the last government published by the Bar Council.’
The Bar Council, 4th September 2024
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
The final Grenfell inquiry report and what it means for families – Politics Weekly UK – The Guardian
‘The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London was the result of ‘decades of failure’ by central government, the public inquiry into the catastrophe has found. The Guardian’s John Harris looks at the findings of the report with the social affairs leader writer Susanna Rustin. And, as Labour continues to warn ‘things will get worse before they get better’, we are joined by the economists James Meadway and Ann Pettifor to discuss whether a painful period of austerity-lite is the only way through the storm.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell Report: Key findings from the inquiry – BBC News
‘The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report sets out how a chain of failures across government and the private sector led to Grenfell Tower becoming a death trap.’
BBC News, 4th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Water bosses could be jailed if they cover up sewage dumping under new law – The Guardian
‘Water bosses in England and Wales could be jailed for up to two years if they cover up sewage dumping, under legislation proposed by the Labour government.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Football ban for Hillsborough tragedy chanter – BBC News
‘A football fan has been banned from attending matches for chanting about the Hillsborough tragedy on the eve of the disaster’s 35th anniversary.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Company boss banned over £145k Covid support claims – BBC News
‘A businessman has been banned from being a company director after making bogus claims for £145,000 in Covid-19 support grants.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
AI and Online Harms – 39 Essex Chambers
‘In this episode Katherine Apps KC discusses online safety and online harms with Jessica Zucker, Director in the Online Safety Group at OFCOM, the UK’s communications regulator.’
39 Essex Chambers, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.39essex.com
Financial Remedies – Non Matrimonial Property – 33 Bedford Row
‘Financial Remedies – Non Matrimonial Property.’
33 Bedford Row, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk
Travel & Aviation Bulletin – Summer 2024 – 3 Hare Court
‘Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of our Travel & Aviation Bulletin, edited by Christopher Loxton. Whether you’re mourning the end of your summer holidays, or longing for the start of them, we hope this latest issue will provide some welcomed insights relevant to travel and aviation practitioners alike. From the termination of package holidays, to the jurisdictional challenge in the proceedings concerning aircraft detained in Russia, to relief from sanctions and expert evidence, to the contributory negligence and the limits on damages under Montreal Convention, we hope there is something in here for everyone.’
3 Hare Court, 21st August 2024
Source: www.3harecourt.com
Sophia Stapleton explores and explains orders made under Section 91(14): Protection from further applications under the Children Act 1989 – 2DRJ
‘A section 91(14) order is also sometimes known as a ‘barring order’, but this is misleading. Orders made under section 91(14) of the Children Act 1989 stop a named person from making any application under the Children Act 1989 without the court’s permission.’
2DRJ, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.2drj.com
Council acknowledges “serious historic failings” which led to busway deaths – Local Government Lawyer
‘Cambridgeshire County Council is to plead guilty to two health and safety offences after the deaths of 3 people on a guided busway, admitting that it fell “far short” of meeting the highest standards of health and safety at work.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Waste company pays £100k to Nature Recovery Project after fire at site – Local Government Lawyer
‘A West Midlands waste operator has paid £100,000 to a local wildlife project as an Enforcement Undertaking following a fire at one of its sites.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court Upholds Costs Orders Against Halton Borough Council Over Planning Inquiry – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has upheld two costs orders against Halton Borough Council following the collapse of a planning inquiry due to the failure of the council’s expert witness to support its case.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Employment tribunal orders justice secretary to pay court worker £27,000 – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A magistrates court’s administration officer has been awarded more than £27,000 after succeeding in her disability discrimination employment tribunal claim against the secretary of state for justice.’
Law Society's Gazette, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Prisoner found dead after inadequate welfare check – BBC News
‘A welfare check on the morning of a prisoner’s death “fell short” of the required standards, a report by the prison ombudsman has said.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who murdered father-of-six jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man who murdered a father-of-six during a street fight has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Compensation claims over cruise norovirus outbreak – BBC News
‘A cruise operator is facing claims for refunds and compensation after hundreds of passengers were taken ill on board.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prison early release scheme to include some serious offenders, MoJ admits – The Guardian
‘Prisoners serving time for lesser crime following serious one will be eligible under plan to free up jail space, officials confirm.’
The Guardian, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
