Derby Moor teacher David Foster banned for punching and swearing at pupils – BBC News
‘A teacher has been banned indefinitely after he swore at pupils, punched them and called them offensive names.’
BBC News, 21st August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sentence given to killer of former girlfriend’s baby to be reviewed – The Guardian
‘A nine-year jail term given to the killer of his then girlfriend’s baby will be reviewed by the court of appeal amid complaints the sentence was not long enough.’
The Guardian, 22nd August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Doctors who harm patients face ‘tougher sanctions’ – BBC News
‘Doctors who make mistakes in the care of their patients could face tougher sanctions, under plans being considered by the General Medical Council.’
BBC News, 22nd August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gang jailed for stealing bank card details worth £16m – The Guardian
‘A gang of fraudsters have been jailed for between 21 and 64 months for stealing bank card details potentially worth up to £16m from more than 60,000 people in the UK and abroad.’
The Guardian, 21st August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Policeman told girlfriend of confidential drugs top-off – BBC News
‘An ex-police officer who used confidential information to tip off his girlfriend about her brother being reported for drug offences has been jailed for 17 months.’
BBC News, 21st August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Undercover police officers will not face sex charges – BBC News
‘Four undercover police officers accused of starting relationships with women will not face sexual offence charges, prosecutors have said.’
BBC News, 21st August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Charging decision concerning MPS Special Demonstration Squad – Crown Prosecution Service
‘The CPS received a file in relation to a number of police officers under Operation Aubusson, a subset of Operation Herne, which is an investigation into the activities of the Metropolitan Police Service’s Special Demonstration Squad. The evidence in this case relates to alleged sexual misconduct. In reviewing the case we have considered whether there is sufficient evidence to allow charges of rape, indecent assault, procuring a woman to have sexual intercourse by false pretences, misconduct in public office and breaches of the Official Secrets Act.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 21st August 2014
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Costs and forfeiture – NearlyLegal
‘Barrett v Robinson [2014] UKUT 322 (LC) is very, very important decision on costs from the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).’
NearlyLegal, 21st August 2014
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk/blog/
Tribunals to rule on disputes over re-use of public sector information – OUT-LAW.com
‘Information rights tribunals will be able to provide binding rulings on public bodies’ re-use of non-personal information under new plans unveiled by the UK government’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th August 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
What’s happened since the Family Justice Review: a brighter future for family justice – Ministry of Justice
‘This update from the government sets out the progress made since the family justice review was published in 2011.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th August 2014
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
More free mediation sessions for separating couples – Ministry of Justice
‘Couples should avoid confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation as more free sessions will be funded by Government, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th August 2014
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New ‘fundamental dishonesty’ rule may act “as deterrent”, MoJ says – Litigation Futures
‘The government believes its new ‘fundamental dishonesty” rule could lead not only to the number of personal injury claims being reduced but may “have some form of deterrent effect” against exaggeration, it has emerged.’
Litigation Futures, 21st August 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
CPS secures first ever recovery of criminal assets from United Arab Emirates – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Following extensive work both in the UK and Dubai, the new CPS Proceeds of Crime Service (CPSPOC) in London, working closely with the recently deployed CPS Asset Recovery Advisor in Dubai, has secured what is believed to be the first ever successful enforcement of a UK confiscation order in the UAE. The UK has recovered over £300,000 from the sale of an apartment in Dubai Marina belonging to a convicted British criminal.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 21th August 2014
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Teenager who raped elderly woman in her home is jailed for 16 years – The Guardian
‘A teenager who raped a woman in her 90s has been jailed for 16 years.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2014
Badger cull faces fresh legal challenge – The Guardian
‘The Badger Trust is back in court on Thursday with a new legal challenge over the government’s badger cull policy. It is seeking a High Court ruling that there has been an unlawful failure to put in place an independent expert panel to oversee this year’s planned cull in Gloucestershire and Somerset.’
The Guardian, 21st August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
West Herts NHS trust fined nearly £90,000 over asbestos risk – BBC News
‘An NHS trust which put staff at risk to exposure from asbestos for 11 years has been ordered to pay nearly £90,000 by a court.’
BBC News, 20th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gang jailed for Selfridges smash-and-grab robbery – BBC News
‘A gang has been jailed over a smash-and-grab raid at the flagship Selfridges store in central London.’
BBC News, 19th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What’s in store for family migrants after the Court of Appeal decision in MM? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Since 28 July the Home Office has resumed processing applications that were on hold pending the Court of Appeal decision in MM. In that case, the Court of Appeal held the minimum income threshold and associated documentary requirements set out in Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE to the Immigration Rules to be lawful.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 19th August 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
