Teacher sacked after calling pupils ‘feral’ on Twitter – Daily Telegraph
‘A teacher has been sacked after she called one pupil “cowface” and labelled others “feral” on Twitter.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sentencing for theft offences – consultation launched on sentencing guidelines – Sentencing Council
‘The Sentencing Council has launched a 12-week consultation on its proposed guidelines for judges and magistrates to use when sentencing people for theft offences.’
Sentencing Council, 3rd April 2014
UK’s first drone conviction will bankrupt me, says Cumbrian man – The Guardian
‘A TV-repair shop owner who has become the first person convicted in the UK for “dangerously” flying a drone says the fine and legal costs will bankrupt him.’
The Guardian, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Former government vet killed man during sadomasochistic sex session – The Guardian
‘A former government vet has been convicted of killing a man during an extreme drug-fuelled sadomasochistic sex session.’
The Guardian, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Housing benefit changes distress disabled people, say MPs – BBC News
‘Changes to housing benefit in England, Scotland and Wales are creating “financial hardship and distress” for disabled people, MPs have warned.’
BBC News, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Student Yashika Bageerathi removed from UK as legal bid fails – BBC News
‘An A-Level student from north London has been removed from the country and is being flown back to Mauritius after a last ditch legal challenge failed.’
BBC News, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ramdeen (Appellant) v The State (Respondent) – Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Ramdeen (Appellant) v The State (Respondent) [2014] UKPC 7 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 27th March 2014
Durkin (Appellant) v DSG Retail Ltd and another (Respondents) (Scotland) – Supreme Court
Durkin (Appellant) v DSG Retail Ltd and another (Respondents) (Scotland) [2014] UKSC 21 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 26th March 2014
Kennedy (Appellant) v The Charity Commission (Respondent) – Supreme Court
Kennedy (Appellant) v The Charity Commission (Respondent) [2014] UKSC 20 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 26th March 2014
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) becomes part of the Ministry of Justice – Ministry of Justice
‘The welfare of children will be brought closer to the family court system as key safeguarding organisation Cafcass joins the Ministry of Justice, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.’
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Domestic violence victims helped as injunction fees are scrapped – Ministry of Justice
‘Vulnerable domestic abuse victims will be helped by the scrapping of fees for domestic violence injunctions, Courts Minister Shailesh Vara has announced.’
Ministry of Justice, 1st April 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Regulating Health Care Professionals – Law Commission
‘A single clear and consistent legal framework is needed to enable the regulators of health professionals in the UK to modernise and continue to uphold their duty to protect public safety, according to the three Law Commissions of the UK.’
Law Commission, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
Change is long overdue for victims of crime – The Guardian
‘The court process can be traumatic for accusers like Tracy Shelvey. Will a proposed victims’ law make it fit for purpose?’
The Guardian, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
High Court reduces Ombudsman-awarded compensation due to local authority “financial pressures” – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent High Court decision risks “emasculating” the Local Government Ombudsman (LGO), an expert has said, after the judge allowed the authority to pay only one fifth of the compensation awarded against it.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st April 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Hassan Mahmood stabbing: Killer jailed for 16 years – BBC News
‘A teenager who stabbed a schoolboy in a park has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years.’
BBC News, 1st April 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child-grooming loophole must be closed, says charity – BBC News
‘A “legal loophole” in child grooming laws should be closed, the children’s charity Barnardo’s has said.’
BBC News, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MoD burdened by unprecedented rise in court actions, MPs warn – The Guardian
‘An unprecedented rise in court actions is placing a huge burden on the Ministry of Defence and could have the unintended consequence of leading to even more civilian casualties, according to a report by MPs.’
The Guardian, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
NHS ‘bad eggs’ could be struck off under new regulation plans drawn up by the Law Commission in response to Mid-Staffs scandal – The Independent
‘NHS staff who perform poorly in their job could face being struck off, under wide-ranging plans drawn up by the Law Commission.’
The Independent, 2nd April 2014
Source: www.independnet.co.uk
