Legal aid lawyers form new group to oppose cuts – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Groups representing legal aid lawyers have formed a new campaign group to oppose fresh cuts in funding.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 28th January 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Killer Paul Smith’s appeal rejected in Rosie May murder case – BBC News
‘A man who killed a 10-year-old girl at a Christmas party in 2003 has lost an appeal against his conviction and sentence.’
BBC News, 28th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman ordered to stop posting images of two-year-old granddaughter in Facebook ‘campaign’ after she was taken into care – The Independent
‘A woman has been ordered to stop an online “campaign” against a court’s decision to take her two-year-old granddaughter into care.’
The Independent, 28th January 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ian Watkins verdict: How did he coerce Woman A and Woman B? – Barristers’ Hub
‘Ian Watkins was sentenced to 35 years’ imprisonment for a series of child sex offences, including the attempted rape of a baby, on the 18th of December 2013. His co-defendants, known as Woman A and Woman B, also received lengthy custodial sentences: 14 years and 17 years respectively.’
Barristers’ Hub, 27th January 2014
Source: www.barristershub.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Harvey & Ors, R v [2014] EWCA Crim 54 (24 January 2014)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
C v North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust (Rev 1) [2014] EWHC 61 (QB) (23 January 2014)
ZZ v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 7 (24 January 2014)
S (A Child) , Re [2014] EWCA Civ 25 (24 January 2014)
Rajaratnam v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 8 (24 January 2014)
Miller v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 39 (24 January 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Department of Work and Pensions v Kole- Emmanuel [2013] EWHC 4368 (Admin) (26 June 2013)
Trafford v Blackpool Borough Council [2014] EWHC 85 (Admin) (24 January 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
Childhood memories can be deceptive – Daily Telegraph
‘The brain may fill in gaps when it cannot remember details from childhood, according to study which could have important implications for court cases.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th January 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Escalating legal fees – why family judges need to “get a grip” – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Legal fees in family proceedings hit the headlines with Young v Young – the now infamous seven year divorce case which saw £6.5m spent on one side’s legal costs alone.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 27th January 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Man and woman jailed for trafficking two prostitutes – BBC News
‘A man and a woman have been jailed for trafficking two Czech women to Cardiff to work as prostitutes.’
BBC News, 27th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Baby dies of rickets from vegetarian mother – Daily Telegraph
‘Couple told they could face jail after admitting manslaughter of their son Ndingeko, who died from rickets after his parents insisted on strict eating regime as part of their religion.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th January 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Missing terrorist suspect appeals against movement restriction – The Guardian
‘A terrorist suspect who went missing after changing into a burka at a mosque has begun an appeal against measures taken against him to protect the public.’
The Guardian, 27th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Met Police custody healthcare a ‘major problem’ – BBC News
‘The Met Police is struggling to provide adequate medical staffing to assess and treat detainees in their custody, according to a new report.’
BBC News, 28th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prosecutors ‘behaving ludicrously’ in case of alleged undercover officer – The Guardian
‘Prosecutors have been accused of behaving “ludicrously” by concealing the cause of a miscarriage of justice in which an undercover police officer is alleged to have used his fake identity in court to hide his covert infiltration.’
The Guardian, 27th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Veiled Muslim woman will not give evidence – Daily Telegraph
‘Woman on trial on witness intimidation charges who was told to remove full-face veil if she wanted to take to the witness box decides not to give evidence.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th January 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Hospital payout for girl’s glue injection – BBC News
‘A 10-year-old girl who was left brain damaged after she was accidentally injected with glue in her brain is to receive a multimillion-pound payout.’
BBC News, 27th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
London transport’s ban on anti-gay ad put in doubt by court of appeal – The Guardian
‘A London transport ban on a Christian charity’s posters suggesting gay people can “move out of homosexuality” has been put in doubt by a court of appeal judgment that ordered an investigation into whether the mayor, Boris Johnson, acted “for an improper purpose”.’
The Guardian, 27th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Children: Public Law Update – Family Law Week
‘John Tughan, barrister of 4 Paper Buildings, analyses recent judgments in public law children cases and, in particular, the Re B-S line of authorities.’
Family Law Week, 24th January 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Gay couple threaten to sue UK government over same-sex marriage – The Guardian
‘A gay couple from Barnsley are threatening legal action against the government after discovering they will not be able to marry on 29 March, when the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act comes into force, because they are already in a civil partnership.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Way cleared for family’s challenge over ‘do not resuscitate’ orders – The Guardian
‘Appeal court judges have cleared the way for a family to continue their legal challenge over the way decisions are made not to attempt resuscitation of critically ill patients in England.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
