Andrew Jaipaul murder: Allan Kalema sentenced to 14 years in prison – BBC News
“A gang member has been jailed for life after a painter and decorator was stabbed 25 times in a London estate.”
BBC News, 18th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court orders MMR vaccine for children – UK Human Rights Blog
“The High Court has ruled that two sisters must receive the MMR vaccine against their wishes and the wishes of their mother. This was an application by the father for a declaration and a specific issue order concerning his daughters both receive the MMR vaccination. This was opposed by their mother.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 18th October 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Ofsted fairness standards graded inadequate – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
“The Care Quality Commission has made headlines recently with the focus on inadequacies in its processes as a regulator and its failure to spot sub-standard and even dangerous levels of care. Its fellow regulator Ofsted, however, is more likely to be accused of being over – rather than under – zealous, but its approach has been subject to far less scrutiny.”
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 18th October 2013
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Fraud cases up 60 per cent as criminals head online – Daily Telegrah
“The number of frauds recorded by police has risen by nearly 60 per cent in five years, according to newly released official crime figures.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ruvi Ziegler: The missing right to vote: The UK Supreme Court’s judgment in Chester and McGeoch – UK Constitutional Law Group
“On 16 October 2013, a seven-judge panel of the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) unanimously rejected two challenges (R (Chester) v Secretary of State for Justice and McGeoch v The Lord President of the Council & Anor and the judgment summary) brought by prisoners serving terms of life imprisonment against their disenfranchisement in UK national elections pursuant to section 3(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (RPA) and in EU Parliamentary elections and UK local elections pursuant to section 8(2) of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002.”
UK Constitutional Law Group, 21st October 2013
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Prisoner becomes first inmate to be given a CRASBO – Daily Telegraph
“A convicted prisoner, with a history of violence against women, has become the first person to be issued with a CRASBO while still in jail.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Orchid View scandal: Whistle-blowing inquiry call – BBC News
“Ministers must launch an inquiry into how whistle-blowers are treated in the wake of the Orchid View care home scandal, MP Charlotte Leslie has said.”
BBC News, 20th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Magistrates throw out plan to ditch Bible oath – Daily Telegraph
“Swearing on the Bible will continue to be a crucial part of giving evidence in court after magistrates threw out proposals to introduce a modernised oath.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th October 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal claims ‘could paralyse’ armed forces – BBC News
“A ‘sustained legal assault’ on British forces could have ‘catastrophic consequences’ for the safety of the nation, an influential right-leaning think tank has warned.”
BBC News, 18th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Private citizen wins right to prosecute Met police worker – The Independent
“Scotland Yard is facing fresh embarrassment after a citizen won the right to launch what is thought to be an unprecedented private prosecution of a police employee for perverting the course of justice.”
The Independent, 18th October 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Why breaking up is getting even harder to do – BBC News
“Dozens of centres designed to help couples split up amicably are in danger of closure.”
BBC News, 19th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Probation officers vote to strike in protest at privatisation – The Guardian
“Probation officers have voted by an overwhelming majority to go on strike in protest at government plans to privatise the service.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Towcester property swindle couple jailed – BBC News
“A married couple from Northamptonshire who posed as wealthy high fliers have been jailed for a multi-million pound property swindle.”
BBC News, 18th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police face legal challenge over secret files on protesters – The Guardian
“Police chiefs face a legal challenge over their policy of keeping secret files on thousands of political activists.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Hospitals told to investigate all patient complaints in spite of possible lawsuits – The Guardian
“Hospitals will be banned from refusing to investigate complaints from patients harmed by poor care who may also sue for damages, after campaigners condemned the practice as an illegal and unfair denial of patients’ rights.”
The Guardian, 20th October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Christian woman to sue for right not to work on Sundays – The Independent
“A devout Christian woman is set to fight for her right not to work on Sunday this week when her case is heard at the Court of Appeal.”
The Independent, 20th October 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK’s top prosecutor defends journalists who break law in public interest – The Guardian
“Britain’s most senior prosecutor has launched a robust defence of journalists who break the law pursuing investigations that have a genuine public interest. Legal guidelines had been drafted, he said, to protect reporters.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mother who admitted stealing 905 designer handbags is sentenced to jail – The Independent
“A woman who admitted stealing 905 designer handbags over the course of three years has been jailed for 18 months.”
The Independent, 18th October 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jade Anderson dogs death: Court hears of ‘horrific’ scene – BBC News
“The moment a policeman found a girl who had been mauled to death by four dogs was the most distressing sight of his life, a court has heard.
At Wigan Magistrates Court, 45-year-old Concannon was given a 16-week suspended jail term after admitting causing suffering to the four animals.”
BBC News, 18th October 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
