Cancer fund father Kevin Wright jailed for theft and fraud – BBC News
“A man who stole from children’s cancer charities, including one to help his son, has been jailed for five years.”
BBC News, 5th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge rejects ban on naming and shaming social workers – Daily Telegraph
“The most senior family judge in England and Wales has rejected a legal bid to ban the naming and shaming of social workers in a controversial case which saw a baby taken from his parents against their will.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th September 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Former rider for Queen’s horse trainer jailed for jealous attack – The Guardian
“A horse rider who worked for the Queen’s trainer has been jailed for four years after attacking an ex-jockey in a jealous rage, leaving him looking like ‘the victim of a road traffic accident.’ ”
The Guardian, 5th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Red Caps’ families take legal action for public inquiry – BBC News
“The families of four Royal Military Police NCOs killed by an Iraqi mob are to bring a Human Rights Act claim to try to force a public inquiry.”
BBC News, 5th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
NSA and GCHQ unlock privacy and security on the internet – The Guardian
“US and British intelligence agencies have successfully cracked much of the online encryption relied upon by hundreds of millions of people to protect the privacy of their personal data, online transactions and emails, according to top-secret documents revealed by former contractor Edward Snowden.”
The Guardian, 6th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Nurses and midwives set to face three-yearly checks – BBC News
“Nurses and midwives in the UK look set to face three-yearly checks from the end of 2015 under proposals being put forward.”
BBC News, 6th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
First female genital mutilation prosecution ‘close’, says CPS – BBC News
“The likelihood of the first prosecution in the UK for female genital mutilation is higher than ever before, the director of public prosecutions says.”
BBC News, 6th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nigel Kennedy escapes prosecution over fraud claims – Daily Telegraph
“A Conservative MP has called for voting crimes to be punished retrospectively after it emerged that Nigel Kennedy, the violinist, will not face prosecution for alleged electoral fraud.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
When can CFAs replace legal aid? – Legal Aid Handbook
“Many practitioners are concerned about the implications of recent delays in granting legal aid whilst the LAA is making detailed investigations about whether CFAs are available – even in cases where they clearly are not.”
Legal Aid Handbook, 4th September 2013
Source: www.legalaidhandbook.com
UK judges have breathed new life into Human Rights Convention, says former court president – UK Human Rights Blog
“Yesterday Sir Nicolas Bratza spoke candidly about the responsibility of certain UK politicians and media outlets in tarnishing this countries human rights legacy. He called on lawyers and NGOs to help rekindle the fire for human rights at home.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th September 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Rachel Manning murder: Police apologise to Barri White and Keith Hyatt – BBC News
“Thames Valley Police have apologised to two men wrongly convicted over the murder of a 19-year-old woman from Milton Keynes in 2000.”
BBC News, 5th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regulator to review banks’ complaint handling processes as ombudsman complaints reach record levels – OUT-LAW.com
“The financial industry regulator is to conduct a review of the way in which customer complaints to banks and building societies are handled, one of its directors has confirmed.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th September 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Expecting business to respect human rights without incentives or Sanctions – UK Human Rights Blog
“Cross-government coordination on an issue that affects trade, international development, foreign affairs, business activity and human rights is remarkable, especially at such a difficult economic time. So the UK’s Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, which is the government’s long-awaited strategy for implementing the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, is to be applauded for this achievement. Yet, while the Plan establishes clear expectations that UK companies should respect human rights, there are no effective legal requirements placed on them to do so.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th September 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Greater Transparency in the Family Courts – New Draft Guidance – RPC Privacy Law
“Proposed new guidance recommends that decisions of the family courts should always be published, unless there are compelling reasons against publication. Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division of the High Court, has issued the proposed judiciary guidance to facilitate the ‘need for greater transparency’ in the family courts.”
RPC Privacy Law, 4th September 2013
Source: www.rpc.co.uk
Law firm shut down after top judge’s complaint over ‘untruthful’ asylum case – Daily Telegraph
“A law firm has been closed down after one of the country’s most senior judges asked regulators to investigate its last-minute bids to block the deportation of failed asylum seekers.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th September 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UN to investigate impact of ‘bedroom tax’ on human rights of low-income households – The Independent
“The impact of the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ on the human rights of low-income households is being examined by a senior United Nations official.”
The Independent, 4th September 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Why not… legalise drugs? – BBC News
“Drug prohibition began in the UK during World War I, when the possession, distribution and sale of cocaine and opium was outlawed. Cannabis was added to the list in 1920, in line with international treaties.”
BBC News, 5th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dartmoor prison facing closure as ministers announce shakeup of jails – The Guardian
“Justice secretary signals that Dartmoor does not have long-term future as immediate closure of four other jails is announcedFull story
The Guardian, 4th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rachel Manning murder: Man jailed for killing 19-year-old woman 11 years after former boyfriend wrongly convicted of her killing – The Independent
“A man has been given a life sentence for killing a 19-year-old woman, 11 years after her former boyfriend was wrongly jailed for the murder.”
The Independent, 4th September 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
