Runaway child rapist David James jailed for 16 years – BBC News
“A child rapist brought back from the US after more than 20 years on the run has been jailed for 16 years.”
BBC News, 10th January 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Council to sue three of its own members in slur row – BBC News
“A Conservative-controlled council is to sue three of its own members claiming they have damaged its reputation.”
BBC News, 11th January 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hypnotist filmed himself sexually abused 19-year-old patient – Daily Telegraph
“A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient when she was in a trance-like state.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th January 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
High Court wrestles with costs consequences after part 36 offers are accepted out of time – Litigation Futures
“Part 36 continues to trouble the courts, with two rulings recently involving parties seeking to overturn the usual costs consequences of accepting an offer after the usual 21 days.”
Litigation Futures, 10th January 2013
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Torture claim redactions ‘show dangers of secret courts’ – The Guardian
“Two versions of a highly sensitive military witness statement – initially substantially withheld, then later revealed – illustrate the dangers of government plans to expand secret courts, according to campaigners.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex offence conviction rates ‘low’ – BBC News
“Only a fraction of sexual offences in England and Wales results in a conviction, a statistical review says.”
BBC News, 10th January 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Changes to the prison estate – Ministry of Justice
“The Government is to start feasibility work on what would be Britain’s biggest prison as part of a major programme of updating Britain’s prison estate. The new prison could hold more than 2,000 prisoners – around a quarter more than the largest current facility. The new facility is likely to be in London, the North West or North Wales.”
Ministry of Justice, 10th January 2013
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Nightingale, R. v [2012] EWCA Crim 2734 (29 November 2012)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Boxing Brands Ltd v Sports Direct International Plc & Ors [2012] EWHC 3588 (Ch) (10 December 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
Return of the super-prison as the Coalition changes tack – Daily Telegraph
“A ‘super-prison’ capable of housing 2,000 inmates is to be built along with four mini-prisons in a departure from Coalition policy which had suggested that jails are costly and ineffectual.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Fatal helicopter flight instructor Ian King found guilty – BBC News
“A flying instructor whose student died in a helicopter crash has been found guilty of lying to get him a licence.”
BBC News, 9th January 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
John McCririck launches £3m ‘ageism’ claim over sacking from Channel 4 Racing – Daily Telegraph
“John McCririck, the flamboyant racing pundit, has launched a £3 million age discrimination claim after he was dropped by Channel 4.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Luciana Berger MP abuse: Philip Hayes fined for anti-Semitic remarks – BBC News
“A Merseyside music promoter who admitted making anti-Semitic remarks to a Jewish MP has been fined £120.”
BBC News, 9th January 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victims ‘could report crimes at the Post Office’ – Daily Telegraph
“Victims could report crimes at the Post Office as 65 front desks in police stations across the capital are closed amid sweeping budget cuts of more than £500 million.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
2013: the year for legal apprenticeships – The Guardian
“Enthusiasm for legal apprenticeships grew notably last year with several firms launching formal schemes. Not only are new Higher Apprenticeships in Legal Services due to launch in March, which are equivalent to the first year of a degree, but the government’s minister for skills, Matthew Hancock, announced in late December that it may be possible to enroll on apprenticeships equivalent to bachelors and masters degree level as early as this year.”
The Guardian, 9th January 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Transforming Rehabilitation – a revolution in the way we manage offenders – Ministry of Justice
“‘Transforming Rehabilitation – a revolution in the way we manage offenders’ describes the Government’s proposals for reforming the delivery of offender services in the community to reduce reoffending rates whilst delivering improved value for money for the tax payer.”
Ministry of Justice, 9th January 2013
Source: www.consult.justice.gov.uk
Boy left brain damaged at birth wins £7.1m compensation – The Guardian
“A teenage boy who was left brain-damaged at birth has been awarded £7.1m damages after a 14-year legal battle by his mother against the hospital responsible.”
The Guardian, 9th January 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
