Cat and dog theft set to be made criminal offence – BBC News
‘The government is expected to back making stealing cats and dogs a specific criminal offence in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.’
BBC News, 19th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill is step towards totalitarianism, top lawyer in the Lords warns – The Independent
‘A leading lawyer who sits in the Lords has warned that Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill is “a step toward totalitarianism”.’
The Independent, 18th January 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
London council estate resident wins battle over misuse of planning law – The Guardian
‘A woman who fought the gentrification of the south London council estate that has been her home for 30 years has won a high court battle against the local authority for its misuse of planning law.’
The Guardian, 17th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Daughter of murdered MP David Amess taking legal action against police and Home Office – The Independent
‘The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess is suing the police and government for failing to stop his death.’
The Independent, 17th January 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
An update to the STEP Standard Provisions – Mills & Reeve
‘On the 2 November 2023, the Society of Trust Estates and Practitioners (STEP) published the third edition of their standard provisions that can be used when will drafting.’
Mills & Reeve, 18th January 2024
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
Ministers accused of watering down rules around abortion clinic buffer zones – The Guardian
‘Ministers have been accused of watering down guidance around new buffer zones outside abortion clinics in England and Wales, after it emerged campaigners could still be allowed to conduct silent prayers and approach women attending clinics to discuss the issue.’
The Guardian, 17th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Avon calling! … with the latest word on severance – Pensions Barrister
‘Paul Newman KC has written a casenote on the recent decision of HH Judge Davis-White KC in Avon Cosmetics Ltd v Dalriada Trustees Ltd & ors, which considered the requirements for the Court to be able to salvage parts of otherwise invalid deeds of amendment.’
Pensions Barrister, January 2024
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
Final infected blood inquiry report delayed until May – BBC News
‘The publication of a final report into the infected blood scandal has been delayed until May.’
BBC News, 17th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two-year-old boy died of starvation curled up next to dead father – The Guardian
‘A two-year-old boy was left alone to die of starvation curled up next to the body of his father, who had suffered a fatal heart attack, his family has revealed.’
The Guardian, 17th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Wiltshire father pleads guilty to killing baby daughter – BBC News
‘The father of a three-month old baby girl who died of fatal head injuries has admitted killing her.’
BBC News, 16th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Courts “could cope” with large number of Post Office appeals, says LCJ – Legal Futures
‘The courts “could cope” with a large volume of criminal appeals in the wake of the Post Office scandal, the Lady Chief Justice told MPs yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 17th January 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Housing Ombudsman criticises council over four cases of severe maladministration, covering “wide range of responsibilities” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Housing Ombudsman has criticised Croydon Council after finding severe maladministration in four cases that covered several aspects of the landlord’s responsibilities, including anti-social behaviour, adaptations and mutual exchange.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Top London school taken to high court over prayer ban – The Guardian
‘One of England’s highest performing state schools, famed for its top results, strict discipline code and charismatic headteacher, has been challenged in the high court for its policy of banning prayer rituals on school premises.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Planning Inspectorate to stop accepting comments on appeals via email in bid to “streamline” process – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Planning Inspectorate has said it will stop accepting comments on planning and enforcement appeals via email in order to streamline the process both for the inspectorate and local planning authorities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Legislating fiction – EIN Blog
‘Members of Parliament in the UK will on 16 and 17 January 2024 debate the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, which “gives effect to the judgement of Parliament that the Republic of Rwanda is a safe country” for asylum-seekers. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in November 2023 that Rwanda was manifestly not safe as asylum seekers sent to the country would face a real risk of ill-treatment due to insufficient guarantees against refoulement. The Bill thus aims to use law to determine a factual situation for as long as the law is in force. This blog discusses the risks inherent in creating such a “legal fiction” and how the Bill could be revised to mitigate this risk, before assessing the chances of it becoming law in the currently turbulent political context.’
EIN Blog, 16th January 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Sebastian Timmis: ‘Manipulative’ dating app fraudster jailed – BBC News
‘A “cynical and manipulative” fraudster who stole more than £30,000 from women he met online has been jailed.’
BBC News, 16th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK Pensions Regulator’s new code of practice offers more flexibility for schemes – OUT-LAW.com
‘A new general code of practice issued by the UK Pensions Regulator (TPR) should help improve the operation of pension schemes and manage risk for both members and trustee boards, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th January 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
UK tribunal decision ‘offers comfort’ to employers addressing underrepresentation – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent employment tribunal decision offers reassurance to employers that are taking steps to improve diversity, provided that care is taken in how they go about it, an employment law expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th January 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Government facing legal challenge over withdrawal of active travel statutory guidance – Local Government Lawyer
‘A judicial review challenge of the Department for Transport’s decision to withdraw active travel guidance supporting travel by foot and bicycle has been launched.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th January 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
