IPCC to launch inquiry into collapsed case against environmental protesters – The Guardian
“Police watchdog called in to investigate reasons why prosecution fell apart.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: news
Social worker suspended over ignored child warning – BBC news
“A social worker who failed to pass on details about the abuse of a toddler a week before she was murdered has been suspended for two years.”
BBC News, 12th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rapist who preyed on Manchester students jailed – BBC News
“A rapist who broke into a Manchester hall of residence and attacked a terrified student at knifepoint has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 12th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Activists challenge convictions in wake of police spy revelations – The Guardian
“Twenty environmental activists are seeking to overturn recent criminal convictions in the wake of the Guardian’s revelations about a network of undercover police officers embedded deep in the movement.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Scotland Yard fights to keep phone-hacking targets a secret – The Independent
“The Metropolitan Police blocked legal action aimed at identifying all the alleged victims uncovered by its criminal investigation into phone hacking by the News of the World. Documents filed at the High Court in London show that Scotland Yard is resisting a claim for a judicial review of its handling of the case, on the basis that it does not have a public duty to contact everyone brought to the attention of detectives.”
The Independent, 13th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New pension rules hit workers – Daily Telegraph
“Workers will be automatically enrolled in a pension scheme under rules outline in the Pension Bill published today.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th January 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for neglect death of sister at Tyneside home – BBC News
“A man whose disabled sister was found dying in squalor in the North Tyneside home they shared has been jailed for her manslaughter.”
BBC News, 11th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Swansea teacher sacked after taking pupils sledging – BBC News
“A teacher was sacked after bringing a sledge into school and allowing two pupils to ride on it, a disciplinary hearing has heard.”
BBC News, 11th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government confirms retirement age to be scrapped from April 2011 – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government will scrap the default retirement age (DRA) later this year, despite calls from business to continue to allow them to force workers to retire at 65.”
OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
What to do with your law intern – The Guardian
“Employers are under pressure to up their game when it comes to temporary placements.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jeremy Hunt resigned to judicial challenge over BSkyB bid – The Guardian
“The culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, said today he expects his decision on whether to allow the proposed takeover of BSkyB by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation to be judicially challenged whatever decision he comes to.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cameron agrees to consider anti-strike law reform – The Guardian
“Rules may be changed so that strike is only lawful if a majority of those entitled to vote back the action.”
The Guardian, 12th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Swadlincote man convicted of police snowball assault – BBC News
“A man has been convicted of common assault for throwing a snowball at a police community support officer.”
BBC News, 12th January 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three prisons to close in coalition justice reforms – The Guardian
“Three prisons are to shut by July with the loss of 800 places, it was reported today.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Libel success fees – myth and reality – Law Society’s Gazette
“There is a myth that claimant libel lawyers win almost every libel case they bring and charge double their fees, which must be paid by the defendant, usually a media organisation. The reality is very different.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 13th January 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Abortion rule to be challenged in high court – The Guardian
“The Department of Health is today accused of allowing political considerations to prevail over the wellbeing of women who need an abortion in early pregnancy, by refusing to allow them to take the necessary pills in the comfort and security of their own home.”
The Guardian, 13th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Marital property agreements (pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements) – Law Commission
“On 11 January 2011 we published a consultation paper. This reviews the current law of marital property agreements, discusses options for reform and puts forward questions for consultees. The consultation closes on 11 April 2011.”
Law Commission, 11th January 2011
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Student protester who threw fire extinguisher from roof jailed – The Guardian
“A student who admitted throwing a fire extinguisher from the roof of Millbank Tower during November’s tuition fees protests was sentenced to 32 months in jail today by a judge who warned those who abuse the right of peaceful protest to expect lengthy custodial sentences.”
The Guardian, 11th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Yarl’s Wood child detention ruled unlawful – The Guardian
“A high court judge has ruled that two mothers and their children were unlawfully detained at Yarl’s Wood immigration centre after dawn raids on their homes last year.”
The Guardian, 11th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rapist ex-policeman jailed for life – The Independent
“A rogue policeman was jailed for life today after being convicted of raping and sexually assaulting vulnerable women.”
The Independent, 11th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
