We need a ‘beyond bars’ approach to jailing women – The Guardian
“When women with children are sent to prison, who is being punished?”
The Guardian, 24th April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Two guilty of £2.3m Olympic authority fraud – BBC News
“Two men have been found guilty of money-laundering charges following a £2.3m fraud against the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), the Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Naked men started flat fire in Wiccan ritual to get rid of negative vibes – Daily Telegraph
“Two naked men started fires in a flat as part of a pagan ritual to get rid of ‘negative vibes’, a court heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Lilleyman v Lilleyman [2012] EWHC 821 (Ch) (04 April 2012)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Health Research Authority (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Mental Health (Hospital, Guardianship and Treatment) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012
The Health Research Authority (Establishment and Constitution) Amendment Order 2012
The Wiltshire Council (Arrangements for the Provision of Suitable Education) Order 2012
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (Commencement No. 13) Order 2012
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Sir David Omand – Social media snooping powers out of date – BBC News
“Government surveillance has not kept up with sites like Twitter and Facebook, according to a former head of the UK’s intelligence centre GCHQ.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Updated gambling guidance is primarily consolidation but may hint at more active enforcement – OUT-LAW.com
“Gambling regulator the Gambling Commission is consulting on proposed changes to its guidance for licensing authorities.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2012
Source: www.out-law.com
Jazz FM broadcast porn over airwaves after leaving sound fader up – Daily Telegraph
“A radio station breached the broadcasting code when it accidentally played ‘pornographic content’ during a show, according to communications watchdog Ofcom.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dangerous dog laws to be widened to cover attacks on private land – The Guardian
“Postal, health and social workers, meter readers and others who are attacked by dogs while lawfully on private property have been promised extra protection by ministers.”
The Guardian, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Animal cruelty convictions in Wales rise 31%, says RSPCA – BBC News
“The number of people who were convicted of animal cruelty in Wales increased by more than a third last year, says the RSPCA.”
BBC News, 24th April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lords block legal aid bill again – The Guardian
“The government has suffered a fresh round of defeats in the House of Lords over austerity plans to cut legal aid, setting up a constitutional confrontation between the two houses of parliament.”
The Guardian, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Charity calls for reform of the law on child neglect – BBC News
“A children’s charity has called for the law on child neglect to be overhauled.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A significant case in the family courts – LB Islington v Al Alas and Wray – Garden Court Family Law Blog
“The recent case of LB Islington v Al Alas and Wray, (where I was led by Ian Peddie QC [also of Garden Court Chambers] in representing the father, Rohan Wray) should have some pretty significant implications in cases involving alleged non-accidental injuries.”
Garden Court Family Law Blog, 23rd April 2012
Source: www.gcfamily.wordpress.com
