Merseyside PC who had sex with abuse victim on duty jailed – BBC News
‘A “deplorable” PC who had sex with a victim of abuse while he was meant to be searching for a missing person has been jailed.’
BBC News, 31st October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba can be named, judge rules – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police officer charged with murder after Chris Kaba was shot dead can be named by the media, a judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 30th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met uses new anti-protest powers to arrest climate protesters for first time – The Guardian
‘Police have arrested more than 60 climate activists taking part in a slow march outside parliament in the first use of draconian new anti-protest powers.’
The Guardian, 30th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bristol grandma among Just Stop Oil M25 activists spared jail – BBC News
‘A 76-year-old grandmother is among 12 activists spared jail for causing “massive disruption” on the M25.’
BBC News, 31st October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parents of babies who died or were harmed in NHS care demand inquiry – The Guardian
‘Parents of babies who have died or been harmed as a result of poor care are demanding that ministers order a public inquiry into repeated failings in NHS maternity units.’
The Guardian, 31st October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Property Guardians and HMOs – occupation and use – Nearly Legal
‘Global 100 Ltd v Jimenez & Ors (2023) EWCA Civ 1243. This was the Court of Appeal judgment in the latest of Global 100 (and Global Guardians) attempts to get out of properties occupied by guardians being subject to local auhtority licensing requirements, and the consequences of that.’
Nearly Legal, 29th October 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Online Safety Act becomes UK law with more detail on duties imminent – OUT-LAW.com
‘Content platforms in the UK can expect to receive more details on the steps they might need to take to address the risk of illegal online harms on 9 November, a regulator has confirmed after the Online Safety Act passed into UK law.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th October 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Barrier to employment lifted for thousands of ex-offenders – Ministry of Justice
‘Over 120,000 former offenders will find it easier to get work and turn their lives away from crime following a change in the law.’
Ministry of Justice, 30th October 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Fixed costs rules not as simple as we wanted, Birss admits – Legal Futures
‘The deputy head of civil justice has issued a robust defence of the new regime of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) for cases worth up to £100,000 – while acknowledging it is not as simple as he would like.’
Legal Futures, 30th October 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Details of the review into police use of force published – Home Office
‘The terms of a review looking at whether existing legislation on police use of force and driving provides sufficient protections for those in the line of duty, and maintains public confidence in policing, have been published today (24 October 2023). The review, which was requested by the Home Secretary and will be coordinated by the Home Office, is expected to provide findings to Suella Braverman by the end of the year.’
Home Office, 24th October 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Robust new laws to fight corruption, money laundering and fraud – Home Office
‘The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 26 October.’
Home Office, 26th October 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
£2million home and large pensions sold to repay fraudsters’ court order – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Asset Recovery prosecution specialists have recovered a further £2.7million from two defendants following one of the largest multi-million-pound VAT fraud operations brought to justice by CPS and HMRC.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 26th October 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Kidnap gang jailed after subjecting men to savage torture – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Members of an armed gang which kidnapped and brutally tortured a man for 27 hours have been imprisoned for between 25 and six years.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 27th October 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Speech by Mr Justice Foxton: The Beatles and the Law – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘A Talk to the Liverpool Business and Property Courts Forum, The Brett Lecture Theatre, Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, University of Liverpool.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 24th October 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Victims will have say in jurisdiction of criminal cases involving armed forces – Law Society’s Gazette
‘For the first time, the views of alleged victims will be considered when deciding whether the civilian or military justice system should deal with criminal cases involving a member of the armed forces.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th October 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Court of Appeal quashes murder conviction following ‘entirely avoidable’ procedural error – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A murder conviction has been quashed for the second time due to an ‘entirely avoidable’ procedural error which Court of Appeal judges determined made the conviction unsafe.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th October 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Overseas students and workers targeted in illicit UK visa trade – The Guardian
‘UK visa appointments are being booked up by brokers and sold on for hundreds of pounds in an illicit trade targeting overseas workers and students.’
The Guardian, 29th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
