‘Murders where mothers kill their babies are thankfully rare, however recent cases raise questions about the legal framework surrounding this offence, and whether laws concerning murder, manslaughter and infanticide are applied in a way that protects not only vulnerable children but also vulnerable women.’
Doughty Street Chambers, 9th October 2023
Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk
‘A former doctor who was jailed in Australia for the murder of a pregnant patient has been convicted of raping a child before he emigrated from the UK.’
BBC News, 13th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed after he caused a crash that left a five-year-old boy with a brain injury.’
BBC News, 13th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘We examine the myriad of current laws and others being proposed to curb different types of protests and activism.’
The Guardian, 13th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Pension trustees in the UK will have to take an extra step to recover a disputed overpayment, as the English Court of Appeal has recently ruled that the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) is not a “competent court” for such purpose.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th November 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Investigating allegations against staff is one of the most challenging issues for schools and colleges. Some lessons can be learned from a recent case, writes Joanne Moseley.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Elizabeth England, of Five Paper Chambers, runs through the key points of the latest Court of Appeal Japanese Knotweed case.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th November 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A groundbreaking study has found that using generative AI to support, rather than replace, humans results in “large and consistent increases in speed” in completing legal tasks.’
Legal Futures, 13th November 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A man who sexually assaulted a 93-year-old woman with dementia while employed to deliver hot meals to elderly and vulnerable people has been jailed.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 10th November 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A teenage right-wing supremacist has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after he was convicted of planning to disguise himself as an armed police officer and kill Muslims worshipping at nearby mosques.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 10th November 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘While the king’s speech pledged “legislation to protect public interest journalism”, a new Media Bill fails to address SLAPPs. This has sparked renewed calls to extend corrective measures beyond economic crime.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th November 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Royal Mail has been fined £5.6m by the regulator for missing its first- and second-class delivery targets.’
The Guardian, 13th November 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Almost a third of families with SEND children needing respite care have been failed by a council, according to a watchdog.’
BBC News, 12th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Duke of Sussex can go ahead with claims against Associated Newspapers of unlawfully obtaining information, as a court ruling opens the way for a trial.’
BBC News, 11th November 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal in England has backed a taxpayer over its restructuring of a corporate transaction to facilitate tax savings on a share exchange scheme, confirming the earlier decisions of the tax tribunals.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th November 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The Court of Appeal will today conclude a three-day hearing on whether the courts can stay proceedings and require parties to engage in ADR as a condition of being able to continue their claims.’
Legal Futures, 10th November 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Possession of “laughing gas” is now illegal with repeat serious users facing up to 2 years in prison and dealers up to 14 years.’
Home Office, 8th November 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Five men have been sentenced today (9 November 2023) over waste disposal contracts that resulted in losses of around £417,000 to Cardiff City Council.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 9th November 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
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