Somaiya Begum: Uncle guilty of killing niece who refused marriage – BBC News
‘A man has been found guilty of murdering his 20-year-old niece after she refused a forced marriage.’
BBC News, 14th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Appeal judges reject bid to increase jail term of man who murdered colleague – The Independent
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid to increase the sentence of a violent porn-obsessed lab technician jailed for the brutal killing of his female colleague.’
The Independent, 4th March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Asylum seekers win permission to challenge UK’s Rwanda policy – The Guardian
‘A court of appeal judge has ruled that a group of asylum seekers can bring a legal challenge against the Home Office for what they claim has been a failure to consider the dangers and risks of deporting them to Rwanda.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Insulate Britain protester jailed for stopping traffic on M4 – BBC News
‘An Insulate Britain protester has been jailed for five weeks for obstructing the motorway, causing huge disruption.’
BBC News, 13th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jed Meers, Joe Tomlinson, Alice Welsh and Charlotte O’Brien: Rights on Paper? The Discriminatory Effects of Digital Immigration Status on Private Landlord Decisions – Constitutional Law Association
‘Under the EU settlement scheme, millions of EU, EEA and Swiss nationals have been granted “digital-only” immigration status. Instead of having physical documentation to prove their immigration status, these individuals must rely on an online proof-of-status service through the GOV.UK website. We wanted to examine whether individuals with this form of “digital only” status are disadvantaged in the private rented sector by exploring the decision-making behaviour of English landlords when choosing between prospective tenants. The so-called “Right to Rent” policy requires English private landlords to check the immigration status of a tenant or lodger, to ensure they can legally rent their property. In practice, this happens by inspecting their proof of ID. We therefore had two questions. First, are the tenant preferences of English private rented sector landlords influenced by ID status? Second, to what extent is ID status a significant factor in English private rented sector landlord preferences, relative to factors already known to influence landlord decision-making (such as age, gender, ethnicity, and occupation)?’
Constitutional Law Association, 14th March 2023
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Eleanor Williams sentencing: Men tried to take own lives over rape lies – BBC News
‘Three men tried to take their own lives after being falsely accused of rape and trafficking, a court has heard.’
BBC News, 13th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of audio-visual equipment to courts and tribunals – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Secretary of State for Justice (SoSJ) has successfully applied to the High Court for the lifting of the automatic suspension in a procurement challenge to the outcome of a mini-competition for a call-off contract relating to the provision of digital and audiovisual (‘AV’) equipment for use by HM Courts and Tribunals Service.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
What Does the Illegal Migration Bill Mean for Modern Slavery? – Each Other
‘Following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, EachOther summarises developments in the Bill and what it could mean for victims of modern slavery in the UK.’
Each Other, 14th March 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory – The Independent
‘All pet cats in England must be microchipped under a new law which could see their owners face a £500 fine if they do not get it done.’
The Independent, 13th March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Law Society calls in leading figures to support “21st century justice” project – Legal Futures
‘The Law Society has pulled together figures from law firms, technology and business – as well as the former Senior President of Tribunals – to support a project looking at how the justice system can be made “fit for the future”.’
Legal Futures, 14th March 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
More than 1,500 UK police officers accused of violence against women in six months – The Guardian
‘More than 1,500 police officers have been accused of violent offences against women and girls over a period of six months, and less than 1% have been sacked, according to new figures.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ombudsman issues special report on Catalyst Housing over ‘repeated failures’ indicative of wider service failure – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Housing Ombudsman has called for significant improvements at Catalyst Housing ahead of its merger with another major social landlord, Peabody, following an investigation that found it “routinely failed to recognise formal complaints” and that aspects of its service were “arbitrary, disjointed and concerning”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Council told to pay nearly £10k after woman forced to live in unsuitable accommodation for three years – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found that Croydon Council placed a woman fleeing domestic violence in “unsuitable accommodation” for three years, as well as finding poor complaint handling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
EU and UK action shows role for sanctions in tackling gender inequality – OUT-LAW.com
‘Action announced by the EU and UK highlights the role that sanctions can play in tackling gender inequality globally, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill could have major impact on subscription providers – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses that provide subscription services to customers in the UK should consider the implications of upcoming reforms and prepare for an increased level of regulatory scrutiny.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th March 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Pre-charge bail statutory guidance – Government publications
‘This document provides guidance on the pre-charge bail regime in England and Wales, to be read in conjunction with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The guidance is approved by the Secretary of State for the Home Office, laid in Parliament and published by the College of Policing.’
Government publications, 1st March 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
London councils urge Home Office to rethink hotels policy for asylum seekers – The Guardian
‘Two-thirds of London’s councils have signed a letter to the home secretary calling for a major shake-up of the government’s hotels policy for asylum seekers.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
News focus: Guidance on litigation ‘mindfulness’ seeks to address mental health issues – Law Society’s Gazette
‘As the law focuses on mental health, aggressive and belligerent litigators appear to be an archaic breed. New guidance from the Mindful Business Charter aims to bring the profession up to date.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Magistrates’ sentencing powers scaled back – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Magistrates have had controversial powers that enabled them to sentence people for up to a year in prison taken away from them – but they could be restored, the government has said.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
