Hertfordshire police officer convicted of raping child after victim’s testimony – The Guardian

Posted October 20th, 2022 in child abuse, news, perverting the course of justice, police, rape by sally

‘A serving police officer has been found guilty of raping a girl and wiping his phone to avoid detection after the victim gave “powerful” testimony in court.’

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The Guardian, 19th October 2022

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In 2017 Daria Aspen told police her stepfather had raped her. Why did it take five years to even charge him? – The Guardian

Posted October 20th, 2022 in child abuse, delay, domestic violence, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘Aspen hoped she could protect others from the man who had abused her as a child. She didn’t realise how slowly the case would move, or how many intrusive questions she would have to answer.’

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The Guardian, 18th October 2022

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 20th, 2022 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Guest & Anor v Guest [2022] UKSC 27 (19 October 2022)

Revenue and Customs v NHS Lothian Health Board (Scotland) [2022] UKSC 28 (19 October 2022)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Norton v London Borough of Haringey [2022] EWCA Civ 1340 (19 October 2022)

Kynaston-Mainwaring v GVE London Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1339 (19 October 2022)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

His Majesty’s Attorney General v Bowskill & Anor [2022] EWCA Crim 1358 (19 October 2022)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Coll v Director of Public Prosecutions [2022] EWHC 2635 (Admin) (19 October 2022)

National Crime Agency, R (On the Application Of) v Westminster Magistrates’ Court [2022] EWHC 2631 (Admin) (19 October 2022)

London Borough of Hackney v JCDECAUX (UK) Ltd [2022] EWHC 2621 (Admin) (19 October 2022)

Tipper & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v The Crown Court at Birmingham [2022] EWHC 2615 (Admin) (18 October 2022)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Genius Sports Technologies Ltd & Ors v Soft Construct (Malta) Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 2637 (Ch) (19 October 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

Transport for London secures injunction against Just Stop Oil protests – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 20th, 2022 in demonstrations, injunctions, London, news, roads, transport by sally

‘The High Court has granted an injunction preventing Just Stop Oil protestors from blocking “key” roads in central London.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th October 2022

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted October 20th, 2022 in legislation by sally

SI 2022/1056 – The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1054 – The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Extraction of Information: Code of Practice) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1044 – The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No. 7 and Transitory Provision) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1029 – The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Rules 2022

SI 2022/1064 – The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2022

SI 2022/1063 – The Immigration (Registration with Police) (Revocation) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1062 – The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1061 – The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) (No. 2) (England and Wales) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1051 – The Armed Forces (Tri-Service Serious Crime Unit) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1057 – The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) (Conditions and Time Limits) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1050 – The Air Navigation (Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation) (Amendment) Order 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Trespassers, Non-Residential Land and the Police – St Philips Barristers

Posted October 20th, 2022 in news, police, trespass by sally

‘This article considers police powers in respect of trespassers under s 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (as recently amended) and s 60C (as recently inserted by s 83 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.’

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St Philips Barristers, 18th October 2022

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New Judgment: Guest and another v Guest [2022] UKSC 27 – UKSC Blog

Posted October 20th, 2022 in agriculture, estoppel, families, news, partnerships, Supreme Court, wills by sally

‘This appeal concerns the proper basis for awarding remedies in cases of proprietary estoppel. Proprietary estoppel arises when a person gives a promise or assurance to another person that they have or will be given an interest in property and that other person reasonably relies on the promise or assurance to their detriment.’

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UKSC Blog, 19th October 2022

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Judge approves C-section for pregnant woman with mental health difficulties – The Independent

Posted October 20th, 2022 in birth, consent, mental health, news, pregnancy by sally

‘Doctors can carry out a caesarean section on a heavily pregnant woman with mental health difficulties without her approval if needed, a judge has ruled.’

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The Independent, 19th October 2022

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Barnsley paedophile to jet off on holiday before sentencing – BBC News

Posted October 20th, 2022 in bail, child abuse, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A paedophile who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two girls has been allowed to jet off on holiday to Greece before being sentenced.’

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BBC News, 19th October 2022

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East Kent hospital baby deaths: Dr Bill Kirkup review to be published – BBC News

‘An independent review launched after up to 15 babies died at a hospital trust will be published later.’

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BBC News, 19th October 2022

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Meta ordered to sell Giphy as UK competition watchdog confirms decision – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2022 in appeals, competition, internet, news, ombudsmen, telecommunications by sally

‘The UK’s competition watchdog has reissued an order to Facebook’s parent firm Meta to sell Giphy.’

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The Independent, 18th October 2022

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HSBC climate change adverts banned by UK watchdog – BBC News

‘The UK’s advertising regulator has banned two HSBC advertisements for being “misleading” about the company’s work to tackle climate change.’

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BBC News, 19th October 2022

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Legal services exemption in ‘foreign agents’ clampdown – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Providers of legal services will be exempt from requirements to register as agents of a foreign power under proposed security legislation, the government revealed today. It was announcing the introduction of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme under an amendment to the National Security Bill.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 18th October 2022

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Jacob Rees-Mogg facing legal challenge over fracking plans – The Independent

‘Jacob Rees-Mogg is facing legal action over his decision to lift the moratorium on fracking in England.’

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The Independent, 19th October 2022

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‘They said: aren’t you that porn star?’ The woman hunting down image-based abuse – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2022 in internet, news, pornography, sexual offences, victims, voyeurism by sally

‘Mia Landsem, whose ex spread an intimate photo of her online, now spends hours each day helping others get images removed.’

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The Guardian, 19th October 2022

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Bridgend: HMP Parc nurse jailed for relationship with inmate – BBC News

‘A prison nurse has been jailed after engaging in “flirtatious” calls and texts with an inmate.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2022

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Judiciary in England and Wales ‘institutionally racist’, says report – The Guardian

‘The judiciary in England and Wales is “institutionally racist”, with more than half of legal professionals surveyed claiming to have witnessed a judge acting in a racially biased way, according to a report.’

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The Guardian, 18th October 2022

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‘Huge victory for reproductive rights’: MPs approve ‘buffer zones’ outside abortion clinics – The Independent

Posted October 19th, 2022 in abortion, bills, demonstrations, hospitals, news, women by sally

‘MPs have voted in favour of nationwide “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics in England and Wales in a major win for abortion providers.’

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The Independent, 18th October 2022

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Leicester disorder: Men jailed for part in city unrest – BBC News

‘A judge has jailed two men for their parts in recent unrest in East Leicester telling them the city will not tolerate disorder.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2022

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Only 90 of 13,000 partners at England and Wales law firms are Black – report – The Guardian

Posted October 19th, 2022 in diversity, equality, law firms, news, statistics by sally

‘Just 90 of more than 13,000 partners at major law firms in England and Wales are Black, according to a report, which says more must be done to address the underrepresentation.’

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The Guardian, 19th October 2022

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