West Sussex social care failings contributed to teen’s death – BBC News
‘A teenage boy died following a catalogue of failings by social services, an inquest has heard.’
BBC News, 28th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dalian Atkinson’s family condemns justice system for six-year delay – The Guardian
‘Dalian Atkinson’s family have criticised police for taking the life of their loved one and condemned the justice system for taking six years to complete criminal trials of officers involved.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judge names youths as he jails them for life for murder of ‘vulnerable’ musician – The Independent
‘Mr Justice Sweeney lifted reporting restrictions at Winchester Crown Court to allow the naming of Jack Hindley and Samuel Jones, who were found guilty of the murder of 35-year-old Edward Reeve.’
The Independent, 28th September 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bristol Colston statue toppling was ‘violent act’, say judges – BBC News
‘The toppling of a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was a “violent” act, appeal court judges have ruled.
They also ruled human rights protections were not available as a defence to the so-called Colston Four, who were acquitted of criminal damage.’
BBC News, 28th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deaths in police custody lowest since 2004-05 in England and Wales – watchdog – BBC News
‘Deaths in police custody in England and Wales have fallen to their lowest level since 2004-05, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) says.’
BBC News, 28th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drug driver jailed for deliberately crashing car into pensioner’s bungalow – The Independent
‘A drug driver who deliberately crashed his BMW into a pensioner’s bungalow has been jailed.’
The Independent, 28th September 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Betfred fined almost £2.9m over gambling safety check failings – The Guardian
‘The bookmaker Betfred has been fined nearly £2.9m for failings in its social responsibility and money-laundering controls, after accepting tens of thousands of pounds from gamblers without performing adequate safety checks.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
London Borough of Islington v Bourous [2022] EWCA Civ 1242 (16 September 2022)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Wood, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1243 (20 September 2022)
Kadir v R. [2022] EWCA Crim 1244 (21 September 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Astora Women’s Health LLC, Re [2022] EWHC 2412 (Ch) (27 September 2022)
Antonio v Williams & Anor [2022] EWHC 2383 (Ch) (22 September 2022)
AU Vodka Ltd v NE10 Vodka Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 2371 (Ch) (21 September 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Virgin Aviation TM Ltd & Anor v Alaska Airlines, Inc [2022] EWHC 2391 (Comm) (26 September 2022)
Moss & Ors v Martin & Anor [2022] EWHC 2385 (Comm) (22 September 2022)
S&B Consultancy Services Ltd v Bourn & Anors [2022] EWHC 2359 (Comm) (20 September 2022)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2022/995 – The Criminal Legal Aid (Standard Crime Contract) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/992 – The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Commencement No. 29) Order 2022
SI 2022/988 – The Environment Act 2021 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/985 – The Charities (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College) Order 2022
SI 2022/984 – The Building etc. (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/983 – The Income-related Benefits (Subsidy to Authorities) Amendment Order 2022
SI 2022/981 – The Customs (Tariff and Reliefs) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/980 – The Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/979 – The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/977 – The Football Spectators (2022 World Cup Control Period) Order 2022
SI 2022/975 – The School Admission Appeals Code (Appointed Day) (England) Order 2022
SI 2022/973 – The Designation of Freeport Tax Sites (Solent Freeport) (No. 2) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/968 – The Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm (Amendment) Order 2022
SI 2022/967 – The Wolverhampton (Electoral Changes) Order 2022
SI 2022/966 – The Stockton-on-Tees (Electoral Changes) Order 2022
SI 2022/964 – The Bolton (Electoral Changes) Order 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
A History Of HIV And Human Rights In The UK – Each Other
‘Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that affects and weakens the immune system. It was first identified in the 1980s, despite it having existed for decades by then. Over the past 40 years, UK society has seen significant developments for those living with HIV. In this timeline, we take a look back over those developments and how they relate to human rights.’
Each Other, 25th September 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
Home Office to reopen immigration detention centres with £399m deal – The Guardian
‘The Home Office plans to open two immigration detention centres to detain 1,000 male asylum seekers in a scheme which is projected to cost £399m.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Psychology or pseudoscience? Parental alienation and the role of the psychologist, with Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska – Law Pod UK
‘Jim Duffy speaks to Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska, of 1 Crown Office Row in Brighton. They discuss how the family court deals with allegations of “alienating behaviour” by one parent against another and examines the part psychologists play in that process.’
Law Pod UK, 26th September 2022
Source: audioboom.com
SRA fines firm with “failing” anti-money laundering controls – Legal Futures
‘A law firm with a “failing” anti-money laundering (AML) control environment, leading to multiple rule breaches, has been fined £2,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).’
Legal Futures, 27th September 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Crown court roll-out of pre-recorded evidence in England and Wales complete – BBC News
‘The use of pre-recorded evidence from victims and witnesses of crimes such as rape has been rolled out across all crown courts in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 26th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office U-turn over deportation of Albanian asylum seekers – The Guardian
‘The Home Office has conceded that it does not have the right to fast-track the deportation of Albanian asylum seekers after their arrival in the UK, in an abrupt policy U-turn.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
TikTok may be fined £27m for failing to protect children – BBC News
‘TikTok could face a £27m fine for failing to protect children’s privacy when they’re using the platform.’
BBC News, 26th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
