Molly Russell: Social media a factor in teenager’s death, coroner says
‘The “negative effects of online content” were a factor in the death of a girl who took her own life, an inquest has found.’
BBC News, 30th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Victims’ Bill will have ‘limited effect’ without proper funding – report – The Independent
‘The Government’s plans for a Victims’ Bill will have a “limited effect” unless more funding is provided, according to MPs.’
The Independent, 30th September 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Met faces legal action after refusing to police ‘March of the Mummies’ – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police are facing legal action after they refused to police a major protest by mothers against the cost of childcare in central London, weeks before it was scheduled to take place.’
The Guardian, 30th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Men jailed for murder of friend killed by rival gang in shootout – BBC News
‘Three men have each been jailed for at least 29 years for the murder of their friend killed by rivals in a shootout.’
BBC News, 29th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Transgender charity Mermaids under investigation – BBC News
‘Transgender youth support charity Mermaids is under investigation by The Charity Commission over safeguarding concerns.’
BBC News, 29th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harry Dunn crash: Anne Sacoolas appears by video link before UK court – The Guardian
‘Her appearance, sitting beside one of her lawyers, marks the end of a three-year wait by Dunn’s family for criminal proceedings to begin. They listened from the public gallery at Westminster magistrates court as the case was sent to the Old Bailey.’
The Guardian, 29th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
The school fines lottery for parents with absent children – BBC News
‘Parents in England whose children miss school face harsher penalties depending on where they live, a BBC Panorama investigation has found.’
BBC News, 30th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Dexia Crediop SPA v Provincia Di Pesaro E Urbino [2022] EWHC 2410 (Comm) (27 September 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
MoJ rejects call for early review of whiplash tariff – Legal Futures
‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has rejected a call for an early review of the tariff for the Official Injury Claim portal, although personal injury solicitors are continuing to lobby for it.’
Legal Futures, 29th September 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Colston four: protesters cannot rely on ‘human rights’ defence, top judge rules – The Guardian
‘Protesters accused of “significant” criminal damage cannot rely on human rights protections when on trial, the court of appeal has said.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Benefit claimant wins High Court challenge over DWP policy approach to “Third Party Deductions” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has declared unlawful the Department for Work & Pensions’ written guidance for officials on ‘third party deductions’.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Dying patient should have been seen in person – BBC News
‘NHS officials ruled a man who died after his ear infection was not picked up in GP telephone consultations should have been seen face to face, a BBC Newsnight investigation has found.’
BBC News, 29th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
David Torrance: A Tale of Two Accessions: 1952 and 2022 – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘No two Accessions are the same. That of King Edward VII in 1901 was characterised by widespread confusion regarding custom and practice, for Queen Victoria’s succession to the Throne had long ago faded from the public consciousness. This time, the “official mind” was better prepared and the major difference between the Accession of King Charles III in 2022 and that of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in February 1952 was its visibility. By comparing the ceremonial surrounding these Accessions (and some others), this article reveals developments in what Walter Bagehot called the “dignified” constitution over the past seven decades.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 28th September 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
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
