LSB paves way for “remedial action” to ensure lawyers’ competence – Legal Futures

‘Regulators of legal services must develop plans for “remedial action to address competence issues” among lawyers, according to a draft policy statement published today by the Legal Services Board (LSB).’

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Legal Futures, 8th December 2021

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Domestic abuse: ‘No female should be subjected to what I did’ – BBC News

Posted December 8th, 2021 in domestic violence, families, news, rehabilitation by sally

‘”No female should be subjected to some of the things I did.”

Rob* was referred through the family courts in March to complete a domestic abuse prevention course, designed to break the cycle of physical and mental abuse.’

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BBC News, 8th December 2021

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Incoming Bar chair: “I was wrong to be colour blind in approach to race” – Legal Futures

Posted December 8th, 2021 in barristers, diversity, equality, news, race discrimination by sally

‘The incoming chairman of the Bar Council said last night that he had been wrong to approach the issue of diversity at the Bar by trying to be “colour blind” and almost disregard it.’

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Legal Futures, 8th December 2021

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UKHSA considers legal action against privately run Immensa lab – The Guardian

‘A government health watchdog is considering legal action against a private health company whose laboratory gave at least 43,000 people potentially false negative Covid-19 test results.’

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The Guardian, 8th December 2021

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US Woman Wins Deportation Appeal Having Lived in the UK for 53 Years – EIN Blog

Posted December 8th, 2021 in appeals, deportation, drug offences, government departments, health, immigration, news by sally

‘Polly Gordon is a US national who has been living in the UK for over 53 years, having moved here in her early 20’s. She gained Indefinite Leave to Remain in 1977. In July 2019, she received a 12-month sentence from the Edinburgh Sheriff’s Court after she was found to have supplied a controlled drug, as a result of which the Home Office sought her deportation under section 32(5) of the UK Borders Act 2007.’

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EIN Blog, 7th December 2021

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‘Loud’ academic wins unfair dismissal case against university – The Guardian

‘A senior academic who claimed she was sacked because her bosses could not tolerate her “naturally loud” voice and passionate teaching style has won her case for unfair dismissal.’

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The Guardian, 7th December 2021

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Campaign to make misogyny a hate crime rebuffed by Law Commission – The Guardian

Posted December 7th, 2021 in consultations, gender, hate crime, Law Commission, news, women by sally

‘A coalition of women’s rights campaigners have voiced their disappointment and frustration after the Law Commission decided to reject a proposal to make misogyny a hate crime.’

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The Guardian, 7th December 2021

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Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Review of his death ‘owes it to him’ – BBC News

Posted December 7th, 2021 in child cruelty, homicide, inquiries, murder, news, social services by sally

‘Authorities owe it to Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and all children to review events leading up to his killing, the crime and policing minister Kit Malthouse has said.’

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BBC News, 6th December 2021

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Coroners in England issue rare warnings over avoidable deaths in pandemic – The Guardian

Posted December 7th, 2021 in coronavirus, coroners, inquests, news by sally

‘Coroners in England have said lessons must be learned from failings made by overstretched services that struggled to adapt during the Covid pandemic, as details of inquests into deaths only now emerge.’

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The Guardian, 6th December 2021

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Joey Barton cleared of pushing rival manager at the end of match after saying it wasn’t him – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 7th, 2021 in assault, news, sport by sally

‘Former Premier League footballer Joey Barton has been cleared of pushing over a rival manager at the end of a match, leaving him bloodied and with a broken tooth.’

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Daily Telegraph, 6th December 2021

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James Stokoe murder trial: Alexander Layton convicted of stab murder – BBC News

Posted December 7th, 2021 in murder, news, offensive weapons by sally

‘A pedestrian who stabbed a stranger to death in front of his young son after the driver had braked to avoid running him over has been convicted of murder.’

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BBC News, 6th December 2021

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Council loses High Court battle over whether private way was a “road” under Road Traffic Regulation Act – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 7th, 2021 in local government, news, planning, road traffic, roads by sally

‘Isle of Wight Council’s decision that a privately owned way in Ryde was not a “road” for the purposes of the Traffic Regulation Act 1984 has been overturned, following a High Court legal challenge.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 6th December 2021

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Most rape victims in London drop complaints after speaking to police – The Guardian

Posted December 7th, 2021 in news, police, prosecutions, rape, reports, statistics, victims by sally

‘Nearly two-thirds of London rape victims who drop their complaint do so within a month of going to police, with the proportion tripling in two years, according to a report.’

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The Guardian, 7th December 2021

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Claimant liable for abuse of process after misusing online claim system – Legal Futures

Posted December 7th, 2021 in abuse of process, debts, default judgments, electronic filing, news by sally

‘A claimant who filed a request for judgment on the Money Claim Online (MCOL) system, knowing the defendant’s alleged admission had not been made, has been found liable for the tort of abuse of process.’

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Legal Futures, 7th December 2021

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Two Met police officers jailed over photos of murdered sisters – The Guardian

‘Two Metropolitan police officers who “dehumanised” two black murder victims “for their own amusement” by taking and sharing photos from the scene where they lay murdered have each been jailed for two years and nine months.’

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The Guardian, 6th December 2021

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Union loses legal challenge to PM’s decision to back Priti Patel – BBC News

‘The union for senior civil servants has lost its High Court challenge to Boris Johnson’s decision to back Priti Patel over claims she bullied staff.’

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BBC News, 6th December 2021

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Stillborn baby’s parents receive £2.8m from Nottingham hospital trust – BBC News

‘A couple whose child died in the womb after mistakes by maternity staff have received a £2.8m settlement.’

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BBC News, 6th December 2021

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Campaigners threaten UK legal action over porn sites’ lack of age verification – The Guardian

Posted December 6th, 2021 in bills, charities, children, internet, news, pornography by sally

‘The UK data watchdog must introduce age verification for commercial pornography sites or face a high court challenge over any failure to act, children’s safety groups have warned.’

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The Guardian, 5th December 2021

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Covid not good enough reason for solicitors missing court deadline – Legal Futures

Posted December 6th, 2021 in coronavirus, delay, law firms, negligence, news, striking out, time limits by sally

‘The disruption caused by Covid last year was not a good enough excuse for a law firm missing a deadline to file amended particulars of claim by four months, the High Court has ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 6th December 2021

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Online Safety Bill : What to expect – BBC News

‘A report from a joint committee of MPs and Lords recommending what should be included in the Online Safety Bill is due in the next few days.’

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BBC News, 6th December 2021

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