Hakim Sillah death: Man guilty of knife awareness course murder – BBC News
‘A young offender who stabbed a man to death at a knife awareness course in west London has been found guilty of his murder.’
BBC News, 3rd August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Shirley Oaks: Care home survivors call for mandatory reporting of abuse – BBC News
‘Survivors of prolonged abuse while in the care of Lambeth Council have called for the failure to report abuse in children’s homes to be made a crime.’
BBC News, 31st July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
PC Andrew Harper killing: ringleader sentenced to 16 years in prison – The Guardian
‘Relatives of PC Andrew Harper, who was dragged to his death in August 2019, have spoken of their pain at his loss as his three killers were jailed on Friday.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coronavirus: ‘Institutional racism left minorities exposed’ – BBC News
‘Institutional racism may have contributed to the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on ethnic minorities in Wales, a top judge has claimed.’
BBC News, 3rd August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Landlords in England ignoring ‘no DSS’ ban, claim private renters – The Guardian
‘Hundreds of private renters in England in receipt of benefits are still struggling to secure accommodation despite a landmark ruling saying that landlords are not allowed to discriminate against this group.’
The Guardian, 2nd August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Former police chief convicted over child abuse video granted court of appeal hearing – The Guardian
‘A decorated former police chief has won two key battles in her fight to overturn her conviction for possessing a child abuse video and get her job back, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 2nd August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court rejects JR over LASPO post-implementation review – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has rejected a judicial review that argued the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) failed to carry out an adequate review of the impact of the LASPO reforms on those with asbestos-related diseases.’
Litigation Futures, 3rd August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Barry Bennell: Ex-football coach admits more sexual offences – BBC News
‘Former football coach and serial paedophile Barry Bennell has pleaded guilty to nine sexual offences.’
BBC News, 31st July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Vos named as next Master of the Rolls – Litigation Futures
‘Sir Geoffrey Vos will take over as Master of the Rolls next year, it was announced on Friday, with a new Senior President of Tribunals and eight new Court of Appeal judges also named.’
Litigation Futures, 3rd August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Evil witch’ David Lake jailed for ‘sadistic’ sex attack – BBC News
‘A self-styled “evil black witch” has been jailed for life for a violent sex attack on a shopkeeper in his 70s.’
BBC News, 31st July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ban on prison visits in England and Wales breaches children’s rights, say lawyers – The Guardian
‘The children of prisoners in England and Wales are having their human rights breached by the ban on jail visits and a lack of video contact, lawyers have claimed, as they begin the first step of legal action against the Ministry of Justice.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rape victims are being badly let down by prosecutors. They need justice – The Guardian
‘The utterly shameful level of convictions in England and Wales is down to the CPS dropping so-called “weak” cases.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Shamima Begum: Bid to return in citizenship fight goes to Supreme Court – BBC News
‘The case of runaway Shamima Begum, who is fighting to return to the UK from Syria, will go to the Supreme Court.’
BBC News, 31st July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chris Packham loses appeal against HS2 rail project – The Guardian
‘The broadcaster Chris Packham has lost his case against HS2 in the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ex-MP Charlie Elphicke convicted of sexual assault – The Guardian
‘The Conservative ex-MP Charlie Elphicke is facing jail after being found guilty of three counts of sexual assault against two women in a verdict that prompted his wife – who represents his former constituency – to announce the end of their marriage.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Government rejects calls to make ‘spiralling’ pet theft a crime – BBC News
‘Calls to make pet theft a specific criminal offence have been rejected by ministers, who say it is covered by existing laws.’
BBC News, 30th July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grime artist Solo 45 jailed for 24 years for multiple rapes – The Guardian
‘The grime artist Solo 45, whose real name is Andy Anokye, has been jailed for 24 years for holding four women against their will and raping them repeatedly.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
British trafficking victim sues Priti Patel alleging abuse of personal data – The Guardian
‘A British victim of trafficking is bringing a case against the home secretary, Priti Patel, arguing that her department unlawfully accessed personal information including details of her intimate thoughts.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rees v Windsor- Clive Rees v Windsor-Clive (as Trustees of the St Fagan’s No 1 and No 2 Trusts) [2020] EWCA Civ 816 – Tanfield Chambers
‘The question whether a right of entry clause permitted a landlord to undertake activities in order to comply with planning conditions was a matter of fact and degree.’
Tanfield Chambers, 17th July 2020
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
