Government launches public consultation on pre-charge bail – Home Office
‘New consultation aims to put the needs of victims first and ensure police are supported to investigate crimes.’
Home Office, 5th February 2020
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Civil partnerships for heterosexual couples: what you need to know – Family Law
‘As of 31st December 2019, it is now possible for both same-sex and heterosexual couples to enter into a civil partnership. The institution was initially devised solely for same-sex couples through the Civil Partnership Act 2004; it was meant to be a distinct separate relationship status for same-sex couples akin, but different to, a marriage. This has now changed and moving into 2020, heterosexual couples may opt for a civil partnership instead of a marriage.’
Family Law, 5th February 2020
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
CPS knew rape ‘ambition’ could have perverse consequences – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Crown Prosecution Service was aware in 2015 that its conviction rate “levels of ambition” could have unintended consequences, the Gazette can reveal.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th February 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The Separate Representation of Children: Part 1 – Family Law Week
‘Shiva Ancliffe reviews the law relating to the determination of whether a child should be separately represented in proceedings.’
Family Law Week, 2nd February 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
The Separate Representation of Children: Part 2 – Family Law Week
‘Shiva Ancliffe reviews the law relating to the determination of whether a child should be separately represented in proceedings.’
Family Law Week, 3rd February 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
MP launches new legal bid to allow asylum seekers to work after six months – The Independent
‘Asylum seekers who have waited more than six months for a decision on their claim would be given the right to work under a new bill brought forward in parliament.’
The Independent, 5th February 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Helen McCourt murderer Ian Simms to be released imminently – BBC News
‘A man jailed over the murder of a 22-year-old woman is due to be freed from prison imminently despite never revealing where he hid her remains.’
BBC News, 4th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rogue surgeon report does not pretend there are easy answers – The Guardian
‘Report makes some sensible recommendations but critics say it could have gone further.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Twitter will label and may remove media designed to mislead – The Guardian
‘Twitter will begin to label and in some cases remove doctored or manipulated photos, audio and videos that are designed to mislead people.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Couple who lost almost £1m among 3,000 victims of courier fraud as police launch nationwide crackdown – The Independent
‘Police have launched the first ever nationwide crackdown on courier fraud that has affected more than 3,000 people – including a couple who were conned out of almost £1m.’
The Independent, 5th February 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Pretty Little Thing: ‘Overly sexualised’ advert banned – BBC News
‘An advert for fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing which featured women wearing exposing lingerie has been banned for being “offensive”.’
BBC News, 5th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘I wanted to forget the past – but I couldn’t’: How modern slavery victim was left in limbo for five years by Home Office – The Independent
‘He arrived in the UK nearly a decade ago after an “uncle” – the term he uses for older men of his nationality – helped him escape the violence, labour exploitation and sexual abuse he was subjected to for most of his childhood. He has since been saved from his exploiters, but faced a different challenge – the battle for protection from the Home Office.’
The Independent, 4th February 2020
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Criminal record checks system still broken, say campaigners – The Guardian
‘Legal rights campaign groups have described as a “disgrace” the government’s delay in reforming the criminal record checks system.’
The Guardian, 30th January 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Important New Court of Appeal Decision on Legal Advice Privilege – Littleton Chambers
‘The Court of Appeal decision on 28 January 2020 on legal advice privilege will be of significant interest to litigators and non-litigators alike. It will be particularly important for those responsible for disclosure reviews within litigation, and to organisations with in-house lawyers. Such was the significance of the issues at play that the Law Society sought, and was granted, leave to intervene in the appeal.’
Littleton Chambers, 29th January 2020
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Number of self-harm incidents in prisons reaches record high – The Guardian
‘Levels of self-harm in prisons have hit a new high, with more than 60,000 incidents in a year, official figures show.’
The Guardian, 30th January 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Landlord Advice Companies in Litigation – Help or Hindrance? – Pallant Chambers
‘For individual landlords unfamiliar with the courts, recovering possession from tenants must often seem like a daunting proposition. It is therefore unsurprising that many such landlords turn to the wide variety of landlord advice companies that advertise support and assistance. These advice companies often offer different ‘packages’, ranging from simply drafting letters before action to pursuing possession orders right through to judgment.’
Pallant Chambers, 30th January 2020
Source: www.pallantchambers.co.uk
Flight Risk: Cybersecurity in Aviation – The 36 Group
‘Cybersecurity is considered one of the top global risks to the world in the next decade. The problem is particularly acute for airports as they play an essential role in the economy and infrastructure of every country. Any incident involving airports would have widespread consequences to the industry, economy and society. The aviation industry finds itself at the heart of a number of regulations on data protection, network and information systems and security and safety.’
The 36 Group, 3rd February 2020
Source: 36group.co.uk
Unlawful detention deemed even less graceful – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In AC (Algeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 36, the Court of Appeal gave a trenchant warning that once it ceases to be lawful to detain an individual, the ‘grace period’ allowed within which to make arrangements for release can only be a short period. Moreover, the reasons for which any such grace period is required will be be closely scrutinised by the courts.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th February 2020
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
MI5 May Be Forced To Destroy ‘Unlawfully’ Handled Personal Data – Each Other
‘Privacy groups have launched fresh legal challenge to pressure MI5 into destroying personal data which it has handled “unlawfully”.’
Each Other, 3rd February 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
