Child neglect law – unnecessary tinkering, unintended consequences – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted February 28th, 2014 in bills, child neglect, children, news by sally

‘The Child Maltreatment Bill has barely progressed towards the statute book – and perhaps with good reason.’

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 27th February 2014

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Cameron orders judicial review into IRA immunity letters – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2014 in immunity, judicial review, news, Northern Ireland, terrorism by sally

‘David Cameron has ordered a review into secret police letters promising immunity to Northern Ireland terrorist suspects, but said he does not want to unpick parts of the 1998 peace deal that introduced the scheme.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2014

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Lawful noise from speedway track could still be a nuisance to homeowners, Supreme Court rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 28th, 2014 in injunctions, news, noise, nuisance, sport by sally

‘A Suffolk couple who were unaware that they had purchased a house near a speedway stadium were entitled to obtain an injunction against the noise from the site, regardless of the fact that the stadium had been operating for years before they moved in, the Supreme Court has ruled.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2014

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Proposed wilful neglect law may see up to 240 health prosecutions a year – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2014 in consultations, hospitals, news, prosecutions, wilful neglect by sally

‘Up to 240 prosecutions a year alleging wilful neglect or ill-treatment of patients could take place under a new criminal offence to be introduced in England following the Mid Staffordshire hospital scandal, the government says.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2014

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Criminal legal aid fee cuts for lawyers confirmed by justice secretary – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2014 in barristers, criminal justice, fees, legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

‘Cuts in criminal legal aid fees of 17.5% on average for solicitors and 6% for barristers have been confirmed by the justice secretary, Chris Grayling.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2014

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High-stakes gaming machines: Gamblers to set limits – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2014 in gambling, local government, news by sally

‘Gamblers in England and Wales will be able to set their own limits on time and money spent on high-stakes gaming machines in betting shops.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2014

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Ombudsman report into Joshua Titcombe death finds pain was inflicted by ‘inappropriate emails’ – The Independent

Posted February 28th, 2014 in birth, complaints, electronic mail, hospitals, midwives, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘“Inappropriate” emails sent by staff at an NHS trust caused offence and distress to a family who had already lost their baby because of avoidable lapses in his care, the health service ombudsman has said.’

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The Independent, 27th February 2014

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Doreen Lawrence: hold public inquiry into police spying or we’ll sue – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2014 in corruption, inquiries, news, police, racism, spying by sally

‘The home secretary must order a public inquiry into undercover police who spy on political campaigners or the family of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence will sue, human rights campaigners have been told.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2014

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