20/07/2016 – Current Awareness

‘The High Court has ruled that a claimant’s part 36 offer was a counter-offer, meaning that an earlier common law offer by the defendants no longer remained open for acceptance.’

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Litigation futures, 15th July 2016

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

James Warnock convicted 34 years after rape and murder – Crown prosecution Service

Posted July 20th, 2016 in child abuse, DNA, guilty pleas, indecent photographs of children, murder, press releases, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘James Warnock, 56, was sentenced today at the Central Criminal Court to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years for the murder of seventeen-year-old Yiannoulla Yianni in August 1982. He was sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for the rape of Yiannoulla. Warnock was convicted on 14 July 2016. The crimes took place in Yiannoulla’s home, where she lived with her family, in Hampstead, north London.’

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Crown prosecution Service, 18th July 2016

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Barristers still face flexible working penalty – The Bar Council

Posted July 20th, 2016 in barristers, carers, children, codes of practice, disabled persons, diversity, equality, flexible working, news, rent, women by tracey

‘The Bar Council has launched a new flexible working guide for chambers, which includes proposals for possible rent reductions for those barristers seeking to work reduced hours or away from chambers because of care responsibilities.’

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The Bar Council, 19th July 2016

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Finance & Divorce Update, July 2016 – Family Law week

Posted July 20th, 2016 in appeals, dispute resolution, divorce, EC law, families, family courts, fees, financial dispute resolution, financial provision, inquiries, insolvency, jurisdiction, legal aid, news, select committees, stamp duty, statistics, Supreme Court, tribunals by tracey

‘Edward Heaton, Principal Associate and Jane Booth, Associate, both of Mills & Reeve LLP, analyse the news and case law relating to financial remedies and divorce during June 2016.’

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Family Law Week, 15th July 2016

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

JR jurisdiction ‘disadvantage’ for criminal cases – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 20th, 2016 in appeals, civil justice, closed circuit television, criminal justice, disclosure, drunk in charge, judicial review, jurisdiction, news by tracey

‘The High Court has dismissed a bid to reconsider a judicial review decision, highlighting jurisdictional differences between criminal and civil proceedings.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 19th July 2016

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Prisons now unacceptably violent, says watchdog – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2016 in assault, drug abuse, homicide, news, ombudsmen, prisons, statistics by tracey

‘Prisons in England and Wales have become “unacceptably violent and dangerous places”, the chief inspector of prisons has warned. In his first annual report, Peter Clarke said the “grim situation” revealed in last year’s report was now “even worse” is some areas.’

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BBC News, 19th July 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man jailed over Oldham carjacking of woman, 78 – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2016 in dangerous driving, elderly, grievous bodily harm, guilty pleas, news, robbery, sentencing by tracey

‘A man has been jailed for 11 years after he stole an elderly woman’s car and ran her over with it.’

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BBC News, 19th July 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Investigatory Powers Bill: Theresa May-led legislation could be killed by ruling from European Court, privacy campaigners claim – The Independent

Posted July 20th, 2016 in bills, intelligence services, interception, internet, investigatory powers, news, police, privacy, telecommunications, warrants by tracey

‘A European Court of Justice ruling could deal a “serious blow” to Theresa May’s most prized piece of legislation, campaigners have said.’

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The Independent, 19th July 2016

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Uber faces court battle with drivers over employment status – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2016 in arbitration, class actions, contract of employment, employment, employment tribunals, foreign jurisdictions, news, remuneration, self-employment, statistics, taxis by tracey

‘Uber is facing a legal challenge from drivers who say that they should be recognised officially as workers at the company, as calls grow for new rights for the UK’s burgeoning army of self-employed individuals.’

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The Guardian, 19th July 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Disabled people ‘treated like second-class citizens’ – watchdog – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2016 in disability discrimination, disabled persons, equality, news by tracey

‘People with disabilities are being treated like second class citizens, the UK’s equality watchdog has said.’

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BBC News, 19th July 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Met ‘may be overly targeting BAME youths as gang members’ – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2016 in criminal justice, equality, gangs, inquiries, London, news, police, race discrimination, statistics, young offenders by tracey

‘The Metropolitan police may be overly targeting black and ethnic minority youths as gang members, resulting in them being treated more harshly by the courts, prisons and justice system, a review has found.’

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The Guardian, 19th July 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Grieving parents told to ‘not pick fight with the NHS’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 20th, 2016 in bereavement, children, doctors, families, hospitals, news, standards by tracey

‘The parents of a toddler who died after doctors missed signs of sepsis were told not to “pick a fight with the NHS, you will lose” when they questioned the quality of his care. The revelation emerged following publication of a damning report that accused the organisations responsible of being incapable of accepting their shortcomings in the case.’

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Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Two thirds of lesbian and bisexual women experience discrimination at work, research finds – The Independent

Posted July 20th, 2016 in bullying, employment, equality, harassment, homosexuality, news, sexual orientation discrimination, statistics, women by tracey

‘Two thirds of lesbian and bisexual women have experienced discrimination in the workplace, research has found.’

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The Independent, 19th July 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Police watchdog criticises force over delays in children’s cases – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2016 in child abuse, children, delay, news, ombudsmen, police, sexual grooming, sexual offences by tracey

‘A police force has been criticised by independent inspectors for not always responding quickly enough when children are at risk of sexual exploitation. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary said the delays by Devon and Cornwall police could result in children being put at risk of significant harm, and the causes needed to be tackled promptly.’

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The Guardian, 20th July 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Mother forced her children to undergo serious operations they did not need to claim £375,000 benefits – The Independent

Posted July 20th, 2016 in benefits, child cruelty, children, families, medical treatment, news by tracey

‘A mother has been convicted of child cruelty after forcing her children to undergo gastric surgery they didn’t need in order to claim £375,000 in benefits.’

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The Independent, 20th July 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk