February 2018 – Page 13 – Current Awareness

MPs demand watchdog publishes report into RBS small business scandal by next week – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 8th, 2018 in banking, financial regulation, news, reports, select committees by tracey

‘MPs could publish a leaked version of the report into claims RBS mistreated small business customers whether regulators are ready or not. The Treasury Select Committee has told the Financial Conduct Authority it must publish the much-delayed report on the Global Restructuring Group (GRG) by the end of next week. If the FCA fails to do that, it must instead send a copy to the committee on that day.’

Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Four men jailed for ‘brutal’ attack on dog walker who put pet’s poo in their bin – The Independent

Posted February 8th, 2018 in assault, conspiracy, gangs, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Four men have been jailed over a “vicious and brutal” assault on a dog walker who used their bin to dispose of his pet’s poo.’

The Independent, 7th February 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Parliament survey: one in five experienced sexual harassment – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2018 in anonymity, bullying, complaints, harassment, news, parliament, reports, sex discrimination by tracey

‘One in five people working at Westminster have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour in the past year, it found. The report calls for urgent reform of a culture of harassment and bullying at Westminster, with new a complaints procedure and an investigation mechanism independent of parties.’

The Guardian, 8th February 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Oxford University not at fault for graduate’s 2:1 as he may have ‘simply coasted’, judge rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 8th, 2018 in examinations, news, universities by tracey

‘Oxford University was not at fault for a graduate’s 2:1 degree as he may have “simply coasted”, a judge has ruled.’

Daily Telegraph, 7th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

James Bulger killer Jon Venables jailed over indecent images – BBC News

Posted February 8th, 2018 in indecent photographs of children, news, recidivists, sentencing by tracey

‘Jon Venables, one of the killers of toddler James Bulger, has been jailed for possessing child abuse images for the second time.’

BBC News, 7th February 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

ASA bans Poundland’s lewd toy elf ad campaign – The Guardian

Posted February 8th, 2018 in advertising, complaints, news by tracey

‘Poundland’s risque Christmas ads featuring a naughty elf playing strip poker and performing a sex act on a Barbie doll have been banned by the advertising watchdog.’

The Guardian, 7th February 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

John Worboys: Victims can challenge release decision – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2018 in judicial review, news, parole, release on licence, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘Two of John Worboys’ victims have been given the go ahead to challenge the decision to release him. The full judicial review hearing will take place in the High Court on 13 March and Worboys will stay in jail until then.’

BBC News, 7th February 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Investigation into the policy and process followed by the Victim Contact Scheme in the Worboys case – Ministry of Justice

Posted February 7th, 2018 in parole, reports, sexual offences, victims by tracey

‘On 19 January, Secretary of State David Gauke told Parliament he had asked Chief Inspector of Probation, Dame Glenys Stacey, to urgently review the way the Victim Contact Scheme engaged with victims in the Worboys case. This report sets out Dame Glenys Stacey’s findings.’

Ministry of Justice, 7th February 2018

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

Government presses ahead with cold-calling ban despite criticism of approach – Legal Futures

Posted February 7th, 2018 in claims management, news, personal injuries, telecommunications by tracey

‘The government yesterday rejected criticism that its proposed ban on cold-calling did not go far enough and voted it into the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill.’

Legal Futures, 7th February 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 7th, 2018 in legislation by tracey

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 30 and Transitory Provisions) Order 2018

The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9, 21 and 23 (Amendment), Commencement No. 11, 13, 17, 19, 22, 23 and 24 (Modification), Transitional and Transitory Provisions) Order 2018

The Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

The Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Government asks Law Commission to look at trolling laws – Law Commission

Posted February 7th, 2018 in harassment, internet, Law Commission, press releases by tracey

‘The government has asked the Law Commission to review the laws around offensive communications and assess whether they provide the right protection to victims online.’

Full press release

Law Commission, 6th February 2018

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 7th, 2018 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

J (Children) [2018] EWCA Civ 115 (06 February 2018)

Lee, R (on the application of) v The General Medical Council [2018] EWCA Civ 99 (06 February 2018)

Secretary of State for the Home Department v Robinson (Jamaica) [2018] EWCA Civ 85 (02 February 2018)

High Court (Administrative Court)

ZA, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWHC 183 (Admin) (06 February 2018)

High Court (Commercial Court)

ST Shipping And Transport Pte Ltd & Ors v Space Shipping Ltd & Anor (Rev 1) [2018] EWHC 156 (Comm) (06 February 2018)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Hassell v Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2018] EWHC 164 (QB) (06 February 2018)

Source: www.bailii.org

Five “Highly Pertinent” Questions: Discrimination, Contact and the Family Court following Re M (Children) [2017] EWCA Civ 2164 – Family Law Week

Posted February 7th, 2018 in contact orders, equality, human rights, news, transgender persons by tracey

‘Hassan Khan and Charlotte Baker, barristers at 4 Paper Buildings, present a framework for approaching cases where issues of human rights and discrimination arise in contact cases.’

Family Law Week, 6th February 2018

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Former soldier found guilty of murdering his grandmother – The Guardian

Posted February 7th, 2018 in murder, news by tracey

‘A former soldier has been found guilty of murdering his grandmother by smothering her with a pillow after his mother gave the elderly woman a cocktail of crushed tablets and whisky.’

The Guardian, 6th February 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Stalker who killed ex-girlfriend when she ended their relationship is jailed for life – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 7th, 2018 in murder, news, stalking by tracey

‘A warehouse worker who stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death after she ended their relationship had been reported to the police four years earlier for stalking a previous partner, it can be revealed.’

Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

‘VIP paedophile ring’ accuser charged over child abuse images – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2018 in child abuse, fraud, indecent photographs of children, news, perverting the course of justice by tracey

‘A man who alleged he was the victim of a VIP child abuse ring faces multiple charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children.’

BBC News, 6th February 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Tesco faces record £4bn equal pay claim – The Independent

Posted February 7th, 2018 in equal pay, news, remuneration, women by tracey

‘Tesco is facing what may turn out to be Britain’s largest ever equal pay claim, which could cost the supermarket giant up to £4bn. Leigh Day, the law firm acting on behalf of those bringing the claim, said that the underpayment of workers could apply to more than 200,000 Tesco employees. Estimated pay shortfalls could be as high as £20,000.’

The Independent, 7th February 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Husband guilty of harassment after repeatedly contacting estranged wife with stream of mundane messages – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 7th, 2018 in divorce, harassment, married persons, news by tracey

‘A husband who said he tried to save on legal fees by contacting his wife directly during their bitter divorce has been convicted of harassment.’

Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Judge attacks sentencing guidelines after he is unable to properly punish paedophile – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 7th, 2018 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A judge has attacked sentencing guidelines which send offenders to prison for “a few months” as he says he is unable to properly punish a paedophile.’

Daily Telegraph, 6th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

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