Black organiser of UK anti-racism rally threatened with arrest – The Guardian

‘A black community activist has accused police of discrimination after he was threatened with arrest and prosecution for organising an upcoming anti-racism protest march in London.’

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The Guardian, 25th August 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Against the law: why judges are under attack, by the Secret Barrister – The Guardian

‘Branded “enemies of the people” by the media and falsely accused of taking sides in Brexit by Conservative ministers, the judiciary is under threat – as is democracy.’

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The Guardian, 22nd August 2020

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Darlington man who punched officer ’40 times in head’ jailed – BBC News

Posted August 25th, 2020 in assault, guilty pleas, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A man who police say punched an officer about 40 times in the head while being arrested has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 21st August 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Alex Fitzpatrick murder: Robert Parkins jailed for life – BBC News

Posted August 25th, 2020 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his girlfriend’s ex-partner in a “sustained and cruel” attack has been jailed for at least 19 years.’

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BBC News, 24th August 2020

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Stop-and-search use in London rose 40% in lockdown, figures show – The Guardian

Posted August 25th, 2020 in coronavirus, London, news, police, statistics, stop and search by sally

‘Stop and searches in London rose by 40% during lockdown and a lower proportion of them led to arrests, figures show.’

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The Guardian, 25th August 2020

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 25th, 2020 in legislation by tracey

The Fertilising Products Regulations 2020

The National Health Service (Coronavirus) (Charges and Further Amendments Relating to the Provision of Primary Care Services During a Pandemic etc.) Regulations 2020

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Why Media Diversity Is A Human Rights Issue – Each Other

Posted August 25th, 2020 in diversity, human rights, media, news by sally

‘”How do we increase the number of non-white, disabled, female, or otherwise underrepresented, people working in journalism?” That is the way discussions around media diversity are framed all too often. People might also talk about “changing the gatekeepers” of key media organisations. Both of these things are important, but it is not why I campaign for increased media diversity and better representation.’

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Each Other, 24th August 2020

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 25th, 2020 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Loveridge & Ors v Loveridge [2020] EWCA Civ 1104 (24 August 2020)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Lees v Lloyds Bank Plc [2020] EWHC 2249 (Ch) (24 August 2020)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Hart & Anor v Large & Ors [2020] EWHC 2306 (TCC) (24 August 2020)

Source: www.bailii.org

“Unconscionable” for defendant to benefit from portal mistake – Litigation Futures

Posted August 25th, 2020 in accidents, compensation, mistake, news, personal injuries, road traffic, small claims by sally

‘The overriding objective means that defendants can be prevented from taking advantage of claimant errors to achieve lower settlements in RTA portal cases, a judge has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 24th August 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Driver jailed for head-on crash with cyclists in Bargoed – BBC News

Posted August 25th, 2020 in bicycles, dangerous driving, drug abuse, news, sentencing by sally

‘A driver who ploughed head-on into four cyclists at 60mph has been jailed for two years and eight months.’

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BBC News, 24th August 2020

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UK sets out law to curb illegal deforestation and protect rainforests – The Guardian

Posted August 25th, 2020 in bills, environmental protection, news, trees by sally

‘The government has announced plans to introduce a new law to clamp down on illegal deforestation and protect rainforests by cleaning up the UK’s supply chains.’

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The Guardian, 25th August 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com