12/05/2023 – Current Awareness

‘UK legislation derived from the EU that was retained on the UK statute book at the point of Brexit will no longer be revoked en masse at the end of this year, the UK government has announced.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th May 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Protection of the public and the retrospective application of penalties – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, early release, Ministry of Justice, news, Northern Ireland, parole, prisons, rehabilitation, terrorism by tracey

‘On 29 November 2019 Usman Khan attended a rehabilitation event at Fishmongers’ Hall and stabbed five people, two fatally. On 2 February 2020 Sudesh Amman attacked two passers-by in Streatham High Road with a knife before being shot dead by police. Both men had previously been convicted of terrorism offences. Both men had been automatically released on licence halfway through their custodial sentences.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 10th May 2023

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Animal cruelty offences – New sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council

Posted May 12th, 2023 in animal cruelty, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Updated sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences that reflect changes introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021, were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.’

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Sentencing Council, 10th May 2023

Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

New APIL head: Fixed costs will trigger decade of litigation – Legal Futures

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, costs, negligence, news, personal injuries by tracey

‘The extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) later this year will lead to “poor behaviours” by some parties and a decade of litigation to clarify how they work, the new president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has predicted.’

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Legal Futures, 12th May 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Driver who smuggled children bolted inside hidden van hatch jailed – Home Office

Posted May 12th, 2023 in children, government departments, immigration, imprisonment, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘A man who smuggled migrants in a “coffin-like” hide inside the roof of a van has been sentenced to 3 years in prison.’

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Home Office, 11th May 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Far-right extremist sentenced after attempting to make explosives – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted May 12th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, explosives, firearms, imprisonment, news, racism, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘A far-right extremist, who downloaded manuals on how to make guns and explosives, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of terrorism offences.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 11th May 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Civil Justice Council Costs Review – Final Report – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted May 12th, 2023 in civil justice, costs, news by tracey

‘Civil Justice Council Costs Review – Final Report’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 10th May 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

The Nicholas Wall Memorial Lecture, given by Lord Justice Peter Jackson: ‘Is Family Law law?’ – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted May 12th, 2023 in families, family courts, judges, speeches by tracey

‘The Nicholas Wall Memorial Lecture, given by Lord Justice Peter Jackson: “Is Family Law law?”’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 11thMay 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Thousands more can apply to become judges under plans to expand diversity – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 12th, 2023 in diversity, judiciary, legal profession, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘New rules will see up to 4,500 more lawyers from diverse backgrounds eligible to become judges under plans announced by the government today (11 May 2023).’

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Ministry of Justice, 11th May 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Court photography ban under review in transparency drive – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 12th, 2023 in consultations, courts, Ministry of Justice, news, photography, video recordings by tracey

‘A ban imposed nearly 100 years ago on photography in courts could be lifted under ideas being floated by the government to make the justice system more transparent.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th May 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Real estate company fined for burning peatland in protected area – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in environmental health, environmental protection, fines, fire, news by tracey

‘A real estate company worth nearly £20 million has admitted burning peat illegally on one of its estates.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Brazilian butt lifts barred at Wolverhampton beauty clinic – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in cosmetic surgery, health & safety, news by tracey

‘A beauty clinic has been barred from offering Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedures in what a council said was the first case of its kind in England.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, parole, prisons, sentencing by tracey

‘A former soldier who murdered a mother-of-three and dismembered her body has won a High Court challenge over his transfer to open prison conditions.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Met Police officer who left man paralysed not guilty of GBH – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, grievous bodily harm, news, police, professional conduct by tracey

‘A Met Police officer who left a man paralysed when he Tasered him as he ran away has been cleared of causing grievous bodily harm.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Convicted killer Alun Kyte gets third life sentence for historical sex offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A killer who murdered two women in the 1990s has been given a third life sentence for raping and sexually abusing a boy.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man who praised Samuel Paty murder jailed for terrorism offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in imprisonment, internet, murder, news, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘A man who used social media to encourage terrorism and posted an image of a victim’s severed head has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judge orders woman to directly arrange childcare arrangements with rapist ex-husband – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, children, coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, families, family courts, judges, news, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘A judge has been criticised for ordering a rape victim to directly arrange childcare with an ex-husband who subjected her to rape and domestic abuse.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Man jailed after leading police on 145mph North Yorkshire chase – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in dangerous driving, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing by tracey

‘A disqualified motorist who left court after being banned and then led police on a 145mph chase has been jailed for dangerous driving.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk