Germany refuses to extradite man to UK over concerns about British jail conditions – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2023 in drug trafficking, extradition, money laundering, news, prisons, warrants by sally

‘A German court has refused to extradite to the UK a man accused of drug trafficking because of concerns about prison conditions in Britain.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2023

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Bar Council to meet Can’t Buy My Silence over NDAs – Legal Futures

Posted September 5th, 2023 in barristers, consultations, news, non-disclosure agreements by sally

‘The Bar Council is to meet non-disclosure agreement (NDA) pressure group Can’t Buy My Silence in the wake of its criticism of the barrister body’s stance.’

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Legal Futures, 5th September 2023

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‘Martha’s rule’: ministers consider law to give right to second medical opinion – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2023 in bills, children, doctors, hospitals, medical treatment, news, opinions by sally

‘Ministers are considering introducing Martha’s rule in England to make it easier for patients and their families who believe their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff to get a second medical opinion.’

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The Guardian, 4th September 2023

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Family courts: ‘We kidnapped our kids from abusive dads and fled the UK’ – BBC News

‘A growing number of women who say their children were handed to abusive partners by England and Wales’ family courts have abducted them and fled to Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus. The BBC spoke to six of them to investigate some of their stories.’

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BBC News, 5th September 2023

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The Human Rights Lawyers Association Lord Kerr Essay Competition Winner 2023: Is there a human right to live free from poverty? Should there be? – UKSC Blog

Posted September 5th, 2023 in bills, human rights, news, poverty by sally

‘The Human Rights Lawyers Association (HRLA) is a membership organisation which aims to promote the effective legal protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the UK and to further research, education and training in the area of human rights practice. The Young Lawyers’ Committee (YLC) is constituted by young lawyers, trainees, policy workers, paralegals, and law students with a keen interest in human rights law, who work together to provide essential training and resources for young people considering a career in human rights. This is done through the HRLA’s annual Judicial Review Mooting Competition, Careers Day and the Lord Kerr Essay Competition, which was set up by the HRLA to honour the legacy and human rights contribution of Lord Brian Francis Kerr, Baron Kerr of Tonaghmore, the former Supreme Court Justice, following a generous donation by his son, Patrick Kerr.’

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UKSC Blog, 5th September 2023

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Beware of the CAT – Competition Bulletin

Posted September 5th, 2023 in class actions, competition, news, tribunals by sally

‘Has the CAT turned full circle in its approach to collective proceedings orders (CPOs)?’

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Competition Bulletin, 2nd September 2023

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Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device – BBC News

Posted September 5th, 2023 in class actions, contraception, news, personal injuries, women by sally

‘Two hundred women in the UK who claim they were left in pain after having a permanent contraception device fitted, can now take group legal action through the courts, against its manufacturer.’

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BBC News, 5th September 2023

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Lady Justice Thirlwall appointed to lead public inquiry into Lucy Letby – The Guardian

Posted September 5th, 2023 in birth, children, hospitals, inquiries, judges, murder, news, nurses by sally

‘The court of appeal judge Lady Justice Thirlwall has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into Lucy Letby’s murder of seven babies in an NHS hospital.’

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The Guardian, 4th September 2023

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Applications for Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions and Gang-Related Violence Injunctions – Local Government Lawyer

‘Richard Dewsbery reports on an important recent change to the Civil Procedure Rules that affects the N16A application form.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2023

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Is an appropriate adult always appropriate? – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 4th, 2023 in appeals, children, local government, news by tracey

‘Sally Gore analyses a Court of Appeal ruling that considered the fairness of an age assessment when an appropriate adult was not used for the short-form assessment/interview.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st September 2023

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Weinstein whistleblower attacks Bar Council over NDAs stance – Legal Futures

‘The woman who first broke a Harvey Weinstein non-disclosure agreement (NDAs) has strongly criticised the Bar Council for dismissing the growing evidence of NDA abuse.’

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Legal Futures, 4th September 2023

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Home Secretary orders review into political activism in police – Home Office

Posted September 4th, 2023 in government departments, news, police by tracey

‘The Home Secretary has commissioned a review into activism and impartiality in the police.’

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Home Office, 2nd September 2023

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A46 car crash murderers sentenced – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 4th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, homicide, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A TikTok influencer, her mother and a group of associates have been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court for their involvement in the killing of two men on the A46 in Leicestershire.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 1st September 2023

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One-hour oral judgment in family case ‘plainly irregular’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 4th, 2023 in appeals, child abuse, children, judges, judgments, news, sexual offences by tracey

‘A one-hour oral judgment delivered on a complex family case was “manifestly insufficient” and should be re-examined, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 1st September 2023

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ClientEarth to face costs bill in directors’ liability case – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Campaigning law charity ClientEarth will have to foot its opponent’s costs in its failed attempt to hold directors of Shell personally responsible for the oil company’s environmental policies, the judge in the case has ordered. In ClientEarth v Shell plc & Ors, The Honourable Mr Justice Trower rejected an attempt under the civil procedure rules to claim a derogation from the ‘unsuccessful party pays’ principle.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 1st September 2023

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Man found guilty of murdering six-year-old in 1994 awaits ruling on appeal – The Independent

‘A 42-year-old man given a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a six-year-old boy nearly 30 years ago is waiting for a ruling on an appeal.’

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The Independent, 4th September 2023

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Missing evidence led to 16 homicides in England and Wales not going to trial – The Guardian

Posted September 4th, 2023 in evidence, homicide, news, police, prosecutions, statistics by tracey

‘Prosecutions involving more than a dozen homicides and more than 100 sexual offences collapsed before trial in England and Wales last year as a result of lost or missing evidence, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 3rd September 2023

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Ex-Nationwide teller in London jailed for part in £130,000 bank fraud – The Guardian

Posted September 4th, 2023 in banking, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A former teller at a London branch of Nationwide has been jailed for more than two years for his part in a £130,000 bank fraud.’

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The Guardian, 3rd September 2023

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Botox providers in England facing stricter rules – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2023 in cosmetic surgery, licensing, news by tracey

‘The government could ban unlicensed providers of cosmetic treatments in England, in what industry bodies say would be the biggest shake-up in a generation.
Under the plans, anyone carrying out Botox, breast or butt lift injections would have to be trained and licensed, with their premises also inspected.
The proposals have been have been opened up for public consultation.’

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BBC News, 3rd September 2023

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Family courts: Mothers dying after ‘abusers’ claim access to children – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2023 in children, domestic violence, families, family courts, news, suicide, victims by tracey

‘Five mums have died after family courts allowed fathers accused of abuse to apply for contact with their children, a BBC investigation has found.’

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BBC News, 4th September 2023

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