UK’s ‘broken’ criminal justice system is in ‘chaos’, former victims’ tsar warns – The Independent

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in criminal justice, delay, news, victims by sally

‘The “broken” criminal justice system is in “chaos” with Rishi Sunak’s government showing “no creative thinking” in its approach to easing the courts backlog, the former victims’ commissioner has warned.’

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The Independent, 3rd October 2023

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Ancient tribunal to consider why lights on Southampton bridge are blue – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in courts, harbours, legal history, news, ships, sport by sally

‘In medieval times the court leet in Hampshire dealt with matters such as wrangles over water supply, the grazing of stock and what a proper measure of beer looked like.’

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The Guardian, 2nd October 2023

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‘You cr** where you eat’: Grim state of UK prisons revealed as inmates crammed into cells for 23 hours a day – The Independent

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in mental health, news, prisons, self-harm, suicide by sally

‘Former inmates have revealed the “disgusting” conditions they are living under in some of the UK’s most overcrowded prisons as new figures show the crisis is nearing breaking point.’

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The Independent, 2nd October 2023

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Jade Ward: Pride of murdered woman’s family over law change – BBC News

‘The family of a woman who was murdered by her estranged husband say they are “overjoyed” that parental rights laws will be changed in her name.’

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BBC News, 3rd October 2023

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Dame Sue Carr sworn in as Lady Chief Justice – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in judges, judiciary, news, oaths by sally

‘Dame Sue Carr today [2 October] becomes, and will be known as, the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd October 2023

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Experts call for Lucy Letby inquiry to cover statistical evidence used in trial – The Guardian

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in birth, children, evidence, hospitals, inquiries, murder, news, nurses, statistics by sally

‘The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is calling for the Lucy Letby inquiry to cover statistical evidence used in the trial of the serial baby killer, saying it can be difficult “to draw conclusions from suspicious clusters of deaths” in hospitals.’

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The Guardian, 3rd October 2023

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High Court rejects appeal from “I like what I see” solicitor – Legal Futures

‘The High Court has rejected an appeal against a £20,000 fine imposed on a male law firm owner who said “mmm, I like what I see” to a young woman applying for a paralegal position.’

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Legal Futures, 3rd October 2023

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The new right to request a predictable work pattern – Mills & Reeve

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in chambers articles, employment, flexible working, news by sally

‘Legislation due to come into force next year establishes a new legal framework for discussions about unpredictable working patterns.’

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Mills & Reeve, 28th September 2023

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Woman alleging menopause discrimination to be heard by employment tribunal in legal first – The Independent

‘The case of a woman who was allegedly discriminated against due to suffering menopause symptoms will be heard by an employment tribunal this week in a legal first.’

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The Independent, 2nd October 2023

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New legislation paves the way for a digital application process for lasting powers of attorney – Mills & Reeve

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in bills, chambers articles, internet, news, powers of attorney by sally

‘A Powers of Attorney Bill, which will enable lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) to be applied for digitally, has passed through parliament successfully and received Royal Assent.’

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Mills & Reeve, 29th September 2023

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SRA fines law firm £45,000 for how it ran financial mis-selling claims – Legal Futures

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in banking, complaints, fines, law firms, news, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has slapped a law firm with a £45,000 fine for multiple failures in its conduct of financial mis-selling claims.’

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Legal Futures, 2nd October 2023

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Local authority challenges Tribunal costs awards decision following specialist school legal battle – Local Government Lawyer

‘East Sussex County Council has submitted a request for permission to appeal a decision ordering it to pay school fees costs to the family of a young autistic boy.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 29th September 2023

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Dame Sue Carr becomes Lady Chief Justice – The Independent

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in diversity, judges, judiciary, news, women by sally

‘Dame Sue Carr has become the Lady Chief Justice, the first woman to hold the title of the most senior judge in England and Wales.’

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The Independent, 2nd October 2023

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Law firm data breach “highlights risks to domestic violence victims” – Legal Futures

‘A family law firm that disclosed personal data about a woman and children to her rapist ex-partner has been highlighted in a warning over how data breaches are putting domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk.’

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Legal Futures, 28th September 2023

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Good Character Requirement changes for Naturalisation – EIN Blog

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in criminal records, government departments, immigration, news by sally

‘On the 31st July 2023, the Home Office published new guidance in relation to the good character requirement for Naturalisation applications. This new guidance took immediate effect and was published with the government first giving notice of the changes on the 30th July 2023.’

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EIN Blog, October 2023

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‘I could have had a job and kids’: Oliver Campbell hopes for justice 30 years after murder charge – The Guardian

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in appeals, learning difficulties, miscarriage of justice, murder, news by sally

‘In 1991 Campbell, who has a mental impairment, received a life sentence for a crime he says he did not commit.’

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The Guardian, 2nd October 2023

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