‘He’s been punished enough’: Family’s plea for prisoner who set himself alight under indefinite jail term – The Independent

‘A prisoner who set himself alight in his cell after serving 12 years for stealing a mobile phone under an indefinite jail term is still fighting to be moved to a hospital.’

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The Independent, 1st November 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

A case-study in witness credibility: Deakin-Stephenson v Behar & Anor [2024] EWHC 2338 (KB) – 1QMLR

Posted November 1st, 2024 in chambers articles, damages, doctors, hospitals, negligence, news, witnesses by sally

‘In November 2016 the Claimant collapsed with acute abdominal pain whilst in a hairdresser in Fulham, London. Investigations at A&E revealed that she had developed diverticulitis with a localised perforation. Her surgeon, Mr Behar, tried to treat it conservatively with intravenous antibiotics and fluids but the disease continued to progress. Mr Behar therefore carried out a laparoscopic lavage, after which the Claimant’s condition settled for over 24 hours. However, later on the following day, she collapsed with severe abdominal pain and Mr Behar completed a Hartmann’s procedure.’

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1QMLR, 28th October 2024

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Air pollution death settlement is not a win – mum – BBC News

‘A mother whose nine-year-old daughter became the first person in the UK to have air pollution recognised as a factor in her death said she was “never going to win” despite settling legal action with the government.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2024

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The CQC and DoLS – the need for a ‘substantial intervention’ – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

‘In its most recent State of Care Report, the CQC has a lengthy and detailed ‘area of concern’ section on DoLS, the key findings being as follows:

– Too many people are waiting too long for a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) authorisation, despite multiple examples of local authorities trying their best to reduce backlogs and ensure sustainable improvement.
– We remain worried about the rights of people at the heart of the DoLS system. We continue to see people in vulnerable circumstances without legal protection, which not only affects them but also their families, carers, staff and local authorities.
– The system has needed reform for over 10 years. Unless there is substantial intervention, we are concerned that these challenges will continue.’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 31st October 2024

Source: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk

Shoplifter in UK banned from wearing wigs she used to disguise herself – The Guardian

Posted November 1st, 2024 in criminal behaviour orders, news, theft by sally

‘A shoplifter has been banned from wearing wigs after numerous attempts to disguise herself while committing thefts, police said.’

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The Guardian, 31st October 2024

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Legal Services Payment Orders – an underutilised tool? – 33 Bedford Row

Posted November 1st, 2024 in chambers articles, fees, legal aid, legal services, news by tracey

‘Legal Services Payment Orders – an underutilised tool?’

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33 Bedford Row, 29th October 2024

Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk

Essex car park to be test case for legislation to protect landscapes – The Guardian

‘A commuter car park in Essex is to be one of the first test cases of whether the government will enforce new legislation aimed at protecting national parks and landscapes in England.’

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The Guardian, 31st October 2024

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Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans – BBC News

‘A group representing 1,400 private schools will press ahead with plans for a legal challenge against the government’s introduction of VAT from January, the BBC can reveal.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2024

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EXTRADITION: An Introduction – 5SAH

‘Extradition is a tool that allows countries to stretch law enforcement beyond its borders. It can be used to promote international co-operation and positive relations between states, but it can also give rise to power struggles and be used as an instrument for political gains. As such, extradition occupies a unique space, creating a tension between upholding human rights, resisting political interference and upholding international treaty obligations. In this extradition article, the team at 5SAH looks back at the key moments in extradition law from the last 12 months and looks forward to what might be on the horizon.’

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5SAH , 21st October 2024

Source: www.5sah.co.uk

Abortion service protection zones in place in England and Wales – Home Office

Posted November 1st, 2024 in abortion, government departments, harassment, news, public order by tracey

‘Safe access zones are now in force around abortion clinics in England and Wales to protect women accessing these services.’

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Home Office, 31st October 2024

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Appeal judges reiterate that it is for the court – not local authorities or any other person – to determine in adoption cases whether there should be ongoing contact with birth family – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Court of Appeal has allowed a local authority’s appeal against a judge’s refusal to make placement orders in respect of two young children.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 31st October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over impartiality – BBC News

Posted November 1st, 2024 in bias, fines, media, news, ombudsmen, political parties by tracey

‘Ofcom has fined GB News £100,000 for breaking impartiality rules with a programme featuring the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Integrated care board breached duty to provide lawful health care plan: High Court – Local Government Lawyer

‘North Central London Integrated Care Board was in breach of its duty to ensure a severely disabled boy has a lawful health care plan, the High Court has found.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 31st October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Legal issue on ‘negligent’ advice from NHS England arises in long Covid litigation – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A judge has declined to decide whether NHS trusts which relied on ‘negligent’ advice from NHS England during the pandemic are liable for frontline healthcare workers’ long Covid.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 31st October 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

AGA appeal raises important UK copyright questions – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 1st, 2024 in appeals, copyright, intellectual property, news, trade marks by tracey

‘Important questions of UK copyright law are set to be considered by the Court of Appeal in London next year in a case in which a dispute has arisen over intellectual property rights relating to AGA cookers.’

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Out-law.com, 31st October 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Man who spiked orange juice to force miscarriage convicted – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man who gave orange juice to a woman that he spiked with an abortion-inducing drug has been found guilty of administering a poison to procure a miscarriage.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 30th October 2024

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

When rules clash: faith, identity, and the Football Association – Law & Religion UK

Posted November 1st, 2024 in equality, human rights, Islam, islamic law, news, sport by sally

‘A Muslim football coach was prevented from playing in a match because she wears tracksuit bottoms rather than shorts: she says that wearing shorts compromises her religious beliefs.’

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Law & Religion UK, 31st October 2024

Source: lawandreligionuk.com