‘Facebook tracks the web browsing of everyone who visits a page on its site even if the user does not have an account or has explicitly opted out of tracking in the EU, extensive research commissioned by the Belgian data protection agency has revealed.’
The Guardian, 31st March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘This case concerned the misuse of private information by an internet provider based in the United States. Google had secretly tracked private information about users’ internet browsing without their knowledge or consent, and then handed the information on to third parties (a practice known as supplying Browser-Generated Information, or ‘BGI’).’
UK Human Rights Blog, 31st March 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘In the UK some women choose to have their clitoris pierced to enhance their sexual pleasure. Recent headlines in the UK announced that vaginal piercings are now being classed as female genital mutilation (FGM) under new NHS guidelines. The truth is that vaginal piercings have always fallen within the definition of FGM but the lack of clear guidance to piercing clinics and the absence of clear guidance for health professionals has affected the way that traditionally mutilated girls and women are treated. The new guidelines are part of a package of measures designed to identify those at risk of traditional procedures in a non-discriminatory way as part of necessary intervention that ought to engage all health practitioners in the campaign to eradicate FGM in the UK.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 25th March 2015
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
‘A series of tougher sentencing measures, new criminal offences and a more balanced judicial review system will come into force when the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 takes effect on 13 April.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th March 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘A High Court judge has accused the Court of Appeal of apparently taking a “procedurally impermissible route” and making a consent order that was ultra vires, in legal proceedings over whether a woman looked after at home had been deprived of her liberty.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th March 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Mental Capacity Law Newsletter (PDF)
Thirty Nine Essex Street, February 2015
Source: www.39essex.com
‘Enfield LBC v Najim (2015) CA (Civ Div) 04/03/2015. This was Enfield’s appeal from a s.204 appeal quashing Enfield’s decision and review decision that Ms N was intentionally homeless.’
Nearly Legal, 5th March 2015
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk/blog/
‘This report summarises the development and evaluation of the campaign.’
Home Office, 8th March 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘Andrew Powell, barrister of 4 Paper Buildings, reviews recent important judgments concerning surrogacy including the President’s landmark decision in Re X.’
Family Law Week, 26th February 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘For some years there has been debate between the judges about whether anonymity orders should be made when very seriously injured people’s claims are settled and the court is asked to approve the settlement. This welcome decision of the Court of Appeal means that anonymity orders will normally be made in cases involving protected parties.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 19th February 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Revenge porn, which has been used to cause a person harm, to blackmail people into sex, and which has been used against children as young as 11, has been criminalised.’
The Independent, 12th February 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Mr Justice Males describes rape victim as ‘very unwise” for drinking so much in a nightclub she was raped by two men.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Three men have been convicted of rape, despite a judge trying to stop their trial because of a lack of evidence. Judge John Pini QC halted the trial of Michael Armitage, Pawel Chudzicki and Rafal Segiet saying it could not be proved the woman did not have the capacity to consent. In an unusual move, the prosecution challenged the decision and the Court of Appeal overruled the judge.’
BBC News, 12th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Christopher Hames and Dorothea Gartland, of 4 Paper Buildings, & Nina Hansen, a partner of Freemans Solicitors, consider the important Court of Appeal judgment in Re M (Republic of Ireland) (Children’s Objection) (Joinder of Children as Parties).’
Family Law Week, 4th February 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘The man who squirted his girlfriend with brown sauce, the woman with faulty lubricant…The five most bizarre court cases inspired by 50 Shades of Grey.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th February 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Victims of rape and sexual violence are not being properly protected during trials and should be dealt with in special courts, according to a new study to be published tomorrow. Guidelines meant to highlight the vulnerability of victims and special measures, such as allowing evidence to be given behind screens, “are not having their intended effect”, researchers at Bath University’s Institute for Policy Research warn.’
The Independent, 8th February 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The singer’s recent trademark win over Topshop isn’t necessarily good news for celebrity claimants; each case will be taken on its merits.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd February 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘FOCUS: If a business wants to process data that relates to a person located in the EU, it must comply with EU privacy laws. By far one of the easiest ways to lawfully process personal data is by obtaining consent from the person whose data a business would like to process.’
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd February 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Radical changes to the way sex offences are investigated have been hailed as a “huge step forward” by campaigners.’
The Independent, 28th January 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘In the case of Anita Border v Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust [2015] EWCA Civ 8, recently heard by the Court of Appeal, a Senior House Officer in the Accident and Emergency Department commenced a treatment in the face of explicit protestation by the Claimant, and without discussing with her what her alternatives were.’
Zenith PI Blog, 26th January 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
