Met Police may be failing to spot serial killers like Stephen Port – watchdog – BBC News

Posted April 28th, 2023 in crime prevention, homicide, inquests, London, murder, negligence, news, ombudsmen, police by tracey

‘The Metropolitan Police may be failing to identify serial killers because it is not properly investigating unexpected deaths, a watchdog says.’

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BBC News, 28th April 2023

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Speech by the Master of the Rolls – The future of London as a pre-eminent dispute resolution centre: opportunities and challenges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted April 21st, 2023 in dispute resolution, judges, London, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by the Master of the Rolls – The future of London as a pre-eminent dispute resolution centre: opportunities and challenges.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 20th April 2023

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From Stephen Lawrence to Sarah Everard: the awful price of 30 years of police failure to reform – Imran Khan – The Guardian

Posted April 20th, 2023 in death in custody, London, minorities, murder, news, police, racism by sally

‘We hoped Stephen’s death would be the catalyst for real change, but the assurances proved hollow. That explains the policing crisis today.’

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The Guardian, 19th April 2023

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London borough defeats legal challenge to use of remote licensing hearings – Local Government Lawyer

‘A Magistrates’ Court has ruled that neither the Licensing Act 2003 nor the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005 require hearings to be held in a physical “place”, in a case that challenged the London Borough of Lewisham’s use of a remote hearing procedure to revoke a premises’ license.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th April 2023

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EU motorist fined almost £11,000 after falling foul of London Ulez rule – The Guardian

Posted April 14th, 2023 in EC law, environmental health, fines, London, news, pollution, roads by tracey

‘A motorist was fined nearly £11,000 for driving his French rental car in London’s ultra-low emission zone on a three-day trip to the UK, despite the fact the vehicle met the environmental standards to enter the Ulez for nothing.’

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The Guardian, 13th April 2023

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ULEZ expansion: Judicial review to be held over plans – BBC News

Posted April 13th, 2023 in judicial review, London, news, pollution, road traffic by sally

‘A judicial review is to be held into Sadiq Khan’s plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across London.’

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BBC News, 12th April 2023

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London boroughs issue report on going beyond statutory and regulatory housing responsibilities, admitting there is “more they must do” – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 13th, 2023 in housing, local government, London, news, reports, standards, statutory duty by sally

‘The London Housing Directors’ Group, with support from London Councils, has issued a report setting out best practice principles on how boroughs can go beyond their statutory and regulatory responsibilities to deliver the “highest possible housing standards”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th April 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

The Met To Reopen Closed Police Misconduct Cases – Each Other

‘The Metropolitan Police has today reported on the progress of Operation Onyx – a review of the police officers and staff against whom the Met has heard concerning reports of domestic or sexual incidents. The cases of London police officers or staff investigated but not dismissed for sexual offences or domestic abuse over the last 10 years are now being reviewed.’

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Each Other, 6th April 2023

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Seven Just Stop Oil activists convicted over London road blockade – The Guardian

Posted April 6th, 2023 in demonstrations, environmental protection, London, news, prosecutions, roads by michael

‘Seven climate activists who glued themselves to the road outside the Natural History Museum in south-west London have been convicted of obstructing a highway.’

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The Guardian, 5th April 2023

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Judges allow appeal from residents in out-of-borough accommodation disputes – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 28th, 2023 in appeals, families, housing, local government, London, news by sally

‘Two residents have won cases in the Court of Appeal against decisions by London boroughs to move them to private rented accommodation outside the capital.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th March 2023

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Croydon Council plans legal action against former chief executive Jo Negrini – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2023 in bankruptcy, local government, London, news by tracey

‘Croydon Council wants to take legal action against its former chief executive in a bid to recover some of her settlement of more than £400,000.’

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BBC News, 24th March 2023

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Met Police: Women and children failed by ‘boys’ club’, review finds – BBC News

‘Women and children have been failed by the Metropolitan Police, with racism, misogyny, and homophobia at the heart of the force, a blistering review says. Baroness Casey says a “boys’ club” culture is rife and the force could be dismantled if it does not improve.’

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BBC News, 21st March 2023

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Met officers investigated for sexual misconduct working as normal – BBC News

‘More than 100 Metropolitan Police officers being investigated for sexual misconduct are currently working without restrictions, figures reveal.
The Liberal Democrats have found that as of 3 February, more than a quarter of 548 officers being investigated for domestic abuse and sexual misconduct were working as normal.’

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BBC News, 20th March 2023

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London councils urge Home Office to rethink hotels policy for asylum seekers – The Guardian

‘Two-thirds of London’s councils have signed a letter to the home secretary calling for a major shake-up of the government’s hotels policy for asylum seekers.’

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The Guardian, 12th March 2023

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‘I know where the bodies are buried’: one woman’s mission to change how the police investigate rape – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2023 in London, news, police, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘For the past two years, Betsy Stanko has been leading an unprecedented investigation into why the police have been failing so badly to tackle sexual violence. But is there any chance of fixing a system that seems so broken?’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2023

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Four Insulate Britain members convicted after London street blockade – The Guardian

‘Four climate activists who blockaded a street in London in a campaign to press the government to insulate homes have been found guilty of public nuisance.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2023

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Full list of new driving rules in March and April everyone should know – The Independent

Posted February 27th, 2023 in London, news, road traffic, roads by sally

‘Motorists are set to be slapped with a new set of driving rules and changes this year, with some alterations expected to impact thousands of Britons.’

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The Independent, 27th February 2023

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Council cites 776-year-old law in dispute over City of London plans to move historic wholesale markets – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 24th, 2023 in bills, local government, London, markets, news by sally

‘Havering Council hopes a 776-years-old law will help it win a planning battle with the City of London Corporation.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd February 2023

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Five councils launch judicial review over expansion of Ultra Low Emissions Zone in London – Local Government Lawyer

‘A coalition of five councils have launched a judicial review into the Major of London’s decision to expand London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2023

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Clear chances missed to identify Wayne Couzens as danger to women – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2023 in guilty pleas, kidnapping, London, murder, news, police, sexual offences by sally

‘Police missed clear chances to identify Wayne Couzens as a potential sex offender and a danger to women before he kidnapped and murdered Sarah Everard, it can finally be revealed.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2023

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