Former PC not guilty of assault during arrest – BBC News
‘A former police officer has been found not guilty of assault while arresting a man in Newport.’
BBC News, 27th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: professional conduct
Tribunal rejects appeal over refusal by district council to disclose all information requested on Code of Conduct review panel hearing – Local Government Lawyer
‘A man who argued health and safety legislation should “reign supreme” over the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 in an appeal of South Kesteven District Council’s refusal of an FOI request has had his appeal dismissed by the First Tier Tribunal (FTT).’
Local Government Lawyer, 24th June 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Dentons’ breach of AML rules was “inadvertent” – Legal Futures
‘A breach of the anti-money laundering (AML) rules by Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, was “inadvertent” and did not amount to professional misconduct, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 24th June 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Ban for office manager who used client money to prop up firm – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has imposed a control order on a law firm’s office manager who took money from client account to pay wages and “prop” up the practice.’
Legal Futures, 21st June 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Chief constable found guilty of gross misconduct – BBC News
‘The chief constable of Northamptonshire Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct.’
BBC News, 21st June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence detectives will not face charges – BBC News
‘Four retired detectives who ran the first Stephen Lawrence murder investigation should not face criminal charges for their actions in the case, a review has concluded.’
BBC News, 18th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met police accused of failing to address toxic culture in firearms unit – The Guardian
‘Action has been taken in only a tiny percentage of internal misconduct claims against officers since review by peer Louise Casey.’
The Guardian, 16th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met Police officer fined for grabbing woman in mistaken bus fare dodging arrest – The Independent
‘A Metropolitan Police officer who “manhandled” and wrongly arrested a woman for bus fare evasion in front of her distraught young son has been fined £1,500.’
The Independent, 15th June 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court judge “compromised integrity” with CA application – Legal Futures
‘A High Court judge has been given a formal warning after it emerged that he had seen and commented on an independent assessment written for his application to join the Court of Appeal.’
Legal Futures, 13th June 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
SRA “has gone too far” with demands in SLAPPs guidance – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) guidance on SLAPPs may go too far in requiring practitioners to ascertain the truth of their client’s case, a senior barrister has suggested.’
Legal Futures, 10th June 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Met Police officer dismissed after leaking sensitive information to Algerian embassy – The Independent
‘A Met Police officer who passed information to staff at an embassy without authorisation has been dismissed from the force.’
The Independent, 31st May 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police couple shared footage from murder probe – BBC News
‘A constable and his police colleague wife have been jailed after they shared video footage taken at the crime scene of a murder inquiry.’
BBC News, 30th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hull hospital doctor struck off for ‘sexual harassment’ – BBC News
‘A doctor who inappropriately touched two junior female colleagues has been struck off the medical register.’
BBC News, 28th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Neurodiversity in academic misconduct: considerations for accessibility, equity and inclusion – Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog
‘As artificial intelligence technologies (“AI”) progress, universities face heightened pressure to detect and address academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and collusion. Receiving an allegation of academic misconduct is a difficult experience for any student, but for neurodivergent students, this process can add layers of complexity and emotional strain.’
Kingsley Napley Regulatory Blog, 20th May 2024
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
High Court rejects SRA appeal against £75,000 costs order – Legal Futures
‘The High Court has rejected the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) appeal against a £75,000 costs order made after its failed prosecution of a solicitor.’
Legal Futures, 20th May 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Nurse struck off over hit-and-run death of man, 82 – BBC News
‘A nurse who killed a great-grandfather in a drink-drive hit-and-run has been struck off.’
BBC News, 17th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
