reports – Page 29 – Current Awareness

House of Lords under fire as peers who didn’t speak once claim almost half a million in expenses – The Independent

Posted November 15th, 2017 in expenses, news, parliament, peerages & dignities, reports by sally

‘Campaigners have criticised “couch-potato peers” in the House of Lords who took part in less than a quarter of votes and did not speak at all in 2016-17, but still claimed a total of £462,510 in tax-free expenses. The 33 peers also did not table a written question or sit on a committee though claimed an average £14,015 each, or £746 per vote, the Electoral Reform Society (ERS) said in a new report.’

The Independent, 15th November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Yarl’s Wood immigration centre: Questions over need to detain women – BBC news

Posted November 15th, 2017 in detention, immigration, news, reports, women by sally

‘Two-thirds of women held at an immigration removal centre are later released into the community, a watchdog report has revealed. Inspectors said the finding raised concerns about whether the women should have been detained at Yarl’s Wood, Bedfordshire, in the first place.’

BBC news, 15th November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Grenfell Tower fire: Britain’s housing laws ‘inadequate’ and ‘outdated’, finds Shelter report – The Independent

Posted November 14th, 2017 in fire, health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, news, regulations, reports by sally

‘Britain’s “inadequate” and “outdated” housing laws are failing to prioritise tenant safety, a damning report commissioned by Shelter has found.’

The Independent, 14th November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Police failing to respond to some crimes because of ‘significant stress’ caused by budget cuts, report warns – The Independent

Posted November 9th, 2017 in crime, news, police, reports by sally

‘Police forces are failing to respond to low-priority crimes because of “significant stress” caused by continued budget cuts amid a huge rise in demand, a report has found.’

The Independent, 9th november 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Whistleblowers deterred by fears over damaging career prospects, finds research – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2017 in employment, news, professional conduct, reports, statistics, whistleblowers by sally

‘Nearly two-thirds of UK business managers would avoid whistleblowing at work for fear of damaging their career prospects, a new report has found.’

The Independent, 8th November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

The government response to the report from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003 – Home Office

Posted November 7th, 2017 in licensing, parliament, press releases, reports by sally

‘The government response to the report from the House of Lords Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003: post-legislative scrutiny.’

Full press release

Home Office, 6th November 2017

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Deaths and serious incidents in police custody – Home Office

Posted November 6th, 2017 in coroners, death in custody, police, reports, restraint, suicide by sally

‘The review’s aims included examining the procedures and processes surrounding deaths and serious incidents in police custody, including the lead up to such incidents and the immediate aftermath, through to the conclusion of official investigations. The report makes 110 recommendations.’

Home Office, 30th November 2017

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Non-custodial sentencing falls sharply in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted November 6th, 2017 in community service, criminal justice, imprisonment, news, recidivists, rehabilitation, reports, Scotland, sentencing, statistics by sally

‘Use of non-custodial sentences in England and Wales has fallen sharply but risen significantly in Scotland, according to a report highlighting their effectiveness in preventing re-offending. The comparative study by the Centre for Justice Innovation reveals that over the past decade there has been a 24% decrease in the number of community sentences imposed in England and Wales compared with an 18% increase in Scotland.’

The Guardian, 3rd November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012: Post-Legislative Memorandum – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in legal aid, legislation, press releases, reports, sentencing by sally

‘This document serves as the post-legislative memorandum for Parts 1, 2 and 3 of LASPO. It is being published with regard to the post-legislative scrutiny process. The memorandum was presented to the Justice Select Committee on 30 October 2017.’

Full press release

Ministry of Justice, 30th October 2017

Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice

Government starts work on Law Commission health care and mental capacity recommendations – Law Commission

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in care workers, consultations, deprivation of liberty safeguards, health, Law Commission, mental health, press releases, reports by sally

‘The Government has launched a new consultation looking at the regulation of health care professionals, based on recommendations from a 2014 report by the UK Law Commissions.’

Full press release

Law Commission, 1st November 2017

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk/

Ratification of the Council of Europe convention on combating violence against women and domestic violence – Home Office

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in domestic violence, human rights, press releases, reports, treaties by sally

‘The report sets out measures being taken by the government toward ratifying the Istanbul Convention.’

Full press release

Home Office, 1st November 2017

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Official review backs ‘Hillsborough law’ proposals – The Guardian

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in bereavement, families, inquests, legal aid, legal representation, news, reports by sally

‘An official review of the Hillsborough families’ 27-year ordeal since the 1989 disaster has recommended that bereaved families must have funding for full legal representation at inquests where public authorities are represented.’

The Guardian, 1st November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Tower Hamlets rejects concerns over Muslim foster family – BBC News

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in fostering, local government, news, reports by sally

‘The council responsible for the care of a five-year-old girl who was placed with Muslim foster family has rejected concerns about her treatment.’

BBC News, 1st November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government reiterates plans for EU-UK data flows post-Brexit amidst criticism of Data Protection Bill powers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 30th, 2017 in bills, brexit, data protection, EC law, legislative drafting, ministers' powers and duties, news, parliamentary papers, reports, select committees by sally

‘The UK government has reiterated its plans to establish an agreement with the remainder of the EU member states that will allow personal data to flow across borders unhindered post-Brexit.’

OUT-LAW.com, 30th October 2017

Source: www.out-law.com

Prisoners Will Finally Be Given The Vote, Say Reports – Rights Info

Posted October 30th, 2017 in bills, elections, enfranchisement, human rights, international courts, news, prisons, reports, rule of law, select committees by sally

‘A limited number of prisoners will be allowed to vote ending the UK’s total ban on prisoners voting, according to reports.’

Rights Info, 29th October 2017

Source: rightsinfo.org

Youth Justice System ‘Falls Short’ of Human Rights Obligations, MPs Claim – Rights Info

Posted October 30th, 2017 in criminal records, disclosure, employment, human rights, news, rehabilitation, reports, select committees, treaties, United Nations, young offenders by sally

‘The current system of disclosing past convictions undermines the principles of the youth justice system, according to a report published today by the Justice Committee.’

Rights Info, 27th October 2017

Source: rightsinfo.org

New research supports calls for no-fault divorce – Family Law

Posted October 30th, 2017 in charities, dispute resolution, divorce, family courts, legislation, news, notification, reports, statute law revision by sally

‘A landmark report published today by the Nuffield Foundation calls for an end to fault-based divorce law in England and Wales.’

Family Law, 30th October 2017

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Nuffield Foundation report calls for no-fault divorce – Law & Religion UK

Posted October 30th, 2017 in charities, divorce, legislation, news, notification, reports by sally

‘Today, the Nuffield Foundation has published a report, Finding Fault, which calls for the introduction of no-fault divorce in England and Wales: there is a summary version here.’

Law & Religion UK, 30th October 2017

Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com

Police custody deaths in UK ‘should be treated like murder inquiry’ – The Guardian

Posted October 30th, 2017 in complaints, death in custody, London, news, police, race discrimination, reports by sally

‘Deaths in custody should be investigated with the same urgency as murder inquiries, says a long-awaited report that aims to restore trust in the police.’

The Guardian, 28th October 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Government: ‘now is not the right time’ for review of marriage law – Family Law

Posted October 30th, 2017 in family courts, Law Commission, marriage, Ministry of Justice, news, reports, statute law revision by sally

‘The Government has informed the Law Commission that ‘now is not the right time’ for a full review of marriage law.’

Family Law, 27th October 2017

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

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