‘Report and summary of findings from Mark Ellison’s independent review.’
Publications (gov.uk), 6th March 2014
Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?official_document_status=command_and_act_papers
‘A report into allegations that police corruption shielded the racist mob that murdered Stephen Lawrence will be published on Thursday by the Home Office. The report was ordered by the home secretary after pressure from Lady Lawrence, Stephen’s mother. She has always believed corruption played a part in police failings and hopes the new report will lead to a fresh official inquiry.’
The Guardian, 5th March 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A 77-year-old former miner was deprived of his liberty – without proper account of the law being taken – when he was prevented from going home to die beside his brother, a joint report from two Ombudsmen has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th March 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Prenuptial agreements should be legally binding in divorce settlements, but only after the needs of the separating couple and any children have been taken into account, the Law Commission has recommended.’
The Guardian, 27th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Bereaved loved ones will be put at the heart of the coroner system, Justice Minister Simon Hughes said today as he launched a new guide for people who have to become involved with inquests.’
Ministry of Justice, 24th February 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Female prisoners in England and Wales have been coerced into having sex with staff in return for favours such as alcohol and cigarettes, a report says.’
BBC News, 25th February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has cut the number of staff it employs to look after witnesses – some of whom are victims of crime – by more than half in just three years, an investigation has revealed.’
The Independent, 24th February 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Last October the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law established a Review to consider and report on possible ways of improving judicial review procedures in the Administrative Court, to save and protect public funds, in a manner consistent with the rule of law.’
Blackstone Chambers, 19th February 2014
Source: www.blackstonechambers.com
‘The government should allow magistrates to dispense on-the-spot justice inside police stations at peak times, a report by a right-leaning think tank has said.’
BBC News, 21st February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The future of the Victorian-era Pentonville prison in north London has been put in doubt after a highly critical report said it cannot operate as a modern, 21st-century jail.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Powers to control or eradicate invasive plants and animal species – such as Japanese knotweed or parakeets – should be given to government departments and environment protection authorities, the Law Commission has recommended.’
The Guardian, 11th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘We have published a report, making recommendations on the control of invasive non-native species as part of our project on wildlife.’
Law Commission, 11th February 2014
‘Delays in information being shared by agencies, staffing problems and insufficient training led to failures to intervene in the case of a four-year-old boy beaten to death by his mother and stepfather, a report has found.’
The Guardian, 5th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Offenders with learning disabilities are not getting the support they need from police, probation and prosecution services, an inspection has found.’
BBC News, 30th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Met Police is struggling to provide adequate medical staffing to assess and treat detainees in their custody, according to a new report.’
BBC News, 28th January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The alleged sexual assault victim of MP Mike Hancock has won the right to see a full version of an independent QC’s report about her accusations.’
The Guardian, 25th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The deaths of the six Philpott children in a house fire started by their parents “could not have been predicted or prevented”, a serious case review has found.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A report by power supplier Npower, claiming bills will rise due to higher energy distribution costs, has been dismissed by regulator Ofgem as “misleading”.’
BBC News, 22nd January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A report which found Liberal Democrat MP Mike Hancock breached a council code of conduct over alleged behaviour towards a “vulnerable” woman, will not be published.’
BBC News, 21st January 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former lord chief justice called on politicians to back the recommendations of the Low Commission which last week made the case for an extra £100m to ensure “a basic level of provision” of advice in its final report.’
Legal Voice, 15th January 2014
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
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