Category: reports

When does an expert report constitute “independent evidence” of torture? – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 3rd, 2012 in appeals, asylum, evidence, expert witnesses, news, reports, torture by sally

“Whether expert evidence relied upon by an asylum seeker amounted to ‘independent evidence’ of torture was the key issue before the Court of Appeal in this case . The issue arose in the context of AM’s claim against the Home Office for wrongful imprisonment contrary to the UK Border Agency’s Enforcement Instructions and Guidance. The Guidance, which contains the policy of the Agency on detentions (amongst other things), says that where there is ‘independent evidence’ that a person has been tortured, that person is suitable for detention only in ‘very exceptional circumstances’.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd May 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

New report on worldwide human rights and democracy – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 1st, 2012 in human rights, news, reports by sally

“The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has launched the Human Rights and Democracy- The 2011 Foreign & Commonwealth Office Report, which aims to provide ‘a comprehensive look at the human rights work of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) around the world in 2011’. The report makes for essential reading for anyone with an interest in human rights at the global level.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 30th April 2012

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Perceptions of criminal advocacy report – Bar Standards Board

Posted April 19th, 2012 in advocacy, reports, solicitor advocates, standards by sally

“We commissioned ORC International to conduct research into the frequency with which underperformance is encountered in the criminal courts.”

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Bar Standards Board, 18th April 2012

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Tony Nicklinson questions Lord Falconer over right to die report – BBC News

Posted April 17th, 2012 in assisted suicide, euthanasia, news, reports by sally

“A man from Wiltshire who has ‘locked-in syndrome’ has asked for an explanation on why he should not be allowed to die.”

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BBC News, 16th April 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Human rights debate suffering ‘democratic deficit’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 17th, 2012 in human rights, judiciary, news, reports by sally

“Unelected judges do not take the views of politicians seriously enough in the increasingly ‘ferocious’ debate about human rights, an academic report suggests today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th April 2012

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Related link: Parliaments and Human Rights (PDF)

Phone hacking: attorney general to meet MPs over report – The Guardian

Posted April 17th, 2012 in news, prosecutions, reports, select committees by sally

“The attorney general is to meet MPs on the select committee investigating phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch’s News of the World, in a highly unusual bid to ensure its final report does not prejudice potential court proceedings against any of the 45 individuals so far arrested by police.”

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The Guardian, 16th April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The Family Justice Modernisation Programme: Fourth update – Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted April 13th, 2012 in civil justice, family courts, reports by sally

“Following the final report of the Family Justice Review, the Lord Chief Justice and the President of the Family Division have appointed Mr Justice Ryder as Judge in Charge of the Modernisation of Family Justice. Ryder J’s appointment is until July 2012, and he is clear that it is important to ensure interested parties are aware of his work as it develops. He will publish information during this period and you will find the fourth update here.”

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Judiciary of England and Wales, 10th April 2012

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Nursing regulator ‘poorly organised and weak’ – BBC News

Posted April 11th, 2012 in disciplinary procedures, midwives, news, nurses, reports by sally

“The body that regulates nurses and midwives in the UK is failing to carry out its duties due to institutional weakness, an interim review says.”

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BBC News, 10th April 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

How we changed the law on stalking – The Guardian

Posted April 10th, 2012 in harassment, inquiries, legislation, news, reports by sally

“Just a year after starting a campaign on stalking, who would have thought it would become an offence on the statute book?”

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The Guardian, 10th April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Attorney general to warn hacking committee about prejudice risk – The Guardian

Posted April 10th, 2012 in attorney general, inquiries, news, prosecutions, reports by sally

“An influential parliamentary committee is to be warned by the attorney general, Dominic Grieve, that its imminent report into phone-hacking could prejudice criminal cases being brought against a number of journalists and editors.”

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The Guardian, 8th April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Watchdog criticises police over Mark Kennedy’s undercover tapes – The Guardian

Posted April 5th, 2012 in complaints, disclosure, news, police, reports by sally

“Police have been criticised for their role in withholding crucial surveillance recordings made by undercover policeman Mark Kennedy. The tapes were kept from activists who were being prosecuted for planning to occupy one of Britain’s largest power stations. The contents contained vital evidence for the activists’ defence.”

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The Guardian, 4th April 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

SFO must publish more information about bribery settlement cases, report says – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 3rd, 2012 in bribery, corruption, deferred prosecution agreements, news, reports, Serious Fraud Office by sally

“Criticism over the lack of detail that has emerged from corruption case settlements only serves to reinforce the need for deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) to be introduced in the UK, an expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 2nd April 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

NHS watchdog not ready for new responsibilities, say MPs – The Guardian

Posted March 30th, 2012 in care homes, complaints, health, news, quality assurance, reports by sally

“England’s NHS regulator should not be allowed to take on new responsibilities planned under the government’s health reforms, according to a damning report by MPs.”

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The Guardian, 30th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Torture case report is ‘insufficient’ says Michael Gove – The Independent

Posted March 29th, 2012 in child abuse, children, news, reports, torture by sally

“Education Secretary Michael Gove today said a report into the torture of two young boys was ‘insufficient’ and showed the current system of serious case reviews is ‘failing’.”

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The Independent, 29th March 2012

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bar Council Welcomes Lords Constitution Committee Report on Judicial Appointments – The Bar Council

Posted March 29th, 2012 in judicial appointments commission, news, reports by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the House of Lords Constitution Committee in its report on Judicial Appointments published today. The inquiry, to which the former Chairman of the Bar, Peter Lodder QC, gave evidence, found that the principle of appointments based on merit is vital and should continue, an outcome which the Bar Council completely endorses.”

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The Bar Council, 28th March 2012

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Existing copyright licensing processes not accounting properly for ‘mixed media’ and digital content, report says – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 29th, 2012 in copyright, internet, licensing, news, reports by sally

“Copyright licensing processes in the UK could be more ‘streamlined, easier and cheaper to use’ than is currently the case, a report into the framework has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th March 2012

Source: www.out-law.com

Judiciary needs to be more diverse, peers say – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2012 in diversity, equality, judiciary, news, reports by sally

“Setting targets to appoint more judges from among women and members of the ethnic minorities should be considered if the judiciary does not make itself more diverse within the next five years, peers recommend.”

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The Guardian, 28th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

White and male: diversity and the judiciary – The Guardian

Posted March 28th, 2012 in diversity, judiciary, news, reports by sally

“Are judges all white and male? Nearly – see exactly how the judiciary has changed.”

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The Guardian, 28th March 2012

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Privacy law not needed, says committee of MP and peers – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2012 in injunctions, news, privacy, reports, select committees by sally

“Parliament should not introduce a new privacy law, even in the wake of the phone-hacking scandal at the News of the World, a report says.”

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BBC News, 27th March 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

New terror laws could be less effective, warns watchdog – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2012 in evidence, news, reports, terrorism, terrorism prevention & investigation measures by sally

“The new system for restricting terror suspects could prove less effective than control orders, the independent reviewer of terror laws has said.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2012

Source: www.bbc.co.uk