Advocacy standards scheme for criminal trials starts – BBC News
“A new scheme has come into force to ensure advocates in criminal trials meet a standard of competence.”
BBC News, 30th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: standards
Wormwood Scrubs prison ‘on knife edge’ because of staff cuts – The Guardian
“Wormwood Scrubs, the west London prison, is on a ‘knife-edge’, an official watchdog has warned, with an alarming 50% growth in the use of force or restraining measures to control prisoners in an increasingly violent, gang-dominated jail.”
The Guardian, 18th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rights judges halt deportation of ‘killer monk’ – Daily Telegraph
“Ministers are facing a fresh challenge on human rights grounds to their ability to deport foreign criminals.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th September 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Joanna Yeates murder: police apologise to landlord – The Guardian
“The landlord of the murdered landscape architect Joanna Yeates has received a letter from police expressing ‘regret’ for the first time at the way he was treated after being arrested over her killing.”
The Guardian, 16th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Acpo’s role to be examined by Sir Nick Parker – BBC News
“A retired general will lead an inquiry into whether an association for senior police officers is fit for purpose.”
BBC News, 10th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hospital settles Stafford mother’s poor care claim – BBC News
“A six-figure settlement has been agreed for a woman who suffered life-changing injuries caused by mistakes when she gave birth at Stafford Hospital.”
BBC News, 11th September 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Over-50s make up third of inmates at prison for sex offenders – The Guardian
“An English prison that specialises in holding and treating sex offenders has so many prisoners over the age of 50 that it has 26 teams competing in its bowls club, jail inspectors have revealed.”
The Guardian, 4th September 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Inside Feltham: Why London’s Young Offender Institution is one of the scariest prisons in Britain – The Independent
“A recent report painted a shocking picture of abuse and violence at the prison. Archie Bland meets ex-inmates, and people who have lost relatives there.”
The Independent, 31st August 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Quarter of prisoners in Britain’s jails forced to stay in overcrowded cells – The Independent
“Nearly a quarter of all prisoners are forced to stay in overcrowded cells while serving their sentences, according to new figures released today.”
The Independent, 2nd September 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ofsted and council staff criticised in review into rape of toddler by paedophile nursery worker – The Independent
“A review into the rape of a toddler by a paedophile nursery worker has criticised Ofsted and council staff, who were aware that he had a ‘special relationship’ with the child but did not investigate it
properly.”
The Independent, 27th August 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
NHS failings exposed in new report – Daily Telegraph
“Basic failings which put lives at risk have been laid bare in reports into 11 NHS hospital trusts after they were officially warned to improve or face closure.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th August 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK woman held in ‘squalid’ cell for more than five years – The Guardian
“Women’s prison in Surrey criticised for ‘inhumane and degrading treatment’ of a prisoner.”
The Guardian, 21st August 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Berwick report: Danger of understaffed NHS wards can no longer be ignored after Mid Staffs scandal, Jeremy Hunt warned – The Independent
“Review says NHS staff responsible for ‘recklessness or wilful neglect’ of patient safety should face jail.”
The Independent, 6th August 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Related link: Improving the Safety of Patients in England (PDF)
Care workers need better training and regulation, independent review says – The Guardian
“Healthcare assistants and care support workers – who wash, dress and feed the elderly and the infirm – will have to obtain a ‘certificate of fundamental care’ to work in the health and social care system, an independent review recommends.”
The Guardian, 10th July 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
CQC: too big a remit, too little funding? – Daily Telegraph
“With a smaller budget than the watchdogs it replaced, the Care Quality Commission has had a struggle on its hands.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th June 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Purpose of social networking will determine whether businesses have data protection responsibilities, says ICO – OUT-LAW.com
“Businesses that encourage staff to use social networks for commercial purposes are subject to UK data protection laws, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 6th June 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
Out-of-date planning guidance will not be cancelled immediately, says Boles – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has rejected a recommendation in a planning guidance review by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor to immediately cancel all out-of-date guidance before new guidance is published.”
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd May 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
