EXTRADITION: An Introduction – 5SAH

‘Extradition is a tool that allows countries to stretch law enforcement beyond its borders. It can be used to promote international co-operation and positive relations between states, but it can also give rise to power struggles and be used as an instrument for political gains. As such, extradition occupies a unique space, creating a tension between upholding human rights, resisting political interference and upholding international treaty obligations. In this extradition article, the team at 5SAH looks back at the key moments in extradition law from the last 12 months and looks forward to what might be on the horizon.’

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5SAH , 21st October 2024

Source: www.5sah.co.uk

Abortion service protection zones in place in England and Wales – Home Office

Posted November 1st, 2024 in abortion, government departments, harassment, news, public order by sally

‘Safe access zones are now in force around abortion clinics in England and Wales to protect women accessing these services.’

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Home Office, 31st October 2024

Source: www.gov.uk

Appeal judges reiterate that it is for the court – not local authorities or any other person – to determine in adoption cases whether there should be ongoing contact with birth family – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Court of Appeal has allowed a local authority’s appeal against a judge’s refusal to make placement orders in respect of two young children.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 31st October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 over impartiality – BBC News

Posted November 1st, 2024 in bias, fines, media, news, ombudsmen, political parties by sally

‘Ofcom has fined GB News £100,000 for breaking impartiality rules with a programme featuring the former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Integrated care board breached duty to provide lawful health care plan: High Court – Local Government Lawyer

‘North Central London Integrated Care Board was in breach of its duty to ensure a severely disabled boy has a lawful health care plan, the High Court has found.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 31st October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Legal issue on ‘negligent’ advice from NHS England arises in long Covid litigation – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A judge has declined to decide whether NHS trusts which relied on ‘negligent’ advice from NHS England during the pandemic are liable for frontline healthcare workers’ long Covid.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 31st October 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

AGA appeal raises important UK copyright questions – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 1st, 2024 in appeals, copyright, intellectual property, news, trade marks by sally

‘Important questions of UK copyright law are set to be considered by the Court of Appeal in London next year in a case in which a dispute has arisen over intellectual property rights relating to AGA cookers.’

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Out-law.com, 31st October 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Man who spiked orange juice to force miscarriage convicted – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man who gave orange juice to a woman that he spiked with an abortion-inducing drug has been found guilty of administering a poison to procure a miscarriage.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 30th October 2024

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

When rules clash: faith, identity, and the Football Association – Law & Religion UK

Posted November 1st, 2024 in equality, human rights, Islam, islamic law, news, sport by sally

‘A Muslim football coach was prevented from playing in a match because she wears tracksuit bottoms rather than shorts: she says that wearing shorts compromises her religious beliefs.’

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Law & Religion UK, 31st October 2024

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A former surgeon found guilty of causing harm during multiple male circumcision operations – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former surgeon, who was struck off the UK medical register in 2015, while working at Southampton General Hospital has been convicted today of causing actual bodily harm, child cruelty and administering a prescription only medicine to several young and vulnerable patients for ignoring basic hygiene rules in performing home male circumcisions and showing complete disregard to patient health, safety and comfort.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 31st October 2024

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Assisted Dying: What Role for the Judge? – Transparency Project

‘The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill had its first, purely formal, reading in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024, when it was presented by Kim Leadbeater MP. The important second reading is fixed for 29 November 2024.’

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Transparency Project, 30th October 2024

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Philip Murray: Looking down the slippery slope: Can assisted suicide be restricted to the terminally ill? – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted October 31st, 2024 in assisted suicide, bills, constitutional law, health, human rights, news, suicide by sally

‘Kim Leadbeater has recently introduced a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons which seeks to legalise assisted suicide for the terminally ill. Despite its second reading being scheduled for 29 November, the text of the Bill is, somewhat remarkably given its significance, still to be published. Yet the outline of Leadbeater’s proposals has already become known. As such, I seek to offer here a legal analysis of some of the issues relating to legalising assisted suicide in the UK, and particular the idea that any law can be effectively limited to terminally ill adults.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 30th October 2024

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace – how to prepare for the party season – Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog

‘It seems somewhat apt, then, that the mandatory duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace has come into force (the Preventative Duty)—just in time for this year’s Christmas parties. Employers have long been subject to a legal duty to provide a safe and supportive working environment for all staff but this new duty takes things further.’

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Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 30th October 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

Teenager found guilty of murder after Hackney woman was shot through her front door – The Guardian

‘A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a mother who was shot in the head through her front door as she tried to shield her two children from a gang feud.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Woman who texted friend ‘oopsie xx’ after trying to kill boss with a hammer jailed for 20 years – The Independent

‘An ambulance worker who texted her friend saying “oppsie xx!” after trying to kill her boss with a hammer has been jailed for 20 years.’

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The Independent, 30th October 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Why is the Southport stabbing not being classed as a terror attack? – The Independent

Posted October 31st, 2024 in attempted murder, children, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, terrorism by michael

‘This week, a teenager accused of murdering three children in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed holiday class in Southport has been charged with a terror offence and making a biological weapon.’

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The Independent, 30th October 2024

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Bill seeks to improve UK workplace violence and harassment protections – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 31st, 2024 in bills, employment, equality, harassment, health & safety, news, violence, women by michael

‘A bill which seeks to impose specific duties on employers to improve protections against violence and harassment, especially for women and girls, as part of their obligations to ensure workplace health safety and wellbeing is currently being considered by the UK parliament.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 30th October 2024

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Palestinian student stripped of UK visa after Gaza remarks wins human rights appeal – The Guardian

‘A Palestinian student who was stripped of her student visa after remarks she made about the Israel-Gaza war has won a human rights appeal against the Home Office’s decision.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Divorce applications wrongly approved after computer error, high court hears – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2024 in computer programs, divorce, families, family courts, marriage, news, time limits by sally

‘Dozens of divorce applications were wrongly approved due to a computer error, the high court has heard.’

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The Guardian, 31st October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Lloyds suspends commission payments after ‘seismic’ ruling on UK car finance – The Guardian

Posted October 31st, 2024 in appeals, banking, consumer protection, loans, news by michael

‘Lloyds Banking Group has scrapped commission payments across its £15bn motor finance arm after a landmark ruling on car loan misselling, as industry and Treasury officials hold urgent talks amid fears of contagion across the wider financial sector.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com