Care worker jailed for neglecting patient who died – BBC News
‘A healthcare assistant who did not check on a patient who took her own life has been jailed for negligence.’
BBC News, 4th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Justice short changed – public funding of the justice system – The Bar Council
‘Public funding for justice is down by 22.4% in real per person terms since 2009/10, according to new analysis of government spending under the last government published by the Bar Council.’
The Bar Council, 4th September 2024
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
The final Grenfell inquiry report and what it means for families – Politics Weekly UK – The Guardian
‘The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London was the result of ‘decades of failure’ by central government, the public inquiry into the catastrophe has found. The Guardian’s John Harris looks at the findings of the report with the social affairs leader writer Susanna Rustin. And, as Labour continues to warn ‘things will get worse before they get better’, we are joined by the economists James Meadway and Ann Pettifor to discuss whether a painful period of austerity-lite is the only way through the storm.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell Report: Key findings from the inquiry – BBC News
‘The Grenfell Inquiry’s final report sets out how a chain of failures across government and the private sector led to Grenfell Tower becoming a death trap.’
BBC News, 4th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Water bosses could be jailed if they cover up sewage dumping under new law – The Guardian
‘Water bosses in England and Wales could be jailed for up to two years if they cover up sewage dumping, under legislation proposed by the Labour government.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Football ban for Hillsborough tragedy chanter – BBC News
‘A football fan has been banned from attending matches for chanting about the Hillsborough tragedy on the eve of the disaster’s 35th anniversary.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Company boss banned over £145k Covid support claims – BBC News
‘A businessman has been banned from being a company director after making bogus claims for £145,000 in Covid-19 support grants.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
AI and Online Harms – 39 Essex Chambers
‘In this episode Katherine Apps KC discusses online safety and online harms with Jessica Zucker, Director in the Online Safety Group at OFCOM, the UK’s communications regulator.’
39 Essex Chambers, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.39essex.com
Coroner issues anaesthetic warning after death – BBC News
‘A coroner has raised concerns about how local anaesthetic is administered after a woman was given too much during an operation and later died.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Developer and director who ignored enforcement notice hit with more than £300k in fines and costs – Local Government Lawyer
‘Developers who forged ahead with construction on a residential site despite receiving a temporary stop notice and an enforcement notice have been ordered to pay £120,000 in costs to South Hams District Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Charity watchdog issues first ever “official warning” to council for failing to properly manage 13 charities – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Charity Commission for England and Wales has issued Calderdale Council with an Official Warning of misconduct and/or mismanagement after it failed to comply with its duties as trustee of 13 charities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The NPPF and development within the setting of national landscapes – Local Government Lawyer
‘Jack Parker looks at the outcome of a recent case on the effect of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to development within the setting of a National Landscape.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Claim against law firm thrown out over LiP’s service failure – Legal Futures
‘The High Court did not “receive” a claim form that was not properly e-filed by a litigant in person (LiP) wanting to sue her former solicitors, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Appeal judges reject prisoner’s claim that lawyers failed him in court – Legal Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a prisoner’s claim that his lawyers “failed to represent him properly” after convictions for grievous bodily harm (GBH).’
Legal Futures, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Group flight claim thrown out as judge criticises financial motives – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An attempt to bring a representative action worth £319m for delayed flights over six years has been thrown out by the High Court.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Absence of Authority? – Financial Remedies Journal
‘In G v S (Family Law Act 1996: Publicity) [2024] EWFC 231 (B) (6 June 2024) HHJ Reardon asked:
“What is the default position in terms of publication in a case where s 12 [of the Administration of Justice Act 1969] does not apply?”’
Financial Remedies Journal, 1st September 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Man jailed for running over pedestrian at 90mph – BBC News
‘A driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while travelling at nearly 90mph has been jailed for five years.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother ‘devastated’ after rapist ex-partner given access to their daughter – The Guardian
‘A mother found to have been raped by her ex-partner was “devastated” after the family court permitted the convicted sex offender to have contact with their child.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Firms fined thousands for employing illegal staff – BBC News
‘Three Essex companies have been fined thousands of pounds by the Home Office for employing illegal workers.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lessons to be learned over Harry Dunn – government – BBC News
‘The government has said lessons will be “properly learnt” in the case of a teenage motorcyclist killed outside an airbase in a crash with an American driver.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
