Month: November 2017
Surrogacy and IVF cases put the courts under pressure, says senior judge
[ad_1] IVF and surrogacy cases are putting the courts under pressure, a High Court judge has said, as he urged an update to legislation. Speaking at a conference of the […]
Two convicted of Modern Slavery Act offences – Crown Prosecution Service – Current Awareness
[ad_1] ‘Two people who arranged for underage girls to be trafficked for sexual exploitation have been convicted of offences under the Modern Slavery Act today (21 Nov).’ Full press release […]
‘Sadistic’ couple jailed for campaign of child abuse – BBC News
[ad_1] ‘A couple found guilty of the “physical, mental and emotional abuse” of two boys have been jailed. Lisa Pratt, 36, and Andrew Clent, 30, were both convicted of two […]
Toothpaste advert banned after it features naked model with onions | The Independent
[ad_1] A toothpaste advert that featured a naked model next to a pile of onions has been banned for “objectifying” women. The black and white image, seemingly of a woman […]
Tagging requirements in SOPOs are lawful
[ad_1] In R (on the application of Richards) v Chief Constable of Cleveland Police (UKSC 2017/0090) the Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal against the imposition of a tagging […]
Legal costs capped for those who can’t pay energy bills | Energy bills
[ad_1] Gas and electricity customers who have fallen so far behind with their payments that they are forced to have a prepayment meter, are to have their court and legal […]
Police failing to respond to some crimes because of ‘significant stress’ caused by budget cuts, report warns | The Independent
[ad_1] Police forces are failing to respond to low-priority crimes because of “significant stress” caused by continued budget cuts amid a huge rise in demand, a report has found. HM […]
Teacher who filmed up schoolgirls’ skirts will not face prosecution as judge rules it’s not illegal | The Independent
[ad_1] An assistant headteacher who used his mobile phone to film up schoolgirls’ skirts will not face prosecution after a judge ruled his actions were not illegal. Andrew Corish, 60, […]
Teddy Tilston murder: Man who beat partner’s two-year-old son to death in fit of rage jailed for 17 years | The Independent
[ad_1] A man who murdered his girlfriend’s two-year-old son after flying into “a rage” has been jailed for a minimum of 17 years. Craig Smith, 28, was found guilty after […]
Too many children in criminal court, says senior judge
[ad_1] Responding to the call, a CPS spokesman said: “A decision to prosecute a youth is only made if there is sufficient evidence and it is in the public interest […]