Month: November 2017
Surrogacy and IVF cases put the courts under pressure, says senior judge
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 Association […]
Two convicted of Modern Slavery Act offences – Crown Prosecution Service – Current Awareness
‘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 Crown […]
‘Sadistic’ couple jailed for campaign of child abuse – BBC News
‘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 counts […]
Toothpaste advert banned after it features naked model with onions | The Independent
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 wearing […]
Tagging requirements in SOPOs are lawful
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 requirement […]
Legal costs capped for those who can’t pay energy bills | Energy bills
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 charges […]
Police failing to respond to some crimes because of ‘significant stress’ caused by budget cuts, report warns | The Independent
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 Inspectorate […]
Teacher who filmed up schoolgirls’ skirts will not face prosecution as judge rules it’s not illegal | The Independent
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, took […]
Teddy Tilston murder: Man who beat partner’s two-year-old son to death in fit of rage jailed for 17 years | The Independent
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 a […]
Too many children in criminal court, says senior judge
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 to […]