The Weekly Update - 10th February 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Serial rapist and former police officer David Carrick was sentenced. Link.
A climate protester was jailed for presenting his defence to a jury. Link.
More claims of bullying were made against justice minister, Dominic Raab. Link.
The new Tory vice-chair suggested bringing back the death penalty. Link.
The Supreme Court ruled on the lawfulness of the death penalty. Link.
A number of the government’s plans in the Public Order Bill were rejected by the House of Lords. Link.
The government is planning to introduce new legislation to address issues of damp and mould following the death of Awaab Ishak. Link.
An investigation by the CMA has provisionally concluded that the deal between Microsoft and Activision is anti-competitive. Link.
Wales introduced proposals to make it easier for someone to change gender. Link.
Bereavement benefits have not been extended to unmarried cohabiting parents. Link.