The Weekly Update - 18th November 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Dominic Raab requested an independent investigation into bullying allegations against him. Link.
The Autumn Statement heralded real term cuts for the Ministry of Justice and Home Office. Link.
An agreement was reached with France to try and deal with small boat crossings. Link.
The Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, was fined £1,000 and banned from driving for six months after using his phone behind the wheel. Link.
A coroner decided that a two year old boy in Rochdale died because of prolonged exposure to mould. Link.
Details about the voter ID scheme raised eyebrows. Link.
The Met Police will overhaul its controversial Gangs Matrix database after a human rights challenge. Link.
A law firm will investigate alleged abuse of patients at a mental health unit. Link.
It was announced that the decision by the Supreme Court about a new independence referendum in Scotland will be handed down next Wednesday. Link.
A West End play about the Wagatha Christie trial is due hit the stage. Link.