The Weekly Update - 19th May 2023
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The Times was forced to apologise to Dinah Rose KC for libellous comments in an article. Link.
Police denied that they were under political pressure to arrest republicans during the coronation. Link.
Despite a significant retreat, the government still suffered a defeat over its Retained EU Law Bill. Link.
Ministers are removing basic housing protections from asylum seekers. Link.
The Solicitor General decided not to refer Olivia Pratt-Korbel’s killer to the Court of Appeal under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. Link.
The National Crime Agency is preparing to pursue around 100 lawyers it believes are assisting human traffickers. Link.
Two teenagers from Huddersfield were sentenced for stabbing Khayri Mclean. Link.
Changes to the Online Safety Bill will criminalise the encouragement of self-harm. Link.
Labour promised to introduce ‘right to roam’ laws if elected. Link.
Prince Harry launched another legal case against the Home Office regarding his personal security. Link.