The Weekly Update - 30th September 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The Privileges Committee responded to the legal opinion proffered by Lord Pannick. Link.
The Attorney General’s Reference in the Colston Four Case was successful in the Court of Appeal. Link.
Members of the Criminal Bar Association will be balloted on suspending strike after an interim package was proposed by the Ministry of Justice. Link.
A High Court ruling hinted that if the strike does continue then defendants may be released before trial. Link.
Anne Sacoolas appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink and was formally accused of causing the death of Harry Dunn by way of dangerous driving. Link.
Following a change in the law, divorce applications are on the rise. Link.
The European Court of Human Rights found in favour of the UK against a Nigerian man who was deported for his criminal convictions. Link.
The Duke of Norfolk unsuccessfully disputed his driving ban on the basis that he has to organise the coronation of Charles III. Link.
The Law Society of England and Wales unveiled a diversity and inclusion roadmap. Link.
A police officer was cleared of assaulting former footballer Dalian Atkinson who later died from his injuries. Link.