The Weekly Update - 5th August 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
The tragic Archie Battersbee case continued. At the time of writing, the family are seeking to move the 12-year-old to a hospice. Link.
A man was charged with treason after he entered the grounds of Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow last Christmas. Link.
A review into legal advice to the government produced some interesting conclusions. Link.
A law firm is investigating the possibility of group legal action on behalf of Liverpool fans who got caught up in the chaos at the Champions League final in Paris. Link.
A terminally ill man who was aggressively arrested by police before being prosecuted for mooning a speed camera was cleared of all charges this week. Link.
The Law Commission is set to undertake a review of the criminal appeals system. Link.
A man has been charged with the murder of nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte. Link.
Sheffield United player Oli McBurnie is on trial. It is alleged that he assaulted a fan during a pitch invasion. Link.
A former lawyer who defrauded his employer has been jailed and banned from the legal profession. Link.
Be thankful that you don’t have the same lawyer as Alex Jones: