The Weekly Update - 9th February 2024
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
A teenager from Gaza is taking the UK to court over a refusal to grant entry into the UK. Link.
The Victims Commissioner criticised the “shameful” backlog of criminal cases. Link.
Police will be given additional powers to deal with protesters who wear face coverings and use pyrotechnics. Link.
The UK has abandoned plans for an AI copyright code. Link.
A number of Met Police officers are to be investigated after a young black boy was persistently stopped and searched. Link.
A consultation has been launched on Martyn’s Law so premises are protected from terrorist attacks. Link.
Greta Thunberg was cleared after being arrested for unlawful protest. Link.
The parents of children who have died as a result of online harm have won a battle to permit investigations into tech companies. Link.
New plans would introduce harsh criminal penalties for those climbing on war memorials. Link.
Abdul Shakoor Ezedi is still at large following an alkaline attack in London. Link.