Defendant acquitted following attempt to set partner on fire
In a verdict given today, the defendant was unanimously acquitted following a 5 day trial at Woolwich Crown Court.
New monthly audio environmental law news podcast
The latest update in our series of monthly environmental law updates (in association with LexisPSL) now comes as a free audio podcast.
Environmental Law Podcast – June 2018
The latest monthly environmental law podcast presented by Christopher Badger, in association with LexisPSL , is now available.
IPCC set to warn that 2 degrees is no longer a “safe” degree of global warming
In a revised version of the draft earlier mentioned in this blog, details of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest analysis of the impacts of different degrees of warming have just been leaked into the public domain.
Manslaughter conviction in slimming pills case
Bernard Rebelo was today convicted of placing unsafe food (Dinitrophenol) on the market and unlawful act and gross negligence manslaughter of Eloise Parry.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger and Charles Morgan consider the issues raised at this weekend's UKELA Conference, a Government review into organised waste crime, and misrepresentations in enquiries before contract and non-reliance clauses.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, William Upton, Mark Davies and Antony Bartholomeusz consider new UK air quality regulations, the appointment of a Government 'Tree Champion', and environmental amendments to the EU Withdrawal Bill.
David Travers QC to speak at the Global Food Law Current Issues Conference
David Travers QC will speak at MSU’s Global Food Law Current Issues Conference next week at Michigan State University’s prestigious College of Food Law.
Sentence in Oxford sexual abuse trial – Oliver Saxby QC prosecuting
Sentence was passed yesterday following the five and a half month long sexual abuse trial which concluded in late March.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Laura Phillips and Mark Davies consider new priorities identified by the Environment Agency, a promise by Thames Water to pay £120m to customers for inadequate management of leakages, and recommendations from the Environmental Audit Committee for Mandatory Climate Risk Reporting by 2022.
Manslaughter Plea Accepted in Baby Murder Prosecution – 8 Year Sentence Imposed
The Crown last week accepted a young defendant’s plea of guilty to manslaughter, offering no evidence on the alternative count of murder. Oliver Saxby QC was defending.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger considers the Mayor of London's Environment Strategy, publication of CCS guidance from the Environment Agency, and new EU rules to reduce marine litter.
European Commission proposes new measures to tackle e-crime
In an article for Lexis PSL, Ian Whitehurst considers the new proposals set out by the European Commission designed to ‘curtail the space in which terrorists and criminals operate’.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Christopher Badger, Mark Davies and Antony Batholomeusz consider an EGC judgment in three linked agricultural pesticide cases, EU infringement proceedings against the UK, France and Germany for breaching nitrogen dioxide limits, and prospects for environmental protection under the EEA Agreement.
Anne Williams to speak at Conference on Regulatory Issues in Property Law
Anne Williams will be speaking at this weekend's Regulatory Issues in Property Law Conference 2018 hosted by the Cambridge Centre for Property Law (CCPL).
Regulatory Law Conference 2018 (Birmingham)
Six Pump Court will present a Regulatory Law Conference on 13th July in Birmingham.
Environmental Law News Update
In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, Mark Davies and Antony Batholomeusz consider the implications of failing to comply with a Remediation Order, a vote by the House of Lords for greater environmental protection post-Brexit, and the continuation of legal controversies over discharges into the Manchester Ship Canal.
Nina Ellin prosecutes two men for the burglary of reality star’s home
Nina Ellin is currently prosecuting two men for the burglary of reality star’s home address.
Giles Atkinson represents successful applicant in planning enforcement prosecution
Successful application under POCA section 22 to reconsider available amount following prosecution for breach of planning enforcement notices.
Jill Barrett speaks at the 2018 Global Ocean Regime Conference
Jill Barrett is in South Korea participating as an invited speaker in the 2018 Global Ocean Regime Conference.