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Victims of environmental disaster to pursue claim
Lawyers acting for victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster say they will pursue their claim in the UK despite the announcement of a $31bn settlement between the Anglo-Australian mining company at the centre of the scandal and Brazilian authorities. Tom Goodhead, global managing partner and chief executive at Pogust Goodhead, said: “Our legal case will…
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Gang leader’s early release sparks outrage
Keisha McLeod, mother of murdered schoolboy CJ Davis, has condemned the early release of Isaac Donkoh, a drill rapper known as Young Dizz, who served less than half of his 12.5-year sentence for kidnap and torture. Ms McLeod said: “How is someone as dangerous as this allowed out?” and highlighted concerns over releasing violent offenders…
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ICC prosecutor accused of misconduct
Karim Khan, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been accused of misconduct by a member of his office, a claim he firmly denies. The president of the ICC’s assembly of state parties, its management oversight and legislative body, commented: “I am aware of recent public reports regarding alleged misconduct by the ICC…
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Solicitors can skip university degrees
Law Society president Richard Atkinson has announced that aspiring solicitors may not need a university degree to qualify under the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination. This marks a significant shift from previous views, where the Association of Law Teachers insisted that a degree was essential. Mr Atkinson expressed confidence in this change, saying: “Do they need…
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Prison spaces ‘fell into double figures’
The UK prison system is facing a severe crisis, with available cells for adult males having reportedly fallen into double figures. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the annual judges’ dinner at Mansion House: “Prisons were not just in crisis, they were on the point of collapse,” adding that they were “weeks away from running out…
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Police marksman acquitted of murder
Martyn Blake, a Metropolitan Police marksman, has been acquitted of murdering unarmed driver Chris Kaba, following a three-week trial at London’s Old Bailey. The jury took nearly three hours to reach a unanimous not guilty verdict. Mr Blake shot Mr Kaba during a police stop in September 2022, claiming he feared for his life as…
