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Met chief calls on courts to stop releasing phone theft offenders
The Metropolitan Police has arrested over 200 individuals in a recent crackdown on phone theft in London, utilising advanced technology such as drones and facial recognition. In total, 248 arrests were made for mobile theft, with 770 devices seized. Year-on-year, phone thefts have decreased by nearly 10,000, with a notable 30% drop in hotspots like…
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New e-scooter rules on the way
The Government plans to introduce new regulations setting out clear rules on where privately owned e-scooters can be used. Currently privately owned e-scooters are banned on public roads and pavements, and it is only legal to use them via hire schemes. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said regulations for speed limits and safety requirements would also…
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Sex offenders should report pregnancies, review argues
The national Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel has recommended that sex offenders be recalled to prison if they fail to report pregnancies in relationships they are in. The report follows the case of baby Victoria, who died at the hands of her parents, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – a convicted rapist. The report calls…
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DPP issues two email rule
Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, has introduced a two email limit for young lawyers hesitant to make phone calls, warning that a “generational divide” hampers efficient charging decisions. Mr Parkinson said: “Many issues are just solved quicker through a call rather than through endless email exchanges.” The Crown Prosecution Service now requires lawyers to…
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Apple and Google vow not to discriminate against third-party apps
Apple and Google have agreed to enhance transparency in their app store vetting processes under a voluntary agreement with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The tech firms will avoid discriminating against third-party apps and will not misuse data from these apps. However, the CMA’s commitments have been described as “lightweight” by Tom Smith,…
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HSBC and Barclays face $12bn lawsuit
HSBC and Barclays are facing a $12bn lawsuit linked to a Jersey trust associated with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The claim, filed by Tanya Dick-Stock and Darrin Stock in Colorado, alleges breach of trust and dishonest assistance regarding improper asset transfers via La Hougue. The lawsuit claims La Hougue engaged in extensive fraud, including fake…
