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…

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…

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,…

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…

David Corker from Corker Binning is the second lawyer seen leaving the house of Peter Mandelson, who is under criminal investigation after revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson allegedly passed market sensitive information to Epstein while he was in government.

Justice Secretary David Lammy has announced plans for new supermax-style prison units to enhance safety for jail staff. Following a violent incident involving Hashem Abedi at HMP Frankland, a review by Jonathan Hall KC highlighted the need for improved security measures. Mr Hall’s review recommended the creation of a “tiered separation centre system,” with prisoners…