Category archives for: Legal Leanings

Crucifix appeal to be heard by court today

Crucifix appeal to be heard by court today

An appeal against a controversial Employment Appeals Tribunal decision which followed a case of widespread national interest is to be heard today.
The Court of Appeal will consider the case of Eweida v British Airways Plc in the latest round in the ongoing battle between the check-in desk employee who was suspended for three months from [...]

Stop and search against human rights, says European Court

Stop and search against human rights, says European Court

Stop and search powers used by police under anti-terrorism laws violate basic human rights, according to the European Court of Human Rights.
In a judgement passed on 12 January of this year, in the case of Gillan and Quinton v United Kingdom, the ECHR held unanimously that powers used under ss 44-47 of the Terrorism Act [...]

Medway Councillor expelled from Conservative Group after kerb crawling

Medway Councillor expelled from Conservative Group after kerb crawling

Medway Councillor Nicholas Brice has been expelled from the Conservative Group after an being caught trying to pick up a prostitute.
The Rochester South and Horsted councillor was caught by police on 2 November last year, and was given a conditional caution after admitting the offence of kerb crawling in Rochester.
At present, no formal announcement has [...]

Former Labour councillor guilty of benefit fraud

Former Labour councillor guilty of benefit fraud

Former Medway Labour councillor Dennis McFarlane has confessed to benefit fraud.
Mr McFarlane, who resigned from Medway Council after being suspended by his party group, confessed to cheating the system for nearly £4,000 whilst receiving his £9,000 per-year councillor’s allowance.
On the rap sheet for the disgraced former councillor was one charge of falsely claiming housing benefit [...]

LW: Gouldens to sue?

LW: Gouldens to sue?

Today’s News is reporting that the Councillors Goulden are seeking legal advice.
The 2-paragraph report suggests that the Gouldens are looking to sue their former colleagues on Medway Council’s Labour Group after “scathing” remarks in a press release.
In a joint statement, the pair said ‘we are extremely upset by the group’s press release’.
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