The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
Judge in rape trial warning: “Conviction rates will not improve until women stop drinking so heavily” [Oxford Mail]
5 Pump Court barrister Piers Wauchope will take on Nigel Farage in bid to be Ukip candidate for South Thanet [The Courier]
“I have found the filming of the Oscar Pistorius trial impressive,” says Lord Neuberger, as he discusses effect of modern technology on the law [SupremeCourt.uk]
Magistrates Court closed after roof collapse [West Briton]
Man in court accused of having sex with a mattress [The Mirror]
Better Call Saul: Second teaser trailer sees nod to Breaking Bad’s Walt and Jesse [The Independent]
Cannabis-infused fizzy drinks on sale in US [The Telegraph]
Norton Rose Fulbright reveals drop in retention to 77% [Lawyer2B]
Senior lawyer unleashes “old school” homophobic rant, hits “reply all” [Above the Law]
London legal aid firm TV Edwards is hiring three paralegals for its criminal department [Legal Cheek Jobs]
Heard in court [Facebook]
“Unless you’re Sean Jones, talking about law on video is never going to be very compelling…” [Legal Cheek Comments]
