New UK laws to stop repeat of P&O mass sackings scandal go before parliament – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in news, Uncategorized by sally

‘Laws to ensure that the P&O Ferries mass sackings scandal can never recur will be laid before parliament this week as Labour clamps downs on poor working conditions at sea, with cruise and cargo ships also in its sights.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

English water system singled out for criticism by UN special rapporteur – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in news by sally

‘The privatised English water system has been singled out for criticism by the UN special rapporteur on the human right to clean water.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

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Labour’s employment rights bill: what key changes will it bring? – The Guardian

Posted October 10th, 2024 in news by sally

‘Labour’s employment rights bill is the biggest step towards enacting one of its key election offers: to make sweeping changes to rights at work and improve pay. Here are the main details of the legislation, though much of it will take more than two years to consult on and implement.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Costs orders following budgeting – two recent cases – 1 QMLR

Posted October 10th, 2024 in news by sally

‘Two judgments recently handed down by Master Thornett illustrate the risk of adverse costs orders being made at Costs Management Conferences where parties fail to produce reasonable and proportionate costs budgets.’

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1 QMLR, 9th October 2024

Source: 1corqmlr.com

The Case for Overseas Constituencies – Oxford Human Rights Hub

Posted October 10th, 2024 in news by sally

‘The Elections Act 2022 received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022. Section 14, amending sections 1 and 2 of the Representation of the People Act 1985, removed the 15-year limit that had hitherto applied to electoral registration of British citizens who reside abroad. Following the commencement of the Representation of the People (Overseas Electors) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 on 16 January 2024, overseas voters were able to register to vote in July’s General Election; they did so either at the last address they were registered to vote before leaving or, for newly eligible voters, at the last address they were resident in the UK before emigrating. This post argues that the establishment of overseas constituencies in UK Parliamentary elections is a further desirable electoral reform.’

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Oxford Human Rights Hub, 9th October 2024

Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk

High Court dismisses Judicial Review challenge to council housing allocation scheme – Local Government Lawyer

‘The High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge to the London Borough of Enfield’s housing allocation scheme, after a claimant contended the scheme was unlawful both on a public law basis and that it breached the anti-discrimination provisions as set out in the ECHR and/or the Equality Act.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court – The Guardian

‘Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence are subjected to rape myths during cross-examination, such as being asked what they were wearing or if they were out for revenge, according to research.’

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The Guardian, 10th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Council resists claim of indirect sex discrimination in homelessness judicial review – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 10th, 2024 in homelessness, judicial review, local government, London, news, sex discrimination by sally

‘The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has resisted a claim that a database of homeless applicants either needing or requesting a move to alternative accommodation, was a “waiting list” or means of delaying suitable accommodation being provided, and that it put women at a disadvantage.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Ammanford school stabbing trial collapses as ‘compromised’ jury discharged – The Guardian

‘A jury that has been hearing the trial of a girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a fellow pupil at a school in south Wales has been discharged because of “a great irregularity”.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 9th, 2024 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Smith v Rex [2024] EWCA Crim 1183 (08 October 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Lakatos v Four Hungarian Judicial Authorities [2024] EWHC 2452 (Admin) (09 October 2024)

High Court (Patents Court)

Accord Healthcare Ltd & Ors v Regents of the University of California & Anor [2024] EWHC 2524 (Pat) (08 October 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Afan Valley Ltd & Ors v Lupton Fawcett (A Firm) & Ors [2024] EWHC 2498 (KB) (08 October 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in bereavement, children, families, news, pregnancy by sally

‘More bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby.’

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BBC News, 9th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

No misconduct by Rooney lawyers, judge rules – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in barristers, costs, defamation, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘Coleen Rooney’s lawyers did not commit misconduct, a judge has ruled, after Rebekah Vardy accused her of “deliberately” understating her legal costs during the 2022 Wagatha libel trial.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs – The Guardian

‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

The future of restructuring plans is being shaped by emerging case law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, company law, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband price ads – The Guardian

‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, commons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Manchester City’s tribunal verdict: the key questions answered – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by sally

‘Champions are claiming success over Premier League and we look at what the ruling means and possible ramifications.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Family court judges use victim-blaming language in domestic abuse cases, finds AI project – The Guardian

‘Judges in the family courts are using victim-blaming and gender-biased language towards domestic abuse survivors, AI analysis of judgments and appeals in England and Wales reveals.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com