Law Commission says powers needed to curb non-native plants and animals- The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2014 in animals, environmental protection, Law Commission, news, reports by tracey

‘Powers to control or eradicate invasive plants and animal species – such as Japanese knotweed or parakeets – should be given to government departments and environment protection authorities, the Law Commission has recommended.’

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The Guardian, 11th February 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Lincolnshire group challenges council’s library change – BBC News

Posted February 11th, 2014 in consultations, judicial review, libraries, local government, news by tracey

‘A campaign group is going to the High Court to challenge a move by Lincolnshire County Council to change its library system.’

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BBC News, 11th February 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Command Papers – official-documents.gov.uk

Posted February 11th, 2014 in parliamentary papers by tracey

Fourth additional protocol to the European Convention on Extradition: Vienna, 20 September 2014, Cm 8806
(PDF)

Third additional protocol to the European Convention on Extradition: Strasbourg, 10 November 2010 Cm 8805 (PDF)

Human Rights of unaccompanied migrant children and young people in the UK: the Government response to the first report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights session 2013-14 HL paper 9 / HC 196, Cm 8778 (PDF)

Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk

Judicial Review Concessions, Gay Olympic Controversy, and Defamation in Europe – the Human Rights Roundup – UK Human Rights Blog

‘Last week, the Justice Secretary published the Criminal Justice and Courts Bill. The implications of his revised proposals for judicial review reform are considered in this week’s roundup, along with controversy over gay rights at the Winter Olympics and recent trends in defamation cases before the Court of Human Rights.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 10th February 2014

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

When three into one will go – High Court rejects challenge to single costs budget for three cases – Litigation Futures

Posted February 11th, 2014 in budgets, class actions, costs, news by tracey

‘The High Court has rejected a Mitchell challenge to a budget that could have left well-known car manufacturer Lotus with hundreds of thousands of pounds of costs up in smoke.’

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Litigation Futures, 11th February 2014

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

A new approach to controlling invasive non-native species – Law Commission

Posted February 11th, 2014 in animals, environmental protection, Law Commission, news, reports, Wales by tracey

‘We have published a report, making recommendations on the control of invasive non-native species as part of our project on wildlife.’

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Law Commission, 11th February 2014

Source: www.www.justice.gov.uk/lawcommission

Abuse of dominance: no commercial gain, no abuse? – Competition Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers

Posted February 11th, 2014 in competition, news, transport by tracey

‘Is it necessary for there to be some commercial benefit to be gained by a dominant undertaking from its conduct before that conduct can be condemned as abusive? No, says Mrs Justice Rose in Arriva the Shires Ltd v London Luton Airport Operations Ltd [2014] EWHC 64 (Ch).’

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Competition Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 10th February 2014

Source: www.competitionbulletin.com

CS gas canister barrister to be disbarred – Bar Standards Board

‘A barrister who failed to disclose previous criminal convictions for possessing CS gas and wilfully obstructing the police is to be disbarred, following an independent public disciplinary tribunal.’

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Bar Standards Board, 10th February 2014

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 11th, 2014 in legislation by tracey

The West Northamptonshire Development Corporation (Transfer of Property, Rights and Liabilities) Order 2014

The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Amendment Regulations 2014

The Urban Development Corporations in England (Area and Constitution) Order 2014

The Three Rivers (Electoral Changes) Order 2014

The Police Act 1997 (Commencement No. 12) (England and Wales) Order 2014

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 11th, 2014 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

S v S [2014] EWCA Civ 95 (10 February 2014)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Howe, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 114 (10 February 2014)

High Court (Administrative Court

Walford, R (On the Application Of) v Worchestershire County Council [2014] EWHC 234 (Admin) (10 February 2014)

York Council, City of v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2014] EWHC 231 (Admin) (07 February 2014)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Otkritie International Investment Management Ltd & Ors v Urumov & Ors [2014] EWHC 191 (Comm) (10 February
2014)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Yates v National Trust [2014] EWHC 222 (QB) (10 February 2014)

Hegazy & Ors v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2014] EWHC 235 (QB) (10 February 2014)

Source: www.bailii.org

Linford Christie lawyers outpaced by Mitchell penalty – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 11th, 2014 in budgets, civil procedure rules, costs, news, time limits by tracey

‘Filing a costs budget even just a day late does not count as a “trivial” breach of rules, a county court has ruled.’

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Law society’s Gazette, 11th February 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Women bishops law: Church asked to back fast-track scheme – BBC News

Posted February 11th, 2014 in Church of England, equality, news, women by tracey

‘The general synod will be asked to approve plans later which could see the first woman bishop in the Church of England appointed by Christmas. It will be asked to fast-track the revision of the latest proposals and to cut the time given to individual dioceses to consider them. That could lead to a final vote in July and legislation in November.’

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BBC News, 11th February 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Joanna Dennehy ditch murders: Pair guilty of aiding Peterborough killer – BBC News

‘Two men have been found guilty of helping triple killer Joanna Dennehy during her 12-day spree of violence.’

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BBC News,  10th February 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Trade unions challenge coalition sell-off of Britain’s probation service – The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2014 in contracting out, international law, news, probation, trade unions by tracey

‘Government plans to privatise the probation service amount to a breach of the international laws on forced labour, according to a union legal challenge that is being launched on Monday.’

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The Guardian, 10th February 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Prince Harry death plot criminal jailed for three years – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 11th, 2014 in attempts, guilty pleas, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A convicted criminal who plotted to kill Prince Harry has been jailed for three years. Ashraf Islam, 31, said he had a ”moral right to judge” the royal because he disagreed with the work of the British Armed Forces, of which Prince Harry is a member.’

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Daily Telegraph, 10th February 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Smoking in cars carrying children to be banned – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 11th, 2014 in bills, children, health, news, smoking by tracey

‘MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of banning smoking in cars carrying children after David Cameron says “time has come” to make it illegal.’

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Daily Telegraph, 10th February 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Judicial review reforms will discourage “ill-conceived and vexatious claims”, experts say – OUT-LAW.com

‘Changes to the rules governing judicial review (JR) claims will ensure that those challenging the decisions of public bodies face a “fair level of financial risk”, the Government has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th February 2014

Source: www.out-law.com

Councils win High Court case over allocation of EU structural funds – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 10th, 2014 in budgets, EC law, local government, news by tracey

‘Nine local authorities have won a High Court challenge over the Government’s regional allocation of EU structural funds for 2014-2020.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th February 2014

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Solicitor struck off for practising while suspended – Legal Futures

Posted February 10th, 2014 in costs, disciplinary procedures, licensing, news, public interest, solicitors by tracey

‘A Birmingham solicitor has been struck off for practising while suspended, including appearing in court.’

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Legal Futures. 10th February 2014

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Legal Futures interview lands Bar Council chief in hot water with LSB – Legal Futures

Posted February 10th, 2014 in barristers, Legal Services Board, news, regulations by tracey

‘Comments made by the new Bar Council chairman in an interview with Legal Futures have led the Legal Services Board (LSB) to doubt whether the Bar Council truly accepted the recent findings that it improperly influenced its regulatory arm.’

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Legal Futures, 10th February 2014

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk