Refugee held illegally after Home Office refused to believe he was 16 – The Guardian

‘Call for investigation into case of Syrian boy who was locked up for almost a month despite having documents proving identity.’

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The Guardian, 4th May 2016

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Misleading broadband prices to be reformed in major crackdown – as BT faces ban over TV adverts -Daily Telegraph

Posted May 4th, 2016 in advertising, internet, news, ombudsmen by tracey

‘Three adverts by Britain’s biggest telecoms provider have been banned for making misleading claims about the quality of its broadband being better than rivals.’

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Daily Telegraph, 4th May 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Israel boycott ban: Local councils face legal action at High Court over boycott on Israeli goods made in West Bank – The Independent

‘Local councils are facing legal action at the High Court today over their decisions to impose boycotts on Israeli goods produced in “illegal” Israeli settlements in the West Bank.’

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The Independent, 4th May 2016

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UK’s claims over Saudi bombing in Yemen ‘deeply disappointing’, say MPs – The Guardian

‘The British government’s claim that Saudi Arabia’s bombing campaign in Yemen has not breached international humanitarian law is “deeply disappointing” and contributes to an “anything goes” attitude from the opposing sides in the conflict, the international development select committee has said.’

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The Guardian, 4th May 2016

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Compensation for health and safety breaches depends on actual harm, Court of Appeal confirms – OUT-LAW.com

‘Employees must be able to prove that they have suffered actual harm as a result of breaches of health and safety law by an employer in order to claim compensation, the Court of Appeal has confirmed.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th April 2016

Source: www.out-law.com

Time to challenge appeal begins at date of award, says High Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in appeals, arbitration, delay, fees, news, time limits by tracey

‘The time allowed to challenge an arbitration award begins on the date that the award is made, and not when the parties receive it, the High Court in England has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 29th April 2016

Source: www.out-law.com

Latest twist on standard of review in Aarhus cases – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in environmental protection, local government, news, treaties, trees by tracey

‘R (o.t.a. Dilner) v. Sheffield City Council [2016] EWHC 945 (Admin), Gilbart J, 27 April 2016. A quick note on the latest Aarhus Convention point to come before the domestic courts.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd May 2016

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Age assessment and litigation fairness – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in appeals, children, immigration, news, social services, tribunals by tracey

‘The Court of Appeal has handed down a wide-reaching judgment that directly concerns age assessment cases, but the principles enunciated apply to all litigation (private and public), writes Peter Oldham QC.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th April 2016

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Judge rejects challenge over refusal of support under s.17 Children Act – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in children, housing, news, social services by tracey

‘A High Court judge has rejected a judicial review challenge brought by a claimant via her mother over a London borough’s decision to refuse to provide accommodation and support.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 3rd May 2016

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in legislation by tracey

The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Commencement No. 9) Order 2016

The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Amendment Regulations 2016

The Universal Credit (Care Leavers and Looked After Children) Amendment Regulations 2016

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

O, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] UKSC 19 (27 April 2016)

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime v Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co (Europe) Ltd & Ors [2016] UKSC 18 (20 April 2016)

Nouazli, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] UKSC 16 (20 April 2016)

Asset Land Investment Plc & Anor v The Financial Conduct Authority [2016] UKSC 17 (20 April 2016)

Lynn Shellfish Ltd & Ors v Loose & Anor (rev 1) [2016] UKSC 14 (13 April 2016)

N (Children), Re [2016] UKSC 15 (13 April 2016)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Oxted Residential Ltd v Tandridge District Council [2016] EWCA Civ 414 (29 April 2016)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

AD, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 454 (29 April 2016)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Lensbury Ltd & Anor, R (on the application of) v Richmond-Upon-Thames London Borough Council & Ors [2016] EWHC 980 (Admin) (29 April 2016)

Cunliffe, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2016] EWHC 984 (Admin) (29 April 2016)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Chachani Misti y Pichu Pichu SRL v Hostplanet Ltd & Anor [2016] EWHC 983 (Ch) (29 April 2016)

High Court (Patents Court)

Unwired Planet International Ltd v Huawei Technologies Co Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 958 (Pat) (29 April 2016)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Mendes v Hochtief (UK) Construction Ltd [2016] EWHC 976 (QB) (29 April 2016)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Carillion Construction Ltd v Woods Bagot Europe Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 905 (TCC) (28 April 2016)

Source: www.bailii.org

Romanian sex workers challenge UK immigration policy – The Guardian

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in deportation, immigration, news, prostitution, self-employment by tracey

‘A policy aimed at deporting “high-harm” EU-national criminals and those not entitled to remain in Britain is to be challenged by Romanian sex workers who maintain they are self-employed.’

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The Guardian, 1st May 2016

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Pregnant women and new mothers ‘face rising discrimination’ at work – BBC News

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in employment, news, pregnancy, sex discrimination, women by tracey

‘New and expectant mothers are reporting increasing levels of unfair treatment at work, Citizens Advice has said.’
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BBC News, 2nd May 2016

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Restaurant staff ‘should keep their tips’ – BBC News

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in consultations, employment, news, remuneration, service charges by tracey

‘Waiting staff should receive their tips in full and it should be clearer to customers that gratuities are optional, the business secretary has said.’

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BBC News, 2nd May 2016

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Synthetic cannabis having ‘devastating impact on our prisons’ – The Independent

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in drug abuse, news, prisons by tracey

‘Synthetic cannabis known as “spice” or “black mamba” is having a “devastating impact” on normal prison life, the Chief Inspector of Prisons has said. Despite being banned in UK prisons, the odourless marijuana substitute has caused 19 inmate deaths between 2012 and 2014.’

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The Independent, 2nd May 2016

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Two Parliament committees to investigate eBorders meltdown that left Britain exposed – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in computer programs, immigration, news, select committees, visas by tracey

‘Two of Parliament’s most influential committees will next week investigate how Britain’s system of screening for terrorists crashed last summer without the public knowing.’

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd May 2016

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Watchdog savages Government’s ‘disastrous’ privatisation of probation services – The Independent

Posted May 3rd, 2016 in contracting out, criminal justice, news, probation, reports by tracey

‘Serious failings in the Government’s privatisation of the probation services have been exposed in a damning report amid warnings that David Cameron’s “half-baked and reckless” policies have left the criminal justice system in a mess.’

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The Independent, 2nd May 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk