Enforcement of Family Financial Orders – Official Publications

Posted December 16th, 2016 in enforcement, financial provision, Law Commission, press releases by tracey

‘This is the Law Commission’s report on the Enforcement of Family Financial Orders.’

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Official Publications, 15th December 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/government/publications

CMA responses: Law Society and SRA at odds, but McKenzie Friends are happy – Legal Futures

Posted December 16th, 2016 in competition, legal profession, legal services, McKenzie friends, news by tracey

‘The Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) report on legal services yesterday provoked a predictably mixed response that pitted the Law Society against the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and found support from the body representing paid McKenzie Friends.’

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Legal Futures, 16th May 2016

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Businessman who killed his wife and tried to burn the house down jailed for life – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted December 16th, 2016 in arson, domestic violence, murder, press releases, sentencing by tracey

‘A former City trader who knocked his wife unconscious, set her body on fire and then took his dog for a walk has been jailed for life today.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 15th December 2016

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 16th, 2016 in legislation by tracey

The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Turkmenistan) Order 2016

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (European Union Financial Sanctions) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2016

The Education (Recognised Awards) (Richmond The American International University in London) Order 2016

The Student Fees (Inflation Index) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2016

The Higher Education (Basic Amount) (England) Regulations 2016

The Higher Education (Higher Amount) (England) Regulations 2016

The Safeguarding and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2016

Source: www.bailii.org

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 16th, 2016 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

Docherty, R v [2016] UKSC 62 (14 December 2016)

Guraj, R v [2016] UKSC 65 (14 December 2016)

Mirza & Ors, R (on the applications of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] UKSC 63 (14 December 2016)

Khan v General Pharmaceutical Council (Scotland) [2016] UKSC 64 (14 December 2016)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Wiltonpark Ltd & Ors v Revenue & Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 1294 (15 December 2016)

Magiera v Magiera [2016] EWCA Civ 1292 (15 December 2016)

Entry Clearance Officer -United States of America v MW (United States of America) & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 1273 (14 December 2016)

Banco Santander Totta SA v Companhia Carris De Ferro De Lisboa SA & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 1267 (13 December 2016)

Chief Constable of Merseyside Police v McCarthy [2016] EWCA Civ 1257 (13 December 2016)

Baynham v Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust [2016] EWCA Civ 1249 (13 December 2016)

Crystal Property (London) Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 1265 (09 December 2016)

Blue Tropic Ltd & Anor v Chkhartishvili [2016] EWCA Civ 1259 (09 December 2016)

Barney-Smith & Anor v Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council [2016] EWCA Civ 1264 (09 December 2016)

Barclays Bank Plc v Ente Nazionale Di Previdenza Ed Assistenza Dei Medici E Degli Odontoiatri [2016] EWCA Civ 1261 (08 December 2016)

Taberna Europe CDO II Plc v Selskabet AF 1.September 2008 in Bankruptcy [2016] EWCA Civ 1262 (08 December 2016)

Watts v Stewart & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 1247 (08 December 2016)

Gibson v Douglas & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 1266 (08 December 2016)

Skelmersdale Ltd Partnership, R (On the Application Of) v West Lancashire Borough Council & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 1260 (08 December 2016)

Agarwala v Agarwala [2016] EWCA Civ 1252 (08 December 2016)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Neuberg, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 1927 (15 December 2016)

Browne-Morgan, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 1903 (15 December 2016)

Fuller v R [2016] EWCA Crim 1867 (14 December 2016)

Ehi-Palmer, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 1844 (09 December 2016)

Abdallah & Ors, R v (Rev 1) [2016] EWCA Crim 1868 (08 December 2016)

Bawa-Garba v R [2016] EWCA Crim 1841 (08 December 2016)

Carling & Ors, R v [2016] EWCA Crim B1 (7 December 2016)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Parlinska v District Court In Bydgoszcz (Poland) [2016] EWHC 3251 (Admin) (15 December 2016)

DP v General Dental Council [2016] EWHC 3181 (Admin) (14 December 2016)

MS v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 3162 (Admin) (09 December 2016)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Baker & Anor v Craggs [2016] EWHC 3250 (Ch) (15 December 2016)

Gillan v HEC Enterprises Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 3179 (Ch) (09 December 2016)

The RBS Rights Issue Litigation, Re [2016] EWHC 3161 (Ch) (08 December 2016)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Oldendorff GmbH & Co KG (Oldendorff) v Sea Powerful Ii Special Maritime Enterprises (Head Owners) [2016] EWHC 3212 (Comm) (15 December 2016)

JSC BTA Bank v Ablyazov & Anor [2016] EWHC 3071 (Comm) (09 December 2016)

Ramilos Trading Ltd v Buyanovsky [2016] EWHC 3175 (Comm) (09 December 2016)

Cepia HK Ltd v The Character Group Plc [2016] EWHC 3133 (Comm) (08 December 2016)

High Court (Family Division)

C (A Child), Re [2016] EWHC 3171 (Fam) (08 December 2016)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Flymenow Ltd v Quick Air Jet Charter GmbH [2016] EWHC 3197 (QB) (15 December 2016)

Harris v Johnston [2016] EWHC 3193 (QB) (14 December 2016)

Kennedy v London Ambulance Service NHS Trust [2016] EWHC 3145 (QB) (08 December 2016)

OH v Craven [2016] EWHC 3146 (QB) (07 December 2016)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Octoesse LLP v Trak Special Projects Ltd [2016] EWHC 3180 (TCC) (15 December 2016)

Harlequin Property (SVG) Ltd & Anor v Wilkins Kennedy (a firm) [2016] 3188 EWHC (TCC) (12 December 2016)

Source: www.bailii.org

Planning for Death, A Child’s Wishes and Re JS (Disposal of Body) [2016] EWHC 2859 (Fam) – Family Law Week

Posted December 16th, 2016 in burials and cremation, children, consent, human tissue, news, parental rights by tracey

‘Louise Spalding, Associate Solicitor with Mills & Reeve LLP, considers the court’s powers to enable a 14-year old girl to make preparations for the post-death disposal of her body.’

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Family Law Week, 15th December 2016

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Met chief gave misleading Hillsborough account, IPCC finds – The Guardian

Posted December 16th, 2016 in complaints, health & safety, misfeasance in public office, news, police, sport by tracey

‘Britain’s most senior police officer gave a misleading account about the evidence he provided following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989, but he remains innocent of any misconduct, the Independent Police Complaints Commission has found.’

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The Guardian, 15th December 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Ex-Britain First leader Paul Golding jailed over mosque ban – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2016 in contempt of court, Islam, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The former leader of Britain First has been jailed for breaching a court order telling him not to enter a mosque or encourage others to do so.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Rolf Harris to appear at trial via video link, judge rules – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2016 in elderly, live link evidence, news, sexual offences by tracey

‘Former TV entertainer Rolf Harris will not have to attend his sex attack trial in person because of his age and health, a judge has ruled.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Karen Danczuk’s rapist brother jailed for 15 years – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2016 in news, rape, sentencing by tracey

‘The brother of Karen Danczuk has been jailed for 15 years for a series of sex attacks on her and two other victims.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Two men jailed for throwing firework into east London care home – The Guardian

Posted December 16th, 2016 in arson, criminal damage, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men who threw a firework into a care home, leaving a resident with life-changing injuries, have been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 15th December 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Children ‘left at risk by government reform delay’ – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2016 in children, delay, local government, news, select committees, social services by tracey

‘Children are being left “at risk of harm” because of the government’s failure to develop “credible” plans to improve child protection, MPs warn.’

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BBC News, 16th December 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Child sex abuse ‘on an industrial scale’ at London care home revealed as alleged victims take inquiry into their own hands – The Independent

Posted December 16th, 2016 in care homes, child abuse, compensation, inquiries, local government, news, sexual offences by tracey

‘Lambeth Council faces paying out millions of pounds in compensation to children allegedly put at risk.’

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The Independent, 15th December 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk