‘The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has warned UK financial firms that they should not rely on leniency from local regulators in the EU if the UK exits the trading bloc without a deal on the cross-border provision of financial services provision in place.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th November 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘In R v Riddell [2017] EWCA Crim 413 the court confirmed that self-defence can potentially be a defence to allegations of both dangerous and careless driving. Even though dangerous driving does not inherently involve the use of force, there may be a need for responsive force in particular circumstances. The availability of the defence will depend on the force used in the driving in those circumstances. The court observed that it would be wrong for self-defence to be available when driving off to avoid injury but unavailable to nudge someone away when fearing violence.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th November 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Knife crime has killed 35 children and teenagers in England and Wales so far this year, meaning that 2017 is likely to be the worst year for such deaths in nearly a decade.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has criticised both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and two former directors of a Preston law firm for their “careless and disrespectful approach” in applying for approval of an ‘agreed outcome’ only a day before their hearing.’
Legal Futures, 29th November 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Sex crimes committed by adults in positions of trust have increased by more than 80 per cent since 2014, official figures show.’
The Independent, 29th November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Can a mother who consults a doctor with a view to avoiding the birth of a child with one disability recover damages for the costs associated with another disability?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 28th November 2017
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Almost as soon as actress Meghan Markle’s engagement to Prince Harry was announced, The Times published advice from English family lawyers suggesting the couple sign a prenup. ‘It is absolutely vital’, one interviewee said, because ‘there will always be concerns that in case of any future divorce, royal assets could end up being lost’.’
Law & Religion UK, 29th November 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
‘Clinical negligence claimants can continue to take out after-the-event (ATE) insurance for expert reports when they enter into conditional fee agreements, and premiums will be recoverable even if the case settles before the reports are commissioned, the Court of Appeal has decided in a major ruling today.’
Litigation Futures, 28th November 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Ofsted’s recommendation for inspectors to question Muslim primary school girls if they are wearing a hijab has been condemned as “kneejerk, discriminatory and institutionally racist” by more than 1,000 teachers, academics and faith leaders.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘IVF and surrogacy cases are putting the courts under pressure, a High Court judge has said, as he urged an update to legislation.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Secondary ticketing firms could be fined or taken to court after a year-long investigation by the UK competition regulator uncovered “widespread concerns” about breaches of consumer law.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The incoming deputy head of civil justice has warned parties not to abuse the courts’ tougher approach to rule compliance.’
Litigation Futures, 28th November 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Prisons are struggling to cope with the soaring population of geriatric inmates, it has emerged.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Mail Online, the sister website of the Daily Mail, has apologised and agreed to pay “substantial damages” to a teacher whom the columnist Katie Hopkins falsely accused of taking her class to a Donald Trump protest in Westminster.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Asylum seekers are facing a “lottery” depending on where their appeal is heard, research by the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has found.’
BBC News, 29th November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman who reported being kidnapped and raped was arrested on immigration charges while being cared for at a centre for sexual assault victims.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The English High Court has thrown out an application to set aside a without notice freezing injunction made against two defendants to a fraud action, saying the claimants had disclosed sufficient evidence for the case to proceed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th November 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘A draft Drone Bill, to be published in spring 2018, will hand the police new powers to prevent the unsafe or criminal use of drones, the Government has announced.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th November 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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