‘Hundreds of convicted criminals, including some murderers and rapists, could have their convictions quashed after police admitted thousands of forensic tests may have been tampered with.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘As we all know, the GDPR is all about the harmonisation of data protection across Europe – hence its form as a regulation (directly effective) rather than a directive (domestic implementing legislation needed). Yes, but: the GDPR leaves an awful lot to member states to implement. For example: exemptions to data subjects’ rights, mechanisms for reconciling data protection and freedom of expression, and the machinery of enforcement by supervisory authorities. Until we have domestic implementing legislation, we can’t fully understand how data protection will work after 25 May 2018.’
Panopticon, 9th May 2017
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
‘A texting lorry driver who was reaching down to tune his radio when he killed a pensioner has had his sentence increased after judges found it was unduly lenient.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A 17-year-old boy whose two older brothers were killed “waging jihad” in Syria is to be protected by a special care plan designed to keep him from following in their footsteps, the high court has been told.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A Tube ad featuring Khloe Kardashian, by the company behind the controversial “beach body ready” campaign, has been cleared for use.’
BBC News, 10th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Just Eat’s proposed takeover of Hungryhouse is facing an in-depth investigation by the competition watchdog over fears restaurants could end up with a worse deal.’
The Guardian, 10th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘R (Ademiluyi) v SSHD [2017] EWHC 935 (Admin) concerns a successful claim for damages by an individual unlawfully detained under immigration powers. It is notable for its restatement of the importance of the third Hardial Singh principle, and as a further example of the Secretary of State’s ‘enduring casualness’ [23] when dealing with cases involving immigration detention.’
Free Movement, 9th May 2017
Source: www.freemovement.org.uk
‘Business and consumer insurance policyholders may now pursue their insurers in the courts if they do not settle claims within a reasonable amount of time.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th May 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Godfrey Morgan Solicitors (A Firm) v Michael Arms [2017] EWCA Civ 323. The Appellant firm of solicitors appealed against the decision of a first instance appeal which determined that it had been properly added as a Defendant to a claim for professional negligence despite the prior expiry of the relevant limitation period.’
Zenith PI, 8th May 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘Mr Darnley, the Claimant, was assaulted. He received a head injury. His friend drove him to a nearby A & E department. The hospital in question operated a commonly used system; a “civilian” (i.e., non-clinically qualified) receptionist would take the patient’s basic details. The patient would then be assessed within 30 minutes by a triage nurse, who would decide on the best course of action. Urgent cases would be prioritised.’
Zenith PI, 9th May 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘The Supreme Court will this week hand down a key ruling on whether Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to a fair hearing, applies to decisions on entitlement under Part V of the Housing Act 1996.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘An insurer has failed to convince a judge that a medical expert who agreed to cover its costs in a whiplash case should be ordered to pay on the indemnity basis.’
Litigation Futures, 9th May 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘The High Court has upheld a ruling that disapplied qualified one-way costs-shifting (QOCS) under the little-used exception relating to “mixed” claims, and in what is said to be the first case of its type, where the personal injury (PI) element was found to be a relatively minor part of the wider claim.’
Litigation Futures, 9th May 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Day v Health Education England & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 329 (05 May 2017)
Cosmetic Warriors Ltd & Anor v Gerrie [2017] EWCA Civ 324 (05 May 2017)
High Court (Commercial Court)
ICICI Bank UK Plc v Mehta & Ors [2017] EWHC 1030 (Comm) (08 May 2017)
Vald. Nielsen Holding A/S & Anor v Baldorino & Ors [2017] EWHC 1033 (Comm) (05 May 2017)
Deutsche Bank AG v Comune Di Savona [2017] EWHC 1013 (Comm) (05 May 2017)
High Court (Family Division)
W (A Child) (No 3), Re [2017] EWHC 1032 (Fam) (05 May 2017)
AD & Ors, Re Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 [2017] EWHC 1026 (Fam) (05 May 2017)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Simukonda v The Home Office [2017] EWHC 1012 (QB) (05 May 2017)
A v Cornwall Council [2017] EWHC 842 (QB) (28 April 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Sexual health services failing to recognise victims of child exploitation and abuse due to expectation that under-16s will be sexually active, Family Education Trust claims.’
The Independent, 8th may 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A couple who subjected children to a decade of sex and drug abuse, including rape, have been jailed.’
BBC News, 8th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An inquest into the death of toddler Poppi Worthington has been delayed by her father. Paul Worthington’s solicitors argue they have been left with insufficient time to prepare for the hearing, which was due to start in Kendal, Cumbria, next week, after he finally secured legal aid last week being turned down three times before.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Almost half of female prisoners in England and Wales have attempted suicide, figures show, prompting urgent calls for the next government to address the growing mental health crisis in the penal system.’
The Independent, 8th May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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