UK government considers statutory test of employment status for tax – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 14th, 2018 in employment, news, self-employment, taxation by michael

“A statutory test of employment status for tax purposes is being considered by the UK government, which is asking for views in a consultation document.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th February 2018

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Barry Bennell found guilty of sexually abusing youth footballers – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2018 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences, sport by michael

“The former football coach Barry Bennell has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences against boys from the youth systems of Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2018

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Amazon Echo Dot ad cleared over cat food order – BBC News

Posted February 14th, 2018 in advertising, complaints, electronic commerce, news by michael

“A television ad for Amazon’s Echo Dot smart speaker that caused a viewer’s device to try to order cat food has been cleared by a UK regulator.”

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BBC News, 14th February

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Top police officer faces dismissal over loss of confidential papers – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2018 in confidentiality, disciplinary procedures, dismissal, news, police by michael

“A senior counter-terrorism police officer who had top-secret documents stolen from his car has been recommended for dismissal over the error by a disciplinary panel.”

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The Guardian, 13th February 2018

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Ex-slave wins appeal against ‘unlawful’ Home Office guidance – BBC News

Posted February 14th, 2018 in appeals, forced labour, immigration, news, trafficking in human beings by michael

“A former child slave has won a court fight against the Home Office after its immigration guidance was deemed unlawful.”

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BBC News, 13th February 2018

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Regulator launches ban on adverts that entice problem gamblers – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2018 in advertising, fines, gambling, news by michael

“Ads that encourage betting during live events or offer ‘free’ bets and bonuses will be banned.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2018

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Vulnerable people ‘trapped in homelessness’ due to law – BBC News

Posted February 14th, 2018 in homelessness, housing, local government, mental health, news, reports by michael

‘Vulnerable people are unable to access social housing, potentially trapping them “in a cycle of homelessness”, due to a change in the law.’

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BBC News, 14th February 2018

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 13th, 2018 in legislation by tracey

The Unified Patent Court (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2018

The Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (Judicial Offices) (Amendment) Order 2018

The Further Education Loans (Amendment) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 13th, 2018 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Administrative Court)

HA v University of Wolverhampton & Ors (Rev 1) [2018] EWHC 144 (Admin) (12 February 2018)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Razumas v Ministry of Justice [2018] EWHC 215 (QB) (12 February 2018)

Source: www.bailii.org

Cardiff student’s bid for compensation for lecturer strikes – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2018 in compensation, industrial action, news, universities by sally

‘A student has launched a campaign calling for Cardiff University to compensate students for lost lessons as lecturers go on strike.’

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BBC News, 12th February 2017

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Court of Protection: SRA regulation allows for immediate approval of trust corporations – Legal Futures

Posted February 13th, 2018 in Court of Protection, news, Solicitors Regulation Authority, trusts by sally

‘Trust corporations wanting to act as property and affairs deputies for incapacitated people must be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to gain immediate approval, the Court of Protection (CoP) has ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 12th February 2018

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No power to grant immigration bail if no power to detain – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 13th, 2018 in appeals, bail, detention, immigration, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘On 8th February 2018, the Supreme Court held that the power to grant bail and impose bail conditions in respect of a person pending deportation ceases to be lawful if there is no legal basis for detaining that person. The power to impose bail conditions is inextricably linked to the power of detention. Once the Home Secretary ceases to have the power to detain a person under immigration law, she can’t then impose conditions on that person’s freedom through bail conditions.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 13th February 2018

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Charity watchdog to launch Oxfam inquiry – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2018 in charities, inquiries, news, prostitution, sexual offences by sally

‘The Charity Commission is to begin an investigation into Oxfam’s handling of a sex scandal in which staff hired prostitutes in Haiti in 2011.’

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BBC News, 13th February 2018

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The countdown begins: Whiplash reforms to be introduced in April 2019 – Legal Futures

Posted February 13th, 2018 in insurance, news, personal injuries, road traffic by sally

‘The government plans to introduce its whiplash reforms in April 2019, it emerged today [12 February].’

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Legal Futures, 12th February 2018

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GDPR not at odds with FCA Handbook, say UK authorities – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 13th, 2018 in data protection, EC law, financial regulation, news by sally

‘New data protection laws are not at odds with regulatory requirements imposed on companies in the financial services sector, two UK authorities have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th February 2018

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Cambridgeshire blackmailer jailed for punching toddler – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2018 in assault, blackmail, child abuse, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who punched a toddler in the face in a bid to blackmail the child’s grandparents has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 12th February 2018

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High Court: SRA should have held oral hearing before deciding not to admit would-be solicitor – Legal Futures

‘The High Court has ordered the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to make a fresh judgment of a would-be solicitor’s character and suitability to join the profession after finding that it had wrongly denied her an oral hearing to explain an issue that it decided showed dishonesty.’

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Legal Futures, 12th February 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Julian Assange saga: judge to rule on arrest warrant – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2018 in bail, Crown Prosecution Service, news, proportionality, warrants by sally

‘It is nearly six years since Julian Assange disguised himself as a motorcycle courier and entered the Ecuadorian embassy in London to seek political asylum. His subsequent legal battle, so vast and protracted a CPS lawyer once deemed it “like an industry in itself”, comes to a pivotal moment on Tuesday, when a judge will rule on whether the warrant for his arrest has become disproportionate.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2018

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Yorkshire Ripper: No new charges for Sutcliffe – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2018 in murder, news, prosecutions, recidivists by sally

‘Police have confirmed there are no plans to charge the Yorkshire Ripper with any further offences.’

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BBC News, 12th February 2018

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Couple fined for using fake garage door to hide house in Leicester – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2018 in costs, fines, news, planning by sally

‘A couple have been fined after using a fake garage door and high fence to hide a residential property from a council.’

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The Guardian, 12th February 2018

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