Month: February 2019

Revealed: the evidence Crewe supplied on Barry Bennell scandal – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2019 in child abuse, evidence, news, sexual grooming, sexual offences, sport by tracey

‘Evidence supplied by Dario Gradi related to the Barry Bennell scandal can be revealed by the Guardian and includes an admission that he encouraged the culture at Crewe Alexandra for coaches to invite boys to stay overnight, or even take them on holidays abroad, and that he did not make detailed background checks on the man who has been described as one of the most persistent paedophiles in British criminal history.’

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The Guardian, 25th February 2019

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Fiona Onasanya will not face longer prison sentence, Solicitor General rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2019 in appeals, news, parliament, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by tracey

‘Disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya will not have her three-month jail sentenced extended after the Solicitor General decided not to refer her case to the Court of Appeal.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2019

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Ryanair flight rant man David Mesher ‘faces no charges’ – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2019 in airlines, jurisdiction, news, prosecutions, racism by tracey

‘A Ryanair passenger who was filmed launching a tirade at an elderly woman on a flight has not had any charges filed against him.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2019

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 25th, 2019 in legislation by tracey

The National Health Service (Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice) Regulations 2019

The Proscribed Organisations (Name Change) Order 2019

The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 25th, 2019 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Hare Wines Ltd v Kaur & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 216 (22 February 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Siwak v Prosecutor General’s Office, Poland [2019] EWHC 333 (Admin) (25 February 2019)

Dziel v District Court In Bydgoszcz, Poland [2019] EWHC 351 (Admin) (25 February 2019)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Silverburn Shipping(IoM) Ltd v Ark Shipping Company LLC (M/V “ARCTIC”) [2019] EWHC 376 (Comm) (22 February 2019)

Pipia v BGEO Group Ltd [2019] EWHC 325 (Comm) (22 February 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Price v Watkins [2019] EWHC 375 (QB) (22 February 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Bar Council urges barristers to call out judicial bullying – Legal Futures

Posted February 25th, 2019 in barristers, bullying, codes of practice, complaints, judges, judiciary, news by tracey

‘The Bar Council has called on barristers to take action over bullying by judges that they experience or witness, and is looking at a new approach to overcome reluctance to report incidents.’

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Legal Futures, 25th February 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Hizballah to be banned alongside other terrorist organisations – Home Office

Posted February 25th, 2019 in Islam, Israel, political parties, press releases, terrorism by tracey

‘Hizballah, Ansaroul Islam and Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam Wal-Muslimin (JNIM) are set to be banned following their proscription as terrorist organisations.’

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Home Office, 25th February 2019

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

New Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner announced – Home Office

Posted February 25th, 2019 in enforcement, forced labour, police, press releases, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘Sara Thornton to take up role to help combat modern slavery.’

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Home Office, 22nd February 2019

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Spousal maintenance orders: a meal ticket for life? – Family Law

Posted February 25th, 2019 in appeals, bills, children, cohabitation, divorce, families, financial provision, news, Supreme Court by tracey

‘According to Sara Hunt, a knowledge lawyer at Farrer & co, the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Mills v Mills has highlighted the current debate regarding spousal maintenance in England and Wales. Press headlines have focused on the apparent “meal ticket for life” that such orders are said to provide.’

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Family Law, 25th February 2019

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Bullying and sexual harassment ‘endemic’ in NHS hospitals – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2019 in bullying, disciplinary procedures, disclosure, doctors, harassment, hospitals, news, nurses, sexual offences, statistics by tracey

‘Hundreds of doctors have been accused of bullying and sexually harassing colleagues in the past five years, prompting concern that a culture of intimidation is thriving in the NHS.’

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The Guardian, 24th February 2019

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Lords urged to hurry through legislation cracking down on ‘cowboy’ parking firms as it emerges DVLA will share details of 7m drivers this year – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 25th, 2019 in appeals, codes of practice, contracting out, data protection, news, parking, parliament, statistics by tracey

‘The House of Lords has been urged to hurry through legislation that will crack down on “cowboy” private parking firms, as it emerged that seven million drivers will have their personal details shared by the DVLA this year.’

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Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2019

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‘MI6 conman’ Mark Acklom extradited to UK after years on the run – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 25th, 2019 in extradition, fraud, national crime agency, news, warrants by tracey

‘One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been extradited from Switzerland to the UK.’

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Daily Telegraph , 22nd February 2019

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Birmingham pub bombings: Inquests into 1974 deaths to resume – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2019 in bereavement, coroners, explosives, inquests, murder, news, Northern Ireland, terrorism by tracey

‘Inquests for the 21 victims of the Birmingham pub bombings are set to reopen later after a long legal fight by families.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2019

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Abolishing short prison sentences will let ‘thousands of hardened criminals avoid jail’, report claims – The Independent

Posted February 25th, 2019 in burglary, community service, contracting out, crime prevention, drug offences, news, prisons, probation, recidivists, rehabilitation, sentencing, statistics, suicide, violence, weapons by tracey

‘Ministers’ calls for short prison sentences to be abolished would see thousands of hardened criminals avoid jail, a report has claimed.’

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The Independent, 25th February 2019

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Police force ‘discriminated against white heterosexual male’ – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2019 in diversity, employment tribunals, equality, news, police, proportionality, race discrimination by tracey

‘A police force which rejected a “well prepared” potential recruit because he is a white, heterosexual male has been found guilty of discrimination.’

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BBC News, 22nd February 2019

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 22nd, 2019 in legislation by tracey

The Small Charitable Donations Act (Amendment) Order 2019

The Long-term Investment Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Over the Counter Derivatives, Central Counterparties and Trade Repositories (Amendment, etc., and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Venture Capital Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Recognition of Professional Qualifications (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Merchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Air Services (Competition) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Ship and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Equality (Amendment and Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The Social Entrepreneurship Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Financial Markets and Insolvency (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 22nd, 2019 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Rittson-Thomas & Ors v Oxfordshire County Council [2019] EWCA Civ 200 (21 February 2019)

AS (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 208 (21 February 2019)

Elite Property Holdings Ltd & Anor v Barclays Bank Plc [2019] EWCA Civ 204 (21 February 2019)

Omar & Ors v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 207 (21 February 2019)

Y and E (Children) (Sexual Abuse Allegations), Re [2019] EWCA Civ 206 (21 February 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Y, R (on the application of) v The London Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames & Anor [2019] EWHC 364 (Admin) (21 February 2019)

McNutt v Transport for London [2019] EWHC 365 (Admin) (21 February 2019)

Othman, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWHC 340 (Admin) (21 February 2019)

LW & Ors v Sodexo Ltd & Anor [2019] EWHC 367 (Admin) (20 February 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Ninian v Findlay & Ors [2019] EWHC 297 (Ch) (21 February 2019)

High Court (Commercial Court)

The Beans Group Ltd v Myunidays Ltd [2019] EWHC 320 (Comm) (21 February 2019)

The Federal Republic of Nigeria v JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA [2019] EWHC 347 (Comm) (21 February 2019)

Playboy Club London Ltd v Banca Nazionale Del Lavora SPA [2019] EWHC 303 (Comm) (21 February 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Atlantica Holdings, Inc & Anor v Sovereign Wealth Fund & Ors [2019] EWHC 319 (QB) (21 February 2019)

KD v Gaisford [2019] EWHC 339 (QB) (20 February 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

“Comprehensive and historical” safeguarding review – Salisbury Diocese – Law & Religion UK

Posted February 22nd, 2019 in child abuse, children, Church of England, news, pilot schemes by tracey

‘The Diocese of Salisbury has begun a pioneering safeguarding review – one that will include piloting the next stage of Past Case Reviews for the whole of the Church of England.’

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Law & Religion UK, 19th February 2019

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No release from gas – Nearly Legal

Posted February 22nd, 2019 in health & safety, landlord & tenant, news by tracey

‘Trecarrel House Limited v Rouncefield, County Court at Exeter, 13 February 2019. The gas safety certificate section 21 wars rumble on. Following Caridon Property Ltd v Monty Shooltz (our note here), we have a further County Court appeal decision. This time from Exeter and concerning s.36(7) of the 1998 Gas Safety Regulations.’

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Nearly Legal, 19th February 2019

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GDPR codes must meet admissibility requirements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 22nd, 2019 in codes of practice, data protection, EC law, news, privacy by tracey

‘Trade bodies considering drawing up new codes of conduct to govern data privacy practices in their sector will be required to meet admissibility requirements before those codes will be assessed for their compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a data protection watchdog has said.’

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out-LAW.com, 21st February 2019

Source: www.out-law.com