Clergy Discipline – Rebuke administered in “an unusual case” – Law & Religion UK

‘On 14 May 2019, the Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal for the Diocese of Carlisle heard a complaint against the Revd Canon Cameron Butland by the Archdeacon of Westmoreland and Furness, alleging that the Respondent had been neglectful or inefficient in the performance of his duties. Since the misconduct was admitted, the only issue before the Tribunal was that of penalty. The Tribunal determined that the appropriate penalty was one of rebuke.’

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Law & Religion UK, 23rd July 2019

Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com

Divorcee granted injunction against ex-husband’s holding company – OUT-LAW.com

‘he High Court in England has granted an injunction against the holding company to which a wealthy Russian businessman transferred ownership of a luxury yacht in order to avoid enforcement of a £500 million divorce settlement, preventing the company from moving the yacht from where it is docked in Dubai.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th July 2019

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 26th, 2019 in animals, legislation, national insurance by tracey

Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019

National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Act 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 26th, 2019 in legislation by tracey

The Firearms (Fees) Regulations 2019

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (BPP University Limited) Order of Council 2013 (Amendment) Order 2019

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2019

The British Nationality Act 1981 (Remedial) Order 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 26th, 2019 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Firdaws, R (On the Application Of) v First Tier Tribunal (IAC) & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 1310 (25 July 2019)

Notting Hill Finance Ltd v Sheikh [2019] EWCA Civ 1337 (25 July 2019)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Veysey v R. [2019] EWCA Crim 1332 (25 July 2019)

Medouni & Anor v R. [2019] EWCA Crim 1283 (25 July 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Baxter v Todd [2019] EWHC 1959 (Ch) (25 July 2019)

High Court (Family Division)

LB Barking & Dagenham v A (Therapeutic Residential Placement) [2019] EWHC 2017 (Fam) (25 July 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Nuttal & Anor v Kerr & Anor [2019] EWHC 1977 (QB) (25 July 2019)

Fullick & Ors v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2019] EWHC 1941 (QB) (25 July 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Childminder dubbed ‘Peter Pan nanny’ jailed for sexually abusing children – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A childminder who dubbed himself the ‘Peter Pan nanny’ has been jailed for sexually abusing three children.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 25th July 2019

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Court rejects appeal against judgment delivered after 18 months – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 26th, 2019 in appeals, debts, delay, fraud, judges, judgments, misrepresentation, news by tracey

‘Losing defendants in a civil claim have failed to overturn a judge’s ruling – despite it taking him 18 months from the end of proceedings to hand it down.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 26th July 2019

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Section 9(6B) of the Children Act 1989 – what is its purpose? – Family Law Week

‘Sophie Crampton, barrister of 4 Brick Court, considers what purpose the provision might serve in determining care proceedings.’

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Family Law Week, 26th July 2019

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Knife crime epidemic will not end until weapons on streets are no longer ‘cool’, says judge – Daily Telegraph

‘Britain’s knife crime epidemic will continue until young people see weapons as “uncool”, a judge has said. Mr Justice Bryan’s comments came as he sentenced a 17-year-old boy to eight months in custody for stabbing a grammar school pupil in the heart with a flick knife.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Army criticised for ‘organisational failings’ over death of soldier – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2019 in armed forces, bereavement, families, health & safety, inquests, news, standards by tracey

‘The father of a soldier who collapsed and died during a fitness test on a hot summer’s day has said there were organisational failings in the way the exercise was run.’

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The Guardian, 25th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Teenager who watched pornography before brutal rape and murder of 14-year-old girl can be named, judges rule – Daily Telegraph

‘A teenager who watched pornography before brutally raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl can be identified for the first time, judges have ruled.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Deepcut inquests: Campaign ends for James Collinson hearing – BBC News

Posted July 26th, 2019 in armed forces, bereavement, families, inquests, news, suicide by tracey

‘The parents of a recruit shot dead at Deepcut Barracks 17 years ago have dropped their bid for a new inquest.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Assault and self-harm hit record levels in jails in England and Wales – The Guardian

‘Assaults and incidents of self-harm in prisons in England and Wales have reached new highs, prompting fresh warnings that authorities are failing inmates.’

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The Guardian, 25th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com