Month: July 2019

UK privacy watchdog notifies multi-million pound fines for data breaches – Technology Law Update

Posted July 11th, 2019 in data protection, EC law, electronic commerce, fines, news by sally

The UK’s data privacy regulator, the ICO, has started issuing notices of intention to fine data controllers under the GDPR for data breaches. The maximum fine the ICO can impose for a breach of data protection laws increased from £500k under the Data Protection Act 1998 to €20m or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is greater, under GDPR. GDPR also introduced stronger data breach reporting and notification requirements.

Full Story

Technology Law Update, 10th July 2019

Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk

Fears UK law change could prevent scrutiny of money launderers – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2019 in EC law, media, money laundering, news by sally

‘Plans to introduce laws in Britain to combat money laundering could prevent the media and researchers from accessing vital information on the tide of dirty cash flowing around the world, campaigners and journalists have warned.’

Full Story

The Guardian, 9th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Father’s Day Revenge? Female perpetrated domestic abuse, homicide and suicide – Transparency Project

Posted July 11th, 2019 in children, domestic violence, homicide, mental health, news, social services, suicide by sally

‘On the 17th of June 2018, a father made an anxious call to Kent Police after his ex-partner failed to return their child after a period of unsupervised contact which had been agreed by the family court. Very sadly, the following morning, the Police found the bodies of the missing little boy and his mother. A Serious Case Review into “Child H” was conducted and published in the last week by Kent Safeguarding Children’s Board.’

Full Story

Transparency Project, 6th July 2019

Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk

Case Comment: Sveriges Angfartygs Assurans Forening (The Swedish Club) and others v Connect Shipping Inc and another [2019] UKSC 29 – UKSC Blog

Posted July 11th, 2019 in insurance, news, repairs, shipping law, ships, Supreme Court by sally

‘John Butler is a senior associate in the insurance and reinsurance group at CMS, specialising in maritime disputes. John is dual-qualified in Hong Kong and England & Wales, and regularly acts for international clients in Hong Kong litigation and international arbitration, particularly in international trade disputes under charterparties, bills of lading, letters of credit and contracts of affreightment.’

Full Story

UKSC Blog, 10th July 2019

Source: ukscblog.com

Heterosexual couples may be allowed to convert marriages to civil unions – The Guardian

Posted July 11th, 2019 in civil partnerships, equality, marriage, news by sally

‘All heterosexual couples in England and Wales will be offered the chance to “convert” their marriages to civil partnerships, or vice versa, under plans being considered by ministers.’

Full Story

The Guardian, 10th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Costs award overturned after judge read ‘without prejudice’ letters – Litigation Futures

Posted July 10th, 2019 in appeals, costs, disclosure, employment tribunals, jurisdiction, news, race discrimination, religious discrimination, without prejudice communications by sally

‘A judge was wrong to make a costs order after viewing ‘without prejudice’ material relating to settlement discussions that was not marked “save as to costs”, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.’

Full Story

Litigation Futures, 9th July 2019

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Prisoner release checks ‘put public at risk’ – chief inspector – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2019 in health & safety, mental health, news, prisons, standards, statistics, suicide by sally

‘The safety of the public is being put at risk by thousands of prisoners being released without proper assessments, the government has been told.’

Full Story

BBC News, 9th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Free speech victory or charter for higher costs? – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 10th, 2019 in appeals, bills, costs, defamation, freedom of expression, media, news, standard of proof, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court’s recent clarification of the ‘serious harm’ threshold for defamation claims has been welcomed by newspapers as a victory for free speech. In fact, it is more likely to mean escalating costs and uncertainty for claimants and defendants alike.’

Full Story

Law Society's Gazette, 8th July 2019

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

UK farmer loses high court fight to stop alpaca being killed – The Guardian

Posted July 10th, 2019 in animals, government departments, health, news by sally

‘An alpaca farmer has lost a high court battle to prevent one of her prized animals from being killed.’

Full Story

The Guardian, 9th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Parish council fails in judicial review of assessment by planning officer of impact of 400-dwelling scheme on church – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 10th, 2019 in Christianity, historic buildings, housing, judicial review, local government, news, planning by sally

‘A parish council has failed in a High Court challenge to a decision by the development control committee at Arun District Council to grant outline permission for the development of a portion of land allocated for up to 400 dwellings.’

Full Story

Local Government Lawyer, 8th July 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Major: I will seek a judicial review to stop Parliament shutdown – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2019 in brexit, judicial review, news, parliament, political parties by sally

‘Former prime minister Sir John Major has told the BBC he would seek a judicial review in the courts if the new prime minister tried to suspend Parliament to deliver a no-deal Brexit.’

Full Story

BBC News, 10th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Parents launch legal action to stop Catholic school academy plan – The Guardian

Posted July 10th, 2019 in Christianity, consultations, education, news, pre-action conduct, school children by sally

‘Parents at a Catholic primary school have launched legal action in an attempt to halt academisation after the local bishop said he wanted all Catholic schools in the diocese to convert and join a multi-academy trust (Mat).’

Full Story

The Guardian, 9th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Hope Barden: Sex role-play death prompts law change plea – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2019 in inquests, internet, news, pornography, sexual offences, unlawful killing by sally

‘The sister of an adult online performer who died during a sexual role play game gone wrong has called for strict new webcamming pornography laws.’

Full Story

BBC News, 7th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Small law firms can set up effective ‘Chinese walls’, says judge – Legal Futures

Posted July 9th, 2019 in confidentiality, intellectual property, law firms, news by sally

‘It is wrong to suggest that ‘Chinese walls’ set up by small law firms to prevent confidentiality breaches will “never be effective”, a judge has ruled.’

Full Story

Legal Futures, 9th July 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Women’s World Cup: Unequal Prize Money ‘A Human Rights Breach’, Says Lawyers – Rights Info

Posted July 9th, 2019 in human rights, news, remuneration, sport, women by sally

‘FIFA is likely breaching its own human rights policies by awarding women footballers only 7.5 percent of the prize money men receive, legal experts say.’

Full Story

Rights Info, 9th July 2019

Source: rightsinfo.org

Judge faces no action over drink-driver ‘being a woman’ remark – BBC News

Posted July 9th, 2019 in alcohol abuse, dangerous driving, judges, news, professional conduct, suspended sentences, women by sally

‘A judge who said a drink-driver deserved a chance to avoid jail because she is a woman will not face sanctions.’

Full Story

BBC News, 8th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Developer fails in Court of Appeal bid to overturn ruling that neighbourhood plan challenge was brought out of time – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 9th, 2019 in appeals, judicial review, news, planning, time limits by sally

‘Lord Justice Lindblom said the main question in Oyston Estates Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Fylde Borough Council [2019] EWCA Civ 1152 was how one should understand the statutory provisions – in section 61N of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – for proceedings to challenge the steps taken by a local planning authority in making a neighbourhood plan.’

Full Story

Local Government Lawyer, 9th July 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Chambers “must publish” data on sexual orientation and religion – Legal Futures

Posted July 9th, 2019 in barristers, diversity, homosexuality, internet, Legal Services Board, news by sally

‘The Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved a new rule requiring chambers to include sexual orientation and religion in the diversity data they publish on their websites, whether or not all of their barristers agree.’

Full Story

Legal Futures, 9th July 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Tommy Robinson faces jail after being found in contempt of court – The Guardian

Posted July 9th, 2019 in contempt of court, internet, news, reporting restrictions, sentencing, video recordings by sally

‘Tommy Robinson faces prison again after being found in contempt of court for “aggressively confronting and filming” defendants in a criminal trial and broadcasting the footage on social media.’

Full Story

The Guardian, 5th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Mother sues NHS for £200,000 claiming hospital failed to inform her of son’s Down’s Syndrome diagnosis – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 9th, 2019 in birth, hospitals, news, pregnancy by sally

‘Hospital notes show that a mother shouldn’t receive £200,000 in damages from the NHS for having child with Down’s Syndrome because she declined to have him tested before he was born, a court heard.’

Full Story

Daily Telegraph, 8th July 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk