Standards watchdog calls for guidance on governance and coherent regulatory framework for those in public sector using AI – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 11th, 2020 in artificial intelligence, local government, news, reports, standards by sally

‘The government needs to identify and embed authoritative ethical principles and issue accessible guidance on AI governance to those using it in the public sector, the Committee on Standards in Public Life has said.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th February 2020

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Why justice remains elusive for Windrush generation – The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2020 in citizenship, colonies, compensation, immigration, news by sally

‘Victims talk about their ordeal and a complex compensation scheme that is yet to deliver.’

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The Guardian, 9th February 2020

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Beware the exchange of emails – another example of a contract being agreed by mistake – Technology Law Update

Posted February 11th, 2020 in contracts, electronic mail, news by sally

‘Emails might be seen as informal, but they are just as capable of creating binding agreements as good old-fashioned pen and paper. The Business and Property Court recently reminded us of this in Athena Brands v Superdrug.’

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Technology Law Update, 10th February 2020

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

Understanding the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement in domestic law – Brexit Law

Posted February 11th, 2020 in brexit, chambers articles, EC law, news, treaties by sally

‘As explained in a previous post, the entry into force on 31 January 2020 of the UK’s Withdrawal Agreement, following its ratification by both the UK and the EU, would not in and of itself have meant that the Withdrawal Agreement had effect in UK law. Rather, legislation was required to implement it.’

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Brexit Law, 11th February 2020

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Court of Appeal orders council to pay £12k costs contribution after great-aunt wins appeal over care and placement orders – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 11th, 2020 in care orders, costs, local government, news, placement orders by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has ordered a local authority to make a contribution of £12,000 towards the costs of a great-aunt who won an appeal from care and placement orders made by a judge at the conclusion of proceedings concerning a two-year-old boy, J.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th February 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Family lawyers “disproportionately female and white” – Legal Futures

Posted February 11th, 2020 in diversity, family courts, legal profession, minorities, news, statistics by sally

‘Three-quarters of family lawyers are women, while those from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented, ground-breaking research among members of Resolution has indicated.’

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Legal Futures, 11th February 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Fraud charges possible over Grenfell Tower refit, says inquiry chair – The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2020 in conspiracy, fire, fraud, health & safety, inquiries, news by sally

‘People involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower are facing possible charges of fraud and conspiracy to defraud, according to the chairman of the public inquiry into the disaster that claimed 72 lives.’

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The Guardian, 10th February 2020

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 11th, 2020 in legislation by tracey

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020

The Code of Practice for the Welfare of Pigs (Appointed Day and Revocation) (England) Order 2020

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 11th, 2020 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) & Ors, R (on the application of) v North Yorkshire County Council [2020] UKSC 3 (5 February 2020)

Northern Ireland devolution issues, A Reference by the Attorney General (Northern Ireland) [2020] UKSC 2 (5 February 2020)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

QSA & Ors, R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2020] EWCA Civ 130 (10 February 2020)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Nguyen, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 140 (05 February 2020)

SW, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 127 (05 February 2020)

Butler, R. v [2020] EWCA Crim 128 (05 February 2020)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Ingenious Litigation, Re [2020] EWHC 235 (Ch) (10 February 2020)

Source: www.bailii.org

Jamaica deportation: Home Office flight leaves UK despite court ruling – BBC News

Posted February 11th, 2020 in deportation, detention, Jamaica, news by sally

‘A Home Office flight deporting convicted offenders to Jamaica has left the UK, despite a last-minute legal challenge.’

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BBC News, 11th February 2020

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Reporting restrictions turning family courts into black hole, say ex-judge – The Guardian

Posted February 11th, 2020 in family courts, judges, news, reporting restrictions by sally

‘Restrictions on reporting cases in the family courts concerning child custody or distribution of assets are “hopelessly obsolescent” and should be repealed, a former judge has said.’

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The Guardian, 11th February 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Brexit and GDPR – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 10th, 2020 in brexit, data protection, EC law, fines, news by sally

‘Brexit has finally been ‘done’ but what can we data protection lawyers look forward to? Can we bin the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) along with our red EU passports?’

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Law Society's Gazette, 10th February 2020

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Case Preview: R (Maughan) v Her Majesty’s Senior Coroner for Oxfordshire – UKSC Blog

‘This case concerns the standard of proof applicable in inquest proceedings in cases of alleged suicide. It raises important and fundamental questions concerning the conduct of inquests, and will be of particular significance to bereaved families where the deceased is alleged to have committed suicide while in the care or custody of the state. The Supreme Court may also consider the position in relation to findings of unlawful killing.’

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UKSC Blog, 7th February 2020

Source: ukscblog.com

New setback in race to begin whiplash reform in April – Legal Futures

‘The Civil Procedure Rule Committee last week put off approving the rules for the new whiplash portal until next month, it is understood, making the April start-date all-but impossible.’

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Legal Futures, 10th February 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Charity warns over ‘safe’ legalisation of cannabis – The Guardian

Posted February 10th, 2020 in charities, drug abuse, drug offences, mental health, news, statistics by sally

‘One in 20 adults would take cannabis on a regular basis if it were legalised, similar to the number of people who currently use it, according to a poll for a leading mental health charity.’

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The Guardian, 9th February 2020

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How Plans To Triple The Police Bail Time Limit Could Affect Your Rights – Each Other

‘The length of time suspects could be bailed without being charged with a crime could be trebled under government plans.’

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Each Other, 7th February 2020

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Bereavement payments for co-habiting couples urged – BBC News

Posted February 10th, 2020 in benefits, bereavement, children, cohabitation, equality, news by sally

‘A landmark legal case has found denying bereavement payments to co-habiting couples is against human rights law.’

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BBC News, 7th February 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Begum still barred from returning to UK or reclaiming British citizenship – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 10th, 2020 in appeals, citizenship, government departments, human rights, news, terrorism by sally

‘When she was fifteen Shamina Begum slipped unimpeded out of the country to join ISIL. Only her image, walking with two school friends, was captured as she made her way through Gatwick Airport onto the aircraft. Her return to the UK, five years on is proving more difficult.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 7th February 2020

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 10th, 2020 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Ishola v Transport for London [2020] EWCA Civ 112 (07 February 2020)

Kaur & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 98 (07 February 2020)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Jackson & Ors v The Secretary of State for Work And Pensions [2020] EWHC 183 (Admin) (07 February 2020)

Ross & Anor (Acting On Behalf of Stop Stansted Expansion) v Secretary of State for Transport [2020] EWHC 226 (Admin) (07 February 2020)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Sciortino v Beaumont [2020] EWHC 189 (Ch) (07 February 2020)

Statebourne (Cryogenic) Ltd, Re Insolvency Act 1986 [2020] EWHC 231 (Ch) (07 February 2020)

High Court (Patents Court)

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc & Anor v James & Ors [2020] EWHC 179 (Pat) (29 January 2020)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

PBS Energo AS v Bester Generacion UK Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 223 (TCC) (07 February 2020)

Source: www.bailii.org

GP Manish Shah jailed for 90 sexual assaults on patients – BBC News

‘A GP has been given three life sentences for 90 sexual assaults on female patients.’

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BBC News, 7th February 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk