New watchdog will be able to ban dangerous materials used at Grenfell Tower – The Guardian

‘Companies that make dangerous building materials such as those used at Grenfell Tower could be prosecuted and their products banned by a new watchdog announced by the government.’

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The Guardian, 19th January 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Senior judges issue guidance on wearing masks and face coverings in courts – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 20th, 2021 in codes of practice, coronavirus, courts, health & safety, news by sally

‘The Senior Presiding Judge, Lady Justice Thirlwall, and the Deputy Senior Presiding Judge, Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, have issued new guidance on the wearing of masks and face coverings in courts.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th January 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

“Troubling inequality” persists for BAME consumers of legal services – Legal Futures

Posted January 20th, 2021 in consumer protection, equality, legal services, news, statistics by sally

‘A “troubling inequality” between BAME and White British consumers in the way they access legal services has changed little in the five years since it raised the issue, the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) has found.’

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Legal Futures, 19th January 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Keelan Wilson: Four guilty of Wolverhampton boy murder – BBC News

Posted January 20th, 2021 in children, gangs, murder, news, offensive weapons, young offenders by sally

‘Four men have been found guilty of murdering a boy stabbed more than 40 times in a “well-planned execution”.’

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BBC News, 19th January 2021

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Female child sex abuse ‘remains taboo’ while victims struggle – BBC News

Posted January 20th, 2021 in child abuse, children, news, sexual offences, statistics, victims, women by sally

‘Victims of female child sexual abusers face “enormous stigma and shame”, according to police and charities.’

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BBC News, 19th January 2021

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Shed parties and illegal races: UK police crack down on Covid-19 rulebreakers – The Guardian

Posted January 20th, 2021 in coronavirus, enforcement, fines, freedom of movement, news, police by sally

‘Police have issued fines to coronavirus rule breakers including those who held a party in a garden shed and a group of more than 40 people who gathered for illegal car racing.’

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The Guardian, 18th January 2021

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Court and tribunal buildings are safe, insists acting chief executive of HMCTS – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 20th, 2021 in coronavirus, courts, health & safety, HM Courts Service, news, tribunals by sally

‘Buildings operated by HM Courts and Tribunals Service are safe for those that need to use them, the organisation’s acting chief executive has insisted.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 19th January 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Landmark hearing to examine handling of domestic abuse cases by UK courts – The Guardian

‘A landmark hearing in the court of appeal is under way to examine how cases of domestic abuse are handled by judges in the family courts.’

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The Guardian, 19th January 2021

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 20th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

The Charities (Exception from Registration) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus) (Postponement of Elections and Referendums) (England and Wales) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 20th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

M, R (On the Application Of) v The Chief Constable of Sussex Police [2021] EWCA Civ 42 (19 January 2021)

Travel Counsellors Ltd v Trailfinders Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 38 (19 January 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Pallett v MGN Ltd [2021] EWHC 76 (Ch) (19 January 2021)

Hanger Holdings v Perlake Corporation SA & Anor [2021] EWHC 81 (Ch) (19 January 2021)

Galapagos Bidco SARL v Kebekus & ors [2021] EWHC 68 (Ch) (19 January 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Summerfield Browne Ltd v Waymouth [2021] EWHC 85 (QB) (18 January 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org.uk