Month: January 2021

New CPS guidance on charging for police and prosecutors – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted January 7th, 2021 in codes of practice, criminal justice, Crown Prosecution Service, news, prosecutions by tracey

‘NEW legal guidance to set updated rules on charging criminal cases has been published by the Director of Public Prosecutions today.

The Director’s Guidance on Charging 6th Edition (DG6) has been unveiled by The Crown Prosecution Service with the new rules coming into immediate effect. The document, which was last updated in 2013, provides a clear set of guidelines for prosecutors and police to ensure cases are referred to the CPS at the right time; with the right material and information so that prosecutors can make immediate charging decisions and cases pass effectively and efficiently through the criminal justice system.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 31st December 2020

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Remote / Hybrid Hearings: My Ten Top Tips – Family Law Week

Posted January 7th, 2021 in electronic filing, family courts, news, remote hearings by tracey

‘Gabrielle Jan Posner, Barrister and Recorder, Trinity Chambers Chelmsford, offers a few hard earned pointers to improve the remote hearing experience.’

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Family Law Week, 5th January 2021

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

UK watchdog investigates chip maker Nvidia’s takeover of Arm – The Independent

Posted January 7th, 2021 in competition, consumer protection, licensed premises, news, takeovers by tracey

‘British regulators are investigating graphics chip maker Nvidia’s $40 billion purchase of chip designer Arm over concerns about its effect on competition.’

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The Independent, 6th January 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Norwich teacher banned over relationship with ex-pupil – BBC News

Posted January 7th, 2021 in disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct, teachers by tracey

‘A maths teacher who began a relationship with a former pupil shortly after she left school has been banned from the profession.’

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BBC News, 6th January 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Fears honour-based abuse could go undetected due to ‘short-sighted’ government plans to scrap term – The Independent

Posted January 7th, 2021 in coercive & controlling behaviour, crime, female genital mutilation, forced marriages, news, police, statistics, victims by tracey

‘Ministers are considering dropping references to honour-based abuse in the recording of crimes such as forced marriage, coercive control and female genital mutilation, raising concerns offences could go undetected.’

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The Independent, 6th January 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Shukri Yahye-Abdi: Family sue police over girl’s river death – BBC News

Posted January 7th, 2021 in accidents, children, human rights, misfeasance in public office, news, police, racism, refugees by tracey

‘The family of a 12-year-old girl who drowned in a river has launched legal action against the police force which investigated her death.’

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BBC News, 6th January 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man who dismembered landlord and tried to feed him to badgers jailed for life – The Independent

Posted January 7th, 2021 in murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who dismembered his landlord and tried to feed his body parts to badgers has been jailed for life.’

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The Independent, 6th January 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Gene editing of crops and livestock may soon be permitted in England – The Guardian

Posted January 7th, 2021 in agriculture, animals, consultations, EC law, food, news by tracey

‘Gene editing of crops and livestock may soon be permitted in England for the first time under a consultation launched by the government on Thursday.’

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The Guardian, 7th January 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Government vows to end complex leasehold costs – BBC News

Posted January 7th, 2021 in fees, leases, news, rent by tracey

‘Planned reforms of the controversial leasehold system in England are set to clamp down on high costs when extending a lease.’

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BBC News, 7th January 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judge refuses to free Julian Assange on bail as US appeals ruling against extradition – The Independent

Posted January 7th, 2021 in appeals, bail, deportation, mental health, news, surety by tracey

‘Julian Assange has lost an attempt to be freed on bail as he awaits a US appeal against a judge’s ruling that he cannot be extradited.’

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The Independent, 6th January 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bar students and BPP at odds over face-to-face exam this week – Legal Futures

Posted January 6th, 2021 in barristers, coronavirus, examinations, legal education, news, universities by sally

‘Last night’s announcement of a new lockdown has thrown a new element into the dispute between BPP Law School and Bar students over a scheduled face-to-face exam this week.’

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Legal Futures, 5th January 2021

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

LEI does not have to fund appeals during “unmeritorious claims” – Litigation Futures

Posted January 6th, 2021 in appeals, barristers, contracts, costs, employment, employment tribunals, insurance, news, striking out, unfair dismissal by sally

‘Legal expenses insurance (LEI) does not have to fund interlocutory appeals that are likely to succeed as part of claims that overall are predicted to fail, the High Court has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 5th January 2021

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Knife killer brought to justice for 1994 Manchester stabbing – BBC News

Posted January 6th, 2021 in DNA, forensic science, homicide, hospital orders, mental health, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘A killer with a long history of mental health issues has been brought to justice for randomly stabbing a “blameless” man to death 26 years ago.’

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BBC News, 5th January 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ep 133: Is our Brexit trade deal with the EU a “Canada minus”? – Law Pod UK

Posted January 6th, 2021 in brexit, EC law, news, podcasts by sally

‘The UK parliament has now passed Boris Johnson’s trade and cooperation agreement with the European Union. Professor Barnard considers it a thin deal – as many predicted – but it has certainly delivered on sovereignty. There is no mention in the text of the European Court of Justice or EU Law. Hear more about the extent to which Britain has “taken back control” in this concise summary.’

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Law Pod UK, 5th January 2021

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‘Deepfake porn images still give me nightmares’ – BBC News

Posted January 6th, 2021 in computer programs, criminal justice, internet, news, photography, pornography, victims by sally

‘A woman who has been the victim of deepfake pornography is calling for a change in the law.’

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BBC News, 6th January 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 6th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Chancery Division)

The Law Society of England and Wales (Solicitors Regulation Authority) v Sophie Khan & Co Ltd [2021] EWHC 2 (Ch) (05 January 2021)

Clarke-Sullivan v Clarke-Sullivan [2021] EWHC 4 (Ch) (05 January 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 6th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

The FLEGT Licensing Scheme (Council Regulation (EC) No 2173/2005) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Council defeats appeal over ruling that it did not breach public sector equality duty in possession case – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 5th, 2021 in disabled persons, equality, housing, local government, mental health, news, repossession, statutory duty by sally

‘A High Court judge has dismissed an appeal over a ruling in a housing case that there had been no breach by Slough Borough Council of the public sector equality duty.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 5th January 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 5th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Chancery Division)

Revenue And Customs v IGE USA Investments Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 1716 (Ch) (31 December 2020)

Toorani & Ors v Toorani & Ors [2020] EWHC 3477 (Ch) (23 December 2020)

Yellow Bulldog Ltd v AP & Co Ltd [2020] EWHC 3558 (Ch) (22 December 2020)

Langer v McKeown & Anor [2020] EWHC 3485 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Cranstoun & Anor v Notta [2020] EWHC 3488 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

SSF Realisations Ltd v Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd & Ors [2020] EWHC 3521 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Oberman v Collins & Anor [2020] EWHC 3533 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Satfinance Investment Ltd v Athena Art Finance Corp [2020] EWHC 3527 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Minstrell Recruitment Ltd v Lockett & Anor [2020] EWHC 3537 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Leite v Amicorp (UK) Ltd [2020] EWHC 3560 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Taylor v Slough Borough Council [2020] EWHC 3520 (Ch) (21 December 2020)

Potamianos v Prescott & Anor [2020] EWHC 3465 (Ch) (18 December 2020)

Secretary of State for Business Energy And Industrial Strategy v Evans & Anor [2020] EWHC 3519 (Ch) (18 December 2020)

The Law Society v Dua & Anor [2020] EWHC 3528 (Ch) (18 December 2020)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Norfolk County Council v Durrant [2020] EWHC 3590 (QB) (30 December 2020)

S (A Child) v TikTok Inc. & Ors [2020] EWHC 3589 (QB) (30 December 2020)

Magee & Anor v Derbyshire Police [2020] EWHC 3569 (QB) (23 December 2020)

Onwude v Dyer & Ors (Rev 1) [2020] EWHC 3577 (QB) (23 December 2020)

Mosley v Associated Newspapers Limited [2020] EWHC 3545 (QB) (22 December 2020)

Rollingson v Hollingsworth & Ors [2020] EWHC 3568 (QB) (22 December 2020)

Toombes v Mitchell [2020] EWHC 3506 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Finch, R (On the Application of) v Surrey County Council [2020] EWHC 3559 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Moorjani v Kilcoyne (Rev 1) [2020] EWHC 3463 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Owen v Galgey & Ors [2020] EWHC 3546 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Day v Chivers [2020] EWHC 3522 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Sicri v Associated Newspapers Ltd (Rev 1) [2020] EWHC 3541 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Northwood Solihull Ltd v Fearn & Ors [2020] EWHC 3538 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Surrey County Council v NHS Lincolnshire Clinical Commissioning Group [2020] EWHC 3550 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Aspire Luxury Homes (Eversley) Ltd v Hart District Council [2020] EWHC 3529 (QB) (21 December 2020)

Bukhari v Bukhari [2020] EWHC 3469 (QB) (21 December 2020)

HM Solicitor General v Ellis [2020] EWHC 3505 (QB) (18 December 2020)

Manetta v De Filippo [2020] EWHC 3460 (QB) (18 December 2020)

Abbey Properties Cambridgeshire Ltd v East Cambridgeshire District Council [2020] EWHC 3502 (QB) (18 December 2020)

Butt & Ors v D’Amato [2020] EWHC 3479 (QB) (18 December 2020)

Source: www.bailii.org

Court denies relief for costs default during first lockdown – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 5th, 2021 in coronavirus, costs, law firms, negligence, news, personal injuries, time limits by sally

‘A litigant in a personal injury claim has been penalised for not contesting a costs bill within the allotted time, despite his representatives pleading that their work was affected by the first lockdown.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 5th January 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk