Daniel Morgan: Report into murder to be released after agreement reached

‘A report into the unsolved murder of a private investigator killed in south London will be released next month.’

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BBC News, 28th May 2021

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 28th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

The Phytosanitary Conditions (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2021

The Magistrates’ Courts (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2021

The Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021

The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Air Quality (Legislative Functions) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Banning Order? Simples – Nearly Legal

“LB Camden v 1) Simple Properties Management Ltd 2) Mr MIguel Cabeo Cespedes. A banning order! One of – if we are being honest – far too few to date (even taking into account the time lag for relevant offences, prosecutions and applications). But one that can be heartily celebrated as thoroughly deserved, featuring as it does Simple Properties Management Ltd and its sole director, Miguel Cabeo Cespedes. We have come across SPM a few times in the past, as will become apparent, and sometimes it is a pleasure to see such acquaintances get their just deserts.”

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Nearly Legal, 26th May 2021

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Police force obtains gang injunctions banning brothers from music videos glorifying gun and drug crime – Local Government Lawyer

‘West Midlands Police has secured gang injunctions banning two brothers from Birmingham from appearing in drill music videos glorifying gun and drug crime.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th May 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

The Cram Slam – Part 26A Restructuring Plans and Commercial Leases – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 28th, 2021 in company law, debts, insolvency, landlord & tenant, news by tracey

‘David Nelson looks at the impact on landlords of a controversial High Court decision to allow a restructuring plan for a chain of health clubs.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th May 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

LSB diversity report finds multiple failings by regulators – Legal Futures

‘Measures taken by frontline legal regulators to improve diversity and inclusion are insufficient and based on inadequate evidence, according to a report published by the Legal Services Board (LSB).’

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Legal Futures, 28th May 2021

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‘Lawyers must do better’: Lord Hodge criticises use of expert witnesses – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 28th, 2021 in bias, expert witnesses, judges, news, solicitors, statistics by tracey

‘Instructing solicitors must not jeopardise the impartiality of expert evidence, the deputy president of the Supreme Court said today, citing a study which suggests expert witnesses are being used as “hired guns” by lawyers.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 28th May 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 28th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

SDI Retail Services Ltd v Rangers Football Club Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 790 (27 May 2021)

Lopes, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anr [2021] EWCA Civ 805 (27 May 2021)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Muhammed, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 802 (28 May 2021)

Ihenacho v London Borough of Croydon [2021] EWCA Crim 798 (27 May 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Bernotas v Lithuanian Judicial Authority [2021] EWHC 1410 (Admin) (27 May 2021)

Enterprise Managed Service Ltd & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government [2021] EWHC 1436 (Admin) (27 May 2021)

Thomas & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v North Northamptonshire Council [2021] EWHC 1428 (Admin) (27 May 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Smith & Anor v Michelmores Trust Corporation Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1425 (Ch) (27 May 2021)

Puma SE v Nike Innovate CV [2021] EWHC 1438 (Ch) (27 May 2021)

Van Zuylen v Whiston-Dew & Anor [2021] EWHC 1455 (Ch) (27 May 2021)

High Court (Commercial Court)

TP ICAP Ltd v Nex Group Ltd [2021] EWHC 1375 (Comm) (27 May 2021)

XL Insurance Company SE v Ipors Underwriting Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1407 (Comm) (26 May 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

YXA v Wolverhampton City Council [2021] EWHC 1444 (QB) (26 May 2021)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Beattie Passive Norse Ltd & Anor v Canham Consulting Ltd (No. 2 Costs) [2021] EWHC 1414 (TCC) (28 May 2021)

Dana UK AXLE Ltd v Freudenberg FST GmbH [2021] EWHC 1413 (TCC) (26 May 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Windrush compensation: £30m offered to victims so far, Home Office says – BBC News

‘Nearly £30m has been offered in compensation to victims of the Windrush scandal, it has been confirmed, amid criticism over slow payments.’

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BBC News, 27th May 2021

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Rape prosecution review failed to engage with victims, say survivor groups – The Guardian

‘A government-led review into the collapse of rape prosecutions in England and Wales has failed to “meaningfully engage” with rape survivors, despite assurances from a minister that they had been consulted, according to groups representing victims.’

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The Guardian, 27th May 2021

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‘Victimised’ jockey wins partial victory after appeal over non-trier ban – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2021 in appeals, disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct, sport by tracey

‘Jason Watson achieved only a partial victory in his appeal on Thursday against a seven-day ban under the non-trier rules, after a hearing that turned on the question of how much effort a rider should make to gain the best possible placing when any realistic hope of making the frame is long gone.’

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The Guardian, 28th May 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Black people 12 times more likely to be prosecuted for cannabis, new analysis shows – The Independent

‘Black people are 12 times more likely to be prosecuted for cannabis possession than white people, according to new analysis by the Liberal Democrats who are calling for an end to the use of Stop and Search for small amounts.’

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The Independent, 27th May 2021

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‘More work to do’ to improve Nottingham maternity units – BBC News

‘More needs to be done to bring maternity units at a city’s two main hospitals up to scratch, inspectors have said.’

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BBC News, 28th May 2021

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Cawston Park hospital closed after ‘consistent failures’ – BBC News

Posted May 28th, 2021 in autism, hospitals, learning difficulties, news, quality assurance by tracey

‘A hospital which provided care for adults with a learning disability or autism closed after “consistent failures in meeting standards”, the health watchdog said.’

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BBC News, 28th May 2021

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Sewell says commission did find evidence of ‘persistent discrimination’ despite controversial race report – The Independent

Posted May 28th, 2021 in equality, inquiries, news, race discrimination, reports, select committees by tracey

‘A commission on racial inequality found evidence of “persistent race-based discrimination”, its chair told MPs on Thursday – despite barely mentioning the phrase in its widely contested report published earlier this year.’

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The Independent, 27th May 2021

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Girl, 10, refused EU settled status in UK despite all family members being accepted – The Independent

Posted May 28th, 2021 in brexit, children, EC law, families, government departments, immigration, news, visas by tracey

‘A 10-year-old girl has been refused EU settled status despite the fact that all of her immediate family members have been granted it.’

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The Independent, 28th May 2021

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Two Merseyside police officers jailed for covering up colleague’s assault – The Guardian

‘Two police officers have been sent to prison and a third handed a suspended sentence by a judge who said they took part in “what can only be described as a cover-up” over a colleague’s assault of an innocent man.’

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The Guardian, 27th May 2021

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EU citizens win right to access personal data held by Home Office – The Guardian

Posted May 28th, 2021 in appeals, data protection, EC law, government departments, immigration, news by tracey

‘EU citizens have won the right to get full access to records about them held by the Home Office or any other body after a legal battle by campaigners. Three judges at the court of appeal unanimously overturned an earlier high court decision that their case had no legal merit and ruled the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA) unlawfully denied them access to their data through an “immigration exemption” clause.’

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The Guardian, 26th May 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Insurers must not penalise loyal customers, says FCA – BBC News

‘People renewing their home or motor insurance will pay no more than they would as a new customer from January. The new rules have been confirmed by the City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), following years of complaints.’

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BBC News, 28th May 2021

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Research briefing: Children: child arrangements orders – safeguards when domestic abuse issues arise (England and Wales) – House of Commons

Posted May 27th, 2021 in child arrangements orders, domestic violence, family courts, news by tracey

‘This briefing provides information on how the family courts address issues of domestic abuse in private law proceedings relating to children, in particular proceedings relating to child arrangements orders. The final two sections of the briefing provide information on proposals for reform in this area.’

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House of Commons, 26th May 2021

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk