Gary Allen: Killer jailed for murdering two women 21 years apart – BBC News

Posted June 24th, 2021 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘An “extremely dangerous” killer who murdered two women 21 years apart has been jailed for at least 37 years.’

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BBC News, 23rd June 2021

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NHS nurse sacked over weekend working wins landmark ruling – The Guardian

‘A community nurse who was sacked for not agreeing to work weekends has won a “landmark” ruling for working mothers after a judge said employment tribunals must take childcare disparity into account.’

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The Guardian, 23rd June 2021

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 24th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

The British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2021

The Caribbean Development Bank (Tenth Replenishment of the Special Development Fund (Unified)) Order 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 24th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Minister v Hathaway & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 936 (23 June 2021)

A (Children) (Abduction: Article 13(b)) [2021] EWCA Civ 939 (23 June 2021)

Milton Keynes Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) [2021] EWCA Civ 942 (23 June 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

General Medical Council v Armstrong [2021] EWHC 1658 (Admin) (23 June 2021)

Cretu v Iasi Tribunal, Romania [2021] EWHC 1693 (Admin) (23 June 2021)

The Professional Standards Authority for Health And Social Care v The General Pharmaceutical Council & Anor [2021] EWHC 1692 (Admin) (23 June 2021)

Serrano, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames [2021] EWHC 1673 (Admin) (23 June 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Axnoller Events Ltd v Brake & Anor [2021] EWHC 1706 (Ch) (23 June 2021)

Cassanova v Cockerton [2021] EWHC 1688 (Ch) (22 June 2021)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Jamp Pharma Corporation v Unichem Laboratories Ltd [2021] EWHC 1712 (Comm) (23 June 2021)

High Court (Family Division)

Abbasi & Anor v Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2021] EWHC 1699 (Admin) (23 June 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Alli-Balogun v On the Beach Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 1702 (QB) (22 June 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Claimant has £200k costs paid despite winning only £10 damages – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in civil procedure rules, costs, damages, news, part 36 offers by sally

‘A High Court judge has found that the county court was entitled to order costs in favour of a claimant who secured nominal damages of £10 at trial.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 21st June 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Terence McArthur admits 1976 killing of baby daughter – BBC News

‘A man has admitted killing his 14-day-old daughter more than 45 years ago.’

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BBC News, 22nd June 2021

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Three in four domestic abuse cases end without charge in England and Wales – The Guardian

‘Three in four domestic abuse offences reported to the police are closed without a perpetrator being charged, a watchdog has said, amid fears the figures have worsened during the pandemic.’

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The Guardian, 23rd June 2021

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Police officer guilty of manslaughter of ex-footballer Dalian Atkinson – The Guardian

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in homicide, news, police, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘A police officer has been convicted of the manslaughter of the former professional footballer Dalian Atkinson, after firing an electric stun gun into him for 33 seconds and kicking him twice in the head as he lay on the ground.’

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The Guardian, 23rd June 2021

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Andrew Hall inquest: Police used ‘justified’ force on man who died – BBC News

‘Police officers used “justified, necessary and proportionate” force to restrain a man who later died, an inquest jury has found.’

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BBC News, 22nd June 2021

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Banksy will have to reveal identity to control copyright, say judges – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in anonymity, artistic works, copyright, news, trade marks by sally

‘Banksy will have to reveal his identity if he wants to regain control of his artistic portfolio, judges have said as they stripped him of a total of six trademarks.’

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd June 2021

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Jodey Whiting: Disabled woman’s suicide ‘a direct result’ of benefit cut – BBC News

‘A disabled woman’s suicide was “a direct result” of having her benefits cut, the High Court has been told.’

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BBC News, 22nd June 2021

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What Are The Rights-Based Implications Of Vaccine Passports? – Each Other

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in coronavirus, equality, holidays, human rights, news, passports, vaccination by sally

‘Following news that 15 EU countries are issuing Covid-19 vaccine passports for travel, the debate over whether vaccine passports are fair is growing.’

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Each Other, 21st June 2021

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UK legislation proposed to tackle modern slavery – OUT-LAW.com

‘A private members’ bill seeking to address modern slavery, including establishing minimum standards of transparency in supply chains, has been introduced to the UK parliament.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd June 2021

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Ombudsman criticises London borough over failures as corporate parent to former looked-after child who alleged abuse – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has said the London Borough of Lewisham exposed a former looked after child to “significant harm” after it failed to address her claims of abuse while in foster care properly.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 22nd June 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Uncertainties remain over UK’s IR35 rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in employment, HM Revenue & Customs, news, remuneration, taxation by sally

‘Widespread changes to the UK’s IR35 off-payroll working rules came into force on 6 April 2021, and despite a 12-month delay to implementation, detailed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidance and subsequent amendments to the legislation, areas of uncertainty remain.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st June 2021

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Legal experts worldwide draw up ‘historic’ definition of ecocide – The Guardian

‘Legal experts from across the globe have drawn up a “historic” definition of ecocide, intended to be adopted by the international criminal court to prosecute the most egregious offences against the environment.’

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The Guardian, 22nd June 2021

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The Domestic Abuse Act – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The Domestic Abuse Act, which will be implemented later this year, brings in important changes, many of which have been received positively by the sector. These changes will lead to significant developments, enabling frontline professionals to raise awareness and secure protection for survivors of domestic abuse.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 21st June 2021

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Leasehold campaigners hail ‘landmark’ changes – BBC News

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in housing, leases, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘Two big players in the leasehold sector have agreed to change the way they operate, following an investigation by the competition watchdog.’

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BBC News, 23rd June 2021

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Court upholds validity of £1 part 36 offer by party awarded £10 – Litigation Futures

Posted June 23rd, 2021 in civil procedure rules, costs, damages, news, part 36 offers by sally

‘The High Court has upheld a decision that a party that made a part 36 offer of £1 and received nominal damages of £10 was entitled to the usual costs consequences of beating their offer.’

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Litigation Futures, 21st June 2021

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

Were Do Not Resuscitate Orders Illegally Placed on Disabled People? – Each Other

‘Throughout the pandemic, unlawful do not resuscitate orders (DNRs) were placed upon people in the United Kingdom. Did it unfairly target disabled patients?’

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Each Other, 22nd June 2021

Source: eachother.org.uk