The sexual assault of sleeping women: the hidden, horrifying rape crisis in Britain’s bedrooms – The Guardian

Posted June 17th, 2021 in consent, domestic violence, news, prosecutions, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘A recent survey suggested a shockingly high proportion of women have been sexually assaulted by a partner as they slept. Now more and more are speaking out.’

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The Guardian, 15th June 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Employment status following the Uber Supreme Court case – Mills & Reeve

Establishing an individual’s employment rights can feel like a minefield, with varying degrees of obligations on the employer depending on the employment status. Earlier this year the Supreme Court upheld earlier decisions in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal and Court of Appeal that Uber drivers are “workers” of Uber for the purposes of employment rights, and not, as Uber argued, self-employed contractors each operating their own minicab business.

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Mills & Reeve, 14th June 2021

Source: www.mills-reeve.com

High Court hears judicial review over voting provisions for blind and partially sighted people – Local Government Lawyer

‘The High Court is this week (15-16 June) hearing a second judicial review challenge in respect of the voting provisions for blind and partially sighted people.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th June 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Black Met police chief wins her job back after tribunal says sacking was unfair – The Guardian

‘A black police chief dismissed from the Metropolitan police has won her job back after a tribunal said her sacking was unfair.’

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The Guardian, 16th June 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 17th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

The NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (Commencement) Regulations 2021

The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 17th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Chancery Division)

Sangha v Estate of Diljit Kaur Sangha & Ors [2021] EWHC 1599 (Ch) (16 June 2021)

High Court (Patents Court)

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation & Anor v Archos SA & Ors [2021] EWHC 1639 (Pat) (16 June 2021)

Autostore Technology AS v Ocado Group Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 1614 (Pat) (11 June 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

King v Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust [2021] EWHC 1576 (QB) (16 June 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Ex-Royal Marines jailed after child accidentally given cocaine as gift – The Guardian

‘Two former Royal Marines have been jailed for smuggling cocaine into the UK in boxes of Lego, after one of them was accidentally given to a child for his birthday.’

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The Guardian, 15th June 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Boost for open justice as court judgments get new home – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 16th, 2021 in judgments, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

‘Important court and tribunal judgments will be available via The National Archives for the first time, increasing transparency and securing free access for all.’

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Ministry of Justice, 16th June 2021

Source: www.gov.uk

New Act – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 16th, 2021 in financial regulation, legislation by tracey

Finance Act 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Victims of police domestic abuse ‘feel silenced’ – BBC News

Posted June 16th, 2021 in domestic violence, news, police, prosecutions, statistics, victims by sally

‘UK police forces have received more than 800 allegations of domestic abuse against officers and staff over the last five years, BBC research has revealed.’

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BBC News, 15th June 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted June 16th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

The Corporation Tax (Carry Back of Losses: Temporary Extension) Regulations 2021

The Gambling (Operating Licence and Single-Machine Permit Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

More gay and bisexual men able to give blood after ‘historic’ rule change – The Independent

‘More gay and bisexual men will be allowed to donate blood, platelets and plasma after “historic” new rules came into effect.’

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The Independent, 15th June 2021

Source: www.independent.co.uk

UK regulator warns Google about accepting scam adverts – The Guardian

Posted June 16th, 2021 in advertising, consumer protection, fraud, internet, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘The City regulator has warned it will take legal action against Google and social media companies if they continue to accept advertisements for online financial scams that have flourished during the pandemic.’

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The Guardian, 14th June 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Judge dismisses application by birth parents for boy in interim care to be circumcised before second birthday – Local Government Lawyer

‘A High Court judge has dismissed an application by a mother for a boy (P), who is aged 21 months and in interim care, to be circumcised in accordance with the custom of the Muslim faith before his second birthday.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 15th June 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Covid jabs to become mandatory for care home staff in England – The Guardian

‘Covid vaccinations are to become mandatory for care home staff under plans to be announced by ministers, as they consider extending the move to all NHS staff.’

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The Guardian, 15th June 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted June 16th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd v The Hut GroupLtd & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 904 (15 June 2021)

Akbar, R (On the Application Of) v The Secretary of State for Justice [2021] EWCA Civ 898 (15 June 2021)

R (Care Proceedings Joinder of Foster Carers) [2021] EWCA Civ 875 (15 June 2021)

Mobeen v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 886 (14 June 2021)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Jackson v R. [2021] EWCA Crim 901 (14 June 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Bansal v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities And Local Government & Anor [2021] EWHC 1604 (Admin) (15 June 2021)

Elliott-Smith v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy & Ors [2021] EWHC 1633 (Admin) (15 June 2021)

Ramaswamy v General Medical Council [2021] EWHC 1619 (Admin) (15 June 2021)

John, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2021] EWHC 1606 (Admin) (14 June 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Equiom (Isle of Man) Ltd & Ors v Velarde & Ors [2021] EWHC 1528 (Ch) (15 June 2021)

The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd [2021] EWHC 1571 (Ch) (15 June 2021)

Official Receiver v Arron [2021] EWHC 1587 (Ch) (14 June 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Daniel Morgan murder: Met chief censured for hampering corruption inquiry – The Guardian

Posted June 15th, 2021 in corruption, inquiries, murder, news, police, prosecutions, reports by sally

‘Cressida Dick, the commissioner of the Metropolitan police, has been personally censured for hampering an inquiry into police corruption in the long-running Daniel Morgan murder case.’

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The Guardian, 15th June 2021

Source: www.theguardian.com

Group accuses London borough of religious discrimination in planning dispute – Local Government Lawyer

Posted June 15th, 2021 in equality, Islam, local government, news, planning, religious discrimination by sally

‘The London Borough of Barnet has been accused of breaching equalities legislation by a Muslim group in a planning case.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 15th June 2021

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Professionals, continuing duty and limitation – Mills & Reeve

Posted June 15th, 2021 in contracts, limitations, mistake, negligence, news by sally

‘Does a professional such as a solicitor, architect or pensions adviser have a duty to revisit their work and to correct a mistake they’ve made earlier? This is an important question for any professional and can be particularly significant when a client alleges that work done many years ago was negligent.’

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Mills & Reeve, 14th June 2021

Source: www.mills-reeve.com

Copyright – Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd – NIPC Law

‘At a directions hearing before Lord Justice Warby on 5 May 2021, His Lordship granted summary judgment to the Duchess of Sussex in her claim for copyright infringement against the publisher of The Mail on Sunday and The Mail Online. He made a number of consequential orders and gave directions for the taking of an account of profits. His judgment in Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2021] EWHC 1245 (Ch) (12 May 2021) sets out the reasons for those orders and directions.’

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NIPC Law, 13th June 2021

Source: nipclaw.blogspot.com