Day: 16 August 2021

Challenge to Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme dismissed by Supreme Court – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted August 16th, 2021 in criminal injuries compensation, criminal records, human rights, news, Supreme Court, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘A and B v Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and another [2021] UKSC 27. On appeal from [2018] EWCA Civ 1534. The claimants in the case were victims of human trafficking with unspent convictions in Lithuania. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (CICS) provides compensation to victims of crime, apart from where they have unspent criminal convictions (“the exclusionary rule”). The question for the Supreme Court was whether the exclusionary rule breached the claimants’ rights under Articles 4 and 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Court found that the rule did not breach these rights.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 16th August 2021

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Court of Protection approves Covid vaccine for man lacking capacity, but declines to authorise booster dose without another hearing – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 16th, 2021 in autism, consent, coronavirus, Court of Protection, learning difficulties, news, vaccination by tracey

‘A Court of Protection judge has approved the giving of the first and second dose of a Covid-19 vaccination to a man who lacks capacity, but has declined to authorise in advance the administration of a booster dose.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 16th August 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine fraudster jailed – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 16th, 2021 in assault, coronavirus, fraud, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, vaccination by tracey

‘A fraudster has been jailed at Kingston Crown Court today for pretending to offer a 92-year-old victim a COVID vaccine in exchange for money.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 13th August 2021

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 16th, 2021 in legislation by tracey

SI 2021/939 – The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions No. 1) (England and Wales) Regulations 2021

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 16th, 2021 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

S (Children), Re (Inherent Jurisdiction: Setting Aside Return Order) [2021] EWCA Civ 1223 (13 August 2021)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Al Hajjeh v Westminster Magistrates’ Court [2021] EWHC 2283 (Admin) (13 August 2021)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Kireeva & Anor v Bedzhamov [2021] EWHC 2281 (Ch) (13 August 2021)

Nazir v Jagota & Ors [2021] EWHC 2291 (Ch) (13 August 2021)

Paragon Offshore Plc, Re [2021] EWHC 2275 (Ch) (13 August 2021)

A Company, Re [2021] EWHC 2289 (Ch) (11 August 2021)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Space Shipping Ltd v ST Shipping and Transport PTE Ltd [2021] EWHC 2288 (Comm) (13 August 2021)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Ware v Wimborne-idrissi & Ors [2021] EWHC 2296 (QB) (13 August 2021)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

The Royal Parks Ltd & Anor v Bluebird Boats Ltd [2021] EWHC 2278 (TCC) (11 August 2021)

Source: www.bailii.org

Competition watchdog to probe Central England Co-op funeral deal – The Independent

Posted August 16th, 2021 in bereavement, burials and cremation, competition, consumer protection, inquiries, news, reports by tracey

‘The UK competition regulator is to investigate the takeover of funeral homes by the Central England Co-op amid increased scrutiny of the industry.’

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The Independent, 16th August 2021

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Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson makes bid to appeal his conviction – The Independent

Posted August 16th, 2021 in appeals, cancer, doctors, medical treatment, news, wounding by tracey

‘Disgraced breast surgeon Ian Paterson has launched a bid to have his conviction for putting women through unnecessary surgery overturned, in a move that has left victims devastated.’

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The Independent, 14th August 2021

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Crumbling NHS hospital assessed corporate manslaughter risk – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2021 in construction industry, corporate manslaughter, health & safety, hospitals, news, reports by tracey

‘An NHS hospital commissioned a report into the risk of corporate manslaughter charges should a fatal roof collapse occur, leaked documents reveal.’

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BBC News, 16th August 2021

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Government’s ‘virginity test’ ban is ‘false victory’ as it does not prohibit hymen surgery, campaigners warn – The Independent

Posted August 16th, 2021 in bills, female genital mutilation, forced marriages, news by tracey

‘The government’s decision to ban so-called virginity tests is a “false victory” as it does not prohibit hymenoplasty surgery, experts have warned.’

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The Independent, 15th August 2021

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Landmark UK court ruling due in ‘bride price’ dispute – The Guardian

Posted August 16th, 2021 in contracts, divorce, islamic law, marriage, news, women by tracey

‘A landmark judgment that could bring part of UK law into line with sharia law’s position on “bride price” payments is to be announced this week in the central London county court, in a case backed by a women’s charity.’

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The Guardian, 16th August 2021

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Plymouth shootings: Police asked to review gun licence process – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2021 in firearms, licensing, news, police by tracey

‘Police forces in England and Wales are being asked to review their current firearm application processes, in the wake of the Plymouth mass shooting.’

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BBC News, 16th August 2021

Source: www.bbc.co.uk