Babysitter Robin James Elms jailed for sexually abusing children – BBC News
‘A man who babysat in private homes has been jailed for sexually abusing children aged between two and 14.’
BBC News, 15th November 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: November 2021
Black boy in stop and search ‘30 times’ accuses Met police of racist profiling – The Guardian
‘A 14-year-old black schoolboy has accused the Metropolitan police of racist targeting after claiming he has been stopped by police about 30 times in the last two years. He has not been charged with or convicted of any offence.’
The Guardian, 15th November 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court of Appeal upholds Universal Credit childcare rules – UK Human Rights Blog
‘This is a case about the payment of childcare costs under Universal Credit. Universal Credit claimants can claim an element reimbursing them up to 85% of the costs of childcare while they go to work.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 15th November 2021
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Are the digital tools we’ve got used to during the pandemic subject to misuse? – Each Other
‘At the start of 2020, the urgent need to contain COVID-19 meant that alongside direct medical and clinical strategies, most countries tried to restrict the majority of the population’s movements in some way.’
Each Other, 16th November 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
Accrington care worker who stole £200k from clients is jailed – BBC News
‘A care worker who stole more than £200,000 from vulnerable patients and left them unable to pay for toiletries and suitable care has been jailed.’
BBC News, 15th November 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tamara Ecclestone burglary: gang jailed over £26m celebrity raids – The Guardian
‘Three members of a gang have been jailed for their part in the UK’s biggest burglary spree, a £26m series of raids on celebrity homes likened to a Hollywood movie.’
The Guardian, 15th November 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rehabilitation and retribution: In re JR123’s application – UK Human Rights Blog
‘What happens when someone is convicted of a criminal offence and is given a custodial sentence? Sometimes, the individual will serve at least part of their sentence in prison and the remainder on licence. But, what happens after they’ve served the totality of their sentence?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 12rh November 2021
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Archer v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2021] EWCA Civ 1662 (12 November 2021)
Hajjaj v City of Westminster [2021] EWCA Civ 1688 (12 November 2021)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
AAL, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 1685 (12 November 2021)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Norman & Anor v Adler & Anor [2021] EWHC 3029 (Admin) (12 November 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Heslop v Heslop & Anor [2021] EWHC 2957 (Ch) (12 November 2021)
Mitchells & Butlers Pensions Ltd v Mitchells & Butlers Plc [2021] EWHC 3017 (Ch) (12 November 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Chowdhury v PZU SA [2021] EWHC 3037 (QB) (12 November 2021)
Readie Construction Ltd v Geo Quarries Ltd [2021] EWHC 3030 (QB) (12 November 2021)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Mansion Place Ltd v Fox Industrial Services Ltd [2021] EWHC 2972 (TCC) (12 November 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
The LADs are Alright – Local Government Lawyer
‘Laura Campbell discusses liquidated damages in construction contracts, focussing upon the long-running Triple Point saga which ended in the Supreme Court this year.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th November 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Adjudication and Insolvency; Enforcement Proceedings in the post-Bresco Landscape – Local Government Lawyer
‘Clare Mendelle and Sarah Wertheim take a look at guidance provided by the Court of Appeal regarding security arrangements for insolvent claimants in the post-Bresco landscape.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th November 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Divorce can feel like a death, but what happens if the person you are divorcing actually passes away? – Family Law
‘It is often said that going through a divorce is similar to suffering a bereavement. However, what happens if the person you are divorcing actually dies midway through that process?’
Family Law, 12th November 2021
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘Great deal more to do’: senior judges report on diversity progress – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Senior judges have praised the progress made so far by a strategy to improve diversity on the bench since it was unveiled a year ago. However, the first annual update report stops short of guaranteeing higher numbers of judges from underrepresented groups next year, with the judiciary’s diversity chief acknowleding “there is a great deal more to do”.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th November 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
News focus: Where next for mass claims? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Supreme Court’s ruling in Lloyd, blocking a multi-billion-pound claim against Google, exposes the lack of legislation providing redress in mass claims. But CPR 19.6 could offer a way forward.’
Law Society's Gazette, 15th November 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Loophole in the law leaves patients at risk of abuse and sexual assault – The Independent
‘A loophole in the law is leaving vulnerable patients at risk of abuse and sexual assault by unregulated private ambulance staff, The Independent can reveal. While many private ambulance providers are regulated, a small number, such as those providing services at events, those providing first aid, and those who are subcontracted, fall outside the reach of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).’
The Independent, 14th November 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Landmark sickle cell disease inquiry finds evidence of racism in patient care – The Independent
‘Sickle cell patients are grappling with racism in the NHS that is placing their lives at risk, a groundbreaking parliamentary report has highlighted.’
The Independent, 15th November 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Universal credit claimants were sent unlawful demands to repay, says charity – The Guardian
‘The Department for Work and Pensions has unlawfully told “significant” numbers of people who legitimately claimed universal credit at the start of the pandemic to repay money often totalling thousands of pounds, a charity has claimed.’
The Guardian, 13th November 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police will not investigate cash-for-peerages allegations against Tories – The Independent
‘The Metropolitan Police will not investigate allegations that Conservative donors were given peerages in return for gifts totalling £3m or more.’
The Independent, 13th November 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Windrush compensation scheme has ‘concerning weaknesses’, says charity – The Guardian
‘There are “concerning weaknesses” in the Windrush compensation scheme, according to a legal charity that has called for the programme to be taken out of the Home Office.’
The Guardian, 15th November 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
