Daniel Hoadley, Joe Tomlinson, Editha Nemsic and Cassandra Somers-Joce: How public is public law? Approximately 55% – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted February 28th, 2022 in constitutional law, internet, judgments, judicial review, news, statistics by sally

‘Judicial review judgments possess multi-layered value. For the parties to a case, they are an authoritative record of the outcome of a legal dispute, providing reasons for that outcome. For lawyers and judges, they support the provision of advice about the law and become legal authorities that can be used to argue and resolve future disputes. As a part of the wider constitutional system, they bring a degree of transparency to the judicial process. For researchers, they form part of the primary materials that can be subjected to different methodologies that seek to advance the understanding and analysis of public law in the courts.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 25th February 2022

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Call to understand impact of menopause on family clients and lawyers – Legal Futures

‘Family law specialists need a better understanding of the impact of the menopause on clients – and female lawyers too – according to the solicitor launching a project to highlight the issue.’

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Legal Futures, 28th February 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Suicide by domestic violence: call to count the hidden toll of women’s lives – The Guardian

‘Hundreds of suicides a year could be linked to abuse at home. Experts want to collect better data to bring about real change.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

DWP faces legal action over use of algorithm in decisions over fraud investigations – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People (GMCDP) and non-profit legal group Foxglove have sent the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) a letter before action over its use of a computer algorithm when deciding on who should be investigated for fraud.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd February 2022

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Koci Selamaj pleads guilty to murder of Sabina Nessa – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2022 in domestic violence, guilty pleas, murder, news, sexual offences, women by sally

‘A garage worker from Eastbourne has pleaded guilty to the “sadistic” murder of the schoolteacher Sabina Nessa in London last September.’

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The Guardian, 25th February 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Case Comment: Bloomberg LP v ZXC [2022] UKSC 5 – UKSC Blog

‘In this post, Jessica Eaton, an associate in the litigation team at CMS, comments on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Bloomberg LP v ZXC [2022] UKSC 5, case which cojeet_lthumbncerned the right to privacy in the context of a criminal investigation.’

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UKSC Blog, 25th February 2022

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Lords criticise plans to remove UK citizenship without warning – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2022 in bills, citizenship, government departments, news, notification by sally

‘Plans to strip people of British citizenship without prior warning are against British values and would render people from ethnic minorities second-class citizens, senior peers have warned.’

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The Guardian, 27th February 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

SDT, BTAS and other tribunals face hefty bills after appeal court ruling – Legal Futures

Posted February 28th, 2022 in appeals, barristers, contract of employment, employment, employment tribunals, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that a barrister who sat as a tribunal chair for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) was a “worker” and entitled to sickness and holiday pay.’

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Legal Futures, 28th February 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Houghton-le-Spring killer driver’s jail sentence review withdrawn – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2022 in appeals, dangerous driving, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A driver’s jail sentence for killing a mother in a crash during a police chase will no longer be reviewed to determine whether it was too lenient.’

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BBC News, 27th February 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Research Briefing: CCTV surveillance by your neighbour – House of Commons Library

Posted February 28th, 2022 in closed circuit television, data protection, news, parliament, privacy by tracey

‘Constituents sometimes complain to their MPs that a neighbour’s CCTV camera is “intrusive” and ask what the law states.’

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House of Commons Library , 24th February 2022

Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 28th, 2022 in legislation by tracey

SI 2022/182 – The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2022

SI 2022/190 – The Waste and Agriculture (Legislative Functions) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/189 – The Non-Domestic Rating (Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/179 – The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/175 – The Representation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 28th, 2022 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Administrative Court)

Swire, R (On the Application Of) v Canterbury City Council [2022] EWHC 390 (Admin) (25 February 2022)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

FKJ v RVT & Ors [2022] EWHC 411 (QB) (25 February 2022)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Excession Technologies Ltd v Police Digital Service [2022] EWHC 413 (TCC) (25 February 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

Russian oligarchs in UK face new laws tackling ‘dirty money’ – The Guardian

‘Boris Johnson has said that Russian oligarchs will no longer have a hiding place for their “ill-gotten gains” in the UK under legislation being introduced in parliament this week.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 25th, 2022 in legislation by tracey

SI 2022/163 – The Financial Services Act 2021 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/161 – The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation etc.) (Revocation) (England) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/168 – The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Operator Liability) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/166 – The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/147 – The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2022

SI 2022/176 – The Statutory Sick Pay (Coronavirus) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/155 – The Faculty Jurisdiction (Amendment) Rules 2022

SI 2022/177 – The Social Security (Disability Assistance for Working Age People) (Consequential Amendments) Order 2022

SI 2022/169 – The Income Tax (Qualifying Maintenance Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/183 – The Air Navigation (Restriction of Flying) (Russian Aircraft) Regulations 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 25th, 2022 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

Craig v Her Majesty’s Advocate (for the Government of the United States of America) & Anor (Scotland) [2022] UKSC 6 (23 February 2022)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Helios Oryx Ltd v Trustco Group Holdings Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 236 (25 February 2022)

SK Shipping Europe Ltd v Capital VLCC 3 Corp [2022] EWCA Civ 231 (25 February 2022)

PGI Group Ltd v Thomas & Ors (Application for Permission to Appeal) [2022] EWCA Civ 233 (25 February 2022)

Jazztel Plc v Revenue And Customs [2022] EWCA Civ 232 (25 February 2022)

Skatteforvaltningen v Solo Capital Partners Llp [2022] EWCA Civ 234 (25 February 2022)

Clarkson v Future Resources FZE & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 230 (24 February 2022)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Edgecombe v R. [2022] EWCA Crim 209 (22 February 2022)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Stratton, R (On the Application Of) v The London Borough Of Enfield [2022] EWHC 404 (Admin) (25 February 2022)

General Medical Council v Ahmed [2022] EWHC 403 (Admin) (25 February 2022)

YA v Independent Appeal Panel of Swansea Council [2022] EWHC 408 (Admin) (25 February 2022)

Zygmunt v District Court In Gdansk (Poland) [2022] EWHC 398 (Admin) (24 February 2022)

Tchorzewski v Regional Court In Lublin (Poland) [2022] EWHC 401 (Admin) (24 February 2022)

British Sugar Plc, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for International Trade [2022] EWHC 393 (Admin) (24 February 2022)

Khurana v North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group & Anor [2022] EWHC 384 (Admin) (23 February 2022)

White, R. (on the application of) v Police Medical Appeal Board [2022] EWHC 385 (Admin) (23 February 2022)

Cumbria County Council), R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Levelling Up Housing and Communities [2022] EWHC 388 (Admin) (22 February 2022)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v Barclays Bank Plc & Ors [2022] EWHC 391 (Ch) (25 February 2022)

Axnoller Events Ltd v Brake & Anor [2022] EWHC 365 (Ch) (25 February 2022)

Brake & Ors v The Chedington Court Estate Ltd [2022] EWHC 366 (Ch) (25 February 2022)

Allied Wallet Ltd, Re [2022] EWHC 402 (Ch) (24 February 2022)

Dunbabin & Ors v Dunbabin [2022] EWHC 389 (Ch) (23 February 2022)

Manolete Partners Plc v Smith & Ors [2022] EWHC 364 (Ch) (23 February 2022)

The Secretary of State for Health & Anor v Servier Laboratories Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 369 (Ch) (21 February 2022)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Corbin & King Ltd & Ors v AXA Insurance UK Plc (Rev1) [2022] EWHC 409 (Comm) (25 February 2022)

Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd & Anor v Ruhan & Anor [2022] EWHC 383 (Comm) (23 February 2022)

Kyla Shipping Co Ltd & Anor v Freight Trading Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 376 (Comm) (22 February 2022)

High Court (Family Division)

IK (A Child), Re (Hague Convention: Evidence Consent) [2022] EWHC 396 (Fam) (25 February 2022)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Fittschen v Chief Constable of Dorset Police [2022] EWHC 399 (QB) (25 February 2022)

Hill v Ministry of Justice [2022] EWHC 370 (QB) (23 February 2022)

SPS Groundworks & Building Ltd v Mahil [2022] EWHC 371 (QB) (23 February 2022)

BSC (A Child) v TGL [2022] EWHC 394 (QB) (23 February 2022)

HM Attorney General for England And Wales v British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) [2022] EWHC 380 (QB) (22 February 2022)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Struthers & Anor v Davies (t/a Alastair Davies Building) & Anor [2022] EWHC 333 (TCC) (18 February 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

New Judgment: Craig (AP) v Her Majesty’s Advocate (for the Government of the United States of America) and another (Scotland) [2022] UKSC 6 – UKSC Blog

Posted February 25th, 2022 in appeals, extradition, fraud, human rights, news, Scotland, sentencing, Supreme Court by sally

‘The appellant is a British citizen living in Scotland. In May 2017, the US Government made a request for his extradition to the US, where he is accused of committing an offence relating to securities fraud.’

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UKSC Blog, 24th February 2022

Source: ukscblog.com

Court bid to prevent BBC airing MI5 agent probe – BBC News

‘The government wants to stop a BBC programme that alleges an MI5 agent is a dangerous extremist and misogynist, who abused two former female partners.’

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BBC News, 24th February 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

A Case 40 Years Ago Led To Ban On Beating Children In State Schools – Each Other

‘Corporal punishment includes violence against children through any form of ‘physical force’ that is used to inflict pain. As well as causing harm and discomfort, the perpetration of any form of violence against children represents a violation of their rights.’

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Each Other, 25th February 2022

Source: eachother.org.uk

Rape victims ‘systematically failed’ in England and Wales, report finds – The Guardian

‘Rape survivors who report their attackers are being systematically failed by the criminal justice system resulting in an average wait of nearly two years before a trial begins, a damning official report has found.’

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The Guardian, 25th February 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Clive Porter: Killer on the run convicted of canal murder – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2022 in imprisonment, murder, news, police, recidivists, sentencing by sally

‘A convicted killer who was on the run for 16 years has been found guilty of the murder of a former police officer on a canal towpath.’

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BBC News, 24th February 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk