Rent Repayment Orders in the Upper Tribunal – Nearly Legal
‘A few Upper Tribunal appeals on rent repayment orders, in particular on the level of award, conduct and mitigating factors.’
Nearly Legal, 17th July 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Day: 18 July 2022
No diplomatic immunity for actions grounded in modern slavery allegations – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Basfar v Wong [2022] UKSC 20. Judgment here, links to hearings here. The landmark decision handed down on 6 July 2022 by a majority of 3 to 2 in the Supreme Court held that a serving diplomat does not enjoy immunity in an employment tribunal claim grounded in allegations of modern slavery.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 18th July 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
New Problem-Solving Courts to combat drug and alcohol-fuelled crime – Ministry of Justice
‘Ground-breaking new courts will direct drug and alcohol abusers to tackle their addiction head-on or face tough consequences.’
Ministry of Justice, 17th July 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
New guidance will ensure all forms of domestic abuse are recognised – Family Law
‘New statutory guidance on identifying and responding to domestic abuse and its impact on victims has been published on 8 July 2022, by the Home Office.’
Family Law, 14th July 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Duo jailed for £20m pension fraud – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Two scammers have been imprisoned today (15 July 2022) for a pension fraud worth over £20 million which caused many of the victims to lose their entire pensions.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 15th July 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Organised Crime Gang jailed for over 100 years in total – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Six members of an organised crime group targeting high-value goods have been jailed for a combined total of over 100 years for a series of violent robberies, a burglary of a Nottinghamshire art gallery in 2018 and the disposal of the stolen items.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 15th July 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Court blocks bid to issue 3,500 cases on just one claim form – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has blocked a firm’s latest attempt to issue multiple different claims through the same claim form.’
Law Society's Gazette, 15th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
News focus: CJC forum brainstorms costs reform – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Costs lawyers convened at the Civil Justice Council last week to discuss another overhaul. Delegates offered robust opinions, but there was little consensus.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Financial Remedy Update, July 2022 – Family Law Week
‘Stephanie Hawthorn and Abigail Pearse, associates, at Mills & Reeve LLP consider the most important news and case law relating to financial remedies and divorce during June 2022.’
Family Law Week, 14th July 2022
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
UK’s ‘quick-fix’ asylum policies criticised in damning MPs’ report – The Guardian
‘Headline grabbing policies such as sending asylum seekers to Rwanda to have their claims processed are failing to halt Channel crossings, which could double by the end of this year, according to a parliamentary report. The home affairs select committee has published a damning and wide ranging report into the failures of Home Office asylum policies, including stopping refugees from crossing the Channel in small boats.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Parents seek legal action over school joining academy chain – The Independent
‘Parents at an academy school which has hit the headlines over its culture of “fear and favouritism” are seeking legal action over plans for it to join a multi-academy trust.’
The Independent, 18th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Forensic inquiry to examine UK rape case after man’s 17 years in jail – The Guardian
‘A new forensic investigation is under way into a rape case that led to a man spending 17 years in prison after DNA linked another unknown male to the crime.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Archie Battersbee’s parents lose fight to keep son, 12, on life support – The Guardian
‘The parents of a 12-year-old boy who suffered a “catastrophic” brain injury have lost their battle for his life support treatment to continue.’
The Guardian, 15th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Crown Censure issued after death of Royal Marine recruit published 2 days ago – BBC News
‘The Ministry of Defence has been issued a Crown Censure after a 20-year-old marine recruit died during exercise.’
BBC News, 18th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
