Woman with Down’s syndrome loses abortion law appeal – BBC News
‘A woman with Down’s syndrome has lost her appeal over a law that allows abortion up until birth for a foetus with the condition.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 25 November 2022
The suitability of adjudication for multiparty disputes – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Earlier this year I acted as adjudicator in four related adjudications that ran simultaneously, and I thought it would be worthwhile sharing my experience as I think there are some interesting points for parties and their representatives who might be considering using adjudication for multiparty disputes.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog , 23rd November 2022
The beginning of a pushback against Article 2 inquests? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In R (Morahan) v HM Assistant Coroner for West London [2022] EWCA Civ 1410, the Court of Appeal robustly rejected a challenge to the earlier decision of the Divisional Court that Article 2 did not apply to drug related death of a voluntarily admitted psychiatric patient.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 24th November 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2022/1217 – The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1197 – The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 3) Order 2022
SI 2022/1225 – The Rural Development (Amendment) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1223 – The Financial Services (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1216 – The Social Workers (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1213 – The Data Protection (Adequacy) (Republic of Korea) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1220 – The Pensions Dashboards Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1226 – The Elections Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4 and Savings) Regulations 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
QX v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 1541 (22 November 2022)
AEB v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWCA Civ 1512 (18 November 2022)
AG (A Child), Re [2022] EWCA Civ 1505 (18 November 2022)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
RK, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1523 (18 November 2022)
London Fire Commissioner v Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Ltd [2022] EWCA Crim 1508 (17 November 2022)
Skeete, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1511 (17 November 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Owczarek v Polish Judicial Authority [2022] EWHC 2913 (Admin) (21 November 2022)
Noren v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWHC 2942 (Admin) (21 November 2022)
Niagui v Governor of HMP Wandsworth (Rev1) [2022] EWHC 2911 (Admin) (17 November 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority v Azima [2022] EWHC 2980 (Ch) (22 November 2022)
Thielmann & Ors v Besharova [2022] EWHC 2879 (Ch) (22 November 2022)
Von Westenholz & Ors v Gregson & Anor [2022] EWHC 2947 (Ch) (21 November 2022)
Taray Brokering Ltd, Re [2022] EWHC 2958 (Ch) (21 November 2022)
McLinden v Lu [2022] EWHC 2807 (Ch) (21 November 2022)
Munim v Rahman [2022] EWHC 2870 (Ch) (21 November 2022)
Carton-Kelly v Darty Holdings SAS [2022] EWHC 2873 (Ch) (17 November 2022)
Zumax Nigeria Ltd v First City Monument Bank Plc [2022] EWHC 2885 (Ch) (17 November 2022)
Chowdhury v Ali [2022] EWHC 2924 (Ch) (16 November 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Ebury Partners Belgium SA/NV v Technical Touch BV & Anor [2022] EWHC 2927 (Comm) (18 November 2022)
Olympic Council of Asia v Novans Jets LLP & Ors [2022] EWHC 2910 (Comm) (16 November 2022)
RQP v ZYX [2022] EWHC 2949 (Comm) (14 November 2022)
High Court (Family Division)
Stacey v McNicholas [2022] EWHC 278 (Fam) (02 November 2022)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Kerseviciene v Quadri & Anor [2022] EWHC 2952 (KB) (21 November 2022)
Kerseviciene v Quadri & Anor [2022] EWHC 2951 (KB) (21 November 2022)
Horlick & Ors v Cavaco & Ors [2022] EWHC 2935 (KB) (18 November 2022)
Ogedegbe v Simplyhealth People Ltd [2022] EWHC 2694 (KB) (17 November 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
So-called honour-based abuse inquiry launched – Family Law
‘The Women and Equalities Committee launch an inquiry into so-called honour-based abuse, as part of its work on preventing violence against women and girls.’
Family Law, 21st November 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Parental Responsibility, the Modern Family and Access to Justice – Family Law Week
‘Syvil Lloyd Morris, Solicitor Advocate and co-founder of Bastian Lloyd Morris LLP, explores the concept of parental responsibility and LAA funding issues in the context of a changing society.’
Family Law Week, 18th November 2022
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Leicestershire mum campaigns for workplace fertility rights – BBC News
‘A mum is calling for more workplace rights for people undergoing fertility treatment. Becky Kearns, from Bottesford in Leicestershire, underwent five rounds of failed IVF treatment before having three children through egg donation. She is supporting a private members’ bill brought by MP Nickie Aiken, calling for a right to paid time off, which is due to be heard later.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Restorative justice: Victims who meet offenders say it helps recovery – BBC News
‘More than 70% of victims in Greater Manchester who chose to communicate with offenders have said it helped their recovery, research has shown. Greater Manchester Combined Authority said 1,500 victims had been in touch with their perpetrator through the restorative justice system since 2019.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog apologises for saying MPs’ Christmas party costs are claimable – The Guardian
‘The MPs’ expenses watchdog has apologised for telling parliamentarians they could claim back some costs for Christmas parties.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Logan Mwangi: Murder prompts information sharing review – BBC News
‘The murder of a five-year-old boy has prompted a review into how the NHS, social services, police and schools share information. It was one of the recommendations of the report into Logan Mwangi’s death which ministers said will be adopted.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Meta seeks government protection from Rees-Mogg’s EU law bonfire – The Guardian
‘Facebook and Instagram have asked for government protection from Jacob Rees-Mogg’s bonfire of up to 4,000 EU laws on post-Brexit statute books. In a letter to a parliamentary committee to be published on Friday, the parent group, Meta, asks that laws underpinning social media firms are either “explicitly maintained elsewhere” or “removed from the scope” of the retained EU law (revocation and reform) bill.’
The Guardian, 25th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Stalking super-complaint launched against police – BBC News
‘Campaigners have launched a super-complaint against the police over their approach to stalking. The National Stalking Consortium has claimed officers are failing to identify offenders, properly investigate crimes or protect victims.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
