Charlton fan becomes first supporter in UK to face grounds ban over drug offence – The Independent

Posted December 9th, 2022 in drug abuse, drug offences, news, sentencing, sport by michael

‘A Charlton Athletic fan has become the first person in the UK to be banned from attending matches for drug offences, a police force has said.’

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The Independent, 9th December 2022

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Havant woman jailed over ‘terrifying’ dog attack on toddler – BBC News

‘A woman whose dog seriously injured a toddler during a “terrifying” attack has been jailed for 10 months.’

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BBC News, 9th December 2022

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MPs back new sanctions against parents failing to meet child support obligations – The Independent

Posted December 9th, 2022 in bills, children, enforcement, families, financial provision, news by michael

‘Parents who fail to pay child maintenance could face swifter punishments under plans backed by MPs.’

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The Independent, 9th December 2022

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Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 9th, 2022 in legislation by michael

SI 2022/1311 – The Communications Act 2003 (Restrictions on the Advertising of Less Healthy Food) (Effective Date) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1309 – The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1302 – The Water Abstraction (Transitional Provisions) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1298 – The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 and 102 (Value Added Tax) (Late Payment Interest and Repayment Interest) (Exceptions and Consequential Amendments) Order 2022

SI 2022/1297 – The Markets in Financial Instruments (Investor Reporting) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1291 – The Biocidal Products (Health and Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII – Recent Decisions

Posted December 9th, 2022 in law reports by michael

Supreme Court

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones), REFERENCE by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland [2022] UKSC 32 (07 December 2022)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Mainpay Ltd v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2022] EWCA Civ 1620 (09 December 2022)

High Court (Administrative Court)

HPSPC Ltd & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Holland Park School [2022] EWHC 3159 (Admin) (09 December 2022)

High Court (Family Division)

Mother v Father [2022] EWHC 3107 (Fam) (05 December 2022

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Bone v Williamson [2022] EWHC 3158 (KB) (09 December 2022)

High Court (Technology & Construction Court)

Tejani v Fitzroy Place Residential Ltd & Ors (Re Costs and Interest) [2022] EWHC 3153 (TCC) (09 December 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

Street harassment: Wolf whistling to be banned in crackdown – BBC News

‘Sexual harassment on the street will be made a crime with jail sentences of up to two years, the government has said.’

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BBC News, 9th December 2022

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Santander UK fined £108m over anti-money laundering failings – The Guardian

Posted December 9th, 2022 in banking, fines, money laundering, news, ombudsmen by michael

‘Santander UK has been fined more than £100m after an investigation by the British financial watchdog found “serious and persistent gaps” in its money laundering controls, resulting in hundreds of millions of pounds of suspicious transactions through customer accounts.’

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The Guardian, 9th December 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Termination and suspension of construction contracts – OUT-LAW.com

Posted December 9th, 2022 in construction industry, contracts, news by michael

‘Most construction contracts contain termination clauses which give parties the right to terminate in certain circumstances. Fewer construction contracts entitle a party to suspend the performance of its obligations.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th December 2022

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Electrician jailed for sharing videos of child he drugged and then raped – The Independent

‘An electrician who shared videos online of himself raping a young girl he had drugged has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 8th December 2022

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Ramsgate crash: Drug-driver who killed father and daughter jailed – BBC News

‘A drug-driver who killed a pregnant woman and her father when he mowed them down after mounting a pavement has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 8th December 2022

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What is diplomatic immunity and how does it apply to Harry Dunn death by careless driving case? – The Independent

‘Here, the PA news agency looks at how diplomatic immunity affected the 19-year-old’s case, and why Sacoolas was able to appear in court via video-link from her home country.’

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The Independent, 8th December 2022

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Four found guilty of jury tampering in Warwick drugs trial – BBC News

‘Four people have been found guilty of trying to fix the trial of a drugs kingpin.’

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BBC News, 8th December 2022

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Man given suspended 10-week sentence over racist assault on teacher in Stockport – The Guardian

‘A former soldier who pleaded guilty to a racist assault after chasing a teacher down the street with two umbrellas and using a racial slur has received a 10-week suspended sentence and been ordered to pay his victim £300.’

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The Guardian, 8th December 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Bristol abattoir workers guilty of ‘sadistic’ double murder – BBC News

Posted December 9th, 2022 in murder, news by michael

‘Two abattoir workers are facing life sentences for the “sadistic” murder and mutilation of two men.’

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BBC News, 8th December 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk