Pay for Work in Prison – by Virginia Mantouvalou – UK Labour Law

Posted December 14th, 2022 in employment, news, prisons, rehabilitation by sally

‘Prison is not a good place to be. It was recently reported that prisons are overflowing in the UK. An increasing number of people are locked up, with limited resources spent on supporting them during incarceration and after that. This is despite the fact that it is often people with a background of socio-economic disadvantage who are caught in the web of criminal justice, and that if not supported post-release, they may re-offend and end up in prison again. There is also widespread prejudice against prisoners, as we know fully well in the UK with the right to vote for prisoners saga (analysed here). The need for reform is pressing (with scholars and activists also pushing for prison abolition).’

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UK Labour Law, 12th December 2022

Source: uklabourlawblog.com

Reality TV star Stephen Bear convicted of sharing sex tape online – The Guardian

‘The reality TV star Stephen Bear has been found guilty of sharing a sex tape showing him with ex-girlfriend Georgia Harrison after the recording emerged on the website OnlyFans.’

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The Guardian, 13th December 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 14th, 2022 in legislation, Northern Ireland, telecommunications by tracey

2022 c. 46 – Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022

2022 c. 45 – Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 14th, 2022 in legislation by tracey

SI 2022/1269 – The Merchant Shipping (Safety Standards for Passenger Ships on Domestic Voyages) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1308 – The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1306 – The Internal Market Information System Regulation (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1304 – The Prevention and Reduction of Serious Violence (Strategies etc.) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1303 – The Trade Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1290 – The Charities Act 2006 (Principal Regulators of Exempt Charities) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/ – The Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2022

SI 2022/1315 – The Animals and Animal Health, Feed and Food, Plants and Plant Health (Amendment) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1312 – The Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1310 – The Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 14th, 2022 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Sahota, R (On the Application Of) v Herefordshire Council [2022] EWCA Civ 1640 (13 December 2022)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Byrne, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 1630 (09 December 2022)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Nesbitt, R (On the Application Of) v Cleveland, Durham and Northumbria Legal Team, HMCTS [2022] EWHC 3090 (Admin) (13 December 2022)

Substation Action Save East Suffolk Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy [2022] EWHC 3177 (Admin) (13 December 2022)

National Community Homes CIC v Regulator of Social Housing [2022] EWHC 3171 (Admin) (12 December 2022)

Hargreaves v Powys County Council [2022] EWHC 3176 (Admin) (12 December 2022)

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing And Communities & Anor [2022] EWHC 3175 (Admin) (12 December 2022)

Ejiofor, R. (On the Application Of) v The Commissioner For Local Administration in England [2022] EWHC 3174 (Admin) (12 December 2022)

Nodwell, R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2022] EWHC 3173 (Admin) (12 December 2022)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Gheewalla v Rasul & Ors [2022] EWHC 3180 (Ch) (12 December 2022)

Rail for London Ltd & Anor v London Borough of Hackney [2022] EWHC 2929 (Ch) (12 December 2022)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Havila Kystruten AS & Ors v STLC Europe Twenty Three Leasing Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 3166 (Comm) (08 December 2022)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Smith & Ors v Revenue & Customs [2022] EWHC 3188 (KB) (13 December 2022)

Andrews v The Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary [2022] EWHC 3162 (KB) (12 December 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

Erasure requests: accuracy and images – Panopticon

Posted December 13th, 2022 in data protection, EC law, internet, news by sally

‘The right to be forgotten – remember that? It isn’t often the subject of litigation, in the UK at least: uncertainty about outcomes is probably a significant reason why parties usually opt not to put their disputes before the courts. Last week’s judgment of the Grand Chamber of the CJEU in TU and RE v Google LLC (Case C‑460/20) won’t remove uncertainty about judicial approaches to such cases, but it does shed helpful light on some common elements of disputes under Article 17 (UK) GDPR.’

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Panopticon, 12th December 2022

Source: panopticonblog.com

Man who killed wife becomes first inmate to face public parole hearing – The Guardian

Posted December 13th, 2022 in domestic violence, murder, news, parole by sally

‘A man convicted of his wife’s 1985 murder has claimed his lover was responsible for the crime at the first ever public Parole Board hearing in England and Wales.’

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The Guardian, 12 December 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Report urges “impact targets” for judicial diversity initiatives – Legal Futures

Posted December 13th, 2022 in diversity, judiciary, news, reports by sally

‘There should be targets to help measure whether efforts to improve judicial diversity are achieving their goals, a report for the Judicial Diversity Forum (JDF) has argued.’

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Legal Futures, 13th December 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Permacrisis in Public Law? With Sir Jonathan Jones KCB KC – Law Pod UK

‘Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks with Jonathan Jones about recent developments in UK public law and the Constitution. The discussion covers recent political turbulence, the Union, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Judicial Review reforms, Human Rights Act reforms and standards and ethics in public life.’

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Law Pod UK, 12th December 2022

Source: audioboom.com

Trafficking victim wins landmark victory in Salvation Army data case – The Guardian

‘A victim of county lines trafficking has won a landmark victory in the high court securing new protections against the Salvation Army handing over confidential information to the Home Office.’

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The Guardian, 12th December 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Big disparity in Bar course pass rates across providers – Legal Futures

Posted December 12th, 2022 in barristers, examinations, legal education, news, pupillage, statistics by sally

‘There is a significant attainment gap between providers of the Bar training course, ranging from a pass rate of 94% at the highest to 49% at the lowest.’

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Legal Futures, 12th December 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

UK ministers face legal challenge over North Sea oil and gas licences – The Guardian

‘The UK government is facing a fresh challenge in the courts over plans to award up to 130 new licences for North Sea oil and gas exploration, in the latest attempt to stop ministers’ proposed expansion of the country’s fossil fuel production.’

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The Guardian, 12th December 2022

Source: www.theguardian.com

Inns under fire for sluggish approach to disability access – Legal Futures

‘The inns of court are slow to act on behalf of disabled barristers and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) is to set push them to improve access in listed buildings, an event to mark the launch of the Bar’s Disability Taskforce heard last week.’

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Legal Futures, 12th December 2022

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Moment Anne Sacoolas sentenced for Harry Dunn death – BBC News

‘Anne Sacoolas has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, for the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn in 2019.’

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BBC News, 9th December 2022

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk