RBB’s 10 next steps for an anti-racist justice system – Counsel

Posted February 15th, 2023 in bias, diversity, equality, judiciary, legal profession, news, race discrimination, racism by sally

‘In 2022, the Racial Bias and the Bench report found evidence of institutional racism in the justice system and fundamental flaws in the Judicial Diversity Strategy. Change is coming and all judges and lawyers can help revitalise the rule of law by implementing RBB’s 10 anti-racist recommendations, say Keir Monteith KC and Professor Leslie Thomas KC.;

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Counsel, February 2023

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

High court grants hearing on ‘weak’ plan to cut England sewage discharges – The Guardian

‘Campaigners are to make a high court challenge to the government’s plan to reduce raw sewage discharges into rivers and seas in England, arguing it does not go far enough.’

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The Guardian, 14th February 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Slips and SLAPPs – SRA review finds good level of compliance – Legal Futures

‘There is an increasing trend of firms threatening to report their opponents to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) as a litigation tactic, solicitors have told the regulator.’

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Legal Futures, 14th February 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Emily Lewis: Speedboat skipper cleared of teenager’s manslaughter – BBC News

Posted February 15th, 2023 in accidents, health & safety, homicide, negligence, news by sally

‘A “thrill ride” speedboat skipper who careered into a metal buoy leaving a teenage passenger with fatal injuries has been cleared of manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 14th February 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

ASA rulings show that gambling brands can still utilise sports personalities – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 15th, 2023 in advertising, children, gambling, news, ombudsmen, sport, young persons by sally

‘The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined that two gambling adverts featuring a pair of former England international footballers were not likely to appeal to under-18s.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th February 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

SRA to keep many disciplinary decisions online for longer – Legal Futures

‘Details of many disciplinary and other regulatory actions taken by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be published for longer than they are now, the regulator has decided.’

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Legal Futures, 15th February 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Man facing jail over theft of almost 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2023 in criminal damage, news, theft by sally

‘A chocolate thief is facing jail after admitting he stole almost 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs in a heist worth more than £31,000.’

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The Guardian, 14th February 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Spiking: Low conviction rate is shocking, say victims – BBC News

‘A student who suspects she was a victim of spiking has said the low conviction rate is shocking but not surprising.’

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BBC News, 15th February 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ministry of Justice widens scope of legal aid to cover looked-after children with SEN – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Ministry of Justice has changed the law so that foster parents and approved prospective adopted parents bringing SEND appeals on behalf of a looked-after child will “not be means assessed”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 14th February 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Harold Shipman ad trivialised murders, says advertising watchdog – BBC News

Posted February 15th, 2023 in advertising, complaints, doctors, insurance, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘A life insurance advert featuring serial killer Harold Shipman “trivialised” his murders and was distressing to victims’ families, the advertising watchdog said.’

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BBC News, 15th February 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Legal victory in UK Japanese knotweed case could lead to more claims – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2023 in appeals, damages, housing, local government, news, railways by sally

‘A significant legal victory in a case brought by a householder affected by Japanese knotweed has raised the prospect of an increase in claims from people stricken by the hazardous plant.’

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The Guardian, 14th February 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 15th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/149 – The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/142 – The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/147 – The Civil Legal Aid (Housing and Asylum Accommodation) Order 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: recent Decisions

Posted February 15th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Musst Holdings Ltd v Astra Asset Management UK Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 128 (13 February 2023)

Revenue & Customs v Gray & Farrar International LLP [2023] EWCA Civ 121 (13 February 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

CX1 & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Defence & Anor [2023] EWHC 284 (Admin) (13 February 2023)

Halton Borough Council v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing And Communities [2023] EWHC 293 (Admin) (13 February 2023)

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, R (On the Application Of) v Harborough District Council [2023] EWHC 263 (Admin) (13 February 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

NGI Systems & Solutions Ltd v The Good Box Co Labs Ltd [2023] EWHC 274 (Ch) (14 February 2023)

Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Khan & Ors [2023] EWHC 302 (Ch) (14 February 2023)

Manolete Partners Plc v Jones & Anor (Re Traxx (Aggregates) Ltd) [2023] EWHC 236 (Ch) (14 February 2023)

Harrington & Charles Trading Company Ltd & Ors v Mehta & Ors [2023] EWHC 307 (Ch) (14 February 2023)

Devon And Somerset Fire And Rescue Authority v Howell & Anor [2023] EWHC 257 (Ch) (13 February 2023)

Alnajjar & Anor v Majeed & Ors [2023] EWHC 315 (Ch) (10 February 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Millbrook Healthcare Bidco Ltd v Croll & Ors [2023] EWHC 290 (Comm) (13 February 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

Kaur v Estate of Karnail Singh & Ors [2023] EWHC 304 (Fam) (14 February 2023)

High Court (Patents Court)

Interdigital Technology Corporation & Ors v Lenovo Group Ltd [2023] EWHC 172 (Pat) (31 January 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org.uk