BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 21st, 2023 in law reports by tracey

High Court (Administrative Court)

Pollock, R (On the Application Of) v Cysur: Mid And West Wales Safeguarding Children Board & Anor [2023] EWHC 299 (Admin) (20 February 2023)

Nourish Training Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Revenue And Customs [2023] EWHC 350 (Admin) (20 February 2023)

Glass Eels Ltd (t/a UK Glass Eels), R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Environment, Food And Rural Affairs [2023] EWHC 336 (Admin) (20 February 2023)

Lone v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2023] EWHC 349 (Admin) (20 February 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Inhealth Intelligence Ltd v NHS England [2023] EWHC 352 (TCC) (20 February 2023)

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Updated consumer law guidance for higher education providers welcomed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 21st, 2023 in competition, consumer protection, education, news, universities by tracey

‘Updated guidance for higher education (HE) providers announced by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will help the sector ensure that their practices are compliant, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th February 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Underage sale of knives: sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council

Posted February 21st, 2023 in children, news, offensive weapons, prosecutions, sale of goods, sentencing by tracey

‘New sentencing guidelines for sentencing retailers including large organisations and individual shop owners convicted of selling knives to children in England and Wales were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.’

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Sentencing Council, 15th February 2023

Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

British husband and wife sentenced for smuggling migrants in sofas – Home Office

Posted February 21st, 2023 in guilty pleas, married persons, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘A married couple who smuggled Iraqi migrants into the UK by hiding them in sofas have been sentenced today.’

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Home Office, 20th February 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Domestic abusers face crackdown in raft of new measures – Home Office

Posted February 21st, 2023 in domestic violence, electronic monitoring, news, probation, sentencing by tracey

‘Tougher management of most dangerous abusers and new protections for victims.’

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Home Office, 20th February 2023

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Charities urge Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to guarantee better protection for women in Family Courts – Family Law

Posted February 21st, 2023 in cross-examination, domestic violence, family courts, harassment, news, victims by tracey

‘The Family Courts are failing survivors of domestic abuse, according to 28 leading women’s charities, solicitors and survivors. A letter signed by the group has been delivered to Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab today, calling for urgent action to stop the practice of perpetrators of domestic abuse from cross examining their victims in court.’

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Family Law, 20th February 2023

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Three city workers sentenced in a $8.45m hedge and wealth fund fraud – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted February 21st, 2023 in fraud, hedge funds, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Three fund managers have been sentenced today (20 February 2023) for a large-scale fraud which amounted to losses of $8.45 million which were meant for the people of Libya at Southwark Crown Court.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 20th February 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Insurers ask for Supreme Court to hear mixed injury cases – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 21st, 2023 in insurance, news, personal injuries, small claims, Supreme Court by tracey

‘Insurers are seeking to challenge a key ruling on damages for mixed injury cases in the Supreme Court, it emerged today. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said it has sought permission to appeal the rulings in Briggs and Rabot that were handed down last month by the Court of Appeal. The trade body is understood to be heartened by the dissenting judgment of master of the rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos and believes there are wider policy grounds at stake that the Supreme Court should consider.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 20th February 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of one charge over paint-throwing stunt – The Independent

Posted February 21st, 2023 in conspiracy, criminal damage, demonstrations, news by tracey

‘Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam has been acquitted of conspiracy to damage property after taking part in a protest which involved throwing pink paint over several charity buildings.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Bath drug dealers jailed after Snow Hill police operation – BBC News

Posted February 21st, 2023 in drug offences, forced labour, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘Two men have been jailed after a police operation targeting drug dealing in a city suburb.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

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Newport: Burglars threatened to cut off man’s fingers – BBC News

Posted February 21st, 2023 in burglary, false imprisonment, fraud, news, sentencing, theft by tracey

‘Two burglars who threatened to cut off a 78-year-old man’s fingers after breaking into his home have each been jailed for 12 years.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

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Anti-strike bill discriminates against women, say campaigners – The Guardian

‘Feminist campaign groups have raised the alarm about the government’s anti-strike bill, which will enforce minimum service levels, saying women’s rights will be disproportionately affected by the restrictions.’

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The Guardian, 21st February 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Husband and wife joined people smuggling ring to get out of debt – The Independent

Posted February 21st, 2023 in debts, married persons, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘A husband and wife who joined a people smuggling ring to make money to pay off debts have been sentenced. Pamela and Nicholas Fullwood along with a third defendant, Azad Ahmadi, appeared at Canterbury Crown Court in Kent for sentencing on Monday.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

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‘Catastrophic failings’ at gun licence unit, but no officers or staff lose jobs – The Independent

Posted February 21st, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, licensing, news, police, unlawful killing by tracey

‘None of the police officers or staff investigated over the handling of Jake Davison’s gun licence will lose their jobs despite a jury finding there were “catastrophic failings” in the force’s firearms licensing department.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Calls for radical reform of gun laws after Plymouth shooting – The Guardian

Posted February 21st, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, licensing, news, police, unlawful killing by tracey

‘Senior police officers, families of shooting victims and anti-gun campaigners have called for a “radical reform” of the firearms licensing system after an inquest jury found “catastrophic” failings allowed the Plymouth gunman, Jake Davison, to legally possess a shotgun that he used to kill five people.’

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The Guardian, 20th February 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Swansea: Family feud brawlers sentenced after cemetery fight Published 14 hours ago – BBC News

‘Seven men involved in a cemetery brawl that left two people seriously injured have been sentenced for their roles in a family feud during two funerals.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk