Manchester Arena bomb inquiry finds MI5 missed significant chance – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in explosives, firearms, inquiries, intelligence services, news, terrorism by tracey

‘The security service MI5 missed a significant chance to take action that might have prevented the Manchester Arena attack, an inquiry has found.’

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BBC News, 2nd March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/237 – The Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2023

SI 2023/236 – The Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/232 – The Social Security Benefits (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/230 – The Exotic Equine Diseases (Compensation) (England) Order 2023

SI 2023/229 – The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments and Prescribed Functions) and Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/228 – The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/226 – The Loans for Mortgage Interest (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/209 – The Armed Forces (Driving Disqualification Orders) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/235 – The Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Authorisations and Modifications of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

Rakusen v Jepsen & Ors [2023] UKSC 9 (01 March 2023)

Day,R (on the application of) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 (01 March 2023)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Soriano v Forensic News LLC & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 223 (01 March 2023)

Kwok & Ors v UBS AG (London Branch) [2023] EWCA Civ 222 (01 March 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Hodes v Frankel & Anor [2023] EWHC 442 (Ch) (01 March 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Bukhari v Bukhari [2023] EWHC 427 (KB) (01 March 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

UK competition court halts class action claim against Meta – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has paused the progress of a class action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, amid concerns over the validity of the methodology used to calculate potential damages.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st March 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Parent and group company guarantees, dormant companies and adjudication enforcement – Practical Law: Construction Blog

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in dispute resolution, enforcement, guarantees, news, stay of execution by tracey

‘Can a dormant company enforce an adjudicator’s decision in its favour?.’

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Practical Law: Construction Blog , 1st March 2023

Source: constructionblog.practicallaw.com

Supreme Court rules rent repayment orders cannot be made against superior landlords – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Supreme Court has upheld a Court of Appeal ruling that a rent repayment order cannot be made against a superior landlord.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st March 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

City council settles claim alleging “discriminatory” pavement licensing policy – Local Government Lawyer

‘City of York Council has settled a wheelchair user’s judicial review claim, which argued the local authority’s pavement licensing policy was discriminatory.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 1st March 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

A sustainable future – reforming club football governance – Government publications

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in financial regulation, licensing, news, parliamentary papers, sport by tracey

‘This White Paper sets out the government’s comprehensive plan to introduce an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid.’

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Government publications, 23rd February 2023

Source: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

New expert panel to support victims after major disasters – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in advocacy, bereavement, emergency services, inquiries, news, social services, victims by tracey

‘Survivors and the bereaved families of major disasters like Hillsborough, the Manchester Arena bombing and the Grenfell Tower fire will receive new dedicated support in the future under plans unveiled by the government today (1 March).’

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Ministry of Justice, 1st March 2023

Source: www.gov.uk

Victims of crimes committed by armed forces personnel to have say in justice – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in armed forces, consultations, news, prosecutions, victims by tracey

‘For the first time, there will be a requirement to consider the views of those reporting a crime allegedly committed by a member of the armed forces when deciding whether a case should be dealt with by the civilian or military justice system.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd February 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

The law in action: how prosecutors apply centuries of legislation to contemporary crime – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in assault, Crown Prosecution Service, lectures, news, prosecutions by tracey

‘Speech by Max Hill KC, Director of Public Prosecutions to the Oxford University Law Faculty, 24 February 2023.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 28th February 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Chief Coroner shares the report from the first ever Coroner Attitude Survey and explains how it has shaped his work – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in consultations, coroners, news, reports by tracey

‘The Chief Coroner, His Honour Judge Thomas Teague KC, is nearing the end of his tour around all 83 coroner areas in England and Wales. He started the tour shortly after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, with the aim of supporting the welfare of coroners and staff in the wake of the pandemic. The tour has taken just over a year to complete, with the final visits scheduled for later this month (March 2023). The visits have given the Chief Coroner a unique insight into the local provision made for the coroner service around the country and have afforded him the opportunity to discuss with coroners, staff, local authorities and police forces, many of the issues raised in the Coroner Attitude Survey (published below).’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 1st March 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Hillsborough families demand more after MoJ proposes disaster support – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in advocacy, bereavement, health & safety, inquests, news, sport, victims by tracey

‘Families of victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster say they will not be satisfied until people have access to representation at inquests. Their latest call comes following a pledge from justice secretary Dominic Raab MP to support victims of large-scale disasters through the creation of an Independent Public Advocate (IPA).’

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Law Society's Gazette, 1st March 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Child Abductors, Contempt and Successive Prison Sentences – Family Law Week

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in child abduction, contempt of court, news, sentencing, wardship by tracey

‘Pam Sanghera, of Charles Strachan Solicitors, and Clare Renton, of 29 Bedford Row Chambers, explain the Court of Appeal’s message that those who have abducted children and are in breach of court orders to procure their return will not get away with the argument that they have already served a number of prison sentences.’

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Family Law Week, 1st March 2023

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Arron Banks loses two of three challenges to failed libel action against Carole Cadwalladr – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in appeals, defamation, media, news, public interest by tracey

‘The multimillionaire Brexit backer Arron Banks has lost a significant part of his appeal against the decision in his unsuccessful libel action against the Observer and Guardian journalist Carole Cadwalladr.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Ministers face legal battle with criminal solicitors over legal aid – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in criminal justice, legal aid, news, remuneration, solicitors by tracey

‘Ministers could face a legal battle over their refusal to increase legal aid rates for criminal defence solicitors in England and Wales by the minimum recommended in an independent review. The Law Society, the professional body for solicitors, claims there has been an “unlawful and irrational” failure to implement the 15% minimum increase recommended by Christopher Bellamy as necessary to sustain the future of the criminal justice system.’

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The Guardian, 1st March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Colin Pitchfork: MP to meet Raab over double child killer’s parole – BBC News

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in ministers' powers and duties, murder, news, parole, rape by tracey

‘Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has agreed to meet a Leicestershire MP to discuss concerns over the possible release of Colin Pitchfork.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Birmingham City Council told to change handling of care complaints – BBC News

‘A council wrongly handled complaints by families over respite care for children with disabilities, an ombudsman found.’

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BBC News, 2nd March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Supreme court rules in favour of halting housebuilding in Shrewsbury park – The Guardian

‘Campaigners have won a supreme court appeal to stop houses being built on a park protected by a 100-year-old statutory trust in Shrewsbury, in a landmark ruling for the protection of green spaces.’

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The Guardian, 1st March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Hundreds of trafficking victims in UK missing after referral to support scheme – The Guardian

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in missing persons, news, trafficking in human beings, victims by tracey

‘Hundreds of trafficking victims in the UK have gone missing after being referred to the government’s scheme to protect them, the Guardian has learned.’

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The Guardian, 2nd March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com