Insulate Britain protester jailed for stopping traffic on M4 – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2023 in climate change, demonstrations, news, nuisance, roads, sentencing by sally

‘An Insulate Britain protester has been jailed for five weeks for obstructing the motorway, causing huge disruption.’

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BBC News, 13th March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Jed Meers, Joe Tomlinson, Alice Welsh and Charlotte O’Brien: Rights on Paper? The Discriminatory Effects of Digital Immigration Status on Private Landlord Decisions – Constitutional Law Association

‘Under the EU settlement scheme, millions of EU, EEA and Swiss nationals have been granted “digital-only” immigration status. Instead of having physical documentation to prove their immigration status, these individuals must rely on an online proof-of-status service through the GOV.UK website. We wanted to examine whether individuals with this form of “digital only” status are disadvantaged in the private rented sector by exploring the decision-making behaviour of English landlords when choosing between prospective tenants. The so-called “Right to Rent” policy requires English private landlords to check the immigration status of a tenant or lodger, to ensure they can legally rent their property. In practice, this happens by inspecting their proof of ID. We therefore had two questions. First, are the tenant preferences of English private rented sector landlords influenced by ID status? Second, to what extent is ID status a significant factor in English private rented sector landlord preferences, relative to factors already known to influence landlord decision-making (such as age, gender, ethnicity, and occupation)?’

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Constitutional Law Association, 14th March 2023

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Eco-anxiety “a wellbeing issue” for barristers – Legal Futures

Posted March 14th, 2023 in barristers, climate change, environmental protection, mental health, news by sally

‘Eco-anxiety, a form of anxiety linked to the climate crisis, is a wellbeing issue for barristers which “should be taken seriously” by chambers, a KC and environmental law specialist has said.’

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Legal Futures, 14th March 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 14th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/320 – The Gas Safety (Management) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/319 – The Amendments of the Law (Resolution of Silicon Valley Bank UK Limited) Order 2023

SI 2023/312 – The Alcoholic Beverages (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Eleanor Williams sentencing: Men tried to take own lives over rape lies – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2023 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, suicide by sally

‘Three men tried to take their own lives after being falsely accused of rape and trafficking, a court has heard.’

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BBC News, 13th March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 14th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

C7 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 265 (13 March 2023)

Fanning v Revenue & Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 263 (13 March 2023)

Mitchell & Anor v Revenue and Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 261 (10 March 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Fire Brigades Union & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v His Majesty’s Treasury & Anor [2023] EWHC 527 (Admin) (10 March 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Bonney & Anor v Barker & Anor (Re Fastfit Station Ltd) [2023] EWHC 496 (Ch) (10 March 2023)

Selvarajah v Selvarajah & Ors (Re Estate of Selvarajah Sellathurai) [2023] EWHC 474 (Ch) (10 March 2023)

Kulkarni v Gwent Holding Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 484 (Ch) (10 March 2023)

Grant & Anor v Hussain & Anor [2023] EWHC 493 (Ch) (10 March 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

OC v CD [2023] EWHC 530 (Fam) (13 March 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

O’Sullivan v Holmes and Hills LLP [2023] EWHC 508 (KB) (10 March 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Boxxe Ltd v The Secretary of State for Justice [2023] EWHC 533 (TCC) (13 March 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org.uk

High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of audio-visual equipment to courts and tribunals – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 14th, 2023 in competition, contracts, courts, limitations, news, public procurement, tenders by sally

‘The Secretary of State for Justice (SoSJ) has successfully applied to the High Court for the lifting of the automatic suspension in a procurement challenge to the outcome of a mini-competition for a call-off contract relating to the provision of digital and audiovisual (‘AV’) equipment for use by HM Courts and Tribunals Service.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

What Does the Illegal Migration Bill Mean for Modern Slavery? – Each Other

‘Following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, EachOther summarises developments in the Bill and what it could mean for victims of modern slavery in the UK.’

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Each Other, 14th March 2023

Source: eachother.org.uk

New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory – The Independent

Posted March 14th, 2023 in animals, electronic monitoring, fines, news, regulations by sally

‘All pet cats in England must be microchipped under a new law which could see their owners face a £500 fine if they do not get it done.’

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The Independent, 13th March 2023

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Law Society calls in leading figures to support “21st century justice” project – Legal Futures

Posted March 14th, 2023 in civil justice, costs, electronic filing, legal aid, news, solicitors by sally

‘The Law Society has pulled together figures from law firms, technology and business – as well as the former Senior President of Tribunals – to support a project looking at how the justice system can be made “fit for the future”.’

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Legal Futures, 14th March 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

More than 1,500 UK police officers accused of violence against women in six months – The Guardian

‘More than 1,500 police officers have been accused of violent offences against women and girls over a period of six months, and less than 1% have been sacked, according to new figures.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com