HMRC permitted to disclose taxpayer information to another taxpayer, court finds – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 29th, 2023 in appeals, confidentiality, disclosure, HM Revenue & Customs, news, taxation, VAT by sally

‘The Court of Appeal in London has decided that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can disclose confidential information about one taxpayer to another taxpayer in the context of a tax appeal.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th March 2023

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Isobel Renzulli: Begum v SSHD (2023): A restrictive approach to Article 4 ECHR – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘On 22 February 2023, the judgment of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (‘SIAC’ or ‘the Commission’) was published, upholding the Home Secretary’s decision to deprive Shamima Begum of her British citizenship under section 40(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 (‘‘the BNA 1981’’) on the ground that it would be conducive to the public good to do so, because her return to the United Kingdom would present a national security risk.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 29th March 2023

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

I’ve seen abusers use family courts to control and torment victims – but change is coming – The Guardian

‘A pilot scheme is inviting journalists into England and Wales’s most private courtrooms. This can expose those who use litigation as a weapon.’

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The Guardian, 29th March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Afghan refugees lose High Court challenge over Home Office offer of bridging accommodation in Manchester – Local Government Lawyer

‘Afghan refugees who were resettled in London have lost a High Court bid to try to prevent them being sent to Manchester by the Home Office.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th March 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

UK to abolish law requiring press to pay legal costs when sued – The Guardian

Posted March 29th, 2023 in bills, costs, government departments, inquiries, media, news by sally

‘Ministers will push ahead with plans to abolish a key piece of press regulation law, unpicking one of the main recommendations of the Leveson inquiry into the culture of the British newspaper industry.’

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The Guardian, 28th March 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Defining “family graves” – Re Blagdon revisited (I) – Law & Religion UK

Posted March 29th, 2023 in burials and cremation, Christianity, families, family courts, news by sally

‘In Re Blagdon Cemetery [2002] Fam 299, the Arches Court reviewed the circumstances under which burial in a “family grave” might be considered as an exception to the general presumption of permanence of Christian burial arising from the initial act of interment.’

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Law & Religion UK, 28th March 2023

Source: lawandreligionuk.com

Gary Lineker wins appeal over £4.9m tax bill – BBC News

‘Sports presenter Gary Lineker has won his appeal against HMRC over a £4.9m tax bill.’

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BBC News, 28th March 2023

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‘Legal limbo’: Human rights chief steps into small boats bill row – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Proposed legislation aimed at stopping cross-channel migration in small boats would be incompatible with the UK’s international obligations, the leading human rights figure at the 46-member Council of Europe said today. Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe commissioner for human rights, warned that the provisions of the Illegal Migration Bill ‘create clear and direct tension with well-established and fundamental human rights standards’.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 27th March 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Ministers can veto prisoners’ parole in Victims and Prisoners Bill – BBC News

‘Ministers will be able to block the release of some prisoners and stop others getting married under new plans to overhaul the parole system.’

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BBC News, 29th March 2023

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High Court: Losses too remote for claim against law firm – Legal Futures

Posted March 29th, 2023 in compensation, conveyancing, law firms, negligence, news by sally

‘A law firm has successfully fought off a former client’s bid to broaden a multi-million-pound negligence claim after the High Court found the losses too remote to be recoverable.’

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Legal Futures, 28th March 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Assisted dying inquiry hears people in UK face ‘unbearable suffering’ – The Guardian

Posted March 29th, 2023 in assisted suicide, inquiries, news, suicide by sally

‘People dying in the UK face “uncontrollable” pain and “unbearable suffering”, which palliative care alone cannot fix, according to the first evidence to a major new parliamentary inquiry asking if assisted dying should finally be legalised.’

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The Guardian, 28th March 2023

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 28th, 2023 in legislation by michael

SI 2023/377 – The Medical Devices and Blood Safety and Quality (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/371 – The Health and Care Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/369 – The Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/368 – The Health Education England (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/367 – The National Health Service (Dental Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/366 – The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/365 – The Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Documents) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/364 – The East Suffolk Internal Drainage Board Order 2023

SI 2023/362 – The Building Safety Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/361 – The Social Security Additional Payments (First Qualifying Day) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/360 – The Princess Alexandra Hospital National Health Service Trust (Establishment) (Amendment) Order 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 28th, 2023 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Dawson’s (Wales) Ltd v Revenue & Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 332 (28 March 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Future High Street Living (Staines) Ltd v Spelthorne Borough Council [2023] EWHC 688 (Admin) (28 March 2023)

Tabacaru v Iasi Court of Appeal Romania [2023] EWHC 700 (Admin) (28 March 2023)

Sandy, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 640 (Admin) (27 March 2023)

Photay, R (On the Application Of) v General Dental Council [2023] EWHC 661 (Admin) (24 March 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc & Anor [2023] EWHC 706 (Ch) (28 March 2023)

MTF Funding Ltd & Anor v Synergy Agroscience Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 682 (Ch) (27 March 2023)

Henwood v Copeland & Ors [2023] EWHC 598 (Ch) (27 March 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Terre Neuve SARL & Ors v Yewdale Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 677 (Comm) (27 March 2023)

Celestial Aviation Services Ltd v UniCredit Bank AG (London Branch) [2023] EWHC 663 (Comm) (23 March 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

K v F [2023] EWHC 680 (Fam) (28 March 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Resource Recovery Solutions (Derbyshire) Ltd v Derbyshire County Council & Anor [2023] EWHC 708 (TCC) (28 March 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Laughing gas: Experts warn nitrous oxide ban will not stop use – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2023 in drug abuse, health, news, young persons by sally

‘A ban on laughing gas will not stop people using it and will drive it into criminal hands, say experts.’

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BBC News, 27th March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Judges allow appeal from residents in out-of-borough accommodation disputes – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 28th, 2023 in appeals, families, housing, local government, London, news by sally

‘Two residents have won cases in the Court of Appeal against decisions by London boroughs to move them to private rented accommodation outside the capital.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 27th March 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Rotherham grooming survivor awarded £425k after suing rapist – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2023 in child abuse, damages, news, rape, sexual grooming, victims by sally

‘A rapist convicted as part of the Rotherham grooming scandal has been ordered to pay £425,000 in damages to his victim by the High Court.’

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BBC News, 27th March 2023

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Unlawful Killing in Inquests: All Change? – Law Pod UK

Posted March 28th, 2023 in inquests, news, podcasts, unlawful killing by sally

‘Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Matthew Hill of 1 Crown Office Row about three recent decisions concerning unlawful killing.’

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Law Pod UK, 28th March 2023

Source: audioboom.com

Awaab Ishak: Rochdale housing group dismissed residents – report – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2023 in children, complaints, health & safety, housing, inquests, news, ombudsmen, repairs by sally

‘A housing association criticised over the death of a toddler treated its residents in “dismissive, inappropriate or unsympathetic ways”, a report says.’

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BBC News, 28th March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Case Preview: JTI POLSKA Sp. Z o.o. and Ors v Jakubowski and Ors – UKSC Blog

‘In this post, David McKie and Dany Bitar, partner and associate respectively in the litigation team at CMS, preview the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in JTI POLSKA Sp. Z.o.o. and Ors v Jakubowski and Ors.’

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UKSC Blog, 27th March 2023

Source: ukscblog.com

William Hill let customer bet £23,000 in 20 minutes – BBC News

Posted March 28th, 2023 in consumer protection, fines, gambling, money laundering, news, penalties by sally

‘Three gambling firms owned by William Hill are to pay penalties of £19.2m for failing to protect consumers and weak anti-money laundering controls.’

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BBC News, 28th March 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk