Lord Sentamu: Former Archbishop of York told to step down from Church – BBC News

‘The former Archbishop of York has been forced to step down from his Church of England role after a review into how he handled a child sex abuse allegation.’

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BBC News, 14th May 2023

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Errol Graham: Chances missed to help man who starved to death – BBC News

‘Opportunities to help a man who starved to death were missed, a safeguarding review has found.’

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BBC News, 14th May 2023

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Former MP jailed over child abuse images – BBC News

‘A former Labour MP who shared child abuse material has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2023

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 15th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/535 – The European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/533 – The Child Benefit (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/532 – The Social Security (Habitual Residence and Past Presence) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/530 – The Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) and Persons Subject to Immigration Control (Housing Authority Accommodation and Homelessness) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 15th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Laskowski, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 494 (12 May 2023)

Shinn, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 493 (12 May 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Richardson, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Lambeth & Anor [2023] EWHC 1131 (Admin) (12 May 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Blythe v Blythe [2023] EWHC 1085 (Ch) (12 May 2023)

Inhealth Pathology Ltd & Ors v Fox & Ors [2023] EWHC 1132 (Ch) (12 May 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Watchstone Group PLC v PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP & Anor [2023] EWHC 1133 (Comm) (12 May 2023)

Emirates NBD Bank PJSC v Almakhawi & Anor [2023] EWHC 1113 (Comm) (12 May 2023)

High Court (Patents Court)

Lufthansa Technik AG v Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems & Anor [2023] EWHC 1136 (Pat) (12 May 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

C Christo & Co Ltd v Christoforou & Anor [2023] EWHC 1094 (KB) (12 May 2023)

Haque & Anor v Faradhi & Ors [2023] EWHC 1135 (KB) (12 May 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Municipio De Mariana v BHP Group (UK) Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 1134 (TCC) (12 May 2023)

Energy Works (Hull) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd & Anor (Judgment No. 2) [2023] EWHC 1142 (TCC) (12 May 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Malicious falsehood in English law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted May 15th, 2023 in damages, defamation, injunctions, malicious falsehood, news by tracey

‘The law of malicious falsehood aims to protect economic interests. Malicious falsehood claims are sometimes made in tandem with, or as an alternative to, defamation claims.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th May 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

UK government plans major reforms to employment regulation – OUT-LAW.com

‘Proposals in a new policy paper published by the UK government could have a significant effect on employment regulation, according to legal experts.’

Policy paper

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th May 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

New research examines the reasons behind Deprivation of Liberty applications and the complex needs of the children involved – Family Law

Posted May 15th, 2023 in children, detention, families, family courts, news by tracey

‘In recent years there has been a marked increase in the use of the inherent jurisdiction of the family court to deprive children of their liberty. In these cases, restrictions are placed on a child’s liberty beyond what would normally be expected for a child of the same age. This may include them being kept in a locked environment that they are not free to leave, being kept under continuous supervision, and being subject to restraint or medical treatment without consent. In response, the President of the Family Division launched a national Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) court at the Royal Courts of Justice, which is running for a pilot period of 12 months from July 2022.’

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Family Law, 12th May 2023

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Court rejects £63m claim against PwC over Slater and Gordon deal – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A judge has dismissed a claim that national firm Slater and Gordon was passed confidential information which caused it to chop £63m off the price of an acquisition.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 15th May 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Host of ‘vile, racist’ podcast to be sentenced for stirring up hatred – The Independent

Posted May 15th, 2023 in inciting racial hatred, news, podcasts, racism by tracey

‘A white-supremacist podcast host is to be sentenced after stirring up racial hatred on his “vile” show Radio Aryan.’

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The Independent, 15th May 2023

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Warnings over NHS data privacy after ‘stalker’ doctor shares woman’s records – The Guardian

‘The confidentiality of NHS medical records has been thrown into doubt after a “stalker” hospital doctor accessed and shared highly sensitive information about a woman who had started dating her ex-boyfriend, despite not being involved in her care.’

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The Guardian, 14th May 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Overhaul UK fertility law to keep up with advancements, expert says – The Guardian

Posted May 15th, 2023 in medical treatment, news, pregnancy, statistics by tracey

‘A leading fertility expert has said the law should be overhauled so that rapid advancements in reproductive science do not stall.’

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The Guardian, 14th May 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Serial rapist Andrew Barlow recalled to prison weeks after release – BBC News

Posted May 15th, 2023 in imprisonment, news, parole, prisons, rape, sexual offences by tracey

‘A man who was jailed for 13 rapes has been recalled to prison just weeks after being released.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sex abuse victims ‘must get specialist support’ – BBC News

‘Encouraging abuse victims to come forward without a specialist support system in place is “totally irresponsible”, campaigners have said.’

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BBC News, 15th May 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk