Day: 10 July 2023
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Norman & Anor v Adler & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 785 (07 July 2023)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Bennett, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 795 (07 July 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
El Diwany v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2023] EWHC 1707 (Admin) (07 July 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Trude v Hyman & Anor [2023] EWHC 1703 (Ch) (07 July 2023)
Cossac Holdings Ltd v Preferred Management Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 1721 (Ch) (07 July 2023)
Copley v Winter [2023] EWHC 1712 (Ch) (06 July 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Metropolitan Police investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence – House of Commons Library
‘On 22 April 1993, Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old Black man, was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London by a group of White youths in an unprovoked, racist attack. Stephen’s friend, Duwayne Brooks, was with him at the time and witnessed the attack.’
House of Commons Library, 9th July 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Fairness versus Certainty – Should the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 be Amended to Restrict the Duration of Spousal Maintenance? – Financial Remedies Journal
‘As part of the Law Commission’s review of the law concerning financial division upon divorce, announced on 4 April 2023, it will consider “how maintenance payments for an ex-spouse or civil partner should work”. The terms of reference set out that the Law Commission is to consider specifically potential maximum periods for spousal periodical payment orders.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 3rd July 2023
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Nottingham maternity review set to become UK’s largest – BBC News
‘A review into failings in maternity care in hospitals in Nottingham is set to become the largest in the UK, the BBC understands.’
BBC News, 10th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What is ‘reasonable notice’? – 3 Hare Court
‘In the absence of a formal written agreement, how will the courts determine “reasonable notice” for termination? Anna Lancy & Robert Strang consider the key factors in this New Law Journal article.’
3 Hare Court, 12th June 2023
Source: www.3harecourt.com
Case Note on the Supreme Court case of R (Maguire) v The Coroner for Blackpool & Fylde [2023] UKSC 20 – 2 Hare Court
‘The long running case of Maguire has finally been concluded in a Supreme Court judgment handed down last week. The bottom line is and remains that the threshold for Article 2 remains high in cases involving health and social care. The case is particularly helpful for its detailed and comprehensive analysis of the authorities and the relevant legal principles in relation to the application of Article 2 and is a must read for those practising in the coronial area.’
2 Hare Court, 30th June 2023
Source: www.2harecourt.com
New Judgment: R (on the application of Officer W80) v Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct and others [2023] UKSC 24 – UKSC Blog
‘W80, an armed police officer, shot Jermaine Baker dead in a police operation. Mr Baker was implicated in a plot to snatch two individuals from custody. The police had intelligence that the plotters would be in possession of firearms. W80’s account was that during the intervention, Mr Baker’s hands moved quickly up to a shoulder bag on his chest. Fearing for his life and those of his colleagues, W80 fired one shot. No firearm was found in the bag, but an imitation firearm was in the rear of the car.’
UKSC Blog, 5th July 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
NHS trust brings judicial review against three councils in bid to secure £1.8m in developer contributions – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court is set to hear a challenge from Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust over a decision by three local councils to refuse its request for developer contributions towards healthcare service provision before approving a 2,200-dwelling development.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th July 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Met Police: Doreen Lawrence concerned about pace of reform – BBC News
‘The mother of Stephen Lawrence says she is “profoundly concerned” about the slow pace of reforms in the Met Police.’
BBC News, 10th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
