19/07/2023 – Current Awareness

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 19th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Vernacare Ltd v Moulded Fibre Products Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 841 (18 July 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Williams & Anor v Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Ltd & Ors (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 1820 (Ch) (18 July 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Advance Global Capital Ltd v Coombes [2023] EWHC 1822 (Comm) (17 July 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council [2023] EWHC 1815 (KB) (18 July 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 19th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/816 – The Agriculture (Removal of Cross-Compliance and Miscellaneous Revocations and Amendments, etc.) (England) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/814 – The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (England) Order 2023

SI 2023/813 – The Relief for Research and Development (Content of Claim Notifications, Additional Information Requirements and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/812 – The National Insurance Contributions Act 2022 (Freeports and Investment Zones) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/807 – The Electoral Commission (Limit on Public Awareness Expenditure) Order 2023

SI 2023/809 – The Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/805 – The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Exemptions and Modifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

What is changing for International Students in July 2023 – EIN Blog

Posted July 19th, 2023 in education, employment, news, universities, visas by tracey

‘From 17 July 2023, international students can only switch into a sponsored work route (the Skilled Worker or Scale-up Worker) after they have completed their course of studies. PhD students can switch into the sponsored work route 24 months after the start date of the course.’

EIN Blog, 19th July 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

UK Supreme Court limits application of the public sector equality duty overseas – EIN Blog

Posted July 19th, 2023 in appeals, asylum, equality, limitations, news, refugees, Supreme Court by tracey

‘The UK Supreme Court unanimously decided that the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010 does not apply directly to persons outside of the UK. However, the equalities objectives may remain indirectly relevant to decision-makers.’

EIN Blog, 18th July 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Tales from the County Courts – non-occupation of council tenancy, unlawful eviction and ‘wild allegations’ all over the place – Nearly Legal

Posted July 19th, 2023 in county courts, housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by tracey

‘A couple of County Court judgments – by HHJ Luba KC, as a circuit judge. Buckle up for a bumpy ride through the all too familiar county court landscape of erratic pleadings, lengthy delays and parties who rather mistakenly think that their own bluster and allegations will see them through, without supporting evidence or indeed logic. First, a possession claim for non-occupation of a secure tenancy as only or principle home, and then a possession claim that went badly wrong for a landlord facing a counter claim for deposit penalties, disrepair, harassment and unlawful eviction.’

Nearly Legal, 17th July 2023

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

Supporting pupils with ADHD in school – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 19th, 2023 in children, disability discrimination, disabled persons, education, equality, local government, news, school children, special educational needs, teachers by tracey

‘Laura Martin and Theresa Kerr provide a legal perspective on how pupils with ADHD can be supported in school.’

Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Covid and cancelled school trips – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 19th, 2023 in compensation, coronavirus, holidays, local government, news, school children by tracey

‘Sarah Prager KC analyses the latest instalment in the great Covid refund saga.’

Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court of Appeal finds deficient reasoning from Family Court judge when making findings of fact – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 19th, 2023 in appeals, care orders, child abuse, children, families, family courts, local government, news, setting aside by tracey

‘The Court of Appeal has set aside a family court judgment, after finding an “absence of recorded analysis” in the oral judgment that was delivered in only an hour.’

Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Speech by the Master of the Rolls to the Bar Council of England and Wales – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted July 19th, 2023 in artificial intelligence, barristers, computer programs, judges, news, speeches by tracey

‘Speech by the Master of the Rolls to the Bar Council of England and Wales.’

Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th July 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted July 19th, 2023 in Judaism, judges, judiciary, news, speeches by tracey

‘Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges.’

Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th July 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

High Court directs UCL students to resolve their claim out of court – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 19th, 2023 in class actions, coronavirus, costs, dispute resolution, industrial action, news, universities by tracey

‘A judge has paused a multi-million-pound student group action claim against a London university over Covid and strike disruption and encouraged parties to resolve their dispute away from court.’

Law Society's Gazette, 18th July 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Woman jailed for taking abortion pills after time limit to be freed from prison – The Guardian

Posted July 19th, 2023 in abortion, appeals, families, imprisonment, news, sentencing, time limits, women by tracey

‘A woman who was jailed for terminating her pregnancy after the legal time limit during lockdown will be released from prison and reunited with her children, after winning a court of appeal effort to reduce her sentence.’

The Guardian, 18th July 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

UK equality watchdog restarts inquiry into bullying claims against chair – The Guardian

Posted July 19th, 2023 in bullying, complaints, equality, Equality and Human Rights Commission, gender, harassment, inquiries, news, transgender persons by tracey

‘Britain’s equality watchdog has restarted an investigation into complaints of bullying and harassment made against its chair, Kishwer Falkner.’

The Guardian, 18th July 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Better support needed to prevent honour-based abuse remaining hidden crime – MPs – The Independent

Posted July 19th, 2023 in criminal justice, domestic violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriages, murder, news, victims, women by tracey

‘Honour-based abuse should have a statutory definition in a similar way to domestic abuse, MPs said, as they warned it risks remaining a hidden crime without better victim support.’

The Independent, 19th July 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

West End ex-Met Police officer jailed for taking bribes – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2023 in abuse of position of trust, bribery, imprisonment, news, police, professional conduct, sentencing by tracey

‘An ex-Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after taking bribes while policing London’s West End bars and clubs.’

BBC News, 18th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Bishop’s Castle care home set to close over ongoing safety issues – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2023 in care homes, health & safety, news by tracey

‘Action is being taken to shut down a care home after inspectors found long-running failures are not being addressed and residents were at risk. An inspection was carried out in June by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at Keegan’s Court Residential Care Home in Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.’

BBC News, 18th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ryan Giggs ‘deeply relieved’ after domestic abuse charges dropped- The Guardian

Posted July 19th, 2023 in coercive & controlling behaviour, domestic violence, families, news, sport by tracey

‘Ryan Giggs is “deeply relieved” that domestic abuse charges against him have been dropped after his former partner declined to give evidence, his barrister has said.’

The Guardian, 18th July 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Met Police apologise over Daniel Morgan murder probe – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2023 in bereavement, corruption, damages, families, inquiries, murder, news, police by tracey

‘The Met Police has apologised to the family of private detective Daniel Morgan, who was murdered in 1987.’

BBC News, 19th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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