Day: 11 September 2023

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 11th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Ogonowska, R. v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 1021 (08 September 2023)

BHQ, R. v (Re Jurisdiction Only) [2023] EWCA Crim 1018 (08 September 2023)

Roberts, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1023 (08 September 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Ellis, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Education & Anor [2023] EWHC 2230 (Admin) (07 September 2023)

O/A v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 2227 (Admin) (06 September 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Bourlakova & Ors v Bourlakov & Ors [2023] EWHC 2233 (Ch) (08 September 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

JRV & Anor v BRG (Re Injunction) [2023] EWHC 2238 (KB) (08 September 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

International Game Technology PLC & Ors v Gambling Commission (No. 2 – Consequentials) [2023] EWHC 2226 (TCC) (08 September 2023)

Source: www.bailli.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted September 11th, 2023 in legislation by tracey

SI 2023/986 – The Firefighters’ Pension Schemes (England) (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/985 – The National Health Service Pension Schemes (Remediable Service) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/983 – The Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/972 – The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/967 – The Employment Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2023

SI 2023/982 – The Environmental Protection (Plastic Plates etc. and Polystyrene Containers etc.) (England) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/978 – The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Alteration of Coroner Areas) (No. 2) Order 2023

SI 2023/942 – The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Remediable Service) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Damp, mould and the HHSRS – Nearly Legal

Posted September 11th, 2023 in health & safety, housing, landlord & tenant, news by tracey

‘Here is a quick note on two recent DLUHC/govt publications on damp and mould, and on proposed revisions to the housing health and safety rating system.’

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Nearly Legal, 10th September 2023

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

UK regulator clarifies ‘may contain’ food allergen labelling requirements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 11th, 2023 in codes of practice, food, labelling, news by tracey

‘The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements, providing important clarifications over the use of the so-called “may contain” label by food producers and retailers.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th September 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Personal data in FOI requests: cautionary tales – Local Government Lawyer

Posted September 11th, 2023 in data protection, freedom of information, local government, news by tracey

‘In recent news there have been reports of personal data breaches that have resulted from the release of information in response to a freedom of information request. Charlotte Smith looks at the issues involved.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th September 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

DPP Speech to the Bar Council, 9 September 2023 – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted September 11th, 2023 in barristers, barristers' clerks, Crown Prosecution Service, diversity, mental health, news, remuneration by tracey

‘DPP Speech to the Bar Council, 9 September 2023.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 9th September 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Tribunal rejects MoJ’s ‘elaborate’ reason for refusing FOI request – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted September 11th, 2023 in disclosure, employment, freedom of information, Ministry of Justice, news, remuneration, trade unions by tracey

The first-tier tribunal has overturned a ruling that the Ministry of Justice was entitled to turn down freedom of information requests relating to cleaners’ pay.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 8th September 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

TUC complains to UN watchdog over ‘undemocratic’ UK anti-strike law – The Guardian

Posted September 11th, 2023 in bills, complaints, employment, industrial action, international law, news, ombudsmen, trade unions, United Nations by tracey

‘The Trades Union Congress has lodged a complaint with the UN’s labour standards body claiming the UK government flouted the watchdog’s orders over its newly enforced “undemocratic” anti-strike law.’

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The Guardian, 10th September 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2023 in consent, doctors, hospitals, medical treatment, news by tracey

‘A hospital’s review of mesh operations by a surgeon who left dozens of patient in agony is now looking into another type of procedure he carried out.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

No apologies over Grays golly doll pub investigation, says police chief – BBC News

Posted September 11th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, hate crime, licensed premises, news, police, racism by tracey

‘A police chief constable has “no regrets” after his officers investigated pub landlords who displayed golly dolls behind their bar.’

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BBC News, 11th September 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UK Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists – The Independent

Posted September 11th, 2023 in bills, defamation, government departments, media, news, privacy by tracey

‘The Government has launched a new taskforce which aims to put a stop to lawsuits that have a “devastating” impact on journalists. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday as they try to end legal threats, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation (Slapps).’

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The Independent, 11th September 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Top UK lawyer hits out at ‘authoritarian’ attacks on legal profession – The Guardian

Posted September 11th, 2023 in barristers, government departments, human rights, legal profession, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘A leading British lawyer has compared UK government attacks on the profession to the tactics used by authoritarian regimes. Helena Kennedy KC, one of the UK’s most renowned criminal lawyers and a Labour peer, said ministers were deliberately creating scapegoats.’

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The Guardian, 10th September 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com