Stephen Tierney: Towards a Principle of Positive Engagement?: The House of Lords Constitution Committee reports on The Governance of the Union – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘Over the past decade the House of Lords Constitution Committee has immersed itself in the principles, purposes and operation of devolution. Last week marked 10 years since the referendum on Scottish independence, and in that time the Committee has published multiple reports on the changing face of the territorial constitution, offering encouragement, detailed critique and practical recommendations. A number of these publications are cited in the introduction to its most recent report on The Governance of the Union: Consultation, Co-operation and Legislative Consent, which is published today. This report addresses the new system of intergovernmental relations introduced in 2022, the operation of the Sewel convention, the use of secondary legislation in devolved areas and plans by the new Labour Government for further devolution in England. Most notably, it recommends that a “principle of positive engagement” be added to the existing principles for intergovernmental relations, currently listed in The Review of Intergovernmental Relations policy document of January 2022.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 27th September 2024

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Soul Survivor: Independent Review Report – Law & Religion UK

‘The Outcome of the independent review into the culture and practices of Soul Survivor was published at 12pm on 26 September 2024, advance notice and contact details having been given for those who might have needed support.’

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Law & Religion UK, 26th September 2024

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Watchdog bans Huel’s ‘misleading’ advert – second times in two months – The Independent

Posted September 27th, 2024 in advertising, complaints, food, health, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘A watchdog has banned yet another advert for food supplement firm Huel for making unsubstantiated claims about the product’s health benefits and cost relative to fruits and vegetables.’

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The Independent, 26th September 2024

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Care leavers under 25, domestic abuse survivors and veterans to be exempt from social housing “local connection” rules – Local Government Lawyer

‘Care leavers under 25, domestic abuse survivors and all UK Armed Forces veterans are to be exempt from rules which require a connection to a local area before accessing social housing, the Government has announced.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 26th September 2024

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British gambling regulator prosecutes Sorare football game – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, gambling, licensing, news, ombudsmen, sport by sally

‘Britain’s Gambling Commission is to prosecute Sorare, a multibillion-pound company that makes a fantasy football game promoted by the Premier League, for providing unlicensed gambling.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2024

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Using civil courts in England to recover assets and losses after employee fraud – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 27th, 2024 in assets recovery, civil justice, courts, employment, fraud, news by sally

‘Given the speed with which stolen assets can be transferred through the global banking system, and the increase in cyber fraud and invoice hacking incidents, time is of the essence if you are to successfully recover money stolen by a rogue employee through fraud.’

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OUT-LAW.com. 26th September 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Convicted killer admits murdering woman then dumping dismembered body parts – The Independent

‘A convicted killer has admitted murdering a woman whose remains were found in south London earlier this year.’

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The Independent, 26th September 2024

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New equality duty will not impact cab-rank rule, says BSB chief – Legal Futures

Posted September 27th, 2024 in barristers, consultations, diversity, equality, news by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) controversial proposal for new equality rules will not affect the cab-rank rule and will not lead to quotas, its director general said yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 27th September 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted September 27th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Self v Santander Cards UK Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 1106 (26 September 2024)

M (Children: Contact In Prison) [2024] EWCA Civ 1104 (24 September 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Allen, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWHC 2370 (Admin) (26 September 2024)

Seven Capital (Highgate Hill) Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2024] EWHC 2383 (Admin) (24 September 2024)

Khalisadar, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWHC 2408 (Admin) (24 September 2024)

Oxendale, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2024] EWHC 2407 (Admin) (24 September 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Rogachev v Goryainov [2024] EWHC 2436 (Ch) (26 September 2024)

Pump Court Chambers Ltd v Brown (aka Goodfield) [2024] EWHC 2428 (Ch) (25 September 2024)

Breeze & Ors v TSB Bank PLC (Rev1) [2024] EWHC 2427 (Ch) (25 September 2024)

Asertis Ltd v Bloch [2024] EWHC 2393 (Ch) (24 September 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Gorbachev v Guriev [2024] EWHC 2174 (Comm) (26 September 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Ahmed & Ors v Akbar [2024] EWHC 2433 (KB) (25 September 2024)

Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports & Anor (Re Wasted Costs Order) [2024] EWHC 2415 (KB) (24 September 2024)

Source: www.bailli.org