Man who murdered father-of-six jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man who murdered a father-of-six during a street fight has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: September 2024
Compensation claims over cruise norovirus outbreak – BBC News
‘A cruise operator is facing claims for refunds and compensation after hundreds of passengers were taken ill on board.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prison early release scheme to include some serious offenders, MoJ admits – The Guardian
‘Prisoners serving time for lesser crime following serious one will be eligible under plan to free up jail space, officials confirm.’
The Guardian, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mother of Baby P back in jail after licence conditions breach – The Independent
‘The mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, is back behind bars two years after being freed from jail.’
The Independent, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
M (A Child), In the Matter Of [2024] EWCA Civ 1000 (29 August 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
LM & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v An Academy Trust [2024] EWHC 2267 (Admin) (02 September 2024)
National Crime Agency v Hao & Ors [2024] EWHC 2240 (Admin) (30 August 2024)
George v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2024] EWHC 2244 (Admin) (30 August 2024)
Kopan v Regional Court in Czestochowa, Poland [2024] EWHC 2229 (Admin) (29 August 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Commercial Law Practice Ltd & Anor v Atkinson Wheller Ltd [2024] EWHC 2195 (Ch) (30 August 2024)
IlliquidX Ltd v Altana Wealth Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 2191 (Ch) (30 August 2024)
Matrix Receivables Ltd v Musst Holdings Ltd (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 2245 (Ch) (30 August 2024)
High Court (Family Division)
Elkndo v Elsyed (Committal: Sentence) [2024] EWHC 2230 (Fam) (29 August 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Smyth v British Airways Plc & Anor [2024] EWHC 2173 (KB) (02 September 2024)
Lindsay v O’Loughnane & Ors [2024] EWHC 2232 (KB) (28 August 2024)
Allard v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd [2024] EWHC 2227 (KB) (28 August 2024)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Magnetic Shields Ltd v Vacuum And Atmosphere Services Ltd [2024] EWHC 2260 (TCC) (02 September 2024)
CNO Plant Hire Ltd v Caldwell Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 2188 (TCC) (21 August 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
UK insurance firms must ensure fair value of products following FCA review – OUT-LAW.com
‘Manufacturers and distributors of non-investment insurance products may need to re-consider the efficacy of their product value assessments and ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities to consumers following the findings of a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Why health and safety at work law stands the test of time 50 years on – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 has now been in force for 50 years, but it continues to provide a globally-recognised framework for managing health and safety risk – even as that risk evolves with the operation of new technologies and ways of working.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Coroner issues anaesthetic warning after death – BBC News
‘A coroner has raised concerns about how local anaesthetic is administered after a woman was given too much during an operation and later died.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Developer and director who ignored enforcement notice hit with more than £300k in fines and costs – Local Government Lawyer
‘Developers who forged ahead with construction on a residential site despite receiving a temporary stop notice and an enforcement notice have been ordered to pay £120,000 in costs to South Hams District Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Charity watchdog issues first ever “official warning” to council for failing to properly manage 13 charities – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Charity Commission for England and Wales has issued Calderdale Council with an Official Warning of misconduct and/or mismanagement after it failed to comply with its duties as trustee of 13 charities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The NPPF and development within the setting of national landscapes – Local Government Lawyer
‘Jack Parker looks at the outcome of a recent case on the effect of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to development within the setting of a National Landscape.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Claim against law firm thrown out over LiP’s service failure – Legal Futures
‘The High Court did not “receive” a claim form that was not properly e-filed by a litigant in person (LiP) wanting to sue her former solicitors, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Appeal judges reject prisoner’s claim that lawyers failed him in court – Legal Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a prisoner’s claim that his lawyers “failed to represent him properly” after convictions for grievous bodily harm (GBH).’
Legal Futures, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Group flight claim thrown out as judge criticises financial motives – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An attempt to bring a representative action worth £319m for delayed flights over six years has been thrown out by the High Court.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Absence of Authority? – Financial Remedies Journal
‘In G v S (Family Law Act 1996: Publicity) [2024] EWFC 231 (B) (6 June 2024) HHJ Reardon asked:
“What is the default position in terms of publication in a case where s 12 [of the Administration of Justice Act 1969] does not apply?”’
Financial Remedies Journal, 1st September 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Man jailed for running over pedestrian at 90mph – BBC News
‘A driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while travelling at nearly 90mph has been jailed for five years.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother ‘devastated’ after rapist ex-partner given access to their daughter – The Guardian
‘A mother found to have been raped by her ex-partner was “devastated” after the family court permitted the convicted sex offender to have contact with their child.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Firms fined thousands for employing illegal staff – BBC News
‘Three Essex companies have been fined thousands of pounds by the Home Office for employing illegal workers.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lessons to be learned over Harry Dunn – government – BBC News
‘The government has said lessons will be “properly learnt” in the case of a teenage motorcyclist killed outside an airbase in a crash with an American driver.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-page three model Samantha Fox fined for threatening to knock out officer’s teeth – The Independent
‘The former page three model Samantha Fox has been fined after threatening to knock out a police officer’s teeth while drunk during a brawl at Heathrow Airport last December.’
The Independent, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
