Fiaz Munshi jailed for 1997 Oxford arson child deaths – BBC News
‘A woman has been jailed for 13 years for her part in killing two children in a revenge arson attack in 1997.’
BBC News, 25th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Jayden Parkinson’s ex-boyfriend given life sentence for her murder – The Guardian
‘The former boyfriend of Jayden Parkinson has been jailed for at least 20 years for her murder.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Article 2 and combat immunity – where next after Al-Skeini and Susan Smith? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘When will a court order an inquiry into the deaths in combat of soldiers serving overseas? Following recent judgments of the English and Strasbourg courts extending the application of the European Convention on Human Rights to zones of armed conflict overseas in certain circumstances, the question is likely to arise frequently over the coming years. In R(Long), the Divisional Court strongly endorsed the doctrine of combat immunity and appeared to set its face against the recent rise in claims against the MoD by soldiers deployed abroad and their next of kin.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 27th July 2014
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Joanna Michael family in Supreme Court in negligence fight – BBC News
‘The family of a mother-of-two stabbed to death will take its negligence claim against two police forces to the Supreme Court.’
BBC News, 28th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law Society Sharia wills guidance “cannot change the law”, justice minister says – Legal Futures
‘The government has refused to be drawn into the row over controversial advice from the Law Society on Sharia-compliant wills, but insisted that it “does not, and cannot, change the law”.’
Legal Futures, 28th July 2014
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Domestic violence could become a specific offence, David Cameron says – Daily Telegraph
‘The Prime Minister says he will consider a new offence for those who attack their partners that will take into account a pattern of abuse.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dave Lee Travis to face retrial that includes new count of indecent assault – The Guardian
‘Former Radio 1 DJ Dave Lee Travis is to face a retrial for charges of sexual assault and indecent assault as well as a new count of indecent assault, a court heard today.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supreme Court set to rule on rights of trafficked Nigerian girl – The Independent
‘The UK’s highest court will rule on a landmark decision of whether illegal immigrants should be deprived of fundamental workers’ rights, following the appeal of a Nigerian national who was trafficked into the UK. Judges from the Supreme Court, including Britain’s most senior female judge Lady Hale, will deliver the verdict on Wednesday in a case which could set an important precedent for the rights of workers found to be treated as modern-day slaves.’
The Independent, 27th July 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Alcohol abuse in pregnancy could become a crime, legal papers claim – The Guardian
‘An unprecedented court hearing to decide on the right of a child whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy to receive compensation could pave the way to the criminalisation of pregnant women’s behaviour, according to legal papers lodged with the judge.
The Guardian, 26th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Inquiry launched into social care after Mikaeel Kular beaten to death by mother – Daily Telegraph
‘Three year old was beaten to death by his mother just weeks after social workers stopped monitoring his family’
Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judge allegedly falls asleep during child rape trial – The Guardian
‘An investigation has been launched following claims a judge fell asleep in court, causing a child rape trial to be halted.’
The Guardian, 26th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
More women judges will improve law’: Britain’s only female Supreme Court judge calls for more diversity – The Independent
‘Britain’s only female Supreme Court judge says there needs to be more gender equality shown across Britain’s legal system and that by appointing more female judges the quality of justice could be greatly improved.’
The Independent, 27th July 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
DPP to examine treatment of witnesses after abuse victim’s death – The Guardian
‘The director of public prosecutions (DPP) said she recognised the “real issue” over whether victims and witnesses are treated fairly after the death of a sex abuse victim sparked calls for reform.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Knife in bra killer Katie Jenkins jailed for manslaughter – BBC News
‘A woman who stabbed a businessman in the neck in his car has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 24th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Human Medicines (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014
The Health Care and Associated Professions (Indemnity Arrangements) Order 2014
The Public Service Pensions Act 2013 (Commencement No. 5) Order 2014
The Housing (Right to Buy) (Limit on Discount) (England) (Amendment) Order 2014
The Export Control (Syria Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2014
The Local Justice Areas (No. 2) Order 2014
The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Supervised Jobsearch Pilot Scheme) Regulations 2014
The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Partnership and Cooperation Agreement) (Philippines) Order 2014
The Diseases of Swine Regulations 2014
The Representation of the People (Variation of Limits of Candidates’ Election Expenses) Order 2014
The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Mobile Homes Act 2013 and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2014
The Legal Services Act 2007 (Appeals from Licensing Authority Decisions) (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales) Order 2014
The Legal Services Act 2007 (Appeals from Licensing Authority Decisions) (Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys) Order 2014
The Legal Services Act 2007 (Approved Regulator) Order 2014
The Capital Allowances (Environmentally Beneficial Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2014
The Capital Allowances (Energy-saving Plant and Machinery) (Amendment) Order 2014
The European Union (Definition of Treaties) (Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol thereto on matters specific to Aircraft Equipment) Order 2014
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Japan) Order 2014
The Double Taxation Relief and International Tax Enforcement (Iceland) Order 2014
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
K, Re [2014] EWCA Civ 905 (15 July 2014)
M & Ors v Suffolk County Council [2014] EWCA Civ 942 (15 July 2014)
KS v Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 941 (15 July 2014)
Ahmad v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 988 (16 July 2014)
Heritage Oil and Gas Ltd & Anor v Tullow Uganda Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 1048 (23 July 2014)
M-F (Children) [2014] EWCA Civ 991 (15 July 2014)
Premier Telecom Communications Group Ltd & Anor v Webb [2014] EWCA Civ 994 (16 July 2014)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Sengar [2014] EWHC 2304 (QB) (11 July 2014)
Kadir & Anor v Channel S Television Ltd [2014] EWHC 2305 (QB) (15 July 2014)
Environment Agency v Hughes & Ors [2014] EWHC 2484 (QB) (21 July 2014)
DSD & Anor v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2014] EWHC 2493 (QB) (23 July 2014)
Diamond Jewellers Ltd v Mittal (t/a Mittal Trading Co) [2014] EWHC 2395 (QB) (21 July 2014)
Symes v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust [2014] EWHC 2505 (QB) (23 July 2014)
VS v The Home Office [2014] EWHC 2483 (QB) (22 July 2014)
Cartus Corporation & Anor v Sidell & Anor [2014] EWHC 2492 (QB) (24 July 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
The Charity Commission for England and Wales v Framjee & Ors [2014] EWHC 2507 (Ch) (22 July 2014)
Enterprise Holdings Inc v Europcar Group UK Ltd & Anor [2014] EWHC 2498 (Ch) (22 July 2014)
Lilley v Euromoney Institutional Investor Plc & Anor [2014] EWHC 2364 (Ch) (16 July 2014)
Bank of Scotland Plc v Waugh & Ors [2014] EWHC 2117 (Ch) (21 July 2014)
Cohen v Teseo Properties Ltd & Anor [2014] EWHC 2442 (Ch) (18 July 2014)
Hendy v Ministry of Justice [2014] EWHC 2535 (Ch) (23 July 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
Regina (LD and others) v Secretary of State for Justice – WLR Daily
Regina (LD and others) v Secretary of State for Justice [2014] WLR (D) 333
‘The policy contained in Prison Service Instruction (PSI) 67/2011 of targeted strip-searching of women prisoners was not in breach of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.’
WLR Daily, 17th July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Lawrence and another v Fen Tigers Ltd and others (No 2) – WLR Daily
Lawrence and another v Fen Tigers Ltd and others (No 2) [2014] UKSC 46; [2014] WLR (D) 332
‘In order for the landlord to be liable for nuisance caused by the tenant of a property the circumstances had to be such that the landlord either (i) could be said to have authorised the nuisance by letting the property in question or (ii) had participated directly in the commission of the nuisance, and it was not enough that the landlord was aware of the nuisance but took no steps to prevent it.’
WLR Daily, 23rd July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Digital Economy Act copyright regime shelved by UK government – OUT-LAW.com
‘Work on a new online copyright enforcement regime under the Digital Economy Act (DEA) has been shelved now that rights holders and internet service providers (ISPs) have voluntarily agreed a framework for educating alleged infringers about the harm of piracy, the UK government has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th July 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Polyflor Ltd v Health and Safety Executive [2014] EWCA Crim 1522 (18 July 2014)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Austin v Miller Argent (South Wales) Ltdd [2014] EWCA Civ 1012 (21 July 2014)
PJ (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 1011 (18 July 2014)
Starlight Shipping Company v Allianz Marine & Aviation Versicherungs AG & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 1010 (18 July 2014)
David Cary v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis Equality And Human Rights Commission [2014] EWCA Civ 987 (17 July 2014)
Bank Leumi (UK) Plc v Akrill [2014] EWCA Civ 907 (17 July 2014)
O v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 990 (17 July 2014)
H, Re [2014] EWCA Civ 989 (17 July 2014)
Mercer Ltd & Anor v Ballinger & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 996 (17 July 2014)
McMillan v Airedale NHS Foundation Trust [2014] EWCA Civ 1031 (21 July 2014)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Palisetty v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 2473 (QB) (21 July 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
