A ton of new QCs hit the courts – Litigation Futures
‘Exactly 100 advocates – made up of 95 barristers and five solicitors – were today named in the annual silk round.’
Litigation Futures, 19th February 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.co.uk
Author: sally
OFT warns universities about sanctions on students in debt – The Guardian
‘The Office of Fair Trading has written to more than 170 universities and other higher education groups warning that the widespread practice of stopping students graduating or continuing with their course if they owe money over issues such as late library books or childcare services could breach consumer laws.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bedrooms and a family home – NearlyLegal
‘A new First Tier Tribunal bedroom tax appeal decision from Liverpool, again a successful one, and this time on wholly new grounds.’
NearlyLegal, 18th February 2014
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Detained David Miranda loses legal battle – BBC News
‘David Miranda has lost his legal challenge over his detention at Heathrow Airport under anti-terrorism powers.’
BBC News, 19th February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ofcom order requiring BSkyB to sell wholesale access to sports channels reinstated by Court of Appeal – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Court of Appeal has reinstated an order made by telecoms regulator Ofcom which required pay-TV operator BSkyB (Sky) to sell wholesale access to its sports channels to rival providers at a set price.’
OUT-LAW.com, 18th February 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Village wins four year battle against illegal travellers’ site – Daily Telegraph
‘The residents of Hardhorn, in Lancashire, won at the Supreme Court but still face a £200,000 legal bill.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th February 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Azelle Rodney death: police marksman challenges unlawful killing verdict – The Guardian
‘A “distinguished” police marksman is challenging a public inquiry ruling that he used excessive force when he killed robbery suspect Azelle Rodney.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Offensive’ nude scanner app ad shown during soap banned – BBC News
‘A TV advert for a “nude scanner” mobile phone app has been banned after it was shown during a prime-time show.’
BBC News, 19th February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Whole-life jail terms loom for Lee Rigby killers Adebolajo and Adebowale, who will be sentenced next week – The Independent
‘The two men convicted of murdering Lee Rigby will be sentenced next week, after a key ruling was handed down today regarding the use of whole-life jail terms.’
The Independent, 18th February 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Three London youths charged with murder before alleged victim died – The Guardian
‘Prosecutors decided to charge three youths with murder before their alleged victim died, police have said.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
EVENT: The Law Society – Human rights and military intervention
‘Every year the Law Society holds a human rights essay competition this year the title was ‘Applying human rights and humanitarian law, in what circumstances should forcible measures be permitted against a state that is subjecting its people to human rights abuses?’
This event consist of a panel of experts discussing this topic.
At the event the winner and runner up of our annual human rights essay will also be awarded their prizes by Lord Dyson, Master of the Rolls.
This event is aimed at the following:
Those who have an interest in the topic: solicitors, barristers, NGO’s, academics.
CPD hours 1.5.’
Date: 30th April 2014, 6.30-8.30pm
Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
EVENT: The Law Society – Public debate series: Patents, pills and piracy – intellectual property in a digital era
‘This debate will discuss whether patents are fulfilling the purpose for which they exist and whether, with advancing hardware and software, they help or harm innovation.
Who should attend?: This event is open to both members of the Law Society and the public. This debate is recommended for anyone interested in the debate topic, including: Law Society members, Corporate counsel, Academics, Students.’
CPD hours 1.25
Date: 29th April 2014, 6.00-7.45pm
Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Proctor, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 162 (30 January 2014)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Ray v Sekhri [2014] EWCA Civ 119 (14 February 2014)
Peel Land and Property (Ports No. 3) Ltd v TS Sheerness Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 100 (14 February 2014)
Donovan & Anor v Rana & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 99 (14 February 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Harding & Anor v Edwards & Ors [2014] EWHC 247 (Ch) (14 February 2014)
High Court (Family Division)
London Borough of Harrow v Afzal & Ors [2014] EWHC 303 (Fam) (31 January 2014)
Medway Council v Mother & Ors [2014] EWHC 308 (Fam) (31 January 2014)
The Prospective Adopters v IA & Anor [2014] EWHC 331 (Fam) (12 February 2014)
JEG v IS [2014] EWHC 287 (Fam) (13 February 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Ahmed v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 300 (Admin) (14 February 2014)
Kadyamarunga v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWHC 301 (Admin) (14 February 2014)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Viridis UK Ltd v Mulalley & Company Ltd [2014] EWHC 268 (TCC) (11 February 2014)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Lakatamia Shipping Co Ltd v Nobu Su & Ors [2014] EWHC 275 (Comm) (13 February 2014)
Cottonex Anstalt v Patriot Spinning Mills Ltd [2013] EWHC 236 (Comm) (14 February 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
EVENT: The Law Society – Litigants in person
‘Many more parties are representing themselves in family proceedings today. In the absence of legal aid or alternative financial help this is bound to increase.This course will inform solicitors about their professional obligations and give practical advice on how to prepare for a court hearing involving a litigant in person.The course will have a workshop style with practical case studies in divorce, finance, children and domestic violence.
Who should attend?: Family Law Solicitors, Members of the Judiciary, Court Staff.’
Date: 1st Arpil 2014, 2.00-5.00pm04/2014 14:00 – 17:00
Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
EVENT: King’s College London – Alternatives to Legislation: Restatements and Judicial Law Reform
‘The aim of this series is to initiate a dialogue between different areas of private law, between private lawyers and experts in other legal fields, as well as scholars in other disciplines in the humanities and social studies. We believe that these ‘conversations’ can enrich the research and practice of private law, and shed light on its great contribution to, and influence on, other areas of scholarship and practice inside and outside the law.’
Date: 3rd March 2014, 6.15-8.00pm
Location: SW1.18 (Moot Court Room), Somerset House East Wing, London WC2R 2LS
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
EVENT: LSE – Baby Boomers on Trial
‘The post-war generation stands accused of wrecking the world for the generations that follow them. It is those younger people – the victims of this excess – who are the prosecuting authorities in this unique legal proceedings.’
Date: 28th February 2014, 6.00-8.30pm
Location: Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
EVENT: JUSTICE Student Human Rights Network – Annual Conference 2014
‘This one-day conference will give law students, trainee solicitors and pupil barristers a unique opportunity to explore the role of global human rights standards – from Europe and beyond – in the formation of domestic law, policy and practice.’
Date: 22nd March 2014, 9.30-5.oopm
Location: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Northcliffe House, 26-28 Tudor Street, London EC4Y 0BQ
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
EVENT: UCL CLP – Comity among Authorities
‘It is very commonly the case that one authority needs to take account of the decisions of another, in order to carry out its own responsibilities. This lecture aims to give a general explanation of the approach that authorities ought to take toward such judgments. The principle of comity is a central element in such a general explanation. It is the principle that the authority passing judgment (I will call it the ‘second authority’) ought to act in a way that respects the capacity of the other (the ‘first authority’) to carry out its own role. A duty of comity is not a duty to trust the first authority. It does not require the second authority to approve of the decisions of the first. It is a duty that arises not from the rights of the first authority, nor even from the first authority’s success in carrying out its duties, but from the second authority’s duty to those whom it serves.’
Date: 27th February 2014, 6.00pm
Location: UCL Faculty of Laws, Bentham House, Endsleigh Gardens, London WC1H 0EG
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
Split Hearings in Care Proceedings: a Thing of the Past? – Family Law Week
‘Michael Jones, barrister of 15 Winckley Square Chambers, reviews the recent Court of Appeal judgment in S (A Child) [2014] EWCA Civ 25 and considers its likely consequences.’
Family Law Week, 18th February 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
