‘Nearly 70% of rape survivors dropped out of the justice system in the fourth quarter of last year, according to official government data.’
The Guardian, 30th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ads for alcohol brand Litty Liquor have been banned for featuring the under-25-year-old rapper ArrDee and encouraging excessive and irresponsible drinking.’
The Independent, 31st May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘This briefing is part of a series that is taking a closer look at the government’s draft Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (“the Bill”) which was introduced into Parliament on 25 April 2023. This is an important and far-reaching Bill which will see wide ranging reforms to competition and consumer protection laws.’
Mills & Reeve, 30th May 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘Ads for three tax agents have been banned for exaggerating refunds, being unclear about fees and failing to mention that clients were signing over rights to a cut of potential repayments from previous years.’
The Independent, 30th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Five members of an illegal streaming gang have been jailed for a total of more than 30 years for offering cheap subscriptions for Premier League games to tens of thousands of customers.’
The Guardian, 30th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘This was the Court of Appeal judgment on a an appeal related to (but not from) the Upper Tribunal decision in Avon Ground Rents Ltd v Canary Gateway (Block A) RTM Company Ltd & Anor (2020) UKUT 358 (LC) (Our note here). At issue – and it is nice to have a Court of Appeal matter that is simply on a single point of law – was whether shared ownership leases where the lessee has a less than 100% share were long leases, and so qualifying tenants for the purposes of section 76 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.’
Nearly Legal, 30th May 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has settled a judicial review challenge over a decision which saw the council’s planning committee rescind a planning refusal because the applicant claimed a councillor appeared to be asleep during the meeting.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A brothel keeper who arranged for women to be trafficked around the UK as prostitutes has been jailed – after being snared by text messages advertising his services.’
The Independent, 30th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A police officer has pleaded guilty to more than 100 charges of inciting children to engage in sexual activity online.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th May 2023
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A 90-year-old black woman was handcuffed and had a spit hood placed over her head and a Taser pointed at her by the Metropolitan police.’
The Guardian, 30th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The High Court has allowed further grounds in the judicial review claim lodged by a coalition of London councils in opposition to the proposed expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A man who sent a fake parcel bomb to an address in Cornwall has been jailed for two and a half years.’
BBC News, 30th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In a novel application of the ancient equitable jurisdiction that protects a debtor’s right to redeem mortgaged property, after a short trial, Mr Justice Green granted Fortenova Grupa’s redemption action against LLC Shushary Holding – a subsidiary of VTB Bank PJSC, sanctioned in the UK, EU and US. The action concerned €1.157bn of senior secured floating rate notes issued by Fortenova and due to mature in September 2023; 38% of the notes were owned by Shushary.’
Law Society's Gazette, 26th May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) refused to disclose the witness statements of three young women who gave evidence of sexual misconduct by City lawyer Oliver Bretherton to journalists, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 30th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The High Court decision in R (on the Application of Bowen) v Kent County Council [2023] EWHC 1261 (Admin) makes it clear that local authorities cannot exclude humanist representatives from their Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education (SACREs). Although many SACREs already include humanists and this interpretation has been articulated in soft law, the judgment of Constable J is unambiguous on that point and presents a significant step forward. However, the judgment also highlights how the protection of non-religious beliefs continues to be controversial and lacking in clarity. This post will explore this welcome decision while highlighting the unresolved matters concerning freedom of non-religious beliefs.’
Law & Religion UK, 30th May 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘Tesco has undervalued the damage it did to the Lidl brand by its use of a blue and yellow logo to promote prices promotions, the High Court heard yesterday.’
Law Society's Gazette, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The award-winning Guardian and Observer journalist Carole Cadwalladr will appeal against a ruling that ordered her to pay significant legal costs to the prominent Brexit backer Arron Banks.’
The Guardian, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Sexual harassment in the workplace has attracted growing concern globally over the past five years. The House of Commons Women and Equalities Select Committee (WESC) inquiry in July 2018 triggered a parliamentary debate around the need for stricter duties for employers to prevent unwanted sexual behaviour at work. In parallel, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has prioritised tackling sexual misconduct in law firms and recent changes to its Codes of Conduct emphasise the expectation on firms to foster a culture of zero tolerance to counter-inclusive behaviours, including sexual misconduct.’
Kingsley Napley Employment Law Blog, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
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