Upper Tribunal leasehold cases – Nearly Legal
‘Brief notes on some recent Upper Tribunal cases.’
Nearly Legal, 17th September 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Author: sally
‘Archaic’ UK law needs urgent update for self-driving vehicles, MPs say – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK’s reputation as a “trailblazer” in the development of self-driving vehicles is at risk unless new laws are passed as a matter of urgency to better support their testing and commercialisation, a committee of MPs has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Charities can campaign on ‘issues that provoke strong emotions’ – watchdog – The Guardian
‘Charities should not hold back from engaging in political activity and on emotive issues on social media such as race or immigration, even where they risk triggering controversy, the voluntary sector watchdog has said.’
The Guardian, 17th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Data protection reform, revisited – Mills & Reeve
‘We’ve previously looked at the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill introduced under the Boris Johnson government. That Bill was paused and then withdrawn by Rishi Sunak’s administration, its replacement being the Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill, which commenced its journey through Parliament in March.’
Mills & Reeve, 6th September 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
39 Essex Chambers September Mental Capacity Report and walkthrough – Mental Capacity Law and Policy
‘Our September 2023 Mental Capacity Report is now out, which we think is our largest ever, thanks to judicial hyperactivity over what is usually the (relatively) quiet summer period.’
Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 6th September 2023
Justice secretary must “get to grips” with escalating civil court delays – Legal Futures
‘Justice secretary Alex Chalk must urgently “get to grips” with increasing civil court delays to help thousands of consumers trapped in “legal limbo”, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) has argued.’
Legal Futures, 6th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Judge refuses to make deprivation of liberty order where local authority feared termination of placement if none made – Local Government Lawyer
‘A judge has refused a local authority’s application for authorisation of arrangements which have resulted in a teenage girl being deprived of her liberty whilst residing at a children’s home.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Google faces multibillion-pound lawsuit from UK consumers – The Guardian
‘Google faces a new multibillion-pound lawsuit from UK consumers accusing the company of contributing to cost-of-living price rises.’
The Guardian, 7th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Northern Ireland Troubles: Controversy Legacy Bill passes through Commons – BBC News
‘The government’s controversial Legacy Bill has passed after a vote in Westminster, despite widespread opposition in Northern Ireland.’
BBC News, 6th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law Society and SRA win approval for 11.5% jump in cost of practising – Legal Futures
‘Individual solicitors and their firms will be paying an extra £13.2m to be regulated and represented in the coming year, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed.’
Legal Futures, 7th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Woman barred from removing body of partner from London funeral home – The Guardian
‘A woman has been barred from removing the body of her partner from a funeral home after becoming embroiled in high court litigation with one of his relatives.’
The Guardian, 6th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Remuneration of Pension Trustees – Pensions Barrister
‘This article deals with two discrete aspects of the law and practice relating to trustee remuneration – a recent decision of the Court of Appeal and the Pensions Regulator’s Single Code of Practice.’
Pensions Barrister, 7th September 2023
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
Killer caught on CCTV as he led estranged wife to her death is jailed for life – The Independent
‘A killer who stabbed his estranged wife more than 30 times, including 19 wounds to her face and neck, and then kept her body in his room for four days has been jailed for life.’
The Independent, 6th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Why The RAAC Scandal Is A Human Rights Issue – Each Other
‘Since 1994, people relying on the use of public buildings in the UK have, without knowing it, been let down by the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): a cheaper, lightweight alternative to traditional concrete, but one that has an average lifespan of only 30 years. Now, as some schools face closure ensue at what would have been the beginning of term, the Department for Education has come under fire for its timing and for its previous lack of action. But it’s not just a safety issue: it’s a human rights issue.’
Each Other, 6th September 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
Law firm culture key to ethical practice, says Law Society president – Legal Futures
‘Law firm cultures where solicitors are able to admit and learn from mistakes are central to ensuring adherence to professional ethics, the president of the Law Society said yesterday.’
Legal Futures, 6th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
High Court judge lifts suspension of order quashing deal between Kent and Home Office over unaccompanied asylum seeking children – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has decided not to extend the suspension of an order quashing a deal brokered between the Home Secretary and Kent County Council that capped the number of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UAS children) the council had to accommodate.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Laughing gas to become illegal class C substance in UK – The Guardian
‘Nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas, is to become an illegal class C substance by the end of the year, the government has said.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
