Domestic abuse: Ministers urged to strengthen revived law to protect children – BBC News
‘Proposed domestic abuse laws must be strengthened to give more protection to children, campaigners say.’
BBC News, 3rd March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Government considers law to curb use of ‘rough sex’ defence – The Guardian
‘The government is examining what can be done to stop the use of the “rough sex” defence in courts to escape justice, officials have said, as a long-awaited domestic abuse bill finally returns to parliament.’
The Guardian, 3rd March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Alcohol: Wales minimum pricing law comes into force – BBC News
‘As of Monday, retailers and any outlets serving alcohol must charge at least 50p a unit, meaning a typical bottle of wine costs no less than £4.69.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal rejects appeal by council over ruling reuniting mother and child in different residential unit – Local Government Lawyer
‘A local authority has failed in an appeal over a judge’s decision that a mother and child should be reunited in a different residential unit.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th February 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
UK Nazi Satanist group should be outlawed, campaigners urge – BBC News
‘A British neo-Nazi Satanist group should be outlawed by the government as a terrorist organisation, according to a report from anti-racism campaigners.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Private Family Law: Children Summary of Recent Case Law – October to December 2019 – Becket Chambers
‘This was a public law case which may have relevance in private law proceedings.’
Becket Chambers, 21st February 2020
Source: becket-chambers.co.uk
Gambling Commission is “a small regulator in a huge and fast-evolving industry”, warns spending watchdog – Local Government Lawyer
‘Even if the Gambling Commission were to make recommended improvements, it is “a small body that is unlikely to be fully effective in regulating a challenging and fast-changing industry within the current system”, the National Audit Office has warned.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th March 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
DWP criticised for ‘incredible secrecy’ over deaths of benefit claimants – The Guardian
‘The head of an influential cross-party committee of MPs has criticised the “incredible secrecy” surrounding the government’s handling of the deaths of vulnerable benefit claimants following the case of Errol Graham, a severely ill man who died of starvation after his benefits were cut off.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Client “acted reasonably” in relying on incorrect advice – Legal Futures
‘An employer acted reasonably in relying on legal advice that the restrictive covenants on a new employee were unlikely to be enforceable, even though they proved to be, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 2nd March 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Nottinghamshire driver jailed for killing RAC worker fixing van – BBC News
‘A driver who killed a recovery worker while he was repairing a broken-down vehicle has been jailed for 12 months.’
BBC News, 27th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harry Dunn lawyers call for High Court to publish US secret immunity papers – The Guardian
‘Lawyers acting for a teenager who died after a collision with a car allegedly driven by an American woman want the High Court to publish a secret document protecting her from prosecution.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Leasehold property buyers ‘misled by developers’ – BBC News
‘An investigation into the leasehold property market has found “worrying evidence” that buyers are being treated unfairly and charged unreasonable fees.’
BBC News, 28th February 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The expansion of a director duty to act in the interests of the company – Hardwicke Chambers
‘A director’s duty to act in good faith in the interests of the company is the cornerstone of a director’s position. This long standing obligation was revamped in the Companies Act 2006 with the introduction of a new requirement that directors should have regard to a package of concerns reflecting what has been described as “enlightened shareholder value”. Following the enactment of section 172 of the Companies Act 2006, when determining what is in the interests of the company, directors are required to look beyond the pursuit of profit and consider various factors and third parties stakeholders who could be affected by the decision.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 24th February 2020
Source: hardwicke.co.uk
Vulnerable 16-17 years olds: Children Act, Court of Protection or Inherent Jurisdiction – Garden Court Chambers
‘In the following two cases, the High Court grappled with questions concerning the welfare of vulnerable older children who lack capacity and the cross-cutting jurisdictions of the Children Act, the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court, and the Court of Protection.’
Garden Court Chambers, 20th February 2020
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
ICTS (UK) Ltd v Visram (2020) EWCA 202 – Old Square Chambers
‘Do the words “return to work” in a long-term disability scheme mean return to any work or the work that the employee was undertaking prior to going on long term sickness?’
Old Square Chambers, 24th February 2020
Source: www.oldsquare.co.uk
Roundheads and Cavaliers – Ropewalk Chambers
‘One issue that arises from time to time in personal injury litigation is the question of whether an injured claimant must look to the tenant or landlord of premises where she sustained her injury in order to seek redress through a personal injury claim.’
Ropewalk Chambers, February 2020
Source: www.ropewalk.co.uk
“Careless” solicitor who practised unauthorised struck off – Legal Futures
‘A solicitor who carried on practising for almost five months after his practising certificate (PC) and indemnity insurance expired has been struck off.’
Legal Futures, 25th February 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Environmental Law Podcast – Six Pump Court
‘The latest monthly environmental law news podcast presented by Christopher Badger and Mark Davies in association with LexisPSL, is now available.
In this podcast, Chris and Mark discuss in some depth certain key aspects of the Environment Bill, which was reintroduced to parliament on 30 January 2020.’
Six Pump Court, 12th February 2020
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
