Unfair care home practices examined by watchdog – BBC News
‘A review of the UK’s care home market is being launched by the competition watchdog to see if residents are being treated fairly.’
BBC News, 2nd December 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Human rights abusers who buy London homes could have assets seized – The Guardian
‘Dictators and human rights abusers who buy luxury property in London and use the UK to conceal their wealth could have their assets seized under an MPs’ initiative.’
The Guardian, 4th December 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
PC axe attacker Nathan Sumner jailed for 15 years – BBC News
‘A man who attacked a policewoman with an axe has been jailed for 15 years.’
BBC News, 2nd December 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The judges protect us. It’s time to stand up for them – The Guardian
‘Brexiteers and their media allies have declared war on our judiciary. On behalf of the people, the supreme court must push back.’
The Guardian, 5th December 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Blow to basement-builders as judge rules specific planning permission is needed – Daily Telegraph
‘Homeowners who want to expand their basements may now be forced to seek specific planning permission after a High Court ruling.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dangerous drivers who kill could face life in prison – BBC News
‘Drivers who cause death by dangerous or careless driving could get life in prison under new government proposals.’
BBC News, 4th December 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Senior judges prepare to hear Brexit supreme court appeal – The Guardian
‘All 11 of the UK’s most senior judges will take their seats on the supreme court bench on Monday to decide whether parliament or the government has the authority to trigger Brexit.’
The Guardian, 5th December 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Duran Duran lose High Court copyright battle – BBC News
‘Pop group Duran Duran have lost a High Court fight to reclaim the US rights to some of their most famous songs.’
BBC News, 2nd December 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Late Amendments to Pleadings – Proceed with Caution – Zenith PI Blog
‘The Claimant had purchased a new build property which had been constructed by the First Defendant company. Slightly over a year later the Claimant tripped over a paved step in her garden which rendered her tetraplegic. The other Defendants to the claim were the directors of the First Defendant and the contractor who had been engaged to lay the paving in the garden.’
Zenith PI Blog, 30th November 2016
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Father who raped daughter ‘almost daily’ jailed for 14 years – The Independent
‘A father who raped his daughter “almost daily” has been jailed for 14 years.’
The Independent, 30th November 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The ‘snooper’s charter’ is a threat to academic freedom – The Guardian
‘Increasing online surveillance has serious implications for researchers and study participants. Academics need to be more careful than ever.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Art 50: the clash of the Brexit case arguments – New Law Journal
‘Michael Zander QC reviews the written cases of the government & the lead claimants in next week’s Supreme Court hearing.’
New Law Journal, 1st December 2016
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
MoJ says it sets no travel time target when closing courts – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice has denied ever promising a benchmark figure for an acceptable maximum public transport travel time for people attending court when it considers court closures. In a letter to House of Commons justice select committee chair Bob Neill MP, permanent secretary Richard Heaton said access to justice was “not just about” court proximity.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 30th November 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Ombudsman pension award against Police Commissioner overturned by court – OUT-LAW.com
‘A term in a settlement agreement that a public sector employer would use its “best endeavours” to maintain a former employee’s full pension entitlement was not a binding commitment, enforceable against a successor body, the High Court has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st December 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Defendant firm hails ‘significant’ fundamental dishonesty victory in appeal court – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A leading defendant firm says insurers will be more empowered to deploy fundamental dishonesty defences after another favourable judgment from the Court of Appeal. In Menary v Darnton, which is yet to be published, insurer Aviva was able to appeal the application of qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) in favour of the claimant and avoid any costs.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 1st December 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
A matter of trust – New Law Journal
‘Francesca Kaye & Helen Whalley discuss breach of trust claims against solicitors.’
New Law Journal, 1st December 2016
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Violinist Bethan Doci jailed for £300,000 cancer fraud – The Guardian
‘A professional violinist has been jailed for conning more than £300,000 out of well-wishers by pretending that she had cancer. Bethan Doci, 38, claimed she needed the money for her treatment, but was fit and well and instead funded a lavish lifestyle including holidays abroad, luxury cars and expensive handbags.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unless Orders & Relief from Sanctions – Zenith PI Blog
‘The claimant, a Royal Marine, contracted ‘Q Fever’ in October 2010 when he was travelling back to the UK from Afghanistan, as a result of which he developed a very serious chronic fatigue syndrome (a well known consequence of Q Fever). The value of his claim is estimated to be in the region of £6-8 million.’
Zenith PI Blog, 30th November 2016
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
MoD unveils plans to take military combat claims away from court – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Defence today unveiled plans to prevent the courts from adjudicating on allegations that injuries or deaths in the course of combat were the result of negligence. Defence secretary Sir Michael Fallon said he wanted to stop service and ex-service personnel being ‘caught up’ in long and frustrating legal cases where costs escalate.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 1st December 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Thomas Poole: Losing our Religion? Public Law and Brexit – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Prerogative is the enemy of the people. This has been settled as matter of law for a very long time. The constitutional settlement of 1688 made a decision for responsible and representative government. We have had no constitutional moment of similar magnitude since. All constitutional changes – some very significant – have taken place within that foundational structure. The Bill of Rights treats prerogative as the antithesis of good government. Its primary target is a range of extra-legal powers hitherto asserted by the King, pride of place being given to the power to dispense with laws and the power to suspend Acts of Parliament.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 2nd December 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
