‘Britain’s wealthiest people appear to get preferential treatment from HM Revenue & Customs and are not being properly pursued for outstanding tax bills, parliament’s spending watchdog has concluded.’
The Guardian, 27th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A man who claimed Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council breached his human rights cannot pursue his case because of the length of time taken to launch the action, the High Court has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th January 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed for killing a 17-year-old woman by not helping her when she fell into the sea.’
BBC News, January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Public sector employers, including universities, will be required to report on their gender pay gaps from 31 March 2017 and not 5 April, as indicated by draft regulations, the government has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th January 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Diane Munday had an abortion in 1961, six years before the Abortion Act – now 50 years old – made abortion legal in Britain. While she could afford a Harley Street operation, she knew her neighbours were facing backstreet procedures with knitting needles. Here she explains how this inspired a life-long campaign for reform.’
BBC News, 26th January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In the new age of alternative facts, even Sean Spicer might struggle to spin Tuesday’s Supreme Court judgment as anything other than a comprehensive defeat for the government.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 26th January 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Changes to the official ministerial code that removed a requirement that ministers must comply with international laws and treaties are to be challenged in the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 26th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A grammar school pupil who left his date to drown without helping her after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs has been jailed for manslaughter.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th January 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A record number of people killed themselves in prisons in England and Wales in 2016, figures show.’
BBC News, 26th January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Independent Police Complaints Commission has ruled out an inquiry into potential misconduct by police during the Bradford City stadium fire that killed 56 people.’
The Guardian, 26th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Lady Justices in Conversation with Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor and Harini Iyengar (11 KBW)
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Black DBE (IT Bencher)
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Gloster DBE (IT Bencher)
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Hallett DBE (IT Bencher)
The Rt Hon Lady Justice King DBE (IT Bencher)
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Sharp DBE (IT Bencher)
The Rt Hon Lady Justice Thirlwall DBE (MT Bencher)’
Date: 23rd March 2017, 5.30pm
Location: Middle Temple Hall
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
‘We are delighted that David Isaac CBE, recently appointed Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, has agreed to be the guest speaker at our AGM. Non-members are welcome to attend this event but only DLA members will be able to vote in the election for the Executive Committee.
Wine, soft drinks and nibbles will be provided, and we would be grateful if you would let us know at info@discriminationlaw.org.uk if you are planning to attend.
The conference room at 7BR has an induction loop, wheelchair access and accessible cloakroom facilities. If you have any individual access requirements, such as large print or electronic access to documents, please contact Chris Atkinson at the DLA office or info@discriminationlaw.org.uk’
Date: 6th February 2017, 6:00pm
Location: 7BR Chambers, 7 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4BS
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
‘rivers responsible for the most serious speeding offences are set to face harsher penalties under new sentencing guidelines for magistrates.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Costs information that was provided for the purposes of a confidential mediation could later be used in the assessment of costs, Master Haworth in the Senior Courts Costs Office has decided.’
Litigation Futures, 23rd January 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘The president of the Family Division has berated the state of equipment in family courts, including his own court in London’s Royal Courts of Justice.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 23rd January 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘An overriding principle of British law is that parliament is sovereign – and we should be grateful to the judges, in the face of huge pressure, for upholding it.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The Supreme Court will next week hold an expedited hearing in the high-profile unauthorised school absence case involving the Isle of Wight Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd January 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The value of fraud committed in the UK last year topped £1bn for the first time since 2011, prompting a warning about increasing cyber crime and the risk of more large-scale scams as the economy comes under pressure.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Changes to the Joint Construction Tribunal (JCT) standard form ‘design and build’ contract introduce new uncertainties for contractors around loss and expense claims, an expert has warned.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th January 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The Competition Bulletin is pleased to welcome the first in a three-part series of blogs on Brexit and merger control by Ben Forbes and Mat Hughes of AlixPartners.’
Competition Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 23rd January 2017
Source: www.competitionbulletin.com
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