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Intervening but overcrowded accommodation – Nearly Legal

Posted December 3rd, 2020 in appeals, homelessness, housing, local government, news, Supreme Court by tracey

‘Bullale v City of Westminster Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1587. An important Court of Appeal judgment on when intervening accommodation is settled so as to end the effect of a previous finding of intentional homelessness, including a careful revision of Doka v Southwark London Borough Council [2017] H.L.R. 786 (our report here) in view of the Supreme Court’s statement when refusing permission to appeal.’

Nearly Legal, 1st December 2020

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

When must an unsuccessful litigant accept “No” for an answer? Court of Appeal hands down latest ruling in long-running planning battle – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 3rd, 2020 in appeals, civil procedure rules, local government, news, planning by tracey

‘A planning dispute that has been the subject of nine court hearings must be brought to an end, the Court of Appeal has said.’

Local Government Lawyer, 3rd December 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

New criminal record disclosure rules take effect – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted December 2nd, 2020 in appeals, criminal records, disclosure, employment, human rights, news, recidivists, rehabilitation, Supreme Court, young offenders by tracey

‘On the 28th November 2020, The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Record Certificates: Relevant Matters) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 (“the Order”) came into force, implementing important changes to the criminal records disclosure rules in England and Wales.’

UK Human Rights Blog, 1st December 2020

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

High Court rules out “retrospective” arbitration appeal – Litigation Futures

Posted December 2nd, 2020 in agriculture, appeals, arbitration, news, retrospectivity by tracey

‘The High Court has ruled that it has no power to consider a “retrospective” application for permission to appeal against its judgment in an arbitration case which was itself an appeal.’

Litigation Futures, 2nd December 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

R (RD) v Justice Secretary [2020] EWCA Civ 1346 – CrimeCast.Law

Posted December 2nd, 2020 in appeals, criminal justice, misfeasance in public office, news, podcasts, police, professional conduct, standards by tracey

‘This was the second of a pair of recent cases which suggest that police officers and those who aspire to be police officers are held to a higher standard than the general public whom the police are sworn to protect. I discussed yesterday R v Luckett (Michael David) [2020] EWCA Crim 565, which illustrated the approach taken by the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal to the sentencing of offences of misconduct in a public office by serving police officers. The case of R (RD) v Justice Secretary addresses the rigorous disclosure requirements imposed on those who apply to become police constables or police cadets. It prompted the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal to consider the application of Article 8(2) of the European Convention on Human Rights to candidates for the police service – specifically whether the current regime for the rehabilitation of offenders and for the disclosure of convictions, cautions and reprimands is in accordance with law and necessary in a democratic society …’

CrimeCast.Law, 30th November 2020

Source: crimecast.law

Court of Appeal highlights need for early legal advice where adoption placements near point of breakdown – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 1st, 2020 in adoption, appeals, fostering, local government, news, notification by sally

‘The first reported occasion on which the courts have had to consider whether prospective adopters gave notice of their wish to return the child highlights the need for early legal advice, the Court of Appeal has said.’

Local Government Lawyer, 30th November 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

International community “will see Halliburton ruling as protecting Bar” – Litigation Futures

Posted November 30th, 2020 in accidents, appeals, arbitration, barristers, bias, damages, disclosure, environmental health, insurance, news, solicitors, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court’s decision not to remove a QC from an arbitration will reinforce the international perception that members of the English Bar are being protected, a solicitor has claimed.’

Litigation Futures, 30th November 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

New Judgment: Halliburton Company v Chubb Bermuda Insurance Ltd (Formerly known as Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd) [2020] UKSC 48 – UKSC Blog

Posted November 30th, 2020 in accidents, appeals, arbitration, bias, damages, disclosure, environmental health, insurance, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed this appeal addressing when an arbitrator should make disclosure of circumstances which may give rise to justifiable doubts as to his impartiality.’

UKSC Blog, 27th November 2020

Source: ukscblog.com

Council wins appeal over award of damages to woman hit by cricket ball in park – Local Government Lawyer

Posted November 30th, 2020 in accidents, appeals, compensation, damages, health & safety, local government, news, personal injuries by sally

‘The London Borough of Wandsworth has won an appeal over an order requiring it to pay nearly £35,000 in damages and costs to a woman seriously injured by a cricket ball in Battersea park.’

Local Government Lawyer, 27th November 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

New Judgment: Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs v London Clubs Management Ltd [2020] UKSC 49 – UKSC Blog

Posted November 30th, 2020 in appeals, gambling, news, statutory interpretation, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed this appeal concerning the correct approach as to determining the value of non-negotiable chips for the purpose of calculating gaming duty.’

UKSC Blog, 27th November 2020

Source: ukscblog.com

R v Luckett (Michael David) [2020] EWCA Crim 565 – CrimeCast.Law

Posted November 27th, 2020 in appeals, guilty pleas, misfeasance in public office, news, podcasts, police, police interviews, professional conduct, standards by tracey

‘“This was one of a pair of recent cases, which tend to suggest that police officers and those who aspire to be police officers are still held to a higher standard than the public they are sworn to protect. It was a sentencing appeal following a plea of guilty by a former police officer, who had made use of information gathered in the course of investigating a drink driving offence to get in touch with the defendant and subsequently enter into a long-term personal relationship with her. He resigned from the police and pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office. His appeal against the sentence prompted the Court of Appeal to refer to earlier authorities on sentencing for misconduct in a public office by serving police officers and gave the court an opportunity to emphasise the gravity of the offence, whilst at the same time proving that the quality of mercy is not strained …”’

CrimeCast.Law, 26th November 2020

Source: crimecast.law

Johnny Depp loses bid to appeal libel case ruling against him – The Independent

Posted November 27th, 2020 in appeals, defamation, domestic violence, media, news by tracey

‘Johnny Depp has been denied the right to appeal by the High Court following its ruling which found that the claims that he assaulted his ex-wife Amber Heard were “substantially true”.’

The Independent, 27th November 2020

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Mirchandani v Lord Chancellor [2020] EWCA Civ 1260 – CrimeCast.Law

Posted November 25th, 2020 in appeals, compensation, confiscation, costs, fraud, jurisdiction, news, podcasts, private prosecutions by sally

‘The case was concerned with a private prosecution for fraud offences, which had ultimately resulted in a £20 million confiscation order and £17 million compensation orders. The private prosecutor’s unsuccessful submissions against a third party in proceedings to enforce the confiscation order had led to the unusual spectacle of the Lord Chancellor intervening and persuading a High Court judge to reverse her decision on a jurisdictional question and set aside the order she had previously made. It prompted the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) to conduct a comprehensive review of the primary and secondary legislation and the authorities on private prosecutions, confiscation, costs and the sometimes blurred lines between criminal and civil proceedings.’

CrimeCast.Law, 24th November 2020

Source: crimecast.law

The Nature of Demurrage: K Line Pte Ltd v Priminds Shipping (Hk) Co. Ltd. m.v. “Eternal Bliss” [2020] EWHC 2373 (Comm) – 33 Bedford Row

Posted November 25th, 2020 in appeals, arbitration, chambers articles, charterparties, compensation, damages, news by sally

‘An important point regarding the nature of demurrage may, finally, have been conclusively determined by the High Court in this recent case, which came before Mr Justice Andrew Baker. It is however presently the subject of an appeal to the Court of Appeal (leave having been granted by the learned judge), so a definitive answer is awaited.’

33 Bedford Row, 12th November 2020

Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk

The Cautionary tale of the postman, the application for relief and not enough money? Diriye v Bojaj [2020] EWCA Civ 1400 – Park Square Barristers

Posted November 25th, 2020 in accidents, appeals, chambers articles, civil procedure rules, compensation, damages, documents, news, personal injuries, postal service, road traffic, service, solicitors by sally

‘This credit hire appeal case was heard in the Court Of Appeal on 15 October 2020 with judgment being handed down on 4 November. It was heard by Lord Justice Coulson who gave the leading judgment, Lady Justice Davies and Lady Justice Rose agreeing.’

Park Square Barristers, 13th November 2020

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

Diriye v Bojaj [2020] EWCA Civ 1400: ‘Signed For’ deliveries and deemed service – Littleton Chambers

Posted November 25th, 2020 in accidents, appeals, chambers articles, civil procedure rules, compensation, damages, documents, news, personal injuries, postal service, road traffic, service, solicitors by sally

‘In Diriye v Bojaj [2020] EWCA Civ 1400, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment clarifying the scope of the deemed service provisions in CPR 6.26 in the context of signed for deliveries. The Court held that a “Signed For 1st Class” delivery would still be deemed served “on the second day after it was posted” in accordance with CPR 6.26, regardless of the date on which it was actually signed for and received.’

Littleton Chambers, 11th November 2020

Source: littletonchambers.com

Supreme Court reduces standard of proof for suicide and unlawful killing in inquest conclusions – Park Square Barristers

Posted November 25th, 2020 in appeals, chambers articles, death in custody, inquests, mental health, news, prisons, standard of proof, suicide, Supreme Court, unlawful killing by sally

‘The Supreme Court has on 13 November 2020 handed down the judgment in this case concerning the appropriate standard of proof for conclusions at inquests.’

Park Square Barristers, 13th November 2020

Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk

When is suitable? – Nearly Legal

Posted November 25th, 2020 in appeals, housing, local government, news, statutory duty, statutory interpretation by sally

‘When assessing the suitability of a (refused) offer of accommodation made under s.193 Housing Act 1996 duty, what is the relevant date, or dates? That was the issue for the Court of Appeal in this second appeal by Bromley from a s.204 appeal which had quashed Bromley’s decision that the accommodation offered was suitable.’

Nearly Legal, 23rd November 2020

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

‘Signed For 1st Class’ service is first-class post, CA rules – Litigation Futures

Posted November 23rd, 2020 in appeals, civil procedure rules, documents, news, postal service, service, solicitors by sally

‘The Royal Mail service ‘Signed For 1st Class’ is first-class post or equivalent for the purposes of the deemed service provisions of the CPR, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

Litigation Futures, 23rd November 2020

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

New Judgment: Test Claimants in the Franked Investment Income Group Litigation & Ors v Commissioners of Inland Revenue (1) [2020] UKSC 47 – UKSC Blog

Posted November 23rd, 2020 in appeals, corporation tax, EC law, news, statutory interpretation, Supreme Court, taxation by sally

‘The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed this long-awaited appeal arising in the course of long-running proceedings known as the Franked Investment Income (“FII”) Group Litigation. The FII Group Litigation brings together many claims concerning the way in which advance corporation tax and corporation tax used to be charged on dividends received by UK-resident companies from non-resident subsidiaries. The respondents to this appeal are claimants within the FII Group Litigation whose cases have been selected to proceed as test claims on certain common issues (“the Test Claimants”). These issues are being determined in phases, with the courts’ decisions affecting not just the other claims within the FII Group Litigation, but potentially also a number of other sets of proceedings brought by corporate taxpayers against the appellant, the Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”).’

UKSC Blog, 20th November 2020

Source: ukscblog.com

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