The Supreme Court’s Rwanda Judgment: What Now for the Government? – Oxford Human Rights Hub

‘All eyes were on the Supreme Court last Wednesday when it handed down its ruling on the lawfulness of the government’s much-criticised Rwanda scheme. The judgment featured a number of important issues (including issues relating to retained EU law) but the key question for the Court was simple: would sending individuals making asylum claims in the UK to Rwanda – to make asylum claims there instead – subject them to a real risk of ill-treatment? The Supreme Court’s answer was that it would. The government’s policy was therefore unlawful.’

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Oxford Human Rights Hub, 22nd November 2023

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Theodore Konstadinides: Reassessing the UK’s Rwanda Asylum Policy: Tinkering with International Law and the Constitution – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘On 15 November, the Supreme Court issued its much-awaited judgment in the case of AAA and others v the Home Secretary, commonly referred to as the Rwanda asylum policy case. The decision came notably quickly, almost a month after the case was heard, indicating the Court’s responsiveness to the urgency and the wider public interest surrounding the case. Despite the swift turnaround, the judgment was meticulously formulated, reflecting the serious implications of the case.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 21st November 2023

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

UK ICO challenges Clearview AI ruling – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK’s data protection authority has lodged an appeal against a tribunal ruling that found it did not have the power to take enforcement action against facial recognition software developer Clearview AI.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st November 2023

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Court of Appeal confirms applicable test when hearing an application to annul a bankruptcy under section 282(1)(a) (Khan v Singh-Sall and another) – Gatehouse Chambers

Posted November 22nd, 2023 in appeals, bankruptcy, chambers articles, dispute resolution, insolvency, news by sally

‘Dispute Resolution analysis: In a second appeal, the Court of Appeal has upheld the decisions of two lower Courts in concluding that due to the conduct of a bankrupt and his insolvency, his bankruptcy should not (on an exercise of discretion) be annulled, despite concluding that the bankruptcy order should not have been made.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 20th October 2023

Source: gatehouselaw.co.uk

Adam Tucker: The Rwanda Policy, Legal Fiction(s), and Parliament’s Legislative Authority – UK Constitutional Law Association

‘Last week the Supreme Court (in R (AAA) v Home Secretary) found the UK government’s policy to send asylum applicants to Rwanda unlawful on the grounds that “removal … to Rwanda would expose them to a real risk of ill-treatment by reason of refoulement” [149]. In response, the Prime Minister announced that the government intends to “take the extraordinary step of introducing emergency legislation” which “will enable Parliament to confirm that… Rwanda is safe”.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 22nd November 2023

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The Russell murders: is Michael Stone in prison for a brutal crime he didn’t commit? – The Guardian

‘He was jailed for the murders of Lin and Megan Russell in 1997. Now, 26 years, two trials and two appeals later, Stone’s case is being reviewed.’

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The Guardian, 22nd November 2023

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Doctor’s suspension after questioning the severity of Covid 19 did not breach his Article 10 rights – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted November 21st, 2023 in appeals, coronavirus, disciplinary procedures, doctors, human rights, news, tribunals by sally

‘This was an appeal by a doctor against a decision of the medical practitioners’ tribunal that he was guilty of misconduct. He also appealed against the tribunal’s decision to suspend his registration for six months.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 20th November 2023

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Unanimous Supreme Court: Rwanda removals are unlawful – UK Human Rights Blog

‘R ((AAA) Syria and Ors) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] UKSC 42. The Government’s flagship policy of removing individual asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be decided under the Rwandan asylum system that was announced on 14th April 2022 has been found to be unlawful by a unanimous Supreme Court.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 15th November 2023

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Supreme Court dismisses commercial lender’s appeal over PPI claim – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 17th, 2023 in appeals, disclosure, insurance, news, Supreme Court, time limits by sally

‘The Supreme Court has ruled that a claim over the misselling of a payment protection insurance policy was not time-barred as the commercial lender failed to disclose that it was charging a “substantial commission” on the policy.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 16th November 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Rishi Sunak to bring in emergency law after supreme court’s Rwanda ruling – The Guardian

‘Rishi Sunak has staked his political credibility on pushing through emergency legislation to resurrect his high-profile plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, after the supreme court ruled it was unlawful.’

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The Guardian, 15th November 2023

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Supreme court rules Rwanda plan unlawful: a legal expert explains the judgment, and what happens next – EIN Blog

‘The UK supreme court has unanimously ruled that the government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful.’

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EIN Blog, 15th November 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Appeal confirms that persons unknown must identify themselves if they wish to challenge a bill of costs – Gatehouse Chambers

‘Dispute Resolution analysis: An appeal court has confirmed that a ‘person unknown’ who refused to identify himself during proceedings for breach of copyright was debarred from challenging a bill of costs in detailed assessment proceedings unless he identified himself.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 4th October 2023

Source: gatehouselaw.co.uk

What is the ECHR and how does it relate to the Rwanda migrants policy? – The Independent

‘In a bid to appease the Tory right, Conservative leaders have for years flirted with taking the nuclear option of leaving the European Convention on Human Rights.’

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The Independent, 15th November 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Good practices in probate litigation – Bowser v Smith [2023] EWCA Civ 923 – New Square Chambers

Posted November 16th, 2023 in appeals, chambers articles, news, probate by sally

‘In this article, JJ Liew examines the case of Bowser v Smith, with a focus on the Court of Appeal’s discussion of the conduct expected of the parties in the handling of contentious probate litigation.’

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New Square Chambers, 3rd October 2023

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Olivia’s killer plans conviction appeal after losing minimum term challenge – The Independent

Posted November 16th, 2023 in appeals, children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Thomas Cashman failed in a bid to challenge his 42-year sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday.’

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The Independent, 15th November 2023

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How the UK government’s Rwanda asylum plan came unstuck – The Guardian

‘The supreme court has ruled that the government’s plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Peter Walker explains what happens next.’

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The Guardian, 16th November 2023

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Diag Human v Volterra Fietta – Hailsham Chambers

Posted November 15th, 2023 in appeals, arbitration, chambers articles, fees, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal dismisses the solicitors’ appeal in Diag Human v Volterra Fietta. In this note, Jamie Carpenter KC, Counsel for the successful Respondents, analyses the decision and its implications for litigation funding agreements in light of PACCAR.’

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Hailsham Chambers, 4th October 2023

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Back to the drawing board for patient autonomy? Informed consent following McCulloch – Guildhall Chambers

Posted November 15th, 2023 in appeals, chambers articles, consent, doctors, negligence, news by sally

‘In the most significant decision on informed consent since Montgomery, the Supreme Court have held that the question of what “reasonable alternative treatments” a doctor has a duty to inform their patient about is governed by the “professional practice test” (as in Bolam). As to the disclosure of “material risks” inherent in treatment, the test in Montgomery endures.’

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Guildhall Chambers, 24th October 2023

Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk

Reassurances, Assurances or Uncertainties? – Hailsham Chambers

Posted November 15th, 2023 in appeals, chambers articles, insurance, jurisdiction, news by sally

‘In this case note Simon Howarth KC discusses the CoA’s review of R (Assurant) V FOS [2023] EWCA Civ 1049 and the jurisdiction issues that arose as a result.’

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Hailsham Chambers, 5th October 2023

Source: www.hailshamchambers.com

Supreme Court rules Rwanda asylum policy unlawful – BBC News

‘The UK’s highest court has ruled the Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful.’

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BBC News, 15th November 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk