Shoreham Airshow pilot acquitted over crash deaths – BBC News
‘Pilot Andrew Hill has been found not guilty of manslaughter over the Shoreham Airshow crash, in which 11 men died.’
BBC News, 8th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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MoD hit with indemnity costs for disclosure failure – Litigation Futures
‘The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been ordered to pay indemnity costs after the High Court ruled that it “has not begun to grapple with its obligations in terms of disclosure” in a procurement challenge.’
Litigation Futures, 7th March 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Government issues guidance for local authorities on Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued non-statutory guidance and advice to local authorities on the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Lord Chief Justice sets up advisory group for judiciary on Artificial Intelligence – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has set up an advisory body to inform the judiciary about developments in artificial intelligence (AI).’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tommy Robinson to face fresh contempt of court proceedings – The Guardian
‘The former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson is facing a fresh hearing over allegations that he committed contempt of court by allegedly filming people involved in a criminal trial and broadcasting footage on social media.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Foster carers sue council for negligence over placement of Parsons Green bomber – Local Government Lawyer
‘A couple who fostered an 18 year old man who left a bomb on a Tube train at Parsons Green are to sue Surrey County Council for negligence and breach of their right to family life under the Human Rights Act.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Millionaire’s son jailed for causing girl’s death by dangerous driving – The Guardian
‘A millionaire’s son has been jailed for 18 months after admitting causing the death of a girl who died nine years after a car crash.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
IWD: Law Society sets out blueprint for gender equality – Legal Futures
‘The Law Society has published 39 recommendations to help legal businesses deliver equality for women in the law, amid continuing reports of discrimination and harassment.’
Legal Futures, 8th March 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Newcastle rape and trafficking trials collapse over police failings – BBC News
‘The case against a gang accused of trafficking and raping young girls has collapsed because of police failings.’
BBC News, 7th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Council wins Upper Tribunal battle over service charge and replacement central heating – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has ruled that the London Borough of Southwark can recover a service charge for work in a leaseholder’s flat after the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) said nothing was payable.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal rejects legal duty for council tax purposes to disclose fact of residence – Local Government Lawyer
‘No legal duty exists that requires a resident to notify a council of their residence at a particular address for council tax purposes, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tribunal orders defunct law firm to pay staff outstanding wages – Legal Futures
‘A defunct family law firm has been ordered by an employment tribunal to pay two female members of staff unpaid wages and damages.’
Legal Futures, 7th March 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
UK court ruling raises hopes of asylum for torture survivors – The Guardian
‘Tens of thousands of torture survivors could find it easier to secure sanctuary in the UK after a ruling by the supreme court.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
No Fault divorces: a new reality? – Family Law
‘Following mounting criticism from campaigners, the UK could witness the arrival of ‘no-fault divorces’ in the coming months, writes LexisNexis’ Catherine Gleave. The government is preparing a consultation to review the current divorce system, with a view to introduce a reform offer to estranged couples and give them the opportunity to end their marriage without the acrimony of fault-finding divorce proceedings. With such monumental change on the horizon, we discuss the impact of no-fault divorces and make predictions about what the change could mean for the legal world.’
Family Law, 6th March 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Court of Appeal discharges injunction banning firm from VW group action – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by group action specialists Harcus Sinclair challenging the enforceability of a non-disclosure agreement it entered into with a Derbyshire firm regarding the Volkswagen group litigation.’
Law Society's Gazette, 6th March 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Home Office to amend registration rules for vulnerable EU citizens – The Guardian
‘The Home Office has reached an out-of-court settlement with a charity that had threatened a judicial review over the registration system for EU citizens. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) agreed to drop its application for a judicial review after Sajid Javid’s department made changes to its guidance to caseworkers in relation to vulnerable citizens.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Equality watchdog to decide if Labour broke law over antisemitism – The Guardian
‘Britain’s equality watchdog is close to deciding if it will launch an inquiry into whether the Labour party’s handling of antisemitism cases complies with equalities law.’
The Guardian, 6th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell survivors’ anger as police say no charges until 2021 Grenfell survivors’ anger as police say no charges until 2021 – The Guardian
‘Survivors and the bereaved from the Grenfell Tower fire have expressed their “extreme frustration” at the pace of justice after Scotland Yard admitted no charges were likely for at least two years.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
