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The CJEU and the ECtHR: an idiot’s guide – Law & Religion UK

Posted March 1st, 2017 in EC law, human rights, news by sally

‘Five years ago we posted a piece entitled ‘Church and State III – the European dimension’. Perhaps the title was misleading, but some people still don’t seem to be able to understand the difference between the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, so the following is an updated version, without the references to freedom of religion and belief.’

Law & Religion UK, 27th February 2017

Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com

Sir Cliff Richard’s legal battle with BBC goes to High Court – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 1st, 2017 in defamation, media, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Lawyers representing Sir Cliff Richard are due in court for the latest stage of a dispute between the singer and the BBC.’

Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Woman who found £20 note on floor convicted of theft – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2017 in guilty pleas, news, theft by sally

‘A woman who kept a £20 note she found in a shop has been convicted of theft.’

BBC News, 28th February 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Mixed-sex civil partnerships make sense. Here’s why – video – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2017 in civil partnerships, news by sally

‘Technology reporter Alex Hern and his female partner do not want to get married, because of the patriarchal roots of the institution. They would be prepared to get a civil partnership, but this ceremony is only open to same-sex couples. Here he explains why the rights offered by this alternative should be extended to couples like his.’

The Guardian, 1st March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New drivers caught using phones to lose licence – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2017 in news, penalties, road traffic offences, telecommunications by sally

‘Drivers caught using a phone within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked under new rules in England, Scotland and Wales.’

BBC News, 1st March 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Lawyers back call for national child abuse inquiry to name perpetrators – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2017 in anonymity, child abuse, inquiries, news by sally

‘Lawyers have called for more transparency from the national child abuse inquiry over the naming of the perpetrators after their identities were withheld from the public hearings.’

The Guardian, 1st March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The Round Up: Couples in the Courts – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 28th, 2017 in appeals, families, immigration, married persons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘Immigration law featured heavily in courts in the past week, with judgments in two cases handed down by the justices.’

UK human Rights Blog, 27th February 2017

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

“Perverse Incentives” – Nearly Legal

Posted February 28th, 2017 in housing, human rights, landlord & tenant, local government, news by sally

‘Osman, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Harrow (2017) EWHC 274 (Admin). A challenge to Harrow’s allocation policy, specifically on the “downgrading” of allocation priority for overcrowded households in PRS accommodation, while existing Harrow tenants kept the higher priority for overcrowding on a transfer application.’

Nearly Legal, 26th February 2017

Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk

Potential financial losses and gains from theft of confidential information did not justify award of ‘jackpot damages’, rules UK judge – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 28th, 2017 in damages, data protection, employment, news, theft by sally

‘Businesses that have confidential information stolen from them but do not suffer a financial loss as a result of that theft will generally not be eligible for damages if those that have taken the information unlawfully have not made any financial gain by doing so, a judge at the High Court in London has said.’

OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2017

Source: www.out-law.com

Civil procedure update: new rules – make sure you know what’s coming! – Zenith PI Blog

Posted February 28th, 2017 in budgets, civil procedure rules, costs, fees, news, sanctions, trials by sally

‘On 3rd February 2017 the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017 were made. The majority of these rules will come into force on 6th April 2017.’

Zenith PI, 28th February 2017

Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com

Government gains injunction to block prison staff industrial action – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2017 in industrial action, injunctions, news, prison officers, prisons by sally

‘The government has won a High Court injunction blocking industrial action by prison staff on Wednesday.’

BBC News, 28th February 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Fines for using mobile phone while driving to double – The Independent

Posted February 28th, 2017 in careless driving, consultations, fines, news, telecommunications by sally

‘Drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel face tougher penalties from Wednesday.’

The Independent, 28th February 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Jealous killer, 21, jailed for life over Matalan murders of ex-girlfriend and new partner – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 28th, 2017 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘A killer who stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her new partner to death outside the shop where they worked has been jailed for at least 23 years.’

Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Southwark council fined £570,000 over fatal tower block fire – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2017 in costs, fines, fire, health & safety, housing, local government, news by sally

‘The London fire brigade has said it hopes “lessons are learned” after a council was fined £570,000 over safety failings at a 14-storey block of flats where six people died in a fire.’

The Guardian, 28th February 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Judge rules against council over refusal to accommodate before age assessment – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 28th, 2017 in asylum, children, housing, immigration, news, refugees by sally

‘A local authority did not have good reason for departing from statutory guidance requiring it to provide accommodation and support to an unaccompanied young person pending a lawful age assessment, a High Court judge has ruled.’

Local Government Lawyer, 27th February 2017

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Adherence to Wells ruling meant discount rate cut was only option, says Truss – Litigation Futures

Posted February 28th, 2017 in consultations, damages, interest, news, personal injuries by sally

‘The “faithful application” of the principles set down by the House of Lords in Wells v Wells was the reason Lord Chancellor Liz Truss rejected calls to take a “mixed portfolio” approach to setting the discount rate, in a move one leading observer suggested showed “nimble political footwork”.’

Litigation Futures, 28th February 2017

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

How to prevent a Decree being made Absolute – Family Law Week

Posted February 28th, 2017 in divorce, family courts, news by sally

‘Byron James, barrister, Expatriate Law (Dubai) / Fourteen, reviews the law, practice and procedure relating to the prevention of a decree made absolute in divorce proceedings.’

Family Law Week, 21st February 2017

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

MoJ confirms hike in probate fees – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 28th, 2017 in consultations, courts, fees, news, probate by sally

‘The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a massive overhaul in probate charges, which will see some estates charged up to £20,000. From May this year, subject to parliamentary approval, the MoJ is planning to introduce a sliding scale of charges for probate fees to replace the current flat fees.’

Law Society’s Gazette, 27th February 2017

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Domestic violence evidence requirement removed – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 28th, 2017 in domestic violence, evidence, legal aid, news, time limits, victims by sally

‘The Law Society has welcomed the government’s decision to remove a time limit for evidence that will make it easier for domestic violence victims to qualify for legal aid.’

Law Society’s Gazette, 27th February 2017

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Payday loans complaints rise 22% despite FCA clampdown – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2017 in banking, complaints, consumer credit, financial regulation, insurance, news, statistics by sally

‘Complaints to the financial ombudsman about payday loans have risen to almost 200 a week – and not all of those experiencing problems necessarily fit the image of low-income borrowers relying on short-term loans to get by.’

The Guardian, 28th February 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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