‘You have to admire the ingenuity of lawyers. Who would have thought that the GDPR could be a tool to try and force the Home Office to allow a deported overstayer with a lengthy criminal record back into the UK to conduct an in-person appeal? Not the Court of Appeal for a start in Johnson v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2020] EWCA Civ 1032.’
Panopticon, 11th August 2020
Source: panopticonblog.com
‘Ms Varnish (the Claimant) is a talented cyclist. She holds world records for track cycling and has won medals at the European Championships, World Cup and Commonwealth Games. She entered into an “Athlete Agreements” with British Cycling (the Respondent). This agreement expressly stated that it was not a contract of employment, that the Respondent would develop an Individual Rider Plan and provide the Claimant with support required, and that the Claimant would, among other things, train to the best of her abilities. The agreement provided for suspension and termination by the Respondent in certain circumstances.’
3PB, 3rd August 2020
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
‘A man who stabbed his 76-year-old father to death has been told he will have to serve at least 13 years in prison – and may never be released.’
BBC News, 10th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The High Court has overturned a ruling that a claimant who defeated an argument that a car accident he was involved in was bogus, but lied about his injuries, was not fundamentally dishonest.’
Litigation Futures, 11th August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘A 15-year-old boy has admitted attacking a student from Singapore who was told “we don’t want your coronavirus in our country”.’
BBC News, 10th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The academic chosen to lead the prime minister’s new racial equality commission, despite having cast doubt on the effects of institutional racism and making homophobic comments in the past, is facing a legal challenge to his appointment.’
The Guardian, 11th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Government has published further details about the new immigration system that is due to be implemented from 1 January 2021. The Further Details statement builds on the policy statement that was issued in February 2020. European freedom of movement will end on 31 December 2020 and the new system will apply to all European and non-European applicants.’
Technology Law Update, 10th August 2020
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
‘A man sexually abused as a schoolboy has been awarded more than £1m from his teacher’s employer.’
BBC News, 11th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Pro-democracy activists have launched a private prosecution in London against five British officers working for the Hong Kong police, alleging they have taken part in brutal actions against protesters.’
The Guardian, 10th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The High Court handed down judgment on Friday in Newman v Southampton City Council & Ors [2020] EWHC 2103 (Fam), the first recorded judgment concerning journalistic access to the court file in public law family proceedings. The case is likely to be of interest to media lawyers generally, and throws up potential complications surrounding the scope and extent of the privacy rights of children vis-à-vis their parents.’
Panopticon, 7th August 2020
Source: panopticonblog.com
‘A “predatory paedophile” described by police as “every parent’s nightmare” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 7th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has refused Volkswagen permission to appeal the decision that it tried to cheat clean air regulations.’
Litigation Futures, 7th August 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘In this article, Simon Pentol QC examines the flaws in the process that scrutinises the suitability of football club owners and proposes a 10-point plan of revisions.’
25 Bedford Row, 6th August 2020
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
‘Do the police racially discriminate against people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities?’
BBC News, 10th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The answer remains, “No”, on the authority of this recent Court of Appeal decision, which has particular relevance for cases where a disabled Claimant complains that a failure to make adjustments for them, in a timely fashion, has caused them undue stress and suffering.’
3PB, 3rd August 2020
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
‘Automatically discounted prison sentences for criminals who plead guilty at the earliest opportunity may be abolished in a bid to secure public confidence, it has been reported today.’
Law Society's Gazette, 7th August 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Soon landlords will be able to take action against renters again, which many fear could lead to a rise in homelessness.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A former Labour MP and ex-Army officer who admitted making an indecent image of a child has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 7th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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