Payout for Ashington woman who got cancer after wrong smear result – BBC News
‘A woman who had to undergo cancer treatment after being cleared by an incorrect smear test has received compensation.’
BBC News, 12th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Gulf War ‘human shield’ hostages set to take legal action – BBC News
‘British Airways passengers and crew taken hostage in Kuwait are set to take legal action against the government and the airline, lawyers say.’
BBC News, 12th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mandatory anti-slavery declarations risk becoming ‘box-ticking exercise’, say UK MPs – The Guardian
‘Campaigners and MPs have said anti-slavery declarations made mandatory by Theresa May risk becoming “a pointless box-ticking exercise” after it emerged that ministers took assurances from one previously slavery-linked company on trust.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Damp, mould and the HHSRS – Nearly Legal
‘Here is a quick note on two recent DLUHC/govt publications on damp and mould, and on proposed revisions to the housing health and safety rating system.’
Nearly Legal, 10th September 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
UK regulator clarifies ‘may contain’ food allergen labelling requirements – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements, providing important clarifications over the use of the so-called “may contain” label by food producers and retailers.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Personal data in FOI requests: cautionary tales – Local Government Lawyer
‘In recent news there have been reports of personal data breaches that have resulted from the release of information in response to a freedom of information request. Charlotte Smith looks at the issues involved.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tribunal rejects MoJ’s ‘elaborate’ reason for refusing FOI request – Law Society’s Gazette
The first-tier tribunal has overturned a ruling that the Ministry of Justice was entitled to turn down freedom of information requests relating to cleaners’ pay.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
TUC complains to UN watchdog over ‘undemocratic’ UK anti-strike law – The Guardian
‘The Trades Union Congress has lodged a complaint with the UN’s labour standards body claiming the UK government flouted the watchdog’s orders over its newly enforced “undemocratic” anti-strike law.’
The Guardian, 10th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
No apologies over Grays golly doll pub investigation, says police chief – BBC News
‘A police chief constable has “no regrets” after his officers investigated pub landlords who displayed golly dolls behind their bar.’
BBC News, 11th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists – The Independent
‘The Government has launched a new taskforce which aims to put a stop to lawsuits that have a “devastating” impact on journalists. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday as they try to end legal threats, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation (Slapps).’
The Independent, 11th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dialysis and different realities – the Court of Protection has to decide – Local Government Lawyer
‘In a recent ruling a senior judge has helpfully reminded us of the fact that a person with cognitive impairments may be operating within a very different reality to everyone else does not mean that it is a reality which can simply be ignored, writes Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon).’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Denton and applications to set aside default judgments – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has settled the uncertainty around whether the ruling in Denton applies to applications to set aside a default judgment, writes Alastair Cantor.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
New collaboration on scoping study on international cooperation in criminal law – Law Commission
‘In a new initiative, the Law Commission of England and Wales has invited the Criminal Law Reform Now Network (CLRNN), an established research network, to look at whether a law reform project on international cooperation in criminal law is needed and, if so, what the scope might be.’
Law Commission, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Man who posed for selfies as he piloted small boat jailed – Home Office
‘An Egyptian man who posed for selfies while piloting a small boat with 50 migrants on board has been jailed for 3 years and 2 months.’
Home Office, 6th September 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
CPS cracks down on football tragedy abuse – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit tragedy-related abuse as prosecutors publish additional guidance today. The CPS has updated its prosecution guidance on football related offences which reconfirms today (7 August 2023) that tragedy-related abuse can be prosecuted as a public order offence.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Forfeiture ruling highlights underground banking threat – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A money laundering case involving the sale of a £1.73million house has thrown a rare spotlight on the operations of the Chinese underground banking system.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Couple stung by £89 storage fee after spending £4,500 on wills – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A couple were told they would have to pay an annual £49 storage fee after spending £4,500 on their wills – which then increased to £89 a year, a report on the impact of unqualified advisers in the estate planning sector has revealed.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
