‘Voyeurs who record images of breastfeeding women without permission and domestic abusers who escape jail because of time limits on prosecutions are being targeted by proposals put before parliament on Tuesday.’
The Guardian, 4th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘2021 wasn’t a year of great upheaval in the Immigration Rules. Major changes such as the overhaul of the Skilled Worker sponsorship system took effect just at the end of 2020, as did the Frontier Worker Permit scheme for EU nationals remaining in employment (but not residence) in the UK. That is not to say that 2021 was quiet; the Graduate route was introduced in the summer, Global Talent has continued to be tweaked and expanded, and the deadline for EU Settlement Scheme applications has come and gone during the year.’
EIN Blog, 4th January 2022
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘A man groomed by paedophile Barry Bennell while on holiday at Butlin’s has secured a five-figure settlement from the company’s previous owners.’
BBC News, 5th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘People who take part in hare coursing, an illegal bloodsport, face tougher sentences under plans set out by the government on Tuesday.’
The Independent, 4th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Mail on Sunday will pay the Duchess of Sussex just £1 in damages for invading her privacy by publishing a private letter she had sent to her father.’
The Guardian, 5th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Metropolitan Housing Trust Ltd v TM (2021) EWCA Civ 1890 – We saw in Taylor v Slough Borough Council (2020) EWHC 3520 (Ch) that in possession claims where a defence of breach of public sector equality duty was raised, the courts would be prepared to accept subsequent compliance (even after the issue of proceedings) as ‘remedying’ the breach. In this second appeal, the Court of Appeal adds some important codicils to that position.’
Nearly Legal, 3rd January 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘The Conservative Party has opposed the HRA root and branch ever since its enactment. Manifesto commitments to overhaul the HRA were made in 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2019. In 2015 Prime Minister, David Cameron, said he was open to the “nuclear option” of withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights (the ECHR) to ensure the UK’s highest court remains the “ultimate arbiter of human rights”, although this was to be delayed until after the referendum on EU membership. The Government has now, however, confirmed that the UK will not leave the ECHR.
In December 2020 the Government announced it was setting up an Independent Human Rights Act Review chaired by Sir Peter Gross, the former Lord Justice of Appeal. On 16 December 2021 the Review published its final report. On the same day the Deputy Prime Minister and new Justice Minister, Dominic Raab, announced a packet of proposals to launch a new British Bill of Rights.
The impact of these proposals will be profound. In this article I shall outline what the proposals will involve. I shall next assess the impact of those proposals.’
UK Constitutional Law Association , 4th January 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘In R (Morahan) v West London Assistant Coroner [2021] EWHC 1603 (Admin), the Divisional Court provided detailed guidance on the circumstances in which an enhanced investigation under Article 2 ECHR may be required at an inquest.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th January 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘A county council has been fined £300,000 for failing to inspect and maintain trees on a public footpath, following the death of a member of the public.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th December 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal recently considered the impact of the public sector equality duty (“PSED”) on a claim for possession of rented residential premises; in particular, whether an earlier breach of the PSED can latterly be remedied, and to what extent. Robert Winspear analyses the ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th January 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The High Court has refused a litigation funder’s bid to use privileged material to overturn a divorce settlement which it says deliberately provides no assets for the wife to pay the £1m she owes it.’
Legal Futures, 4th January 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Commission has today [17 December 2021] launched a project to review how evidence is used in prosecutions of sexual offences, and to counter misconceptions about sexual harm (“rape myths”).’
Law Commission, 17th December 2021
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘The English courts can still grant a pan-EU trade mark injunction in proceedings commenced before the end of the Brexit implementation period, the High Court has confirmed.’
Law Society's Gazette, 29th December 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Home Office will undergo a high court battle over a HIV patient who was denied life-saving treatment while being held in an immigration detention centre for over two weeks, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 1st January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A driver was caught distracted behind the wheel nine times in the last four years, an investigation has found. The unidentified person was one of 932 British drivers convicted of the offence more than once in the same time period, according to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) figures obtained by the PA news agency.’
The Independent, 3rd January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘More people will be eligible for a pardon for historical criminal convictions relating to homosexual activity, the government has said.’
BBC News, 4th January 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
There will be no posts during the Inner Temple Library’s Christmas closure period which starts at 2pm on 21st December. We will resume posting on 4th January 2022.
Happy Christmas and thanks for reading!
‘Public law specialists have begun legal proceedings against the Information Commissioner’s Office over publication of Whitehall submissions on judicial review that have influenced controversial reforms.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th December 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A sex offender caught trying to meet children in an undercover police sting has been jailed for 12 years.’
BBC News, 20th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A “callous” mugger has been jailed for 18 years for killing an elderly woman 20 years ago.’
The Independent, 20th December 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
© Inner Temple Library 2025