Woman jailed after grooming vulnerable boy for sex – The Independent
‘A woman has been jailed for six years over a series of sex offences involving a vulnerable underage boy.’
The Independent, 22nd May 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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The Inferno of the private rental sector – Nearly Legal
‘For some reason, a whole tranche of First tier Tribunal decisions on rent repayment order applications have just shown up on Bailii. Collectively, they confirm that should you wish to take a journey through the 9 circles of the hell of the private rented sector, rent repayment order decisions are a good way to find displayed what Dante tells us are the three conditions of sin – incontinence, vice, and brute bestiality.’
Nearly Legal, 23rd May 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Finnian Clarke: Be careful what you wish for: The government’s judicial review consultation on public law nullity – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In its “Judicial Review Reform: the Government Response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law” consultation document, the government puts forward a number of suggestions for reform of the concept of “nullity” within UK public law. They suggest among other things that only jurisdictional errors should be deemed void ab initio, and/or that courts ought to have a presumption against a finding of nullity. Though the recent Queen’s speech included a Judicial Review Bill, it made no mention of these specific proposals, suggesting that the government may be minded to shelve these ideas for now. In this post I’ll argue that the government would be well-advised to leave nullity alone.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 24th May 2021
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Retention of data on alleged rapist lawful despite acquittal in criminal proceedings – UK Human Rights Blog
‘YZ, R (on the application of) v Chief Constable of South Wales Police (Rev 1) [2021] EWHC 1060 (30 April 2021). The claimant YZ had been acquitted on three counts raping his former wife but details concerning these matters remain on the Police National Computer (PNC). These proceedings concerned whether such retention was lawful.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 21st May 2021
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Much still to do, says litigation investor after breast implant case progress – Litigation Futures
‘A litigation investment company bringing High Court proceedings over PIP breast implants has welcomed a liability decision in France but said there is “still much more work to be done” on its claim in the UK.’
Litigation Futures, 21st May 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Dozens of vulnerable asylum seekers wrongly placed in Napier Barracks despite watchdog warnings – The Independent
‘Dozens of asylum seekers have been wrongly placed in Napier Barracks after the Home Office failed to recognise their vulnerabilities, prompting concerns that ministers have ignored warnings from watchdogs.’
The Independent, 23rd May 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Patel unveils digital visa to help ‘count people entering and leaving UK’ – The Guardian
‘Priti Patel has unveiled a US-style digital visa system that she claimed would help the government to count numbers of people entering and leaving the UK accurately for the first time.’
The Guardian, 23rd May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Legal bid launched to stop Boris Johnson deleting WhatsApp messages about Covid decisions – The Independent
‘A legal bid has been launched to stop Boris Johnson and his ministers from deleting WhatsApp messages and other communications that would shed light on how they took decisions during the pandemic.’
The Independent, 23rd May 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Elections and compulsory photo ID – what effect will it have on Gypsies and Irish Travellers? – Each Other
‘At the annual Queen’s Speech last week, the controversial Electoral Integrity Bill was announced. If passed, it means that voters will need to produce a valid form of photo ID when they cast their vote. The government rationale behind the legislation is to secure trust and prevent fraud in UK voting systems. It is thought the legislation will be in place by next year. Despite being routinely practiced in many countries, including Northern Ireland and the United States, this type of legislation has been criticised for deterring voters and, more problematically, disenfranchising poorer, minority and elderly voters. This is due to the fact that procuring approved forms of identification can be expensive and time consuming.’
Each Other, 20th May 2021
Source: eachother.org.uk
A Sigh of Relief: Elkundi & Ors v Birmingham City Council – Nearly legal
‘Hot on the heels of the decision in R (Imam) v London Borough of Croydon (2021) EWHC 739 (Admin) comes this altogether more satisfying decision, Elkundi & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Birmingham City Council (2021) EWHC 1024 (Admin), on the nature and enforceability of the duty under s. 193(2) Housing Act 1996.’
Nearly legal, 20th May 2021
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Non-party access to court documents – OUT-LAW.com
‘People or organisations who are not a party to a piece of litigation (non-parties) in England and wales can obtain copies of some documents relating to civil proceedings that are held at court. Depending on the type of document requested, the permission of the court may be required. Until fairly recently, the matter had received only limited consideration in Scotland, however, the position there appears to be similar although there are fewer court rules covering the situation and much will depend on the nature of the document sought and the identity of the party seeking it.’
OUt-LAW.com, 20th May 2021
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Legal Challenges to neighbourhood plans and orders: the Supreme Court has the final word – Local Government Lawyer
‘Estelle Dehon and John Fitzsimons set out the lessons that those involved in neighbourhood plan and neighbourhood development order litigation should learn from a key Supreme Court ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st May 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court judge clarifies position on adoption for co-parenting families where relationship has ended – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Family Court has ruled that in co-parenting families one parent may adopt a child born to the other even if they are no longer partners.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st May 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
High Court boosts flight delay claims as Supreme Court hears Bott case – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has given yet another boost to flight delay practices after ruling that a passenger who boarded in London but suffered a delay on the connecting leg of her flight in Canada was entitled to compensation.’
Litigation Futures, 20th May 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Will future earnings ever be shared after divorce? – Family Law
‘Almost all clients want their finances to be resolved without ongoing financial connections so they can each go their separate ways without continuing financial ties i.e., they want to have a “clean break”.’
Family Law, 20th May 2021
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Government responds to inquiry into child sexual abuse in secure children’s homes – Family Law
‘The government has responded to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse custodial institutions report about placement in secure children’s homes.’
Family Law, 20th May 2021
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
