Workers watchdog launched to clamp down on abuse – BBC News
‘The government has announced the creation of a new workers’ watchdog to take over protecting the rights of UK workers.’
BBC News, 8th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sanctions
Boris Johnson flat inquiry: what sanctions can watchdog impose? – The Guardian
‘Boris Johnson is bracing for an investigation by the Electoral Commission into payments covering renovations to his Downing Street flat. What will the process will look like and what sanctions could the Conservative party face?’
The Guardian, 28th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court hearing over UK’s £400m tank deal debt to Iran postponed – The Guardian
‘A high court hearing designed to resolve the UK’s non-payment of a £400m debt to Iran has been postponed again, leaving the families of dual nationals detained in Iran distraught since they believe the debt is critical to their release of loved ones.’
The Guardian, 19th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Principle of finality in litigation – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A judgment made in open court takes effect when it is made and not when it is subsequently sealed. The lapse of time between the making of an order in open court and sealing it may be taken by the unsuccessful party as an opportunity to rehearse legal arguments or to produce new evidence to persuade the court to revisit and amend its order before it is sealed.’
Law Society's Gazette, 18th January 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Three for the Price of One: A Case Note on Diriye v Bojaj – Ropewalk Chambers
‘Diriye v Bojaj [2020] EWCA Civ 1400, handed down on 4 November 2020, was a procedural appeal in a credit hire case. It raised a point about pleading allegations of impecuniosity in such cases alongside two points of wider application: whether the Royal Mail “Signed For 1st Class” service is covered by the description “First class post (or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day)” in CPR 6.26; and the proper approach to applications for relief from sanctions under CPR 3.9.’
Ropewalk Chambers, 5th November 2020
Source: www.ropewalk.co.uk
UK’s Magnitsky law does little to stem flow of dirty money from Russia – The Guardian
‘He is known as Vladimir Putin’s enforcer. Almost every criminal case in Russia – from Pussy Riot to anti-government street protests – passes his desk. But as of last week Moscow’s top law officer, Alexander Bastrykin, is no longer welcome in Britain. He is banned from owning property, opening a bank account or popping over from Moscow for a weekend jaunt.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK Sanctions regime targets Human Rights abusers – Doughty Street Chambers
The UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has finally introduced a long awaited equivalent to the US Magnitsky Act.
Doughty Street Chambers, 7th July 2020
Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk
New UK law could challenge China over Hong Kong, but will it go far enough? – The Guardian
‘New UK human rights sanctions legislation set to be published in the next few weeks is being touted as a possible tool with which to confront Chinese officials over Hong Kong, but questions loom about whether the law’s range and impact can meet such high expectations.’
The Guardian, 2nd July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Claimant loses all costs after assessment misconduct – Litigation Futures
‘A claimant has lost all of his remaining entitlement to costs because of misconduct during the assessment process.’
Litigation Futures, 19th June 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Relief from sanctions overturned for “egregious” conduct – Litigation Futures
‘A High Court judge has overturned relief from sanctions granted to a claimant in a medical negligence case, partly because of her solicitor’s “egregious” conduct.’
Litigation Futures, 15th June 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
No relief for claimant who went “well beyond” court order – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has rejected an application for relief from sanctions from a claimant who went “well beyond” the terms of a directions order by obtaining a fully updated report from a medical expert.’
Litigation Futures, 2nd June 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Relief from sanctions: An overview and case law update – St Ives Chambers
‘In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, applications for relief from sanctions may become more frequent as deadlines are missed and court orders are not complied with. In three recent cases, the High Court has considered the applicable principles and provided guidance. Now, therefore, seems the ideal time to revisit the applicable principles.’
St Ives Chambers, 21st May 2020
Source: www.stiveschambers.co.uk
Depp v Denton: Hollywood star pleads for relief from sanctions – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Hollywood superstar Johnny Depp came up against the nuances of civil procedure rules yesterday after he asked for permission to call extra witnesses to his libel trial.’
Law Society's Gazette, 19th May 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Comply with ADR duty or risk costs sanction – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The recent decision of DSN v Blackpool Football Club Limited [2020] EWHC 670 (QB) illustrates the need for litigating parties to consider and engage with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures in trying to resolve their disputes.’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th May 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Limitation and Time Limits in Civil Litigation: Implications of Covid 19 – 23 Essex Street
‘Whilst legislation is being rushed through dealing with significant aspects of work undertaken by the legal profession, addressing major societal issues such as housing, crime and the need to conduct hearings remotely, there are many more areas directly impacted by the current circumstances that have not / cannot be legislated for. This article considers the effect of the pandemic on statutory limitation periods and applications for relief from sanctions.’
23 Essex Street, 9th April 2020
Source: www.23es.com
Denton Resource – St John’s Chambers
‘This most recent edition of the Denton Resource includes, in a thematic at-a-glance format, over 200 post-Denton cases decided up to 31 December 2019. It will be of interest to practitioners in all fields of civil litigation dealing with applications where the three-stage Denton approach is to be applied.’
St John's Chambers, 10th February 2020
Source: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk
Inadequate time estimates a “problem” in Commercial Court – Litigation Futures
‘Parties under-estimating the time required to argue applications in the Commercial Court – especially where the parties seek a Friday listing – is a “significant current problem”, a judge has warned.’
Litigation Futures, 19th February 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Tribunal lifts practising controls from ABS accountant – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has lifted practising restrictions on a finance director who was sanctioned less than three years ago, over the objections of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).’
Legal Futures, 11th November 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘How Did Liverpool Escape League Cup Expulsion?’ – Ashley Cukier on the EFL Disciplinary Panel’s Decision – Littleton Chambers
‘The English Football League (“EFL”) yesterday [3 October] announced that Liverpool FC had been found guilty of misconduct and fined £200,000 – of which £100,000 will be suspended until the end of Season 2020/21 – for having breached EFL Rules by fielding an ineligible player in their League Cup third round match against Milton Keynes Dons. The sanction has raised eyebrows in some parts: in 2016 the EFL, in an ostensibly more severe sanction, deducted 3 points from Bury FC for fielding an ineligible player and, as recently as last month, Grays Athletic FC were expelled from the FA Cup for the same offence. In the latest edition of the Littleton Sports Group’s ‘Five Things You Need to Know’ series, Ashley Cukier considers the sanction handed to Liverpool by the EFL Board.’
Littleton Chambers, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Serious misconduct is not always a banning offence, High Court rules – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has opted not to ban a solicitor caught up in a property scam, saying a finding of serious misconduct should not always result in such a penalty.’
Law Society's Gazette, 28th October 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
