Inquest into Mia Atkins choking death: Misadventure ruling – BBC News
‘The death of a two-year-old girl who choked on a cocktail sausage was caused by misadventure, a coroner has ruled.’
BBC News, 28th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government vows to outlaw NDA cover-ups in sex harassment cases after inquiry prompted by Sir Philip Green scandal – Daily Telegraph
‘Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) which cover up discrimination and harassment are “unacceptable”, the Government has said as it vows a crackdown in wake of the investigation into Sir Philip Green.’
Daily Telegraph, 29th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police watchdog inquiry launched over Carl Beech report – The Guardian
‘An inquiry has been launched into the police watchdog after its report on the investigation into false claims of a VIP Westminster paedophile ring was branded “a whitewash”.’
The Guardian, 28th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ben Lacomba: Taxi driver found guilty of murdering missing mother of five – The Independent
‘Taxi driver Ben Lacomba has been found guilty of murdering missing mother-of-five Sarah Wellgreen, more than a year after she was last seen alive.’
The Independent, 28th Ocotber 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Met PC cleared of beating ‘yellow vest’ protester during clashes – BBC News
‘A Metropolitan Police officer has been found not guilty of beating a protester at a pro-Brexit “yellow vest” march.’
BBC News, 28th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Michael Adebowale: Lee Rigby killer pleads guilty to assaulting nurse – The Independent
‘Convicted murderer will serve eight months after his 45 year minimum term is complete.’
The Independent, 28th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prisoner rehabilitation does not work, says former prisons boss – The Guardian
‘A former director general of the Prison Service has said rehabilitation of offenders in jail does not work and should be scrapped.’
The Guardian, 29th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Andrew Griggs guilty of murdering pregnant wife, Debbie, who disappeared 20-years ago without trace – Daily Telegraph
‘A married sailor, who was having an affair with a 15-year-old girl, has been convicted of killing his pregnant wife who disappeared without trace 20-years ago.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mum wins £3.2m after eye operation delays left her blind – BBC News
‘A mother of three has been awarded £3.2m in compensation after delays in treating an eye condition led to her going permanently blind.’
BBC News, 28th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Exhumation and reburial of Captain Matthew Flinders – Law & Religion UK
‘This post reviews the secular and ecclesiastical legislation involved in the exhumation of Captain Flinders’ remains, discovered during the archaeological investigation at Euston Station, London, and their reburial in rural Lincolnshire. It updates an earlier post and incorporates the helpful Comments made and subsequent new information, and clarifies the legislative requirements involved.’
Law & Religion UK, 28th October 2019
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Brands can claim exclusive rights to a colour – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent ruling shows that businesses require strong evidence from customer surveys or expert witnesses to demonstrate the link between a colour and their brand to prevent rivals using the same colour to market their products, an expert in intellectual property law has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th October 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Aldred v Cham [2019] EWCA Civ 1780 (25 October 2019)
BF (Albania) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1781 (25 October 2019)
(Algeria) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1763 (24 October 2019)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Pringle v R. [2019] EWCA Crim 1722 (17 October 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
)Solicitors Regulation Authority v Dar [2019] EWHC 2831 (Admin) (25 October 2019)
Jones v Crown Prosecution Service & Anor [2019] EWHC 2826 (Admin) (24 October 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Blatchford Ltd v Blatchford & Ors [2019] EWHC 2743 (Ch) (24 October 2019)
Affinity Workforce Solutions Ltd v McCann & Ors [2019] EWHC 2829 (Ch) (24 October 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Munich RE Capital Ltd v Ascot Corporate Name Ltd [2019] EWHC 2768 (Comm) (25 October 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
BCG Brokers LP & Ors v Tradition (UK) Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 2845 (QB) (25 October 2019)
Ager v Career Development Finance Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 2830 (QB) (25 October 2019)
Emambee v London Borough of Islington [2019] EWHC 2835 (QB) (25 October 2019)
Higgins & Co Lawyers Ltd v Evans [2019] EWHC 2809 (QB) (24 October 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Separated migrant children given better access to legal aid – Ministry of Justice
‘Vulnerable migrant children who have been separated from their parents will get quicker and simpler access to legal aid, after new government legislation came into force today (25 October 2019). The Legal Aid for Separated Children Order 2019 will bring non-asylum immigration and citizenship matters into the scope of legal aid for under 18s who are not in the care of a parent, guardian or legal authority.’
Ministry of Justice, 25th October 2019
Source: www.gov.www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Claimant faces £400,000 credit hire bill in “extreme” case – Litigation Futures
‘A claimant is facing a bill of over £400,000 in credit hire charges plus legal costs after a county court found that the car she collided with was stationary.’
Litigation Futures, 25th October 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Serious misconduct “does not mean automatic strike-off” – Legal Futures
‘A finding of serious misconduct against a solicitor does not require striking off or an immediate suspension from practice, the High Court has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 28th October 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Wife fails to overturn financial award made in arbitration – Family Law
‘A recent decision in the High Court upholding a financial award made in arbitration confirms the courts’ support for arbitration in financial proceedings. It also acts as a warning to anyone seeking to appeal a family arbitral award. Tim Carpenter and Lydia Fowler review the decision.’
Family Law, 23rd October 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Family of teenager who died from lethal ecstasy dose support drug legalisation – The Guardian
‘A mother in Devon who prevented two young dealers that had sold her son lethal ecstasy tablets from going to jail has warned that home secretary Priti Patel’s vow to renew the “war on drugs” is doomed to fail.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
NHS chiefs attempt to blacklist homeopathy amid anti-vax fears – Daily Telegraph
‘NHS leaders have gone to war on homeopathy by attempting to have the practice blacklisted amid fears it is fuelling anti-vax propaganda. The chief executive and medical director of NHS England have written to the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), the statutory body that oversees healthcare regulation, urging it to strip accreditation from the Society of Homeopaths (SoH).’
Daily Telegraph, 28th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
