BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Begum v Ahmed [2019] EWCA Civ 1794 (28 October 2019)
RS (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1796 (28 October 2019)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Binfield, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 1812 (25 October 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
CD, Re presumed death of AB [2019] EWHC 2785 (Ch) (29 October 2019)
SL Claimants v Tesco Plc [2019] EWHC 2858 (Ch) (28 October 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Priyanka Shipping Ltd v Glory Bulk Carriers PTE Limited [2019] EWHC 2804 (Comm) (28 October 2019)
High Court (Family Division)
FRB v DCA [2019] EWHC 2816 (Fam) (28 October 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Law firm entitled to fees from CFA after claimant’s death – Litigation Futures
‘A law firm which guaranteed clients there would be “no hidden, nasty surprises” could claim over £30,000 in fees from the estate of a deceased asbestosis claimant, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 29th October 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Mentally ill man jailed for yelling racist abuse at judge – Legal Futures
‘A mentally ill man has been jailed for 10 days for contempt in the face of the court after yelling racist abuse at a judge at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.’
Legal Futures, 29th October 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
New review will enhance response to serious and organised crime – Home Office
‘The review announced by the Government will look to identify ways of bolstering the response to threats such as county lines, people trafficking and drugs.’
Home Office, 29th October 2019
Source: www.gov.uk
Tougher hate crime sentences at record levels – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Courts are handing down tougher sentences in almost three out of four hate crime cases – the highest proportion ever, according to new figures published today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 25th October 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Joint article by The Hon Mr Justice Mostyn: Probability reasoning in judicial fact-finding – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Joint article by The Hon Mr Justice Mostyn: Probability reasoning in judicial fact-finding.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 29th October 2019
Source: www.judiciary.uk
District judge ‘sarcastic and shaking with rage’ in flawed family hearing – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Family Court has overturned a district judge’s care ruling after finding she “crossed the line” during the hearing, creating a hostile atmosphere and alienating everyone appearing before her.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th October 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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
Ex-commissioner condemns ‘failing’ UK approach to human trafficking – The Guardian
‘The former anti-slavery commissioner Kevin Hyland has described the UK’s system for preventing people-trafficking into the country as “failing” and called for urgent reform.’
The Guardian, 28th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Child sexual abuse inquiry criticises lack of cooperation from Vatican – The Guardian
‘The Vatican’s repeated refusal to cooperate with official investigations into paedophile priests and its delay in stripping convicted offenders of their clerical status has been condemned by the UK’s child sexual abuse inquiry. In a highly critical attack on the papacy’s stonewalling response to decades of complaints, the lead counsel to the inquiry, Brian Altman QC, said it was “very disappointing” that significant evidence and statements had been withheld.’
The Guardian, 28th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
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
