Man jailed for kicking seagull to death – The Independent
‘A man has been jailed for kicking and trampling a gull to death in the Welsh town of Tonypandy.’
The Independent, 5th November 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Difficulties in recruiting to District Bench “to have adverse consequences” for civil, family jurisdictions: Lord Chief Justice – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Lord Chief Justice has warned of “a very worrying shortfall” in the recruitment of salaried members to the District Bench this year, saying that it will have adverse consequences for the family and civil jurisdictions.’
Local Government Lawyer, 5th November 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
UK can’t rely on US platforms to regulate political ads, inquiry told – The Guardian
‘The UK cannot continue to rely on the goodwill of US digital platforms for regulating political adverts online, the chair of a parliamentary inquiry into democracy and digital campaigning has told the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).’
The Guardian, 5th November 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Case Preview: WM Morrisons Supermarkets plc v Various Claimants – UKSC Blog
‘On 6 and 7 November 2019, the Supreme Court will hear Morrison’s appeal from the ruling of the Court of Appeal, in a data breach claim brought by 5,500 employees. The claim raises important questions of employee liability for the actions of rogue employees. It is one of a series of large cases which are working their way through the Courts (including claims against Google and British Airways), which each illustrate the increasing risks businesses face from group claims/class actions, arising from data protection breaches.’
UKSC Blog, 5th November 2019
Source: ukscblog.com
Travellers: Home Office ‘Criminalising Families With Nowhere To Go’ – Charities – Rights Info
‘Travellers’ and Gypsies’ ancient way of life is under threat from “inhumane” proposals to criminalise unauthorised encampments, charities have warned.’
Rights Info, 5th November 2019
Source: rightsinfo.org
From contract to role: using human rights to widen the personal scope of employment protections – Oxford Human Rights Hub
‘The UK Supreme Court’s judgment in Gilham demonstrates how human rights can be used to widen the class of individuals who benefit from employment rights (the “personal scope” of the rights). Further, the court’s reasoning evidences a shift away from contractual thinking in labour law.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 1st November 2019
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
‘Dangerous’ government advert for universal credit ruled misleading by watchdog – The Independent
‘A complaint that a government advert extolling the benefits of universal credit was misleading, and thus “dangerous to the health and financial security of disabled people”, has been upheld by the UK’s advertising watchdog.’
The Independent, 6th November 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police ban on Extinction Rebellion protests ruled illegal by high court – The Guardian
‘Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion protesters may now sue the Metropolitan police for unlawful arrest after the high court quashed an order banning the group’s protests in London last month.’
The Guardian, 6th November 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Can my landlord lock my thermostat in a box? – BBC News
‘In a multi-occupancy dwelling like Alex’s, the landlord is permitted to control the heating, with no rules against boxing off the thermostat, experts say. The same is true of a standard rental property with fewer than three tenants, if the landlord pays the bills.’
BBC News, 5th November 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MI5 policy ‘gives agents legal immunity to commit serious crimes’ – The Guardian
‘MI5 operates a partially secret policy that allows agents to participate in serious crimes including torture and killing, a security tribunal has heard.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Kevin Eves guilty of murdering eight-week-old daughter – BBC News
‘A dad with a history of violence has been found guilty of murdering his eight-week-old daughter.’
BBC News, 5th November 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Revealed: hundreds of children pushed into adult courts by delays – The Guardian
‘Those who turn 18 before first court appearance face tougher treatment regardless of age when they committed offence.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tribunal judiciary “most diverse in Europe” – Litigation Futures
‘The tribunal judiciary is not only representative of the British population but “arguably the most diverse judiciary in Europe and perhaps beyond”, the Senior President of Tribunals has said.’
Litigation Futures, 5th November 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (Reviews of Sentencing) (Amendment) Order 2019
The Accreditation of Forensic Service Providers (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2019
The Eggs and Poultrymeat (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) Order 2019
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2019
The Cross-border Parcel Delivery Services (EU Information Requirements) Regulations 2019
The Insolvency Practitioners and Insolvency Services Account (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2019
The Finance Act 2004 (Specified Pension Schemes) Order 2019
The Pollution Prevention and Control (Designation of Directives) (England and Wales) Order 2019
The Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2019
The Occupational Pensions (Revaluation) Order 2019
The Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Commencement No. 6 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2019
The Data Protection Act 2018 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2019
The Local Government Finance Act 1988 (Non-Domestic Rating Multipliers) (England) Order 2019
The Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers’ Charges) Order 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Sequent Nominees Ltd (formerly Rotrust Nominees Ltd) v Hautford Ltd [2019] UKSC 47 (30 October 2019)
NY (A Child), Re [2019] UKSC 49 (30 October 2019)
Travelers Insurance Company Ltd v XYZ [2019] UKSC 48 (30 October 2019)
Singularis Holdings Ltd v Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd [2019] UKSC 50 (30 October 2019)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Higgins v Revenue And Customs [2019] EWCA Civ 1860 (04 November 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
George v McCarthy & Anor [2019] EWHC 2939 (Ch) (05 November 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Chelfat v Chaudhry’s Restaurant Ltd [2019] EWHC 2959 (QB) (05 November 2019)
Baker v Hemming [2019] EWHC 2950 (QB) (05 November 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Concerns raised about Calderbank offers being used to assess litigation conduct – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Reservations have been expressed about plans to change the rules for determining costs at the end of family proceedings.’
Law Society's Gazette, 5th November 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Commonwealth head warns of dangers of denying justice to all – The Guardian
‘Denying access to justice risks creating fresh conflicts at a time when the international rule of law is under threat, the Commonwealth secretary general has warned ahead of a meeting of the organisation’s law enforcement officers.’
The Guardian, 5th November 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rise of the algorithms – UK Human Rights
‘The use of algorithms in public sector decision making has broken through as a hot topic in recent weeks. The Guardian recently ran the “Automating Poverty” series on the use of algorithms in the welfare state. And on 29 October 2019 it was reported that the first known legal challenge to the use of algorithms in the UK, this time by the Home Office, had been launched. It was timely, then, that the Public Law Project’s annual conference on judicial review trends and forecasts was themed “Public law and technology”.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 4th November 2019
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
