Yousef Makki: Joshua Molnar named after judge lifts ban – BBC News
‘A teenager who stabbed his friend in the heart can be named after an order protecting his anonymity was lifted.’
BBC News, 6th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Magistrates raise concerns over county lines defence ‘loophole’ – The Guardian
‘A legal defence for children who claim they are being exploited by county lines drug gangs needs to be monitored more closely, the Magistrates’ Association has warned.’
The Guardian, 6th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Nick: Operation Midland detectives cleared of wrongdoing after ‘inadequate’ probe by police watchdog – Daily Telegraph
‘Five detectives were cleared of wrongdoing over their handling of bogus VIP sex ring allegations following a “lamentable and inadequate” inquiry by police watchdogs, a former High Court judge has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Surrogacy: BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Archers’ storyline highlights legal issues for parents – Family Law
‘Rachel Cooper, barrister, Coram Chambers, discusses current UK surrogacy legislation in relation to modern reproductive practices.’
Family Law, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Ford & Anor v Bennett & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 1604 (03 October 2019)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
KC, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 1632 (04 October 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Raqeeb v Barts NHS Foundation Trust [2019] EWHC 2531 (Admin) (03 October 2019)
High Court (Family Division)
B & C, Re [2019] EWHC 2593 (Fam) (04 October 2019)
Barts NHS Foundation Trust v Raqeeb & Ors [2019] EWHC 2530 (Fam) (03 October 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
DXW v PXL [2019] EWHC 2579 (QB) (04 October 2019)
Brownlie v Four Seasons Holdings Inc [2019] EWHC 2533 (QB) (01 October 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Sexual violence and harassment cases at universities treble in three years – Daily Telegraph
‘Sexual violence and harassment cases at universities have trebled in three years, as victims reveal their claims are being investigated by novices.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Match.com rapist has prison term extended after lying about vasectomy to victim who fell pregnant – The Independent
‘A serial rapist who used dating websites including Match.com to target his victims has been given extra prison time for attacks on five more women.’
The Independent, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Health body faces legal action amid concerns over autism ‘cure’ – The Guardian
‘The high court is to be asked to decide whether the statutory regulation of homeopaths is safe, amid concerns that some of those on an accredited register are offering an anti-vaccine “cure” for children with autism.’
The Guardian, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
British police to demand data from US tech giants directly after delays to paedophile investigations – The Independent
‘British police and intelligence agencies will be able to demand suspects’ social media data directly from American technology giants under a new agreement signed with the US government. The Home Office said the landmark agreement would speed up investigations into alleged terrorists, paedophiles and serious criminals.’
The Independent, 4th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Unprecedented’ level of special needs complaints upheld – BBC News
‘Breaches of children’s legal right to have special educational needs support have reached unprecedented levels, says an official complaints body. England’s local government ombudsman said not only had there been a spike in complaints, but nine out of 10 of them were upheld in 2018-19.’
BBC News, 4th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nearly all Home Office misconduct inquiries relate to immigration – The Guardian
‘Almost all of the investigations into alleged serious misconduct by Home Office staff relate to immigration matters, the Guardian has learned. Although the department also has responsibility for policing and counter-terrorism, 96% of its internal investigations focus on immigration matters. Scores of these investigations have substantiated allegations against staff made internally or by the public.’
The Guardian, 4th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Women lose landmark High Court fight against pension changes that caused homelessness and destitution – The Independent
‘Women affected by controversial adjustments made to the state pension age, which campaigners say unlawfully discriminates against women born in the 1950s, have lost their landmark High Court battle against the government.’
The Independent, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Neglected NHS cancer hospital is unfit for purpose, says report – The Guardian
‘An NHS cancer hospital has such crumbling buildings, out-of-date equipment and staffing problems that patients’ safety and quality of care are at risk, a bombshell report for health service bosses has warned.’
The Guardian, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl can go abroad for treatment – BBC News
‘The parents of a brain-damaged girl will be allowed to take her abroad to continue her treatment, the High Court has ruled.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
FCA announces ‘illiquid’ fund category, among other new rules – OUT-LAW.com
‘Certain open-ended retail funds that invest primarily in ‘illiquid’ assets, such as property, will be subject to new rules from next year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st October 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Addlesee & Ors v Dentons Europe LLP [2019] EWCA Civ 1600 (02 October 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Barrowfen Properties Ltd v Hambros Investments Ltd & Anor [2019] EWHC 2548 (Ch) (02 October 2019)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
C Spencer Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd [2019] EWHC 2547 (TCC) (02 October 2019)
Doosan Enpure Ltd v Interserve Construction Ltd [2019] EWHC 2497 (TCC) (25 September 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Capitalised maintenance: a court-free solution? – Family Law
‘The court’s unpredictable approach means alternative resolution could be the logical choice, argue Kim Beatson and Victoria Brown.’
Family Law, 2nd October 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Teenager sentenced following drugs death of 14-year-old girl – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A teenager has been sentenced to four years in a young offenders detention centre for supplying the drugs that led to the death of a 14-year-old girl.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd October 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
