A lesson from the fellow in Iannello – Family Law

Posted August 16th, 2019 in divorce, financial provision, news, remuneration by sally

‘Following the Australian decision of Iannello and Iannello (No.3) [2018] FCCA 3752 Sarah Basso and Rachel Roberts look at the approach of England and in respect of orders in matrimonial proceedings directing a party to make a payment of their bonus to their (former) spouse.’

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Family Law, 15th August 2019

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New inquest opens into 1960s killing of 14-year-old Elsie Frost – The Guardian

Posted August 16th, 2019 in inquests, murder, news, prosecutions by sally

‘A coroner has paid tribute to the brother of a teenage girl who was fatally stabbed in the 1960s as he opened a fresh inquest into her death.’

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The Guardian, 15th August 2019

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North Wales Police ‘failed to protect’ woman killed by ex-partner – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2019 in domestic violence, murder, news, police, Wales by sally

‘Police failed to adequately protect a woman who was later killed by her ex-partner, an investigation has found.’

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BBC News, 16th August 2019

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Cost of outside legal advice doubles at 42 councils – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2019 in budgets, contracting out, legal services, local government, news by sally

‘A doubling of spending on outside legal advice by more than 40 local councils has been labelled “ridiculous” by people fighting funding cuts. Figures from 270 of the 408 councils asked by the BBC showed £322m was spent last year on in-house legal teams and £142m on external legal services.’

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BBC News, 16th August 2019

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Company boss fined £1,000 for knocking over cyclist in Mercedes then driving away – The Independent

‘The owner of an exclusive company that recruits household staff for wealthy clients has been fined nearly £1,000 for knocking over a cyclist and driving away.’

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The Independent, 15th August 2019

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Manchester police have ‘massive backlog’ of uncharged suspects due to IT issue – The Guardian

Posted August 16th, 2019 in computer programs, criminal records, news, police by sally

‘Police in Greater Manchester have been unable to charge many suspects since the introduction of a new £27m computer system, leading to a massive backlog, lawyers have claimed.’

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The Guardian, 15th August 2019

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 15th, 2019 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Scarle James Deceased, the Estate of v Scarle Marjorie Deceased, the Estate of [2019] EWHC 2224 (Ch) (13 August 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Court upholds ‘older died first’ principle in inheritance dispute – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 15th, 2019 in bereavement, expert witnesses, families, housing, news, wills by sally

‘An inheritance dispute between two stepsisters hingeing on which of their parents died first has been resolved by the High Court, which ruled that the younger parent legally outlived the older.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 14th August 2019

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Court spares Steve Coogan full driving ban so new Alan Partridge series is not cancelled – The Independent

Posted August 15th, 2019 in artistic works, fines, licensing, news, road traffic offences, speed cameras by sally

‘Steve Coogan has escaped a full six-month driving ban despite speeding after a magistrates court took into account the “hardship” it would cause for people working on the new Alan Partridge series.’

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The Independent, 14th August 2019

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Judge rejects court action against Boris Johnson over £350m Brexit claim – The Guardian

‘An attempt to bring a private prosecution against Boris Johnson for allegedly telling lies during the 2016 referendum campaign appears to have been dealt a fatal blow with the rejection of an application to take the case to the supreme court.’

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The Guardian, 14th August 2019

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Family of teenager fatally stabbed by his friend launch legal challenge against “unduly lenient” sentence – Daily Telegraph

‘The family of a teenager fatally stabbed by his friend have launched a legal challenge against the “unduly lenient” sentence he received.’

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Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2019

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NCA freezes £100m suspected to be from corruption overseas – The Guardian

‘More than £100m suspected to have been imported to the UK from bribery and corruption overseas has been frozen following a court order obtained by the National Crime Agency.’

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The Guardian, 14th August 2019

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Fifa accused of ‘astonishing’ leniency after fining Manchester City for breaching rules on transfers of schoolchildren – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 15th, 2019 in children, disciplinary procedures, fines, news, school children, sport by sally

‘Fifa was on Wednesday night accused of risking more clubs flouting rules designed to protect child footballers after Manchester City were let off with a fine for their part in breaking regulations.’

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Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2019

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Vanessa George: Families ‘tormented’ by nursery abuser’s silence – BBC News

‘A father who believes his child was sexually assaulted by nursery worker Vanessa George has said he is “tormented” by her unwillingness to admit which infants she abused. George pleaded guilty in 2009 to seven sexual assaults on children and making 124 indecent images of children – but she refused to identify her victims. She has now been judged eligible for parole under strict conditions.’

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BBC News, 15th August 2019

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Number of people dealt with by criminal justice system falls to lowest level since records began – The Independent

‘The number of people prosecuted or handed penalties for crimes in England and Wales has fallen to a record low as offences rise. Statistics released by the Ministry of Justice showed the figure dropped by 2 per cent to 1.59 million people in the year to March.’

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The Independent, 15th August 2019

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Cambridge University graduate sues over handling of sexual harassment complaint – The Independent

Posted August 14th, 2019 in complaints, harassment, news, sex discrimination, universities by michael

‘A former student is suing the University of Cambridge over the way it dealt with her sexual harassment complaint – saying their response left her more traumatised than the harassment itself.’

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The Independent, 14th August 2019

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 14th, 2019 in legislation by michael

The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2019

The General Chiropractic Council (Constitution of the Statutory Committees) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2019

The General Optical Council (Committee Constitution) (Amendment) Rules Order of Council 2019

The Data Protection Act 2018 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 14th, 2019 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

E (Children: Reopening Findings of Fact) [2019] EWCA Civ 1447 (14 August 2019)

Herons Court, the Lessees And Management Company of v Heronslea Ltd & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 1423 (14 August 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court

Officer W80, R (On the Application Of) v [2019] EWHC 2215 (Admin) (14 August 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Collins v Simonsen [2019] EWHC 2214 (QB) (13 August 2019)

Monex Europe Ltd v Pothecary & Anor [2019] EWHC 2204 (QB) (13 August 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Scarle James Deceased, the Estate of v Scarle Marjorie Deceased, the Estate of [2019] EWHC 2224 (Ch) (13 August 2019)

Kaye & Anor v Oxford House (Wimbledon) Management Company Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 2181 (Ch) (08 August 2019)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Triumph Controls – UK Ltd & Anor v Primus International Holding Company & Ors [2019] EWHC 2216 (TCC) (13 August 2019)

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust v Cornwall Council [2019] EWHC 2211 (TCC) (13 August 2019)

AIC Ltd v The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria [2019] EWHC 2212 (TCC) (13 August 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

High Court Judge Appointments – Court and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted August 14th, 2019 in judiciary, news by michael

‘The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of seven Justices of the High Court. The appointments will take effect from 3 September 2019 and 1 October 2019 respectively. It is anticipated that a further ten appointments will be announced in the coming months.’

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Court and Tribunals Judiciary, 14th August 2019

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Family court has jurisdiction to review its findings of fact, says Court of Appeal – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 14th, 2019 in appeals, children, family courts, jurisdiction, news by michael

‘The family court has the statutory power to review its own decisions and challenges to findings of fact on the basis of further evidence do not have to be by way of appeal only, the Court of Appeal has held.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 14th August 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk