“Put your house in order,” court tells solicitor over higher rights – Legal Futures

Posted July 29th, 2019 in advocacy, news, rights of audience, solicitor advocates by sally

‘The High Court has told a solicitor who accidentally exercised higher rights of audience without the formal qualification to do so “to put his house in order”.’

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Legal Futures, 29th July 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Abdul Mayanja shooting: Pair jailed for killing RAF cadet – BBC News

Posted July 29th, 2019 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men convicted of shooting an RAF cadet dead as he sat on a wall after asking him where he came from have been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Atheist parents take primary school to court as they say assembly prayers breach children’s human rights – Daily Telegraph

‘Atheist parents are taking their children’s primary school to the High Court, claiming that biblical re-enactments and praying in assembly are a breach of their human rights.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th July 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 29th, 2019 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Thames Water Utilites Ltd v R. [2019] EWCA Crim 1344 (26 July 2019)

AD, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 1339 (26 July 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Gare, R (On the Application Of) v Babergh District Council [2019] EWHC 2041 (Admin) (26 July 2019)

Francis v Government for the United States of America [2019] EWHC 2033 (Admin) (26 July 2019)

Golding, R (On the Application Of) v Crown Court Sitting At Maidstone [2019] EWHC 2029 (Admin) (26 July 2019)

JJ Manangement LLP & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Revenue And Customs & Anor [2019] EWHC 2006 (Admin) (25 July 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Estera Trust (Jersey) Ltd v Singh & Ors [2019] EWHC 2039 (Ch) (26 July 2019)

Dodoun v Collings & Anor [2019] EWHC 2008 (Ch) (25 July 2019)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Tugushev v Orlov & Ors (No. 2) [2019] EWHC 2031 (Comm) (26 July 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Flanaghan v University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust [2019] EWHC 1898 (QB) (26 July 2019)

ZC v Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust [2019] EWHC 2040 (QB) (26 July 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

UK’s top judge calls for donations to legal support charity – The Guardian

Posted July 29th, 2019 in budgets, charities, family courts, judges, legal aid, legal representation, news by sally

‘The UK’s most senior judge has appealed for people to give money to a charity whose volunteers support those who become embroiled in civil court cases but cannot afford a lawyer.’

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The Guardian, 28th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

LGBT groups and celebrities call for gender law reform – BBC News

Posted July 29th, 2019 in consultations, gender, news by sally

‘More than 100 LGBT organisations and celebrities are urging the government to reform UK gender identity laws, the BBC has learned.’

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BBC News, 29th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Employment tribunal claims taking eight months to be heard – The Guardian

Posted July 29th, 2019 in budgets, complaints, delay, employment tribunals, news by sally

‘Employment tribunal claims in the UK are taking an average of eight months to be heard, as the system struggles under government funding cuts and a surge in complaints.’

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The Guardian, 29th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Barrister suspended again after returning from drug-conviction ban – Legal Futures

‘A barrister who only recently returned to practice after completing a three-year suspension for a drugs conviction, has been suspended again.’

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Legal Futures, 29th July 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Clergy Discipline – Rebuke administered in “an unusual case” – Law & Religion UK

‘On 14 May 2019, the Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal for the Diocese of Carlisle heard a complaint against the Revd Canon Cameron Butland by the Archdeacon of Westmoreland and Furness, alleging that the Respondent had been neglectful or inefficient in the performance of his duties. Since the misconduct was admitted, the only issue before the Tribunal was that of penalty. The Tribunal determined that the appropriate penalty was one of rebuke.’

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Law & Religion UK, 23rd July 2019

Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com

Divorcee granted injunction against ex-husband’s holding company – OUT-LAW.com

‘he High Court in England has granted an injunction against the holding company to which a wealthy Russian businessman transferred ownership of a luxury yacht in order to avoid enforcement of a £500 million divorce settlement, preventing the company from moving the yacht from where it is docked in Dubai.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 24th July 2019

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 26th, 2019 in animals, legislation, national insurance by sally

Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019

National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Act 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 26th, 2019 in legislation by sally

The Firearms (Fees) Regulations 2019

The Power to Award Degrees etc. (BPP University Limited) Order of Council 2013 (Amendment) Order 2019

The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) (No. 2) Order 2019

The British Nationality Act 1981 (Remedial) Order 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 26th, 2019 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Firdaws, R (On the Application Of) v First Tier Tribunal (IAC) & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 1310 (25 July 2019)

Notting Hill Finance Ltd v Sheikh [2019] EWCA Civ 1337 (25 July 2019)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Veysey v R. [2019] EWCA Crim 1332 (25 July 2019)

Medouni & Anor v R. [2019] EWCA Crim 1283 (25 July 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Baxter v Todd [2019] EWHC 1959 (Ch) (25 July 2019)

High Court (Family Division)

LB Barking & Dagenham v A (Therapeutic Residential Placement) [2019] EWHC 2017 (Fam) (25 July 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Nuttal & Anor v Kerr & Anor [2019] EWHC 1977 (QB) (25 July 2019)

Fullick & Ors v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2019] EWHC 1941 (QB) (25 July 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Childminder dubbed ‘Peter Pan nanny’ jailed for sexually abusing children – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A childminder who dubbed himself the ‘Peter Pan nanny’ has been jailed for sexually abusing three children.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 25th July 2019

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Court rejects appeal against judgment delivered after 18 months – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 26th, 2019 in appeals, debts, delay, fraud, judges, judgments, misrepresentation, news by sally

‘Losing defendants in a civil claim have failed to overturn a judge’s ruling – despite it taking him 18 months from the end of proceedings to hand it down.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 26th July 2019

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Section 9(6B) of the Children Act 1989 – what is its purpose? – Family Law Week

‘Sophie Crampton, barrister of 4 Brick Court, considers what purpose the provision might serve in determining care proceedings.’

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Family Law Week, 26th July 2019

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Knife crime epidemic will not end until weapons on streets are no longer ‘cool’, says judge – Daily Telegraph

‘Britain’s knife crime epidemic will continue until young people see weapons as “uncool”, a judge has said. Mr Justice Bryan’s comments came as he sentenced a 17-year-old boy to eight months in custody for stabbing a grammar school pupil in the heart with a flick knife.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Army criticised for ‘organisational failings’ over death of soldier – The Guardian

Posted July 26th, 2019 in armed forces, bereavement, families, health & safety, inquests, news, standards by sally

‘The father of a soldier who collapsed and died during a fitness test on a hot summer’s day has said there were organisational failings in the way the exercise was run.’

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The Guardian, 25th July 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Teenager who watched pornography before brutal rape and murder of 14-year-old girl can be named, judges rule – Daily Telegraph

‘A teenager who watched pornography before brutally raping and murdering a 14-year-old girl can be identified for the first time, judges have ruled.’

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Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2019

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Deepcut inquests: Campaign ends for James Collinson hearing – BBC News

Posted July 26th, 2019 in armed forces, bereavement, families, inquests, news, suicide by sally

‘The parents of a recruit shot dead at Deepcut Barracks 17 years ago have dropped their bid for a new inquest.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2019

Source: www.bbc.co.uk