LGBT groups and celebrities call for gender law reform – BBC News
‘More than 100 LGBT organisations and celebrities are urging the government to reform UK gender identity laws, the BBC has learned.’
BBC News, 29th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Employment tribunal claims taking eight months to be heard – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 29th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
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.’
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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th July 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
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.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 25th July 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Court rejects appeal against judgment delivered after 18 months – Law Society’s Gazette
‘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.’
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.’
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.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Army criticised for ‘organisational failings’ over death of soldier – The Guardian
‘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.’
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.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Deepcut inquests: Campaign ends for James Collinson hearing – BBC News
‘The parents of a recruit shot dead at Deepcut Barracks 17 years ago have dropped their bid for a new inquest.’
BBC News, 26th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Assault and self-harm hit record levels in jails in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Assaults and incidents of self-harm in prisons in England and Wales have reached new highs, prompting fresh warnings that authorities are failing inmates.’
The Guardian, 25th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Yildiz v London Borough of Hackney [2019] EWCA Civ 1331 (24 July 2019)
Rauf v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1276 (24 July 2019)
Jazztel Plc v HM Revenue and Customs [2019] EWCA Civ 1301 (24 July 2019)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Soni (Appeal against a Wasted Costs Order), Re [2019] EWCA Crim 1304 (24 July 2019)
L, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 1326 (24 July 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Broxfield Ltd v Sheffield City Council [2019] EWHC 1946 (Admin) (24 July 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Rubicon Vantage International Pte Ltd v Krisenergy Ltd [2019] EWHC 2012 (Comm) (25 July 2019)
Athena Capital Fund Sicav – Fis SCA v Crownmark Ltd [2019] EWHC 1952 (Comm) (24 July 2019)
High Court (Family Division)
X (Female Genital Mutilation Protection Order No.2), Re [2019] EWHC 1990 (Fam) (24 July 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Rudd v Bridle & Anor [2019] EWHC 1986 (QB) (24 July 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Separated migrant children to access legal aid more easily – Ministry of Justice
‘Draft legislation will bring immigration and citizenship matters into the scope of legal aid for separated migrant children.’
Ministry of Justice, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Solicitors right to throw off “shackles” of legal aid for CFA – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has described as “reasonable” a decision by claimant lawyers that they needed the “freedom” of a conditional fee agreement (CFA) and shake off “the shackles” of legal aid to properly conduct a medical negligence claim.’
Litigation Futures, 24th July 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
