Brexit activist Darren Grimes wins appeal against £20,000 Electoral Commission fine – Daily Telegraph
‘Brexit activist Darren Grimes has won an appeal against a £20,000 fine imposed by the Electoral Commission for his activity during the 2016 Brexit referendum.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
Zero-hours workers may get compensation for cancelled shifts – The Guardian
‘Companies could be forced to compensate workers on zero-hours or flexible contracts for cancelled shifts, under government proposals.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Azuonye v Kent [2019] EWCA Civ 1289 (19 July 2019)
Fraser Turner Ltd v Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 1290 (19 July 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Yilmaz & Anor v Government of Turkey (No 2) [2019] EWHC 1939 (Admin) (19 July 2019)
UBB Waste Essex Ltd v Essex County Council [2019] EWHC 1924 (Admin) (18 July 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Horsham Nutraceuticals Ltd & Anor v Manna Pro Products LLC [2019] EWHC 1935 (Ch) (19 July 2019)
High Court (Patents Court)
Takeda UK Ltd v F Hoffmann-La Roche AG [2019] EWHC 1911 (Pat) (17 July 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Court Enforcement Services Ltd v Burlington Credit Ltd [2019] EWHC 1920 (QB) (19 July 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Rise in knives and blades found at London family courts – BBC News
‘Thousands of knives and sharp objects are being confiscated annually at London family courts, with campaigners saying it showed how “desensitised” some people were to carrying weapons.’
BBC News, 20th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MPs call for 10-year limit on prosecution of soldiers – The Guardian
‘A 10-year “qualified statute of limitations” should be introduced to protect veterans and serving armed forces personnel from reinvestigation for alleged crimes, MPs have said.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Government to legislate for legal advice on NDAs – Legal Futures
‘The government has pledged to change the law to ensure that employees signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) receive independent legal advice.’
Legal Futures, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs – BBC News
Body-worn cameras are to be compulsory for bailiffs under government plans to improve the treatment of people in debt.
BBC News, 22nd July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tenants will be given access to rogue landlord database – The Guardian
‘Campaigners have welcomed government plans to open up its rogue landlord database to prospective tenants, as part of proposals to give greater protection to renters.’
The Guardian, 21st July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lucy McHugh murder case: Stephen Nicholson jailed for life – BBC News
‘A lodger who raped and murdered a 13-year-old girl to stop her exposing him as an abuser has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 19th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Patent trial over RAND not necessary after waiver – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses using technology protected by standard-essential patents (SEPs) can elect not to take global licensing terms offered by patent holders at any stage, a London court has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th July 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Extent of jurisdiction to award compensation under section 7(2) of the Party Wall Act 1996 – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘The question of just how wide a party wall surveyor’s jurisdiction is to award compensation to an adjoining owner (under section 7(2) of the Party Wall Act 1996) has been the subject of a considerable amount of debate among party wall surveyors, so every opportunity for judicial scrutiny and clarification should be welcomed. Therefore, the slightly unusual circumstances that unfolded in the 2012 unreported case of Davis v Trustees of 2 Mulberry Walk provides us with some useful guidance in relation to the operation of section 7(2).’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 17th July 2019
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The REACH etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) (No. 3) Regulations 2019
The Electricity Capacity (No. 2) Regulations 2019
The Air Traffic Services (Exemption) Order 2019
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2019
The Teachers’ Pensions Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v MM (Scotland) [2019] UKSC 34 (18 July 2019)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Trail Riders Fellowship v Hampshire County Council [2019] EWCA Civ 1275 (18 July 2019)
MA (Pakistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 1252 (18 July 2019)
TQ Delta, LLC v Zyxel Communications UK Ltd & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 1277 (18 July 2019)
Timokhina v Timokhin [2019] EWCA Civ 1284 (18 July 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Mott & Anor v Environment Agency [2019] EWHC 1892 (Admin) (18 July 2019)
Magness, R (On the Application Of) v Powys County Council [2019] EWHC 1901 (Admin) (18 July 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Bashir v Bashir [2019] EWHC 1810 (Ch) (18 July 2019)
Viagogo AG v Competition and Markets Authority [2019] EWHC 1706 (Ch) (18 July 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Vald. Nielsen Holding A/S Newwatch Ltd v Baldorino & Ors [2019] EWHC 1926 (Comm) (18 July 2019)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Engie Fabricom UK Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd [2019] EWHC 1876 (TCC) (17 July 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
CA ruling on ATE and proportionality “a victory for access to justice” – Litigation Futures
‘Yesterday’s Court of Appeal decision on proportionality and the recovery of after-the-event (ATE) insurance premiums was “a triumph for access to justice”, according to the insurer whose policy was under scrutiny.’
Litigation Futures, 18th July 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Competition watchdog warns Viagogo court action will continue – The Guardian
‘The competition regulator has warned Viagogo that contempt of court proceedings against it will continue, despite a legal ruling that the controversial ticket resale company has hailed as a victory.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Farmer fined after blaming sheep for 23ft hole he made in Offa’s Dyke – Daily Telegraph
‘A farmer who busted a 23ft hole in a world-famous Welsh monument and then tried to blame his sheep, has been ordered to pay more than £2,000.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th July 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Violence rockets as police solve 40,000 fewer crimes a year in deepening ‘crisis’ – The Independent
‘Violence has risen by 20 per cent in a year as the number of crimes solved plummeted by 40,000, new figures show amid warnings of a deepening “crisis” in the justice system.’
The Independent, 18th July 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
