Death of zoo keeper mauled by tiger ruled accidental – The Guardian
‘The death of a keeper mauled by a tiger at a zoo in Cambridgeshire was an accident, an inquest has ruled.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK privacy watchdog notifies multi-million pound fines for data breaches – Technology Law Update
The UK’s data privacy regulator, the ICO, has started issuing notices of intention to fine data controllers under the GDPR for data breaches. The maximum fine the ICO can impose for a breach of data protection laws increased from £500k under the Data Protection Act 1998 to €20m or 4% of global annual turnover, whichever is greater, under GDPR. GDPR also introduced stronger data breach reporting and notification requirements.
Technology Law Update, 10th July 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Fears UK law change could prevent scrutiny of money launderers – The Guardian
‘Plans to introduce laws in Britain to combat money laundering could prevent the media and researchers from accessing vital information on the tide of dirty cash flowing around the world, campaigners and journalists have warned.’
The Guardian, 9th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Father’s Day Revenge? Female perpetrated domestic abuse, homicide and suicide – Transparency Project
‘On the 17th of June 2018, a father made an anxious call to Kent Police after his ex-partner failed to return their child after a period of unsupervised contact which had been agreed by the family court. Very sadly, the following morning, the Police found the bodies of the missing little boy and his mother. A Serious Case Review into “Child H” was conducted and published in the last week by Kent Safeguarding Children’s Board.’
Transparency Project, 6th July 2019
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
Case Comment: Sveriges Angfartygs Assurans Forening (The Swedish Club) and others v Connect Shipping Inc and another [2019] UKSC 29 – UKSC Blog
‘John Butler is a senior associate in the insurance and reinsurance group at CMS, specialising in maritime disputes. John is dual-qualified in Hong Kong and England & Wales, and regularly acts for international clients in Hong Kong litigation and international arbitration, particularly in international trade disputes under charterparties, bills of lading, letters of credit and contracts of affreightment.’
UKSC Blog, 10th July 2019
Source: ukscblog.com
Heterosexual couples may be allowed to convert marriages to civil unions – The Guardian
‘All heterosexual couples in England and Wales will be offered the chance to “convert” their marriages to civil partnerships, or vice versa, under plans being considered by ministers.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Costs award overturned after judge read ‘without prejudice’ letters – Litigation Futures
‘A judge was wrong to make a costs order after viewing ‘without prejudice’ material relating to settlement discussions that was not marked “save as to costs”, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 9th July 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Prisoner release checks ‘put public at risk’ – chief inspector – BBC News
‘The safety of the public is being put at risk by thousands of prisoners being released without proper assessments, the government has been told.’
BBC News, 9th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Free speech victory or charter for higher costs? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Supreme Court’s recent clarification of the ‘serious harm’ threshold for defamation claims has been welcomed by newspapers as a victory for free speech. In fact, it is more likely to mean escalating costs and uncertainty for claimants and defendants alike.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th July 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
UK farmer loses high court fight to stop alpaca being killed – The Guardian
‘An alpaca farmer has lost a high court battle to prevent one of her prized animals from being killed.’
The Guardian, 9th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Parish council fails in judicial review of assessment by planning officer of impact of 400-dwelling scheme on church – Local Government Lawyer
‘A parish council has failed in a High Court challenge to a decision by the development control committee at Arun District Council to grant outline permission for the development of a portion of land allocated for up to 400 dwellings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Major: I will seek a judicial review to stop Parliament shutdown – BBC News
‘Former prime minister Sir John Major has told the BBC he would seek a judicial review in the courts if the new prime minister tried to suspend Parliament to deliver a no-deal Brexit.’
BBC News, 10th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parents launch legal action to stop Catholic school academy plan – The Guardian
‘Parents at a Catholic primary school have launched legal action in an attempt to halt academisation after the local bishop said he wanted all Catholic schools in the diocese to convert and join a multi-academy trust (Mat).’
The Guardian, 9th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Hope Barden: Sex role-play death prompts law change plea – BBC News
‘The sister of an adult online performer who died during a sexual role play game gone wrong has called for strict new webcamming pornography laws.’
BBC News, 7th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Small law firms can set up effective ‘Chinese walls’, says judge – Legal Futures
‘It is wrong to suggest that ‘Chinese walls’ set up by small law firms to prevent confidentiality breaches will “never be effective”, a judge has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 9th July 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Women’s World Cup: Unequal Prize Money ‘A Human Rights Breach’, Says Lawyers – Rights Info
‘FIFA is likely breaching its own human rights policies by awarding women footballers only 7.5 percent of the prize money men receive, legal experts say.’
Rights Info, 9th July 2019
Source: rightsinfo.org
Judge faces no action over drink-driver ‘being a woman’ remark – BBC News
‘A judge who said a drink-driver deserved a chance to avoid jail because she is a woman will not face sanctions.’
BBC News, 8th July 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Developer fails in Court of Appeal bid to overturn ruling that neighbourhood plan challenge was brought out of time – Local Government Lawyer
‘Lord Justice Lindblom said the main question in Oyston Estates Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Fylde Borough Council [2019] EWCA Civ 1152 was how one should understand the statutory provisions – in section 61N of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 – for proceedings to challenge the steps taken by a local planning authority in making a neighbourhood plan.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th July 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tommy Robinson faces jail after being found in contempt of court – The Guardian
‘Tommy Robinson faces prison again after being found in contempt of court for “aggressively confronting and filming” defendants in a criminal trial and broadcasting the footage on social media.’
The Guardian, 5th July 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
