Paignton burglar found asleep on victim’s sofa jailed – BBC News
‘A burglar who was found asleep on his victim’s sofa with a bag of stolen property next to him has been jailed.’
BBC News, 9th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mordaunt hints at amnesty for historical actions by UK soldiers – The Guardian
‘The new defence secretary, Penny Mordaunt, declared that army veterans should not be “pursued unfairly for events that took place decades ago” hinting that she favoured an amnesty for British soldiers from historical prosecutions.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Dania, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 796 (17 April 2019)
Rashid, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 797 (16 April 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Family Division)
Vilinova v Vilinov & Anor [2019] EWHC 1107 (Fam) (17 April 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Inglis v Ministry of Defence [2019] EWHC 1153 (QB) (08 May 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
(Un)signed, sealed, delivered: Anchor 2020 v Midas Construction – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘It is common practice for parties in the construction industry to undertake work under a letter of intent before the contract is formally executed. This practice ensures that design can be undertaken, materials can be procured, the site can be prepared and, ultimately, work can begin notwithstanding ongoing contractual negotiations.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 8th May 2019
Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: English Law on the World Stage – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by the Lord Chief Justice: English Law on the World Stage.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 8th May 2019
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Aid sector action to tackle abuse ‘completely unsatisfactory’, say MPs – The Guardian
‘Private aid companies and charities will be asked to reappear before MPs, after evidence given on tackling sexual abuse was condemned as “completely unsatisfactory”. Stephen Twigg, chair of the international development committee (IDC), said he intended to invite representatives of both groups back.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Alcoholic pilot spared jail after turning up for flight following ‘rum nightcap’ – The Independent
‘A pilot who turned up for a flight to the US while still over the limit after a “rum nightcap” has been spared jail.’
The Independent, 8th may 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Food outlets ‘should list all ingredients’ says food agency – BBC News
‘Food outlets should list all ingredients in order to protect customers with allergies, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has proposed. The FSA has recommended ministers adopt strict new rules, which include highlighting the 14 major allergens.’
BBC News, 8th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kerry Katona fined £500 for failing to send her child to school – BBC News
‘Singer Kerry Katona has been fined £500 for failing to send one of her children to school.’
BBC News, 8th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Church rejects report which says clergy should be allowed to go to police with sex abuse confessions – Daily Telegraph
‘The Church of England is ignoring abuse victims, survivors claim, after it rejected a report saying that clergy should report sex abuse confessions to police.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Anger as man who abused girlfriend is spared prison by judge who told him there are ‘lots more fish in the sea’ – The Independent
‘A man who has been convicted of coercive control has been spared prison after a judge told him to leave his ex-girlfriend alone because there are “lots more fish in the sea”.’
The Independent, 8th May 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ofcom investigating CGTN for allegedly airing forced confession – The Guardian
‘The UK broadcasting regulator has launched a formal investigation into an allegation that China Global Television Network (CGTN), the international news channel of China Central Television (CCTV), aired a confession forced from a British private investigator while imprisoned in China.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rape victims demand a say in official review of criminal justice failings – The Guardian
‘Victims’ organisations are to press for closer involvement in the government’s review of falling rape prosecutions, warning that complainants’ credibility and sexual history are increasingly being made the focus of trials.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Abuse of MPs hitting unprecedented levels, says Met police chief – The Guardian
‘Criminal abuse and harassment of MPs are running at unprecedented levels, reflecting “polarised opinions” in the aftermath of the Brexit vote, Britain’s most powerful police officer told a parliamentary committee on Wednesday. The warning from Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan police chief, was accompanied by official statistics showing that the number of crimes committed against MPs had more than doubled to 342 in 2018 from 151 the year before.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police officer who rammed suspected moped thief off his bike with car acted “reasonably”, tribunal rules – Daily Telegraph
‘A police officer who rammed a suspected moped thief off his bike can keep his job because his actions were “reasonable”, a tribunal has ruled, as rank and file officers have attacked how he was treated.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Healthy Start Scheme and Welfare Food (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019
The Houses in Multiple Occupation (Specified Educational Establishments) (England) Regulations 2019
The Housing (Approval of Codes of Management Practice) (Student Accommodation) (England) Order 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
BNP Paribas SA v Trattamento Rifiuti Metropolitani SPA (Rev 1) [2019] EWCA Civ 768 (07 May 2019)
AM (Somalia) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 774 (07 May 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Source: www.bailii.org
Judge reminds councils of importance of following guidance on working with parents with learning disability – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Family Court judge has said it is “imperative” that local authorities follow guidance on working with parents with a learning disability, and expressed “serious reservations” as to whether a borough council did so in a case concerning the welfare of three children.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
