Can I work from home as a lawyer? – The Guardian
‘Agile working is on the rise in the legal profession, with employees free to work where, when and how they choose.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Iran TV station did not break rules over interview praising attack – Ofcom – The Guardian
‘Iran International did not breach the broadcasting code by interviewing a spokesman for a separatist group who praised last September’s terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Ahvaz, the British regulator Ofcom has ruled.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police officer sacked for abusing staff at takeaway wins job back as remarks ‘were not worst kind of racism’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A policewoman who was sacked after she racially abused takeaway staff has been allowed to return to the beat after claiming her remarks “were not the worst kind of racism”.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Court: time and day can impact limitation period – OUT-LAW.com
‘The time of day that a cause of action accrues can alter the date on which the limitation period for raising a claim against that action expires, the Court of Appeal has suggested.’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th March 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
Five jailed over bid to smuggle £112m of cocaine into UK – The Guardian
‘Five men involved in a plot to bring cocaine with a street value of £112m to the UK from South America in a sailing catamaran have been jailed.’
The Guardian, 26th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Angela Wrightson: Killer girls bid to extend anonymity – BBC News
‘Two girls who were 13 and 14 when they murdered a vulnerable alcoholic in her own home are taking legal action to remain anonymous into adulthood.’
BBC News, 26th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Insurance Distribution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Payment Accounts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Securitisation (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Tonnage Tax (Exception of Financial Year 2019) Order 2019
The Benchmarks (Amendment and Transitional Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Mortgage Credit (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Aviation Statistics (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Aviation Noise (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The General Food Hygiene (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Specific Food Hygiene (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Contaminants in Food (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Galazi & Anor v Christoforou & Ors [2019] EWHC 670 (Ch) (26 March 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Finding an ethical way forward for Artificial Intelligence – Technology Law Update
‘Artificial intelligence is making an impact in real-world situations, from agritech to music composition, and healthcare data analysis to customer service. As the technology expands, this is an important moment for establishing a competitive advantage.’
Technology Law Update, 25th March 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Philip Allott: Unexpected Denouement. The UK Remains in the EU by Mistake. The Brexit Saga Could Run and Run – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The two-year time-limit in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union has come and gone. It is now possible that no withdrawal agreement between the European Council and the UK will be concluded. This means that the UK would leave the EU in catastrophic circumstances on April 12. An interesting final irony would be that the UK would be leaving the EU on the basis of a legal howler.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 26th March 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Opposite sex civil partnerships – Religion & Law UK
‘On 15 March, the Commons considered and agreed to the Lords Amendments to Tim Loughton’s Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill, which now goes for Royal Assent. We noted that “at some point … the Government will bring forward proposals for a digital registration system and will be introducing Regulations for opposite sex civil partnerships”. Many (other) commentators were quick to suggest that the changes relating to civil partnerships, marriage certificates, &c had already been incorporated within the law. However, an examination of the Bill documents reveals that it is comprised of enabling provisions, and additional secondary legislation is necessary before any of its provisions pass into law.’
Religion & Law UK, 26th March 2019
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
The Extremism Database is in Breach of the European Convention on Human Rights – Oxford Human Rights Hub
‘On 24 January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (the ECtHR) delivered its judgment in the case of Catt v. the UK and found that police powers to retain personal data in its Extremism Database is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 26th March 2019
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
Court asked to resolve confusion over Inheritance Act claims – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A case that threw a wrecking ball at the practice of lawyers making stand-still agreements over late claims could be challenged in the Court of Appeal.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th March 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Catalogue of failings led to death of ‘gentle’ man at detention centre – The Guardian
‘A catalogue of failings contributed to the killing of a “gentle and polite” man in immigration detention, an inquest jury has found.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Alexandra Sinclair and Joe Tomlinson: Brexit, Primary Legislation, and Statutory Instruments: Everything in Its Right Place? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘Legislation to enable Brexit is progressing through Parliament. This includes the Immigration and Social Security Bill, the Fisheries Bill, the Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill, and the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill. One curious aspect of this raft of new law is that, at the same time these Bills are making their way through Parliament, statutory instruments (SIs) addressing some of the very same subject matters are also being laid. While this approach may find justification in some contexts, we argue in this post that the particular way this is being executed in some circumstances seems broadly at odds with the Government’s own stated approach to the process.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 25th March 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
UK Home Office tendering for Modern Slavery Act compliance role – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK Home Office is tendering for a partner to conduct an audit of corporate compliance with the reporting requirements set out in section 54 of the 2015 Modern Slavery Act (‘the Act’).’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th March 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
Environment Agency obtains £200k confiscation order against waste operator – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Environment Agency has secured a £200,000 confiscation order against a waste operator over environmental offences at sites he operated with his brother in Swindon.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Environmental lawyers fire warning to councils on legal risk of air pollution “inaction” – Local Government Lawyer
‘Environmental law charity ClientEarth has warned 38 local authorities in England and Wales of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
