Sally Challen’s son launches public appeal for her murder charge to be downgraded – Daily Telegraph

‘The sons of a woman who killed her husband in a hammer attack have launched a public appeal for her murder charge to be downgraded and have accused the CPS of “discrimination against women”.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th March 2019

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Government issues guidance for local authorities on Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 8th, 2019 in housing, local government, news by sally

‘The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued non-statutory guidance and advice to local authorities on the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Lord Chief Justice sets up advisory group for judiciary on Artificial Intelligence – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 8th, 2019 in artificial intelligence, judiciary, news by sally

‘The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has set up an advisory body to inform the judiciary about developments in artificial intelligence (AI).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Tommy Robinson to face fresh contempt of court proceedings – The Guardian

‘The former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson is facing a fresh hearing over allegations that he committed contempt of court by allegedly filming people involved in a criminal trial and broadcasting footage on social media.’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2019

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Recent Statutory Instruments – Legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 8th, 2019 in legislation by sally

The Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 (Appointed Days No. 4 and Transitional Provisions) (Modification) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The National Health Service Pension Schemes, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Fees) Order 2019

The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2019

The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019

The Social Security Revaluation of Earnings Factors Order 2019

The Veterinary Surgeons and Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Aquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment) (England and Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Aquatic Animal Health and Alien Species in Aquaculture (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Trade Remedies (Dumping and Subsidisation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Trade Remedies (Increase in Imports Causing Serious Injury to UK Producers) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2019

The Mutual Assistance on Customs and Agricultural Matters (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Seed Marketing and Seed Potatoes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The Air Traffic Management (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Farriers and Animal Health (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2019

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 10 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2019

The Alternative Fuel Labelling and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2019

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The UK Statistics (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Customs (Managed Transition Procedure) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The European Union Budget, and Economic and Monetary Policy (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000 (Estimates and Accounts) Order 2019

The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Refund, Waiver and Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Foster carers sue council for negligence over placement of Parsons Green bomber – Local Government Lawyer

‘A couple who fostered an 18 year old man who left a bomb on a Tube train at Parsons Green are to sue Surrey County Council for negligence and breach of their right to family life under the Human Rights Act.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Millionaire’s son jailed for causing girl’s death by dangerous driving – The Guardian

Posted March 8th, 2019 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by sally

‘A millionaire’s son has been jailed for 18 months after admitting causing the death of a girl who died nine years after a car crash.’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2019

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IWD: Law Society sets out blueprint for gender equality – Legal Futures

Posted March 8th, 2019 in equality, law firms, Law Society, news, sex discrimination, women by sally

‘The Law Society has published 39 recommendations to help legal businesses deliver equality for women in the law, amid continuing reports of discrimination and harassment.’

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Legal Futures, 8th March 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Newcastle rape and trafficking trials collapse over police failings – BBC News

‘The case against a gang accused of trafficking and raping young girls has collapsed because of police failings.’

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BBC News, 7th March 2019

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Autism charity escapes prosecution over care home bullying – The Guardian

Posted March 8th, 2019 in autism, bullying, care homes, news, penalties, prosecutions by sally

‘A charity that ran a care home where autistic people were taunted, bullied and humiliated by staff has escaped prosecution over its failings.’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 7th, 2019 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Jordan, Re for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland) [2019] UKSC 9 (6 March 2019)

KV (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] UKSC 10 (6 March 2019)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Secretary of State for the Home Department v Aibangbee [2019] EWCA Civ 339 (07 March 2019)

Kavanagh & Anor v The Secretary of State for Work And Pensions [2019] EWCA Civ 272 (07 March 2019)

Chudley & Ors v Clydesdale Bank Plc (t/a Yorkshire Bank) [2019] EWCA Civ 344 (06 March 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

National Probation Service v The Crown Court Sitting At Blackfriars & Ors [2019] EWHC 529 (Admin) (07 March 2019)

Stephenson v Secretary of State for Housing And Communities And Local Government [2019] EWHC 519 (Admin) (06 March 2019)

Parashar, R (On the Application Of) v Sunderland Magistrates’ Court [2019] EWHC 514 (Admin) (06 March 2019)

Adamescu v Bucharest Appeal Court Criminal Division, Romania [2019] EWHC 525 (Admin) (06 March 2019)

Friends of the Earth Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities And Local Government [2019] EWHC 518 (Admin) (06 March 2019)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Green Deal Marketing Southern Ltd v Economy Energy Trading Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 507 (Ch) (06 March 2019)

High Court (Family Division)

Q (Child: Interim Care Order: Jurisdiction), Re [2019] EWHC 512 (Fam) (07 March 2019)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Cotton v Helphire Ltd [2019] EWHC 508 (QB) (05 March 2019)

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Council wins Upper Tribunal battle over service charge and replacement central heating – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has ruled that the London Borough of Southwark can recover a service charge for work in a leaseholder’s flat after the First Tier Tribunal (FTT) said nothing was payable.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court of Appeal rejects legal duty for council tax purposes to disclose fact of residence – Local Government Lawyer

‘No legal duty exists that requires a resident to notify a council of their residence at a particular address for council tax purposes, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Tribunal orders defunct law firm to pay staff outstanding wages – Legal Futures

‘A defunct family law firm has been ordered by an employment tribunal to pay two female members of staff unpaid wages and damages.’

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Legal Futures, 7th March 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Former football coach jailed for offences against young boys – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former youth football coach has been jailed for 13-and-a-half years for sexual offences against two young boys. He was also issued with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 15 years.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 6th March 2019

UK court ruling raises hopes of asylum for torture survivors – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2019 in appeals, asylum, expert witnesses, immigration, news, torture by sally

‘Tens of thousands of torture survivors could find it easier to secure sanctuary in the UK after a ruling by the supreme court.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

No Fault divorces: a new reality? – Family Law

Posted March 7th, 2019 in consultations, divorce, families, marriage, news, reasons by sally

‘Following mounting criticism from campaigners, the UK could witness the arrival of ‘no-fault divorces’ in the coming months, writes LexisNexis’ Catherine Gleave. The government is preparing a consultation to review the current divorce system, with a view to introduce a reform offer to estranged couples and give them the opportunity to end their marriage without the acrimony of fault-finding divorce proceedings. With such monumental change on the horizon, we discuss the impact of no-fault divorces and make predictions about what the change could mean for the legal world.’

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Family Law, 6th March 2019

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Court of Appeal discharges injunction banning firm from VW group action – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by group action specialists Harcus Sinclair challenging the enforceability of a non-disclosure agreement it entered into with a Derbyshire firm regarding the Volkswagen group litigation.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 6th March 2019

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Home Office to amend registration rules for vulnerable EU citizens – The Guardian

‘The Home Office has reached an out-of-court settlement with a charity that had threatened a judicial review over the registration system for EU citizens. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) agreed to drop its application for a judicial review after Sajid Javid’s department made changes to its guidance to caseworkers in relation to vulnerable citizens.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com

Equality watchdog to decide if Labour broke law over antisemitism – The Guardian

‘Britain’s equality watchdog is close to deciding if it will launch an inquiry into whether the Labour party’s handling of antisemitism cases complies with equalities law.’

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The Guardian, 6th March 2019

Source: www.theguardian.com