BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
BIC UK Ltd v Burgess & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 806 (10 May 2019)
A Local Authority v A Mother & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 799 (09 May 2019)
Persimmon Homes Ltd v Hillier & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 800 (09 May 2019)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office & Ors v Bamieh [2019] EWCA Civ 803 (09 May 2019)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
O & N v R. (Rev 1) [2019] EWCA Crim 752 (09 May 2019)
Lewis, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 710 (08 May 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Gap (ITM) Inc v Gap 360 Ltd [2019] EWHC 1161 (Ch) (10 May 2019)
Gracie & Anor v Rose [2019] EWHC 1176 (Ch) (10 May 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Savchenko v Davletyarov [2019] EWHC 1186 (Comm) (10 May 2019)
High Court (Family Division)
Gloucester County Council v JD & Ors (Child Arrangements [2019] EWHC 1101 (Fam) (01 May 2019)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Thomas & Anor v Taylor Wimpey Developments Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 1134 (TCC) (09 May 2019)
Willow Corp SARL v MTD Contractors Ltd [2019] EWHC 1192 (TCC) (03 May 2019)
Walter Lilly & Co Ltd v Clin [2019] EWHC 945 (TCC) (17 April 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
The Data Protection Act v Machine Learning Algorithms – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Machine learning algorithms increasingly regulate our lives making decisions about us in finance, education, employment and justice. Ultimately, it will become pervasive in most, if not all aspects of decision making in the foreseeable future. But what is a machine learning algorithm? How does it decide? What rights do data subjects have? This article aims to answer all three of these questions.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th May 2019
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Employment lawyers acknowledge place for further regulation of confidentiality agreements but express concern over lack of regulatory clarity – Local Government Lawyer
‘There is a place for further review and regulation of confidentiality agreements (or NDAs), particularly in settlement agreements, to reduce the risk that such agreements prevent proper reporting of sexual misconduct at work, the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th May 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Private jails more violent than public ones, data analysis shows – The Guardian
‘Private prisons are more violent than public jails, according to data analysis that raises questions over the government’s plans to pursue its prisons-for-profit model.’
The Guardian, 13th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Challenge to delegation of costs lawyer’s work fails – Litigation Futures
‘A challenge to a costs lawyer’s delegation of work to unqualified colleagues has failed, with a judge saying that to rule otherwise would make their work for members of the public “impossible”.’
Litigation Futures, 13th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Promoting cyber security for Internet of Things devices – Technology Law Update
‘The roll-out of 5G networks is ramping up with limited services available in parts of the US and South Korea. 2019 will see the launch of 5G in selected cities across the UK. This new, much faster, mobile connectivity will support a proliferation of internet-enabled devices. With expected benefits in terms of reduced latency and much greater capacity, many expect to see a proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices as 5G becomes a reality.’
Technology Law Update, 10th May 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
UK’s organised crime threat at record level, warns National Crime Agency – The Guardian
‘Britain risks losing the fight against organised crime unless police receive significant new resources to tackle the “chronic and corrosive” threat from such groups, the head of the National Crime Agency has warned.’
The Guardian, 12th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lucy’s Law: Puppy farm ban set to be confirmed – BBC News
‘A new law aimed at cracking down on so-called puppy farms in England is being presented to Parliament on Monday.’
BBC News, 13th May 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
PM vows to end postcode lottery for domestic abuse victims
‘The prime minister has vowed to end the postcode lottery for those escaping domestic abuse.’
The Guardian, 13th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Demand for commercial courts hits new peak as competition circles – Litigation Futures
‘The number of commercial cases heard in London grew significantly last year, according to new research which highlights the difficulties for new international courts to challenge the UK’s position post-Brexit.’
Litigation Futures, 8th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Carl Sargeant: texts will not be heard at inquest, high court rules – The Guardian
‘The former Welsh first minister, Carwyn Jones, has lost a high court attempt to have text messages relating to the behaviour of a minister he sacked heard at his inquest.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Court can order costs in foreign currency on summary assessment – Litigation Futures
‘The court has jurisdiction to make an order for costs in a foreign currency on summary assessment, a deputy High Court judge has ruled in what he said appeared to be the first case on the point.’
Litigation Futures, 9th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Extinction Rebellion founder cleared over King’s College protest – The Guardian
‘The founder of Extinction Rebellion has been cleared by a jury of all charges relating to a protest against fossil fuels in what campaigners say is a historic moment for the climate justice movement.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Impact of Brexit on UK courts “exaggerated”, judges say – Litigation Futures
‘The likely legal impact of Brexit on English law and the UK’s role in international dispute resolution, has been exaggerated, a Court of Appeal judge said yesterday.’
Litigation Futures, 8th May 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Court service starts another video hearing pilot running – Legal Futures
‘A pilot enabling domestic abuse victims to take part in hearings by video link from a computer in their solicitor’s office has begun running in Manchester.’
Legal Futures, 10th May 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Ep 77: Anonymity for Claimants, Anonymity for Doctors – Rajkiran Barhey – Law Pod UK
‘In this episode Emma-Louise Fenelon talks to Rajkiran Barhey about two recent High Court decisions on anonymity.’
Law Pod UK, 30th April 2019
Source: audioboom.com
Woman, 81, killed herself after pension was frozen in error – The Guardian
‘An 81-year-old woman killed herself after running out of money when her pension was frozen due to an administrative error.’
The Guardian, 9th May 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
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
