Firms face ban on use of gagging clauses to silence whistleblowers – The Guardian

‘The government has announced proposals to prevent employers from using gagging clauses to stop people reporting criminal behaviour, harassment or discrimination to police.’

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The Guardian, 4th March 2019

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First UK transgender prison unit to open – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2019 in news, prisons, transgender persons by sally

‘The UK’s first prison unit for transgender inmates will open this week, the Ministry of Justice has said.’

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BBC News, 3rd March 2019

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Legalise assisted dying for terminally ill, say 90% of people in UK – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2019 in assisted suicide, euthanasia, news by sally

‘More than 90% of the UK’s population believe assisted dying should be legalised for those suffering from terminal illnesses, according to an opinion poll that shows growing support for change to the law.’

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The Guardian, 3rd March 2019

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John Downey: Hyde Park bombing suspect can be extradited over double murder charges – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 4th, 2019 in explosives, extradition, Ireland, murder, news, terrorism by sally

‘Hyde Park bomb suspect John Downey can be extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland to face charges over the murder of two soldiers in 1972, a judge has ruled.’

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Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2019

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Women who fell for police spies say they were victims of ‘co-ordinated rape’ – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2019 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, spying by sally

‘A woman who found out her partner was a policeman paid to spy on her group of activists has said she is the victim of a “conspiracy to rape”.’

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BBC News, 4th March 2019

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One in five children under supervision orders harmed again within five years – The Guardian

‘At least one in five children in England allowed to return to potentially dangerous homes under supervision orders are back in court within five years having been subjected to further significant harm, according to research.’

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The Guardian, 4th March 2019

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‘Right to Rent’ checks breach human rights – High Court – BBC News

‘Rules aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from renting properties are “discriminatory” and breach human rights laws, the High Court has ruled.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2019

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Recent Statutory Instruments – Legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 1st, 2019 in legislation by sally

The Solvency 2 and Insurance (Amendment, etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2019

The Financial Services Contracts (Transitional and Saving Provision) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Crown Commercial Service Trading Fund Order 2019

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (Indexation of Annual Chargeable Amounts) Order 2019

The Money Market Funds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

The Conformity Assessment (Mutual Recognition Agreements) Regulations 2019

The Child Trust Funds (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The Police and Firefighters’ (Pensions etc.) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2019

The Value Added Tax (Input Tax) (Specified Supplies) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019

The Local Authorities (Capital Finance and Accounting) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

The Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2019

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: recent Decisions

Posted March 1st, 2019 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

HS (Bangladesh) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 268 (28 February 2019)

Friends Life Ltd v Miley [2019] EWCA Civ 261 (28 February 2019)

Palla v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 264 (28 February 2019)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Connor v R [2019] EWCA Crim 234 (26 February 2019)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWHC 452 (Admin) (01 March 2019)

Majewski, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWHC 473 (Admin) (01 March 2019)

RD & Ors, R (on the application of) v Worcestershire County Council [2019] EWHC 449 (Admin) (28 February 2019)

Richardson v Director of Public Prosecutions [2018] EWHC 428 (Admin) (28 February 2019)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Slade (t/a Richard Slade & Company) v Abbhi [2019] EWHC 355 (Comm) (01 March 2019)

High Court (Family Division)

Manchester University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust v M & Anor [2019] EWHC 468 (Fam) (27 February 2019)

High Court (Patents Court)

Eli Lilly And Company v Genentech, Inc [2019] EWHC 388 (Pat) (01 March 2019)

Eli Lilly And Company & Ors v Genentech, Inc [2019] EWHC 387 (Pat) (01 March 2019)

Source: www.bailii.org

Taxi driver loses appeal over conviction for making additional charge of wheelchair user – Local Government Lawyer

‘A taxi driver has lost an appeal over his conviction of an offence under the Equality Act 2010 of making an additional charge for a disabled person in a wheelchair.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 28th February 2019

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Commercial Court “should better enforce witness statement rules” – Litigation Futures

‘Early results from a survey on witness statements has found that that most Commercial Court users want judges to be tougher in enforcing the rules, it has emerged.’

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Litigation Futures, 28th February 2019

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Selling matrimonial property – Family Law

Posted March 1st, 2019 in divorce, families, financial dispute resolution, housing, news by sally

‘Following a separation with a spouse or partner, it is common for a property to be sold. Jason Weeks, CEO & Co-Founder of Vendorable.com, a global platform for real estate services, looks at this issue.’

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Family Law, 1st March 2019

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Part 1 – Surrogacy and legal parentage: let intentionality prevail – Family Law

‘In this new 2-part series, Mavis Amonoo-Acquah, a barrister at Lamb Building Chambers, discusses issues surrounding Surrogacy Law, Legal Parentage and proposed reform, in light of Californian Law precedents.’

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Family Law, 1st March 2019

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LSB gives green light to bar training reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Oversight regulator the Legal Services Board (LSB) has approved the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) proposals for changing the training regime for aspiring barristers, which includes reforms to pupillage but retains the roll of the Inns of Court.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 28th February 2019

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Court backs recoverability of agency fees in PI claims – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 1st, 2019 in agency, costs, fees, medical records, news, personal injuries by sally

‘The court has ruled in favour of claimants in a battle over medical agency fees that affects thousands of low-value personal injury cases.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 1st March 2019

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Bestival death: Ceon Broughton jailed for manslaughter – BBC News

‘A man who gave his girlfriend drugs at a festival and filmed her as she died has been jailed for her manslaughter.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2019

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Abuse survivor taking Crewe Alexandra to court – BBC News

‘Ex-Crewe Alexandra player Steve Walters is taking the club to court after he says they told him he had waited too long to report sex abuse by paedophile coach Barry Bennell.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2019

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Shropshire baby deaths: Families could pull out of inquiry – BBC News

‘Families who have alleged failings at an NHS trust could pull out of an inquiry into their babies’ deaths.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2019

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Roma hooligan who attacked Liverpool fan Sean Cox jailed for three-and-a-half years – Daily Telegraph

‘A balaclava-clad Italian hooligan who “destroyed” the life of a Liverpool supporter and his family in a “brutal and vicious” attack ahead of a Champions League tie has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2019

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Uber drivers sue Sadiq Khan for discrimination against ethnic minority drivers – The Independent

Posted March 1st, 2019 in congestion charges, equality, London, news, race discrimination, statistics, taxis by sally

‘Private hire vehicle drivers are mounting a legal challenge against London mayor Sadiq Khan after he proposed new rules which require minicab and Uber drivers to pay the congestion charge.’

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The Independent, 1st March 2019

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