Husband who killed and burned wife’s body jailed – BBC News
‘A “controlling bully” who strangled his wife and burned her body after taking out £310,000 in life insurance has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cover-up fears as hundreds of contaminated blood files ‘vanish’ before inquiry can see them – The Independent
‘Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have raised fears of a cover-up after it emerged hundreds of “crucial” documents were removed by government officials and are now missing.’
The Independent, 11th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Action taken’ over Rolf Harris primary school incident – BBC News
‘”Appropriate action” has been taken after convicted paedophile Rolf Harris entered the grounds of a school, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fiona Onasanya: Peterborough MP to appeal against conviction – BBC News
‘A MP jailed for lying about a speeding offence is appealing against her conviction, the Commons has been told.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Medical tribunal into Dr Richard Freeman case in danger of not being completed this year – Daily Telegraph
‘Dr Richard Freeman’s medical tribunal is in serious danger of not being completed this year, Telegraph Sport understands. It raises the possibility that evidence arising from the hearing might fall outside the statute of limitations for UK Anti-Doping to act upon. Or that Team Sky might be sold or quit the sport before the case is heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lawyers investigated over Sir Philip Green’s gagging orders – Daily Telegraph
‘The regulator has begun an investigation into solicitors involved in gagging Sir Philip Green’s staff in a move which could result in sanctions including being struck off, the Telegraph can reveal. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is understood to be looking into the grievance procedure and subsequent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) signed by at least one of Sir Philip’s previous employees who accused the billionaire of sexual harassment.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Facebook and Google news should be regulated, Cairncross Review says – BBC News
‘A regulator should oversee tech giants like Google and Facebook to ensure their news content is trustworthy, a government-backed report has suggested.’
BBC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government sued over no-deal ferry contracts – BBC News
‘The government is being sued for its decision to charter firms to run extra ferries, including one with no ships, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.’
BbC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge apologises after dozing off during High Court hearing – Daily Telegraph
‘A High Court judge has “expressed remorse” after falling asleep during a hearing.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Planning appeal decisions could be cut by 5 months – Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
‘Independent review says the average time to decide a planning appeal inquiry could be slashed from 47 to 26 weeks.’
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government , 12th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government
Lauri Love: Alleged British hacker begins legal battle to get seized computers back – The Independent
‘Lauri Love, the computer scientist who won a landmark appeal against extradition to the US for allegedly hacking into American government websites, has begun a legal battle to try to get his seized computers back.’
The Independent, 12th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Taxi and private hire drivers to face enhanced checks – BBC News
‘Taxi and private hire drivers could have to pass enhanced criminal record checks under government proposals.’
BBC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Devolved Income Tax Rates (Consequential Amendments) Order 2019
The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Plant Breeders’ Rights (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
The Consumer Protection (Enforcement) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Toms v Ruberry [2019] EWCA Civ 128 (08 February 2019)
Dinglis Management Ltd & Anor v Dinglis Properties Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 127 (08 February 2019)
G (Children: Fair Hearing), Re [2019] EWCA Civ 126 (07 February 2019)
Parker & Anor v Roberts [2019] EWCA Civ 121 (07 February 2019
Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd v Taleveras Petroleum Trading DMCC [2019] EWCA Civ 119 (07 February 2019)
Fatima & Ors v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 124 (07 February 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Gale v The Solicitors Regulation Authority [2019] EWHC 222 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
General Medical Council v Sledzik [2019] EWHC 189 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
Reading Borough Council v Ali [2019] EWHC 200 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
Carpenter v Pre-Trial Investigation Court Milan, Italy [2019] EWHC 211 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
HSBC Bank Plc v Pearl Corporation SA & Ors [2019] EWHC 231 (Comm) (08 February 2019)
SDI Retail Services Ltd v The Rangers Football Club Ltd [2019] EWHC 207 (Comm) (08 February 2019)
Filatona Trading Ltd & Anor v Navigator Equities Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 173 (Comm) (07 February 2019)
High Court (Family Division)
L v M [2019] EWHC 219 (Fam) (08 February 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Correa & Ors v BP Plc & Ors [2019] EWHC 232 (QB) (08 February 2019)
Balaratnam v Santander UK Plc [2019] EWHC 227 (QB) (08 February 2019)
Arcadia Group Ltd & Ors v Telegraph Media Group Ltd [2019] EWHC 223 (QB) (08 February 2019)
Argus Media Ltd v Halim [2019] EWHC 215 (QB) (07 February 2019)
Council did not do enough to protect young child from harm, Ombudsman finds – Local Government Lawyer
‘A young child was left with life-long injuries after a council missed opportunities to protect him from his mother’s violent partner, a Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigation has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th February 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Professor Dame Carol Black announced as independent reviewer of drugs – Home Office
‘Today (Friday 8 February), the Home Secretary has appointed Professor Dame Carol Black to lead a major review that will look into the ways in which drugs are fuelling serious violence.’
Home Office, 8th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Opinion – My womb is my bond: Why every surrogacy arrangement should incorporate a contract – Family Law
‘Researcher Rachel Cooper, who recently completed an MA in medical law at King’s College London, argues that every surrogacy arrangement should incorporate a contract.’
Family Law, 11th February 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Fury over MoJ ‘betrayal’ on legal aid at inquests – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice has been accused of betraying those campaigning to ensure an equality of arms between bereaved families and the state at inquests.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th February 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
A ‘drop in the ocean’ for justice? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice sweetened its long-awaited review of swingeing legal aid cuts with a pledge to spend £8m on legal support and litigants in person. But does its response go far enough?’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th February 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
