Gun in Paul Cleeland murder trial ‘did not kill victim’ – BBC News
‘A forensic report on a murder in 1972 has proved the gun relied on at trial did not kill the victim, lawyers claim.’
BBC News, 11th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
An updated driverless testing code for the UK recognises remote operators – Technology Law Update
‘The UK Government has published a revised Code of Practice on trials of automated vehicles. This is open for comments until 6 May 2019.’
Technology Law Update, 8th March 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Number of people in jail for terrorism offences falls for first time since 2013 – The Guardian
‘The number of prisoners in custody for terrorism offences has fallen for the first time in five years, official figures show.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Solicitors using GDPR for medical records “is like patient request” – Litigation Futures
‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has stepped in to calm GPs’ concerns about solicitors using the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to obtain clients’ medical records.’
Litigation Futures, 8th March 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Reporting restrictions and the James Bulger murder – David Burrows – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In February 1993, two-year-old James Bulger was abducted, tortured and then murdered by two 10-year-olds, Jon Venables (JV) and Robert Thompson. As Sir Andrew McFarlane P says in the opening words of Venables & Anor v News Group Papers Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 494 (Fam) (4 March 2019): ‘The family of young James Bulger were and are deserving of the greatest sympathy as the indirect victims of this most horrific crime.’ It was James’s father and his uncle who brought the question of publicity – or not – for JV back to court.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 7th March 2019
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Shoreham Airshow pilot acquitted over crash deaths – BBC News
‘Pilot Andrew Hill has been found not guilty of manslaughter over the Shoreham Airshow crash, in which 11 men died.’
BBC News, 8th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MoD hit with indemnity costs for disclosure failure – Litigation Futures
‘The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been ordered to pay indemnity costs after the High Court ruled that it “has not begun to grapple with its obligations in terms of disclosure” in a procurement challenge.’
Litigation Futures, 7th March 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Government issues guidance for local authorities on Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 – Local Government Lawyer
‘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.’
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
‘The Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett of Maldon, has set up an advisory body to inform the judiciary about developments in artificial intelligence (AI).’
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.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – Legislation.gov.uk
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 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 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.’
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
‘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.’
The Guardian, 7th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
IWD: Law Society sets out blueprint for gender equality – Legal Futures
‘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.’
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.’
BBC News, 7th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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)
Adamescu v Bucharest Appeal Court Criminal Division, Romania [2019] EWHC 525 (Admin) (06 March 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
