BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Galazi & Anor v Christoforou & Ors [2019] EWHC 670 (Ch) (26 March 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Galazi & Anor v Christoforou & Ors [2019] EWHC 670 (Ch) (26 March 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Artificial intelligence is making an impact in real-world situations, from agritech to music composition, and healthcare data analysis to customer service. As the technology expands, this is an important moment for establishing a competitive advantage.’
Technology Law Update, 25th March 2019
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
‘The two-year time-limit in Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union has come and gone. It is now possible that no withdrawal agreement between the European Council and the UK will be concluded. This means that the UK would leave the EU in catastrophic circumstances on April 12. An interesting final irony would be that the UK would be leaving the EU on the basis of a legal howler.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 26th March 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘On 15 March, the Commons considered and agreed to the Lords Amendments to Tim Loughton’s Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill, which now goes for Royal Assent. We noted that “at some point … the Government will bring forward proposals for a digital registration system and will be introducing Regulations for opposite sex civil partnerships”. Many (other) commentators were quick to suggest that the changes relating to civil partnerships, marriage certificates, &c had already been incorporated within the law. However, an examination of the Bill documents reveals that it is comprised of enabling provisions, and additional secondary legislation is necessary before any of its provisions pass into law.’
Religion & Law UK, 26th March 2019
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
‘On 24 January 2019, the European Court of Human Rights (the ECtHR) delivered its judgment in the case of Catt v. the UK and found that police powers to retain personal data in its Extremism Database is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights.’
Oxford Human Rights Hub, 26th March 2019
Source: ohrh.law.ox.ac.uk
‘A case that threw a wrecking ball at the practice of lawyers making stand-still agreements over late claims could be challenged in the Court of Appeal.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th March 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A catalogue of failings contributed to the killing of a “gentle and polite” man in immigration detention, an inquest jury has found.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Legislation to enable Brexit is progressing through Parliament. This includes the Immigration and Social Security Bill, the Fisheries Bill, the Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill, and the Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill. One curious aspect of this raft of new law is that, at the same time these Bills are making their way through Parliament, statutory instruments (SIs) addressing some of the very same subject matters are also being laid. While this approach may find justification in some contexts, we argue in this post that the particular way this is being executed in some circumstances seems broadly at odds with the Government’s own stated approach to the process.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 25th March 2019
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
‘The UK Home Office is tendering for a partner to conduct an audit of corporate compliance with the reporting requirements set out in section 54 of the 2015 Modern Slavery Act (‘the Act’).’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th March 2019
Source: www.out-law.com
‘The Environment Agency has secured a £200,000 confiscation order against a waste operator over environmental offences at sites he operated with his brother in Swindon.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Environmental law charity ClientEarth has warned 38 local authorities in England and Wales of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th March 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A man has been jailed for at least 24 years after being found guilty of torturing and stabbing to death a convicted child killer shortly after he was released from prison.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A law firm that addressed a transgender woman by her birth name has been ordered to pay compensation by the Legal Ombudsman (LeO).’
Legal Futures, 26th March 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Coroners in England and Wales may be given new powers to investigate stillbirths, so that each baby death is independently assessed.’
BBC News, 26th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Jails in England and Wales are to take over educating their inmates – but will that increase the chances of success?’
The Guardian, 26th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A change of rules aimed at helping lower the housing costs of thousands of so-called “mortgage prisoners” has been proposed by the City watchdog.’
BBC News, 26th March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has come under fire for waiting nearly a year and a half to charge a man accused of raping a 12-year-old boy despite him admitting to the crime.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Sanctions Regulations (Commencement No. 1) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk