First UK transgender prison unit to open – BBC News
‘The UK’s first prison unit for transgender inmates will open this week, the Ministry of Justice has said.’
BBC News, 3rd March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legalise assisted dying for terminally ill, say 90% of people in UK – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 3rd March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
John Downey: Hyde Park bombing suspect can be extradited over double murder charges – Daily Telegraph
‘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.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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.’
The Guardian, 4th March 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
BBC News, 1st March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – Legislation.gov.uk
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
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
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)
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)
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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th February 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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.’
Litigation Futures, 28th February 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Selling matrimonial property – Family Law
‘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.’
Family Law, 1st March 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
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.’
Family Law, 1st March 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Court backs recoverability of agency fees in PI claims – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The court has ruled in favour of claimants in a battle over medical agency fees that affects thousands of low-value personal injury cases.’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st March 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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.’
BBC News, 1st March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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.’
BBC News, 28th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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.’
BBC News, 28th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Uber drivers sue Sadiq Khan for discrimination against ethnic minority drivers – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 1st March 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Keeley Barnard: Killer daughter ‘posed no risk’ to mum – BBC News
‘An alcoholic who threatened her husband with a knife “posed no risk” to her mother, who she later killed in “rage and frustration”, a report has found.’
BBC News, 1st March 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
