Police officers can do anything that a citizen can – UK Police Law Blog

Posted January 9th, 2019 in citizenship, EC law, immigration, news, police by sally

‘The case of R (Application of the Centre for Advice on Individual Rights in Europe) and (1) Sec State Home Dept (2) Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2018] EWCA 2837 (Civ) holds that police officers have the power to do anything that an ordinary citizen can do.’

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UK Police Law Blog, 3rd January 2019

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Limit prosecutions of army veterans, says top human rights lawyer

Posted January 9th, 2019 in armed forces, limitations, news, prosecutions by sally

‘A statute of limitations could be used to prevent prosecution of military veterans for less serious historical offences, a leading human rights lawyer has suggested.’

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The Guardian, 8th January 2019

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Mark Waterdall guilty of Watford GP crossbow shooting – BBC News

Posted January 9th, 2019 in attempted murder, news by sally

A patient who wrongly blamed a GP for his father’s death has been found guilty of attempting to murder the doctor with a crossbow.

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BBC News, 8th January 2019

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Jail for solicitor “who wouldn’t ask too many questions” – Legal Futures

Posted January 9th, 2019 in money laundering, news, sentencing, solicitors by sally

‘A solicitor who was the “go to” lawyer for a gang of criminals because he would not ask too many questions about where their money came from has been jailed for seven years.’

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Legal Futures, 8th January 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Fees breakdown published for capped costs pilot – Litigation Futures

Posted January 9th, 2019 in costs, costs capping orders, fees, news, pilot schemes, solicitors by sally

‘The breakdown of the £80,000 in fees that solicitors will be able to claim under the voluntary capped costs pilot for certain Business and Property Courts cases valued up to £250,000 has been published.’

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Litigation Futures, 8th January 2019

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Stansted 15 launch appeal against ‘disproportionate’ convictions – The Guardian

Posted January 9th, 2019 in airports, appeals, bias, endangering safety of aircraft, news, terrorism by sally

‘The 15 immigration activists found guilty of a terror offence for blocking the takeoff of a deportation charter flight from Stansted airport have launched an appeal against their convictions.’

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The Guardian, 8th January 2019

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Change in regulation of claims management companies – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 9th, 2019 in claims management, financial regulation, insurance, news by sally

‘The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will become responsible for the regulation of claims management companies in Great Britain from April this year in a move broadly welcomed within the insurance sector. Legislation implementing the reforms provides some details on how the new regime will work.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th January 2019

Source: www.out-law.com

Energy suppliers to face tighter rules, says Ofgem – BBC News

Posted January 9th, 2019 in consumer protection, energy, licensing, news by sally

‘Energy regulator Ofgem is to tighten up the rules for new suppliers of gas and electricity after nine new entrants ceased trading.’

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BBC News, 9th January 2019

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Payday loan firm accused over ‘cynical Christmas ad’ – The Guardian

Posted January 9th, 2019 in advertising, loans, news, select committees by sally

‘The chair of the Commons business select committee has demanded the financial regulator take action against the payday loan firm Provident, after it “cynically” advertised 535% APR loans over the Christmas period.’

Ep. 60: Doctor knows best? – Law Pod UK

Posted January 8th, 2019 in doctors, evidence, negligence, news, professional conduct by sally

‘James Badenoch QC has spent thirty-five years fighting medical negligence cases. He talks to Rosalind English about the “doctor knows best” rule of evidence, and how that has come under attack in recent years.’

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Law Pod UK, 7th January 2019

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Church of England orders remains of alleged paedophile to be exhumed as family members don’t want to be buried alongside him – Daily telegraph

‘The Church of England has ordered the remains of an alleged paedophile to be exhumed after living family members said they do not wish to be buried alongside him.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th January 2019

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High Court slashes success fee citing proportion of fees at risk – Litigation Futures

Posted January 8th, 2019 in accidents, fees, news, personal injuries, road traffic, solicitors by sally

‘A district judge failed to consider the risks that a claimant solicitor should have taken into account when entering into a conditional fee agreement (CFA) and so was wrong to award a 65% success fee, the High Court has ruled.’

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Litigation Futures, 7th January 2019

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Solicitor who ran unauthorised law firm struck off – Legal Futures

‘A solicitor who said his unauthorised firm was acting only for “family and friends” has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).’

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Legal Futures, 8th January 2019

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Trafficking convictions fall 25% despite rising number of victims in Europe – The Guardian

‘The number of convictions for trafficking in Europe has fallen by a quarter, despite an increase in the number of victims and a global drive to tackle the abuse.’

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The Guardian, 8th January 2019

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Sexual assault forensics centres failing some victims – BBC News

‘Young victims of sexual assault are not being forensically examined within a critical time period at some privately-run referral centres, a BBC investigation has found.’

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BBC News, 8th January 2019

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Police handed new anti-drone powers after Gatwick disruption – The Guardian

Posted January 8th, 2019 in aircraft, airports, fines, investigatory powers, news, police by sally

‘Police will be handed extra powers to combat drones after the mass disruption at Gatwick airport in the run-up to Christmas.’

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The Guardian, 8th January 2018

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New Act

Posted January 7th, 2019 in legislation by sally

2018 c. 33 – Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted January 7th, 2019 in legislation by sally

The Capital Requirements (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018

The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2018

The Higher Education (Transparency Condition and Financial Support) (England) Regulations 2018

The Exotic Disease (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Air Quality (Miscellaneous Amendment and Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Exotic Disease (Amendment) (England) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Operation of Air Services (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The European Institutions and Consular Protection (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2018

The Merchant Shipping (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Carbon Dioxide Emissions) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Equine Identification (England) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Textile Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Timeshare, Holiday Products, Resale and Exchange Contracts (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (Remedial) Order 2018

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2018

The Merchant Shipping (Accident Reporting and Investigation) and the Railways (Accident Investigation and Reporting) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted January 7th, 2019 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Ofsted v The Secretary of State for Education [2018] EWCA Civ 2813 (21 December 2018)

The Secretary of State for the Home Department v SA (Jamaica) [2018] EWCA Civ 2817 (21 December 2018)

Harverye v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 2848 (21 December 2018)

Martin v Martin [2018] EWCA Civ 2866 (21 December 2018)

Gibbs v Lakeside Developments Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2874 (21 December 2018)

The Secretary of State for the Home Department v CA (Turkey) [2018] EWCA Civ 2875 (21 December 2018)

Safi vThe Borough Council of Sandwell [2018] EWCA Civ 2876 (21 December 2018)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Jones, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 2816 (21 December 2018)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Npower Direct Ltd & Ors v The Gas and Electricity Markets Authority & Ors [2018] EWHC 3576 (Admin) (21 December 2018)

Trail Riders Fellowship v WILTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL [2018] EWHC 3600 (Admin) (21 December 2018)

Pendlebury v Director of Public Prosecutions [2018] EWHC 3567 (Admin) (21 December 2018)

Bennett v The Chief Constable of Merseyside Police [2018] EWHC 3611 (Admin) (21 December 2018)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Freshasia Foods Ltd v Jing Lu [2018] EWHC 3644 (Ch) (04 January 2019)

Pathway IP SARL v Easygroup Ltd [2018] EWHC 3608 (Ch) (21 December 2018)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Catlin Syndicate Ltd & Ors v Weyerhaeuser Company [2018] EWHC 3609 (Comm) (21 December 2018)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Mays v Drive Force (UK) Ltd [2019] EWHC 5 (QB) (04 January 2019)

AZT v The Home Office [2019] EWHC 4 (QB) (04 January 2019)

The National Crime Agency v Nuttall & Ors [2019] EWHC 10 (QB) (04 January 2019)

Q Ltd v Revenue And Customs [2018] EWHC 3637 (QB) (27 December 2018)

The Lord Chancellor v Blavo & Co Solictors Ltd & Anor [2018] EWHC 3556 (QB) (21 December 2018)

Saïd v Groupe L’Express & Anor [2018] EWHC 3593 (QB) (21 December 2018)

Abdule & Ors v The Foreign and Commonwealth Office & Ors [2018] EWHC 3594 (QB) (21 December 2018)

Zaman v Portsmouth City Council [2018] EWHC 3592 (QB) (21 December 2018)

Source: www.bailii.org

NHS Trust fined £300k after two employees stabbed by service user – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 7th, 2019 in fines, health & safety, hospitals, mental health, news, offensive weapons by sally

‘NHS Oxleas Foundation Trust was last month (20 December) fined £300,000 after two nurses suffered life-changing injuries when they were repeatedly stabbed by a service user.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 4th January 2019

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk