Judiciary pulls back on ban for fee-charging McKenzie Friends – Legal Futures
‘While “deeply concerned” about the growth in fee-charging McKenzie Friends, the judiciary has failed to decide whether they should be banned – three years after consulting on doing just that.’
Legal Futures, 26th February 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Crime Minister addresses government work to tackle modern slavery – Home Office
‘Victoria Atkins delivered speech at Paris Supply Chains conference.’
Home Office, 25th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Parental responsibility: is a rapist father still a father? – Family Law
‘Partner Oliver Gravell and trainee solicitor Georgia Wright, of Birketts LLP, examine MPs support for a young woman who was seeking to deny parental rights to a man who raped her, as they are demanding a change to the Children Act 1989. Gravell and Wright look at the legal issues surrounding parental responsibility.’
Family Law, 26th February 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Chagos Islands dispute: UK obliged to end control – UN – BBC News
‘The UK should end its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean “as rapidly as possible”, the UN’s highest court has said.’
BBC News, 25th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brain injuries in women prisoners are linked to mental illness and reoffending – The Independent
‘People with traumatic brain injuries are more likely to be violent, more likely to go to prison at a younger age (and have multiple convictions) and more likely to disobey prison rules. They are also more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs, more likely to have mental health problems and more likely to attempt suicide. Surprisingly, given the vast range of negative outcomes for this type of trauma, there have been few studies on brain injury among female prisoners.’
The Independent, 26th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
My six-year wait for life-changing compensation – BBC News
‘”I met an older man and I was in a vulnerable situation. He took me under his wing and very quickly groomed me,” says Emma. This was two decades ago, when she was 16. The man went on to physically and sexually abuse her over a two-year period.’
BBC News, 26th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Revealed: the evidence Crewe supplied on Barry Bennell scandal – The Guardian
‘Evidence supplied by Dario Gradi related to the Barry Bennell scandal can be revealed by the Guardian and includes an admission that he encouraged the culture at Crewe Alexandra for coaches to invite boys to stay overnight, or even take them on holidays abroad, and that he did not make detailed background checks on the man who has been described as one of the most persistent paedophiles in British criminal history.’
The Guardian, 25th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Fiona Onasanya will not face longer prison sentence, Solicitor General rules – Daily Telegraph
‘Disgraced MP Fiona Onasanya will not have her three-month jail sentenced extended after the Solicitor General decided not to refer her case to the Court of Appeal.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ryanair flight rant man David Mesher ‘faces no charges’ – BBC News
‘A Ryanair passenger who was filmed launching a tirade at an elderly woman on a flight has not had any charges filed against him.’
BBC News, 25th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Hare Wines Ltd v Kaur & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 216 (22 February 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Siwak v Prosecutor General’s Office, Poland [2019] EWHC 333 (Admin) (25 February 2019)
Dziel v District Court In Bydgoszcz, Poland [2019] EWHC 351 (Admin) (25 February 2019)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Pipia v BGEO Group Ltd [2019] EWHC 325 (Comm) (22 February 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Price v Watkins [2019] EWHC 375 (QB) (22 February 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Hizballah to be banned alongside other terrorist organisations – Home Office
‘Hizballah, Ansaroul Islam and Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam Wal-Muslimin (JNIM) are set to be banned following their proscription as terrorist organisations.’
Home Office, 25th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
New Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner announced – Home Office
‘Sara Thornton to take up role to help combat modern slavery.’
Home Office, 22nd February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Spousal maintenance orders: a meal ticket for life? – Family Law
‘According to Sara Hunt, a knowledge lawyer at Farrer & co, the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Mills v Mills has highlighted the current debate regarding spousal maintenance in England and Wales. Press headlines have focused on the apparent “meal ticket for life” that such orders are said to provide.’
Family Law, 25th February 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Lords urged to hurry through legislation cracking down on ‘cowboy’ parking firms as it emerges DVLA will share details of 7m drivers this year – Daily Telegraph
‘The House of Lords has been urged to hurry through legislation that will crack down on “cowboy” private parking firms, as it emerged that seven million drivers will have their personal details shared by the DVLA this year.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘MI6 conman’ Mark Acklom extradited to UK after years on the run – Daily Telegraph
‘One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been extradited from Switzerland to the UK.’
Daily Telegraph , 22nd February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
