‘Victims of the contaminated blood scandal have raised fears of a cover-up after it emerged hundreds of “crucial” documents were removed by government officials and are now missing.’
The Independent, 11th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘”Appropriate action” has been taken after convicted paedophile Rolf Harris entered the grounds of a school, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A MP jailed for lying about a speeding offence is appealing against her conviction, the Commons has been told.’
BBC News, 11th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Dr Richard Freeman’s medical tribunal is in serious danger of not being completed this year, Telegraph Sport understands. It raises the possibility that evidence arising from the hearing might fall outside the statute of limitations for UK Anti-Doping to act upon. Or that Team Sky might be sold or quit the sport before the case is heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The regulator has begun an investigation into solicitors involved in gagging Sir Philip Green’s staff in a move which could result in sanctions including being struck off, the Telegraph can reveal. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is understood to be looking into the grievance procedure and subsequent non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) signed by at least one of Sir Philip’s previous employees who accused the billionaire of sexual harassment.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A regulator should oversee tech giants like Google and Facebook to ensure their news content is trustworthy, a government-backed report has suggested.’
BBC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The government is being sued for its decision to charter firms to run extra ferries, including one with no ships, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.’
BbC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A High Court judge has “expressed remorse” after falling asleep during a hearing.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Independent review says the average time to decide a planning appeal inquiry could be slashed from 47 to 26 weeks.’
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government , 12th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-and-local-government
‘Lauri Love, the computer scientist who won a landmark appeal against extradition to the US for allegedly hacking into American government websites, has begun a legal battle to try to get his seized computers back.’
The Independent, 12th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Taxi and private hire drivers could have to pass enhanced criminal record checks under government proposals.’
BBC News, 12th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Devolved Income Tax Rates (Consequential Amendments) Order 2019
The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Plant Breeders’ Rights (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Waste (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019
The Consumer Protection (Enforcement) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Toms v Ruberry [2019] EWCA Civ 128 (08 February 2019)
Dinglis Management Ltd & Anor v Dinglis Properties Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 127 (08 February 2019)
G (Children: Fair Hearing), Re [2019] EWCA Civ 126 (07 February 2019)
Parker & Anor v Roberts [2019] EWCA Civ 121 (07 February 2019
Gama Aviation (UK) Ltd v Taleveras Petroleum Trading DMCC [2019] EWCA Civ 119 (07 February 2019)
Fatima & Ors v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2019] EWCA Civ 124 (07 February 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Gale v The Solicitors Regulation Authority [2019] EWHC 222 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
General Medical Council v Sledzik [2019] EWHC 189 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
Reading Borough Council v Ali [2019] EWHC 200 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
Carpenter v Pre-Trial Investigation Court Milan, Italy [2019] EWHC 211 (Admin) (07 February 2019)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
HSBC Bank Plc v Pearl Corporation SA & Ors [2019] EWHC 231 (Comm) (08 February 2019)
SDI Retail Services Ltd v The Rangers Football Club Ltd [2019] EWHC 207 (Comm) (08 February 2019)
Filatona Trading Ltd & Anor v Navigator Equities Ltd & Ors [2019] EWHC 173 (Comm) (07 February 2019)
High Court (Family Division)
L v M [2019] EWHC 219 (Fam) (08 February 2019)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Correa & Ors v BP Plc & Ors [2019] EWHC 232 (QB) (08 February 2019)
Balaratnam v Santander UK Plc [2019] EWHC 227 (QB) (08 February 2019)
Arcadia Group Ltd & Ors v Telegraph Media Group Ltd [2019] EWHC 223 (QB) (08 February 2019)
Argus Media Ltd v Halim [2019] EWHC 215 (QB) (07 February 2019)
‘A young child was left with life-long injuries after a council missed opportunities to protect him from his mother’s violent partner, a Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman investigation has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th February 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Today (Friday 8 February), the Home Secretary has appointed Professor Dame Carol Black to lead a major review that will look into the ways in which drugs are fuelling serious violence.’
Home Office, 8th February 2019
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘Researcher Rachel Cooper, who recently completed an MA in medical law at King’s College London, argues that every surrogacy arrangement should incorporate a contract.’
Family Law, 11th February 2019
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice has been accused of betraying those campaigning to ensure an equality of arms between bereaved families and the state at inquests.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th February 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice sweetened its long-awaited review of swingeing legal aid cuts with a pledge to spend £8m on legal support and litigants in person. But does its response go far enough?’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th February 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Hannah Gomersall, barrister at Coram Chambers, explores the proposed reforms set out in the government’s Domestic Abuse Bill: its scope, workability and whether the Family Court will be able to cope with the ensuing workload.’
Family Law Week, 7th February 2019
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
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