Met Police officer jailed for raping teenage girl twice – The Independent
‘A police officer has been jailed for twice raping a 16-year-old girl’
The Independent, 1st December 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lift ban on payments for surrogates, says Sir James Munby – Daily Telegraph
‘A ban on paying surrogate mothers should be lifted, the former head of the family court, has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Sacked vegan claims discrimination in landmark case – BBC News
‘A tribunal is to be asked to decide whether veganism is a “philosophical belief” akin to a religion, in a landmark legal action.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
GPs should be trained to spot controlling behaviour, review into Spalding double murder recommends – Daily Telegraph
‘GPs and teachers should be trained to spot signs of controlling and coercive behaviour, an investigation into the murder of a mother and daughter has recommended.’
Daily Telegraph, 29th November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cross-party calls for rogue landlords to lose properties – The Guardian
‘MPs have called on the government to confiscate properties from the country’s worst landlords after a series of revelations about tenants being exploited by rogue sections of the private rented housing sector.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Former council leader renews bid for judicial review of finding on sexual harassment – Local Government Lawyer
‘A former leader of Devon County Council has been refused permission to judicially review its decision to sanction him for sexual harassment.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
CA: Statute bills do not need to include disbursements – Litigation Futures
‘A solicitor’s bill can be a statute bill without including both profit costs and disbursements, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 28th November 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Councils warned against using new waste crime powers to raise revenue – Local Government Lawyer
‘The government has this week issued guidance for councils on using new powers to fine householders up to £400 for failing to ensure they gave their waste to a licensed carrier.’
Local Government Lawyer, 29th November 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Levels of innovation in law “stagnating” but future looks better – Legal Futures
‘The level of innovation in the legal market has “stagnated and fallen in some areas” in recent years, but there are a number of encouraging signs for the future, major new research has revealed.’
Legal Futures, 29th November 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Female genital mutilation cases more than double in a year in UK – The Guardian
‘The number of girls in England who have experienced or are believed to be at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) has more than doubled in a year, according to assessments by council social workers.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
SRA in reminder on litigation obligations, warns against being ‘hired gun’ – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a reminder to solicitors to adhere to all their professional obligations when engaged in litigation, “and not to become ‘hired guns’ just carrying out instructions that are in the best interests of clients”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th November 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Teen jailed over friends’ Basshunter gig MDMA deaths – BBC News
‘A teenager has been jailed for supplying the MDMA that killed two of his friends.’
BBC News, 29th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A third of prisons hold at least one transgender inmate, MoJ says – The Guardian
‘More than a third of prisons in England and Wales hold at least one transgender inmate, official statistics have revealed.’
The Guardian, 30th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Claims Management Activity) Order 2018
The Banks and Building Societies (Priorities on Insolvency) Order 2018
The Open Internet Access (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Environmental Assessments and Miscellaneous Planning (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Merchant Shipping (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) (No. 3) Order 2018
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018
The Planning (Hazardous Substances and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Road Safety (Financial Penalty Deposit) (Appropriate Amount) (Amendment) Order 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Stott, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2018] UKSC 59 (28 November 2018)
Secretary of State for Justice v MM [2018] UKSC 60 (28 November 2018)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Aziz v The Fremantle Trust [2018] EWCA Civ 2605 (28 November 2018)
W Nagel (A Firm) v Pluczenik Diamond Company NV [2018] EWCA Civ 2640 (28 November 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Griffin Underwriting Ltd v Varouxakis (Free Goddess) [2018] EWHC 3259 (Comm) (28 November 2018)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Burges & Anor v Lejonvarn [2018] EWHC 3166 (TCC) (26 November 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
No implied sanction for failure to serve medical report – Litigation Futures
‘There is no implied sanction for failing to serve a medical report, the High Court has ruled, reinstating a complex personal injury claim which had been struck out.’
Litigation Futures, 29th November 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Courts Bill: judges will decide what powers they farm out, says Gauke – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The independence of the judiciary will be retained despite some of their functions being delegated to court staff without legal qualifications, the government has promised MPs.
Speaking yesterday during the second reading of the Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill, justice secretary David Gauke said measures will provide the flexibility and responsiveness needed within the court system.’
Law Society's Gazette, 28th November 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Home Secretary gives backing to police who ram scooter criminals – Daily Telegraph
‘he Home Secretary has offered his backing to police who ram moped thieves from their scooters saying it is “exactly what we need”.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
