What are your rights on university initiation ceremonies – BBC News
‘Currently, universities don’t have to abide by any set guidelines around student initiations.’
BBC News, 29th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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
Home Office admits it has made no attempt to inform Commonwealth deportees about Windrush taskforce – The Independent
‘The Home Office has made no attempt to inform people deported to Commonwealth countries that the Windrush taskforce exists, prompting concerns that people who were wrongly removed do not know they can have their cases looked into.’
The Independent, 28th November 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gay rugby player facing deportation allowed to leave holding centre – The Guardian
‘A gay rugby player who is facing deportation to Kenya, where he says he will be persecuted because of his sexuality, has been granted bail allowing him to leave the immigration centre where he was being held.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Asylum seekers ‘too afraid’ to seek NHS care, report says – The Guardian
‘Asylum seekers who need NHS care have been left in “considerable fear” because of the government’s “hostile environment” policies, according to the human rights watchdog.
In a highly critical report the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says people have gone without medical help since ministers forced the NHS in England to impose upfront charges to access care last year.’
The Guardian, 28th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Former postman wrongfully convicted of attempted rape to sue police force over forensic failings – The Independent
‘A former postman who was wrongly convicted of attempted rape is suing West Mercia police after it emerged that the force had failed to detect another man’s DNA on the victim’s clothing.’
The Independent, 28th November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rogue landlords: 90% of local authorities fail to issue fines – The Guardian
‘Almost 90% of local authorities failed to use new powers to fine rogue landlords last year, in the latest finding to suggest tenants are being failed by a lax enforcement regime.’
The Guardian, 29th November 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Services at scandal-hit Shrewsbury and Telford hospitals ‘inadequate’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A hospital trust at the centre of a maternity care scandal has been criticised by health inspectors in a new report.’
Daily Telegraph, 29th November 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Online gambling firms fined in crackdown – BBC News
‘Three online casino companies have been fined and one has been prevented from operating in the UK following a crackdown by the industry regulator. The Gambling Commission has fined three firms almost £14m for not having “effective safeguards” to prevent money laundering and harm to customers from gambling.’
BBC News, 29th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog to launch investigation into UK funerals over ‘unjustified’ price hikes – The Independent
‘The UK funeral market could be the subject of the competition watchdog’s next investigation, after the regulator said it had “serious concerns” with the sector due to “unjustified” price hikes of more than 66 per cent over the last 10 years.’
The Independent, 29th November 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
