A noisy appeal – Nearly Legal
‘This was Curo Places appeal of a Circuit Judge’s dismissal of its possession claim against Ms Walker.’
Nearly Legal, 30th September 2018
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Combustible cladding ban set to be announced – BBC News
‘Combustible cladding is to be banned for all new schools, hospitals, care homes, student accommodation and residential buildings in England above 18m (60ft).’
BBC News, 30th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge hits out at case against senior police officer accused of ‘shoulder barging’ female colleague – Daily Telegraph
‘A judge and police leaders have questioned why a senior counter-terror officer had to face a criminal trial over a complaint that he “shoulder-barged” a female colleague.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th September 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Justice ‘only for the wealthy’: Law Society condemns legal aid cuts – The Guardian
‘It is increasingly difficult for defendants and claimants to find solicitors prepared to represent them due to government legal aid cuts, the Law Society has warned.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Grenfell fund fraudster’s shopping spree with victims’ cash – BBC News
‘A fraudster who stole tens of thousands of pounds from the NHS and a Grenfell Tower victim fund has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 28th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pret allergy labelling ‘inadequate’, baguette death inquest finds – BBC News
‘Pret a Manger’s allergy labelling was inadequate, the coroner in the case of a girl who died after eating a baguette from the food chain has said.’
BBC News, 28th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal quashes finding that doctor was dishonest — Sapan Maini-Thompson – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Raychaudhuri v General Medical Council [2018] EWCA Civ 2027. On 14th September 2018 the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal by a doctor against a finding that his fitness to practice was impaired by reason of dishonesty.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 27th September 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
BAILII: recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Agarwal v Cardiff University & Ors [2018] EWCA Civ 2084 (27 September 2018)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Gray, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 2083 (27 September 2018)
Thompson, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 2082 (26 September 2018)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Livewest Homes Ltd v Bamber [2018] EWHC 2454 (QB) (27 September 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The European Union (Definition of Treaties Orders) (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The European Communities (Designation Orders) (Revocation) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations 2018
The Timber and Timber Products and FLEGT (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Seal Products (Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Animal Health and Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Mission and Pastoral etc. (Amendment) Measure 2018 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Cab drivers to challenge decision to grant Uber 15-month licence in London – Local Government Lawyer
‘London cab drivers have applied for judicial review against Westminster Magistrates’ Court in a dispute over whether a judge’s decision to grant a licence to the taxi app firm Uber was tainted with bias.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th September 2018
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Man deemed security threat over tax error faces homelessness – The Guardian
‘The family of an engineer who trained Ministry of Defence engineers is being made homeless because the Home Office has still not completed a review of a controversial immigration policy it promised to report on by July.’
The Guardian, 27th September 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coronation Street stars and Frank Bruno settle hacking claims – BBC News
‘Six Coronation Street stars and ex-boxer Frank Bruno are among the latest celebrities to settle phone-hacking claims with News Group Newspapers.’
BBC News, 27th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman jailed for string of sex attacks on young girls – The Independent
‘A 22-year-old woman has been jailed for a string of sex offences against young girls. Alysia Smedley admitted engaging in sexual activity with three girls, who were all under the age of 16. A court heard she was already a registered sex offender, having received a suspended sentence in October 2016 for sexual activity with a child.’
The Independent, 28th September 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Consumer loyalty ‘rip off’ faces probe – BBC News
‘The accusation that loyal customers are being “ripped off” for mobile, broadband, savings, home insurance and mortgage deals is to be investigated by the competition body.’
BBC News, 28th September 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
David Beckham swerves speeding prosecution thanks to loophole – The Independent
‘David Beckham will not be prosecuted over a speeding charge after the celebrity lawyer dubbed “Mr Loophole” successfully fought the allegation on a technicality.’
The Independent, 28th September 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
SFO increasingly using power to demand information without court approval – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is increasingly using its powers to demand information from large businesses without the need to ask for court approval, new data has shown.’
OUT-LAW.com, 26th September 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Covert surveillance and covert human intelligence sources codes of practice – Official Publications
‘Guidance on the use of covert surveillance or human intelligence sources by public authorities under part 2 of RIPA 2000.’
Official publications, 20th September 2018
Multiple defendants, discontinuance and QOCS – Zenith PI
‘Cartwright v Venduct Engineering Limited [2018] EWCA Civ 1654. When a claimant with the benefit of QOCS protection discontinues a claim there should be no enforceable costs order against them unless there has been fundamental dishonesty in bringing the claim. But what is the position in a case of multiple defendants where the same claimant is eventually successful in obtaining damages from another defendant to the action?’
Zenith PI, 26th September 2018
Source: zenithpi.wordpress.com
Ilott v Mitson (no. 2) revisited – Zenith PI
‘At long last, 18 months after the judgments were delivered, Ilott v Mitson has reached the Law Reports – [2018] AC 554. It gives an opportunity to look again at some of the views expressed by the Supreme Court in what was and may well remain the one and only time that the interpretation of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 was considered by the Supreme Court.’
Zenith PI, 25th September 2018
Source: zenithpi.wordpress.com
