BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Kannan v London Borough of Newham [2019] EWCA Civ 57 (04 February 2019)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Currie v Thornley & Anor [2019] EWHC 172 (Ch) (01 February 2019)
Source: www.bailii.org
Anti-fracking campaigner loses challenge over refusal by inspector to adjourn – Local Government Lawyer
‘A campaigner against fracking has failed in a High Court claim that a planning inspector’s refusal to adjourn an inquiry was a breach of the rules of natural justice.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th February 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge “wrong” not to make unless order over unpaid costs – Litigation Futures
‘A circuit judge was wrong not to make an unless order against a claimant who failed to pay the costs of a preliminary hearing, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 5th January 2019
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Sheffield tree protesters win wrongful arrest payout – The Guardian
‘Campaigners who were wrongfully detained while protesting against tree felling in Sheffield have been given a £24,300 payout by South Yorkshire police.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Windrush scandal: Eligible victim wrongly denied help – The Indpendent
‘The lawyer overseeing a compensation scheme for victims of the Windrush scandal has asked for “urgent clarification” after a woman was wrongly refused Home Office help.’
BBC News, 5th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brothelkeepers earned £3.8m while police focused on other ‘serious crimes’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A married couple who built a £3.8million brothel empire were allowed to continue operating by police for 14 years who instead focused on “serious types of organised crime”, a court has heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Howard Grossman: Northampton Town ‘missing millions’ developer banned – BBC News
‘A property developer has been banned from running companies for 10 years after failing to provide accounting records to explain more than £5m missing from a football club loan.’
BBC News, 5th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office still using NHS patient data for immigration enforcement despite suggesting it would end practice – The Independent
‘The Home Office is obtaining patient data from the NHS and using it for immigration enforcement purposes, despite suggesting last year that this form of data-sharing would no longer take place. A report by the chief inspector of borders reveals immigration enforcement teams are using hospital records containing data on migrants with an outstanding debt to the NHS of £500 or more.’
The Independent, 4th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Former constable charged up to £400 for gun control advice which should have been free – Daily Telegraph
‘A former police constable who charged almost £400 for gun control advice which should have been free, demanding payment from two hotels, is facing jail. Paul Duffield, 55, billed the Black Swan Hotel for £393 and also tried to charge the Feversham Arms Hotel while he held the post of civilian firearms enforcement officer at North Yorkshire Police.’
Daily Telegraph, 4th February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Warwick students suspended for rape chat ‘won’t return’ – BBC News
‘Two University of Warwick students, who were involved in an online group chat that threatened rape, will not be returning, despite a ban on their attendance being lifted. The pair were barred from the campus for 10 years, but this was reduced to 12 months after they appealed.’
BBC News, 4th February 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Surge in parents forced to fight child custody battles with no legal representation – The Independent
‘The number of parents forced to represent themselves in child custody battles at family courts has more than doubled in six years in the wake of legal aid cuts. Campaigners have warned “huge injustices” are taking place and children’s best interests are being “obscured”. Government data revealed 23,881 parents who applied to open private law cases for child arrangements in 2017 had no legal representation – up 134 per cent since 2011.’
The Independent, 4th February 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Victoria Tube station ‘upskirter’ Hiroshi Yuasa fined – BBC News
‘A man who took a photograph up the skirt of a woman at a London Tube station has been fined £2,000.’
BBC News, 1st February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
CPS secures first conviction for female genital mutilation – Local Government Lawyer
‘The mother of a three year old girl has become the first person in England and Wales to be convicted of female genital mutilation (FGM) offences since the practice was criminalised in the UK in 1985.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st February 2019
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 32 and Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2019
The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Accounts and Reports (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Oil Pollution) Regulations 2019
The Transfrontier Shipment of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Food (Amendment) (England) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Parole Board system to be reviewed after John Worboys case – BBC News
‘The way the Parole Board of England and Wales operates is to be reviewed to see whether it needs “fundamental” reform.’
BBC News, 4th February 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyer whistleblower struck off despite revealing misconduct – Daily Telegraph
‘A trainee solicitor struck off after reporting her bosses for overcharging clients by up to 2,000 per cent has warned how the legal industry does “precious little” to protect whistleblowers.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Charity calls for court to livestream Heathrow third runway challenge – The Guardian
‘A high court challenge to the government’s controversial plan for a third runway at Heathrow could be opened up to a mass audience through livestreaming for the first time if judges accept a legal argument.’
The Guardian, 4th February 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Heather Mills settle phone hacking claims – Daily Telegraph
‘Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley and Heather Mills have settled their phone hacking claims against News Group Newspapers (NGN), their lawyers have confirmed.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd February 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
