Next Director of the CPS announced – Attorney General’s Office
‘Max Hill QC has been appointed as the next Director of Public Prosecutions .’
Attorney General’s Office, 24th July 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
CoA: Claimant limited to fixed costs even where Part 36 accepted late – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Fixed costs apply to low-value claims even when the defendant has waited more than 18 months to settle the claim, the Court of Appeal ruled today. In the long-awaited Hislop v Perde judgment, Lord Justice Coulson said the claimant could not argue that the delay – even with no apparent justification – triggered an ‘exceptional circumstances’ provision set out in Civil Procedure Rules.’
Law Society's Gazette, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Bob Higgins trial: Ex-football coach guilty of sex assault charge – BBC News
‘A former Southampton football club youth coach has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a young trainee.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Offshore owners of British property to be forced to reveal names – The Guardian
‘Offshore owners of British property will be forced to reveal their true identities or face jail sentences and unlimited fines under draft laws that aim to end the UK’s reputation as a high-risk jurisdiction for money laundering.’
The Guardian, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Canvey teenager jailed for crashing BMW into five men – BBC News
‘A teenager has been jailed for three years and three months after he “ploughed into” five men while driving his father’s BMW.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK may face legal challenge over US extradition of Isis pair – The Guardian
‘UK ministers could face a legal challenge to the decision to assist the US extradition of two former British Islamic State terrorists without demanding they do not face the death penalty, as Downing Street backed Sajid Javid’s decision to allow the move.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Plenty of Fish rapist Lee Savage jailed – BBC News
‘A “sexual sadist” has been jailed for raping three women he met through the internet dating website Plenty of Fish.’
BBC News, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.bbc.com
Immigrants being restrained during deportation ‘with little justification’, says prisons watchdog – The Independent
‘Immigrants being deported from the UK are being strapped into restraint belts “with little justification”, according to a highly critical report on the use of chartered flights for forced removals.’
The Independent, 24th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Revocation and Savings) Order 2018
The Armed Forces Act 2016 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2018
The Machine Games Duty (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
The Companies (Miscellaneous Reporting) Regulations 2018
The British Nationality (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) Order 2018
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Tager & Anor v Revenue And Customs [2018] EWCA Civ 1727 (20 July 2018)
Whitehall Court London Ltd v The Crown Estate Commissioners [2018] EWCA Civ 1704 (19 July 2018)
Egeneonu v Egeneonu [2018] EWCA Civ 1714 (18 July 2018)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Ghulam & Ors v R [2018] EWCA Crim 1691 (20 July 2018)
Tunstill, R v [2018] EWCA Crim 1696 (19 July 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Patents Court)
Koninklijke Philips NV v Asustek Computer Incorporation & Ors [2018] EWHC 1826 (Pat) (19 July 2018)
Liqwd Inc & Anor v L’Oreal (UK) Ltd & Anor [2018] EWHC 1845 (Pat) (19 July 2018)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Barclay v Tuck [2018] EWHC 1852 (QB) (20 July 2018)
McDermott v Inhealth Ltd [2018] EWHC 1835 (QB) (19 July 2018)
Laws v Williams & Anor [2018] EWHC 1871 (QB) (18 July 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
Anti-money laundering crackdown should be more focused on most suspicious activity – Law Commission
‘Anti-money laundering laws should be streamlined and strengthened to help law enforcement agencies to focus on serious crime, say the Law Commission.’
Law Commission, 20th July 2018
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Attorney retrospective approval of gifts from donor accounts – Family Law
‘What are the rules governing retrospective approval of gifts and payments for voluntary care? Simon Edwards, barrister at 39 Essex Chambers, discusses Re HH (attorney’s application for retrospective approval) [2018] EWCOP 13 which demonstrates the necessity for someone who has power of attorney to retain proper records of care payments.’
Family Law, 20th July 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Businesses quit UK courts in droves as Brexit looms – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Businesses are already changing contracts so that disputes are heard in the European Union rather than the UK, according to a survey published today. Research from Thomson Reuters Legal found the UK’s decision to leave the EU is making business leaders questions whether London is still the best option as a global centre for dispute resolution.’
Law Society's Gazette, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
CPS apologises to Girls Aloud star for not prosecuting stalker – The Guardian
‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has apologised to Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts for not prosecuting an ex-boyfriend accused of violating a restraining order for stalking her.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sajid Javid drops UK’s blanket opposition to death penalty to allow two Isis fighters to be sent to US – The Independent
‘Sajid Javid has dropped Britain’s blanket opposition to the death penalty in order to allow two notorious British Isls fighters to be sent to the United States.’
The Independent, 23rd July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Whistleblowing law ‘wholly inadequate’ for protecting staff who speak out, say MPs and campaigners – The Independent
‘Senior MPs and campaigners are demanding the government overhauls laws around whistleblowing, calling the current legislation “wholly inadequate” and “not fit for purpose”.
The Independent, 22nd July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MPs call for consultation on fur sales ban – Daily Telegraph
‘MPs have called for a consultation to ban the sale of real fur after finding that retailers and Trading Standards were “complacent” about it being labelled as fake.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
British terrorist jailed aged 14 seeks lifetime anonymity on release – The Guardian
‘Britain’s youngest convicted terrorist, who was jailed for his part in a plot to behead police officers in Australia when he was 14 years old, is seeking to keep his identity secret by asking the courts for lifelong anonymity.’
The Guardian, 22nd July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Police watchdog investigating ‘serious corruption and malpractice’ in Scotland Yard’s own standards unit – The Independent
‘The police watchdog is investigating allegations of “serious corruption and malpractice” within Scotland Yard‘s own standards unit, a director has revealed.’
The Independent, 22nd July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
