‘Lady Hale at the Royal College of Psychiatrists Annual Conference, Birmingham. Is it time for yet another Mental Health Act?’
Supreme Court, 24th June 2018
Source: www.supremecourt.uk
‘Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has asked the Law Commission to look at improving the laws which allow leaseholders to manage their own buildings.The legislation on Right to Manage is meant to put power in leaseholders’ hands and stop abuse, by allowing some leasehold property owners to take over the management of a building. But issues with the law have stopped its usage becoming widespread. And those who have taken up the option have found delays, costs and uncertainty.’
Law Commission, 4th July 2018
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘Thousands of vulnerable people with dementia and learning disabilities will be given better protection by a new law announced today by the Government. The new Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill, based on Law Commission recommendations, brings in extra protections for those who lack the mental capacity to make decisions about their care.’
Law Commission, 3rd July 2018
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘Family analysis: What factors should parties take into consideration in identifying realistic placement options for a child at the start of care proceedings? Sam Momtaz QC and Sharon Segal, of 1GC|Family Law, examine the Court of Appeal decision in P-S (Children) (care orders) [2018] All ER (D) 118 (Jun) that a Family Court judge had been wrong to make full care orders rather than special guardianship orders (SGOs) in respect of two children.’
Family Law, 4th July 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘In recent years there has been a procession of farming proprietary estoppel cases, the most famous of which was probably Davies v Davies [2016] EWCA Civ 463, [2017] 1 FLR 1286 with the claimant in that case capturing the media’s attention as the “Cowshed Cinderella”. On 11 June 2018 Mr Justice Birss, sitting in Bristol, handed down judgment on the latest, the case of Gee v Gee & Anor [2018] EWHC 1393 (Ch), [2018] All ER (D) 58 (Jun).’
Family Law, 4th July 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘Speech by The Right Hon. The Lord Burnett of Maldon: Dinner for Her Majesty’s Judges 2018.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 4th July 2018
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice has admitted overcharging for a string of different court fees – with the lost income from reducing the fees set to cost around £9m a year. The announcement follows the Gazette’s revelation that some personal injury claimants had been overcharged by more than £100 for starting proceedings in the High Court and County Court since 2016.’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th July 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Michael Horton, barrister at Coram Chambers explains the jurisdiction of the family court in relation to enforcement proceedings and highlights considerations which impact on the drafting of recitals to consent orders.’
Family Law Week, 4th July 2018
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Police who failed to act on an allegation of rape made by Gaia Pope two years before her tragic death are under investigation in a fresh probe.’
The Independent, 5th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Home Office is separating scores of children from their parents as part of its immigration detention regime – in some cases forcing them into care in breach of government policy.’
The Independent, 4th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Gambling Commission has said it was misled by Ladbrokes during its investigation into the Black Dave case, which ended on Wednesday with a statement warning bookmakers about their handling of Rule 4 deductions in horse racing. The trainer David Evans was fined last year by racing’s ruling body for delaying notification of a non-runner, Tango Sky, so that he could back his other entrant, Black Dave, before its odds shortened, and he told Ladbrokes of his plan to withdraw Tango Sky at the time of placing his bet.’
The Guardian, 4th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Victims of undercover police officers have started legal action against the home secretary over the troubled public inquiry into the conduct of police spies.’
The Guardian, 5th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘People found guilty of repeatedly uploading “revenge porn” will face the toughest punishments when new sentencing guidelines come into force.’
Sentencing council press release
BBC News, 5th July 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Former boys football coach George Ormond has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a series of sex abuses that stretches 25 years.’
The Independent, 4th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A new flagship court specifically designed to tackle cybercrime, fraud, and economic crime will reinforce the UK’s reputation as a world-leading legal centre, the Lord Chancellor will announce tonight (Wednesday 4 July).’
Ministry of justice, 4th July 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘An Army captain has been convicted of gross negligence manslaughter at a court martial after a soldier was killed during a live fire exercise.’
BBC News, 4th July 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The High Court has refused permission to seek judicial review of the Corporation of the City of London’s decision to grant planning permission for the provision of new educational facilities in the Inner Temple Treasury Building. The proposals were particularly controversial, because they entail the loss of the upper gallery of the Inner Temple library. Although constructed after the Second World War, the library is a notable feature of the Treasury Building, and is regarded with strong affection by many who have used it. When granting permission, the Corporation’s planning committee accepted that the loss would cause harm to the Treasury Building, but concluded that this was less than substantial and was outweighed by the benefits of the scheme.’
Landmark Chambers, 4th July 2018
Source: www.landmarkchambers.co.uk
‘Weeks after ruling against certain sexual orientation tests for asylum seekers and finding that EU Member States must recognise the free movement rights of gay spouses, regardless of whether same-sex marriages are solemnised therein, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held that the UK requirement for transgendered persons to be unmarried in order to qualify for a State pension at the retirement age of their current gender violated EU law.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd July 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
The Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Act 2018 (Commencement) Regulations 2018
The National Health Service (Property Expenses Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018
The National Health Service (Liabilities to Third Parties Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018
The National Health Service (Existing Liabilities Scheme) (England) Regulations 2018
The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2018
The Airports (Noise-related Operating Restrictions) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018
The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2018
The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2018
The Civil Legal Aid (Procedure, Remuneration and Statutory Charge) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Offshore Environmental Civil Sanctions Regulations 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
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