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
Former Montessori chief used charity credit card to pay for honeymoon and expensive watercolours – Daily Telegraph
‘The chief executive of an education charity who used the company credit card to splash out on a his honeymoon and paintings at Bonhams auction house has been jailed for six years.’
Daily Telegraph, 22nd July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Is an ordinand in training an employee? Gabe – Law & Religion UK
‘In Ms F Gabe v The United Reformed Church [2017] UKET 2204367/2012, the claimant was accepted to train for the ministry of the URC as a full-time student at Westminster College, Cambridge. She was given a grant and allowances amounting to some £11,000 a year; ultimately, however, she was not ordained. On successfully concluding the course at Westminster, a trainee minister receives a “leaving certificate” from the College which will generally but not inevitably lead to the Church’s Assessment Board, when it reviews matters, determining that the candidate is fit for ordination. The candidate then has up to three years to be accepted for ordination by a Pastorate and, once accepted, he or she will be ordained.’
Law & Religion UK, 18th July 2018
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Regulation of third party litigation funding in England and Wales – OUT-LAW.com
‘Third party litigation funding is a growing industry in England and Wales, although the market remains largely unregulated.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th July 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Sir Cliff v BBC: A new era for police investigations? — Patricia Londono – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Sir Cliff’s case against the BBC (Sir Cliff Richard OBE v (1) The British Broadcasting Corporation (2) Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police ) following the raid on his home in August 2014 was billed as of “enormous importance” in relation to whether the media are able to identify a suspect pre-charge, as well as having “massive implications” for the reporting of early phases of police investigations. The first trial of its kind in this country, this article considers the ramifications of this High Court decision on the press reporting of those subject to police investigation.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 19th July 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Emergency services liable where responsibility is assumed and detrimental reliance has taken place – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Sherratt v Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police [2018] EWHC 1746 (QB) (16 July 2018). This was an appeal on a preliminary issue from the decision of David Berkeley QC, sitting as the Recorder below. The question was whether the defendant chief constable owed a duty of care to the claimant’s partner, who had committed suicide.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 18th July 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Case Comment: Goldman Sachs International v Novo Banco S.A. [2018] UKSC 34 – Supreme Court Blog
‘Dana Feinsohn, trainee solicitor in the litigation and arbitration team at CMS, comments on the decision handed down by the UK Supreme Court in the matter of Goldman Sachs International v Novo Banco S.A. [2018] UKSC 34.’
Supreme Court Blog, 17th July 2018
Source: ukscblog.com
Indemnity costs, allegations of fraud and discontinuance: PJSC Aeroflot v Forus and others [2018] EWHC 1735 (Ch) – Zenith PI
‘There are lessons for practitioners in all areas in the judgment of Rose J in Aeroflot v Forus and others. That case – a long-running chancery matter concerning skulduggery, political intrigue and alleged fraud –stands as a reminder that parties plead fraud at their peril.’
Zenith PI, 17th July 2018
Source: zenithpi.wordpress.com
High Court dismisses fundamentally dishonest £850,000 personal injury claim – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has dismissed in its entirety a £850,000 personal injury claim on the grounds of fundamental dishonesty.’
Litigation Futures, 19th July 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
