In-flight bacon roll row passenger fined – BBC News
‘A plane passenger who flew into a rage after being denied a bacon roll by cabin crew has been fined £230.’
BBC News, 18th July 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tommy Robinson jail sentence appeal delayed by judges – BBC News
‘Judges have delayed their decision in an appeal by far-right activist Tommy Robinson against his conviction and jailing for contempt of court.’
BBC news, 18th July 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Media experts alarmed at consequences of Cliff Richard ruling – The Guardian
‘When he emerged from court on Wednesday after a judge ruled in his favour in one of the most carefully watched media law cases of the year, Sir Cliff Richard declared himself delighted at what he saw as a vital victory over the BBC. But while there is no doubt that the decision is a blow to the corporation, the case sets a wider precedent, too – and one that experts say could have a substantial impact on the future media coverage of criminal cases.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Government orders Phillip Morris to stop advertising “healthier” tobacco products or face legal action – Daily Telegraph
‘The Government will take one of the world’s largest tobacco firms to court unless it stops illegally targeting UK consumers with tobacco adverts, a Minister has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Legal aid deserts: MPs and peers express ‘grave concerns’ – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Squeezing the legal aid budget has left vast numbers of people – including the most vulnerable – unable to assert their rights, the Law Society said today. In a report published today, Enforcing Human Rights, parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights reflects the Law Society’s concerns that large parts of England and Wales are becoming “legal aid deserts”, as solicitors are forced to withdraw from services because they can no longer afford to do the work.’
Law Society's Gazette, 19th July 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Watchdog cautions on police response to hate crime and warns of post Brexit surge in reports – The Independent
‘Police must address failings in their response to hate crime ahead of a possible post-Brexit surge in reports, a watchdog has warned. A major review found victims have been let down after being targeted because of personal characteristics such as race, religion or sexual orientation.’
The Independent, 19th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Baroness Newlove: Reform ‘derisory’ victims of crime compensation scheme – Daily Telegraph
‘Victims of crime are having to wait too long for compensation under a “derisory” system, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has said. Baroness Newlove called for a change to the way court-ordered financial awards are paid after they are imposed on convicted offenders.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Child sexual abuse investigation fined £200,000 after sending bulk email identifying possible victims – The Independent
‘The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has been fined £200,000 after sending a bulk email that identified possible victims. Ninety participants in the public inquiry were potentially identified by the “concerning” blunder, said the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which warned the incident had “placed vulnerable people at risk”.’
The Independent, 18th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Privacy vs Freedom of Expression: How the law has developed – Daily Telegraph
‘The delicate balance between a person’s right to privacy and someone else’s right to freedom of expression were set at odds when they were enshrined in the Human Rights Act, brought in by Tony Blair’s Labour Government in 1998.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Exam boards launch legal challenge over government’s flagship T-level qualifications – The Independent
‘Legal action has been launched against the Department for Education over the introduction of the government’s flagship technical qualification, by the body which represents exam boards.’
The Independent, 19th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Landmark court ruling finds against ex-wife who sought higher maintenance payments – Daily Telegraph
‘A divorced husband should not be forced to pay increased maintenance payments because of his ex-wife’s poor financial decisions, the Supreme Court has ruled in a landmark case.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th July 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Patel v Folkestone Nursing Home Ltd (Rev 1) [2018] EWCA Civ 1689 (17 July 2018)
Elite Property Holdings Ltd & Anor v Barclays Bank Plc [2018] EWCA Civ 1688 (17 July 2018)
Cartwright v Venduct Engineering Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 1654 (17 July 2018)
Barclays Bank Plc v Various Claimants [2018] EWCA Civ 1670 (17 July 2018)
Khan & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2018] EWCA Civ 1684 (17 July 2018)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Nortel Networks SA, Re [2018] EWHC 1812 (Ch) (17 July 2018)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Glencore Energy UK Ltd v Springfield Energy Ltd [2018] EWHC 1780 (Comm) (17 July 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
Allegations of child sexual abuse in Rotherham: Wanless and Whittam QC review – Home Office
‘The Home Secretary has today published Peter Wanless and Richard Whittam QC’s independent review into information passed to the Home Office in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse in Rotherham.’
Full press release and documents
Home Office, 17th July 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Criminal solicitors in England and Wales challenge cut to fees – The Guardian
‘Criminal solicitors have had their fees for reading large quantities of crown court evidence cut by up to 37% under changes imposed by the Ministry of Justice, the high court has heard.’
The Guardian, 17th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Young black men more likely to be prosecuted over dispersal orders – The Guardian
‘Young black men in London are disproportionately more likely to be prosecuted for breaking public dispersal orders available to police as part of a range of measures to crack down on antisocial behaviour.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tommy Robinson appeal – LIVE: EDL founder challenges 13-month prison sentence for contempt of court – The Independent
‘The Court of Appeal is to hear a challenge by former English Defence League (EDL) leader Tommy Robinson against his jail term for contempt of court.’
The Independent, 18th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cliff Richard wins £210,000 in damages from BBC in privacy case – The Guardian
‘Cliff Richard has won his privacy case against the BBC and will be awarded £210,000 in damages following a lengthy legal battle with the broadcaster after it reported the singer was being investigated over historic child sex assault claims.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Home Office had information on Rotherham grooming gangs in 2002 but failed to act, review finds – The Independent
‘The government received information detailing the extent of grooming gang activity in Rotherham as far back as 2002 but failed to properly act on it, a review has found.’
The Independent, 17th July 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
