‘The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill will increase efficiency by allowing greater flexibility to deploy the right judge to the right case.’
Ministry of Justice, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘Philip Newton, barrister, Becket Chambers Canterbury considers whether it is possible to obtain an order for sale of the family home before the final hearing.’
Family Law Week, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Uber is to provide additional protection for its drivers and couriers across Europe, including 70,000 in the UK, with limited insurance against sickness and injury as well as small maternity and paternity payments.’
The Guardian, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A six-week racing-related fraud case has collapsed after a judge ruled material held by the police and the British Horseracing Authority had not been properly disclosed to the defence. The case arose out of a complaint by the trainer Tony Carroll that he had been defrauded by a former employee, James Hamer, but the defence contended that all relevant cash movements had been carried out at Carroll’s direction.’
The Guardian, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A severely disabled boy is suing a theme park for failing to provide a suitable “changing places” lavatory.’
BBC News, 24th May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A decorated Chief Inspector has been awarded £870,000 by the Metropolitan Police after he was hounded out of his job by a female boss who was intent on ridding his squad of a perceived macho culture.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A mother who tricked her teenage daughter into going to Pakistan and forcing her to marry has been jailed for four and a half years.’
The Independent, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Gang injunctions that can ban individuals from towns and cities do not breach European human rights laws, a court has ruled. Appeal court judges made the ruling after a challenge by a 21-year-old who was made the subject of a Birmingham City Council banning order.’
BBC News, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man described as a “poster boy” for a banned far-right terror group has been jailed after using social media to post racist and anti-Semitic material.’
BBC News, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Daily Mail has agreed to pay £11,000 towards legal costs and remove a negative article about Kate Maltby, the writer who accused Damian Green of inappropriate behaviour.’
The Guardian, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A woman who threw sulphuric acid at her former partner, which led to him ending his life, has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 12 years.’
BBC News, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Acas has published new guidance on religion and belief in the workplace, offering advice on how to comply with the provisions of the Equalities Act 2010 that protect employees against discrimination based on religion and belief.’
Law & Religion UK, 23rd May 2018
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
‘A solvency statement was found to be invalid, a reduction in capital and distribution unlawful and three directors in breach of their duties after a corporate reorganisation left a company unable to meet its liabilities, the High Court has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 22nd May 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Is there any hope that the Grenfell Inquiry will finally gain legitimacy? As with the successful McPherson Inquiry following the Stephen Lawrence murder, recognition of diversity and inclusivity are essential.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd May 2018
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Dogs and property throw up some of the more unusual and difficult issues on which a police lawyer is asked to advise. In the decision of Henderson v Comr of Police of the Metropolis [2018] EWHC 666 (Admin) and the subsequent costs decision at [2018] EWHC 1092 (Admin), the court visited two issues – the standing of a person to intervene in a case concerning the destruction of a potentially prohibited breed and kennelling costs during the course of an appeal by way of case stated / judicial review to the High Court.’
UK Police Law Blog, 22nd May 2018
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Leekes Ltd v HM Revenue & Customs [2018] EWCA Civ 1185 (23 May 2018)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Patents Court)
Koninklijke Philips NV v Asustek Computer Incorporation & Ors [2018] EWHC 1224 (Pat) (23 May 2018)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Rashid v Munir & Ors [2018] EWHC 1258 (QB) (22 May 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Mitchell Abbott, trainee in the dispute resolution team at CMS, offers comment on the decision of the Supreme Court in the matter of Rock Advertising Limited v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited [2018] UKSC 24.’
Supreme Court Blog, 18th May 2018
Source: ukscblog.com
‘The High Court yesterday rejected a group action claiming that a “metal on metal” (MoM) hip replacement implant was defective under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.’
Litigation Futures, 22nd May 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
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