Barry Bennell to appeal against 31-year sentence for abuse – BBC News
‘Ex-football coach Barry Bennell is to appeal against his 31-year sentence for child sexual abuse.’
BBC News, 10th April 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman sexually abused by Salvation Army members finally gets justice – The Guardian
‘Almost 20 years after going to the police, the men who attacked her as a young girl are convicted of offences from the 1970s.’
The Guardian, 11th April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
“I’m forever blowing bubbles” but I’m biased! – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Bias and apparent bias is a subject that has cropped up many times on this blog, whether it was an adjudicator “phoning a friend“, an arbitrator (allegedly) being appointed too many times by the same referring party (although that isn’t one of mine!) or a judge getting upset over his lost luggage (who wouldn’t be?). It seems anyone involved in court or tribunal work is vulnerable to an accusation of it. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I’m commenting on another example of behaviour that gives rises to the charge.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 10th April 2018
Opelo Kgari: Government thwarted in second bid to deport woman brought to UK from Botswana – The Independent
‘The government has been thwarted in its second attempt to deport a woman who came to the UK from Botswana when she was 13 years old.’
The Independent, 10th April 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Immaturity means young adults need more support in court, report says – The Guardian
‘Young adults should be given special treatment in court because they are immature and need help understanding proceedings, according to a report by an influential legal reform group. The call for a fresh approach for 18- to 24-year-olds comes from the Centre for Justice Innovation as the sharp rise in knife crime highlights the criminal justice system’s problems in dealing with that age group.’
the Guardian, 10th April 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Paedophile hunter’ evidence used to charge 150 suspects – BBC News
‘Evidence from so-called paedophile hunter groups was used to charge suspects at least 150 times last year, a BBC investigation has found. A Freedom of Information request, sent to every police force in England and Wales, showed a seven-fold increase in the use of such evidence from 2015.’
BBC News, 10th April 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police error meant ‘speeding’ motorists paid fines but never exceeded the limit – Daily Telegraph
‘A police force has admitted it has wrongly fined ‘speeding’ motorists after a clerical error meant the speed limit was never officially lowered. Avon and Somerset Police face having to cancel hundreds of tickets after a motorist successfully overturned his fine.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th April 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dozens of MPs and 80,000 members of public urge Home Office to reverse decision to refuse child slavery victim asylum – The Independent
‘Dozens of MPs and more than 80,000 members of the public have urged the Home Office to reconsider its decision to refuse asylum to a child slavery victim which would see him forced to return to the country from which he was trafficked.’
The Independent, 10th April 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lorry driver sentenced for peer’s mobility scooter death – BBC News
‘A lorry driver has been given a 24-week suspended jail sentence for knocking a Labour peer off his mobility scooter and killing him.’
BBC News, 9th April 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Non-Domestic Rating (Rates Retention and Levy and Safety Net) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2018
The Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Sea Fish (Marketing Standards) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018
The Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2018
The Franchising Schemes (Service Permits) (England) Regulations 2018
The Finance Act 2017, Paragraph 3 of Schedule 11 (Appointed Day) Regulations 2018
The Finance Act 2017, Part 2 (Appointed Day No. 2) Regulations 2018
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) (Custodial Premises) Subordinate Provisions Order 2018
The Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Electricity Supplier Payments (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Legal Services Act 2007 (General Council of the Bar) (Modification of Functions) Order 2018
The Sexual Offences Act 2003 (Prescribed Police Stations) (England and Wales) Regulations 2018
The Higher Education (Access and Participation Plans) (England) Regulations 2018
The School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
The Higher Education (Basic Amount and Higher Amount) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
McIntosh v Harman [2018] EWHC 726 (QB) (06 April 2018)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
RG Carter Building Ltd v Kier Business Services Ltd [2018] EWHC 729 (TCC) (05 April 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
Casual workers and unfair dismissal: Mrs M Wright – Law & Religion UK
‘The issue of the employment status of people who perform casual work – and its complexity – has come up yet again, this time in Mrs M Wright v St John the Evangelist Parochial Church Council (England and Wales: Breach of Contract) [2018] UKET 3200595/2017.’
Law & Religion UK, 5th April 2018
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
New limb (g) added to Wimbledon v Vago principles and fraud allegations merit stay – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Last week, Fraser J handed down his judgment in Gosvenor London Ltd v Aygun UK Ltd, a case in which the defendant (Aygun) was seeking to resist payment of an adjudicator’s award of around £650,000 on the grounds that a substantial part of the award was allegedly derived from fraudulent invoicing of Aygun. In the alternative, Aygun sought a stay on the basis of fraud, alleged witness intimidation and, most importantly, the entirely unsatisfactory nature of the claimant’s (Gosvenor) statutory accounts for 2016/2017 and the unbelievable explanations given on its behalf as to the contents. This combination of factors led the court to conclude it was unlikely that Gosvenor would repay the adjudicator’s award, were it required to do so following a challenge to the adjudicator’s decision in subsequent TCC proceedings.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 4th April 2018
Case Preview: James-Bowen & Ors v Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis – UK Supreme Court Blog
‘Does a person who is sued in civil litigation for the alleged misconduct of her employees (or others for whom she is vicariously liable) owe a duty of care to avoid causing those employees or “quasi-employees” financial loss arising from the conduct of the person’s defence?.’
UK Supreme Court Blog, 3rd April 2018
Source: ukscblog.com
Home Secretary to launch Serious Violence Strategy – Home Office
‘Home Secretary Amber Rudd today sets out a multi-million pound commitment to steering young people away from crime and tackling violent drug-dealing gangs.’
Home Office, 9th April 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Leave to remove post-Brexit: appealing an appeal – Family Law
‘In the recent case of L v F [2017] EWCA Civ 2121 the Court of Appeal reinstated a first instance judgment that refused to grant a mother permission to relocate to Italy with the parties’ child. The case offers a reminder of the approach that the court must take when deciding whether or not to grant an appeal.’
Family Law, 6th April 2018
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Benefits fraudster ordered to pay back £190,000 – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A woman who was jailed for making false benefit claims – including lying that she needed 24-hour care – has been ordered to pay back £189,725 to the taxpayer.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th April 2018
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Woman who invented dead husband in Grenfell Tower fraud jailed – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A woman who pretended to be the widow of a Grenfell Tower victim so she could claim money and accommodation has been jailed for fraud.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th April 2018
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
The second Bridget Lindley Annual Memorial Lecture: Transcript – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Family Justice Council recently held its Bridget Lindley Memorial Lecture which looked at the impact of social media on the family justice system and family law journalism.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 29th March 2018
Cohabitant entitled to slice of partner’s £1.5m estate, judge rules – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has ruled in favour of a woman who received nothing from her late partner’s £1.5 million estate, in a judgment that will again spark debate about the law on inheritance.’
Law Society's Gazette, 6th April 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
