Former police officer who stalked colleague banned – BBC News
‘A former police officer who stalked a female colleague has been barred from the profession.’
BBC News, 24th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Campbell family win Bluebird trademark battle – BBC News
‘The family of Donald Campbell have won a battle to block Bluebird’s restorer registering a trademark featuring the craft’s name.’
BBC News, 24th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crime victims in UK fight ‘devastating’ practice that stops appeal after a case is dropped – The Guardian
‘A “draconian” practice that stops crime victims challenging last-minute decisions to drop their cases is leading to miscarriages of justice and must urgently be reformed, campaigners say.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Hospital where baby died from infected feed had ‘entirely unsafe system’ – The Guardian
‘An NHS trust that gave four newborn babies contaminated feed has admitted that it was operating “an entirely unsafe system” at the time they became infected.
The Guardian, 24th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met Police officer committed ‘gross misconduct’ when holding Taser to Black boy’s neck – The Independent
‘A Metropolitan Police officer has been found to have committed gross misconduct after holding a Taser against a 16-year-old Black boy’s neck, the police watchdog has said.’
The Independent, 23rd September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Unreasonable conduct and a leasehold mess – Nearly Legal
‘Zaid Alothman Holdings Ltd & Ors v Better Intelligent Management Ltd & Anor (COSTS – CONDUCT – what amounts to “unreasonable conduct”) (2024) UKUT 253 (LC)
This was the appellant leaseholders’ appeal from an FTT decision refusing them Rule 13 costs on the freeholder/managing agent’s application for determination of breach of lease which was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. It isn’t so much of interest for the decision itself (though that is interesting) but about what the conduct of the freeholder, the tangle of the law and the messy outcome say about the state of leasehold law in general.’
Nearly Legal, 22nd September 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Supreme Court emphasises need to consider ‘framework of control’ for employment status – OUT-LAW.com
‘A recent UK Supreme Court judgement emphasises the complexities around the question of “control” when determining employment tax status, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th September 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
The inquisitorial jurisdiction of the First-Tier Tribunal (HESC) – Local Government Lawyer
‘An Upper Tribunal judge has handed down an important ruling on the inquisitorial jurisdiction of the First-tier Tribunal (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) in relation to EHCPs. Benjamin Harrison sets out the key points.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Data protection prosecutions and employer liability – Local Government Lawyer
‘Ibrahim Hasan considers the prosecution of employees for data protection offences and the potential liability of their employers.’
Local Government Lawyer, 20th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Insolvency cover clarified – Peabody Trust v NHBC – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has clarified – in a case involving a social landlord – when a cause of action accrues under insurance policies providing contractor insolvency cover, and therefore when the limitation period begins. William O’Brien and Alicia Ogborn explains the ruling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 20th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Reform of Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Proposed – Law Commission
‘The Law Commission has today published a consultation paper containing provisional proposals for reform to the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014.’
Law Commission, 17th September 2024
Source: lawcom.gov.uk
Businessman sentenced for Government backed COVID 19 bounce back loan fraud – Crown Prosecution Service
‘An entrepreneur was sentenced today (20 September 2024) for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 Bounce Bank Loans to a value of £50,000.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 20th September 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Operation Stovewood: Man jailed of abusing children in Rotherham – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man has been imprisoned today (20 September 2024) for child sexual abuse of two young girls in Rotherham in the 2000s.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 20th September 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Harrods to face civil claims over allegations of rape and sexual assault by former boss Mohamed Al Fayed – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Lawyers representing 37 women in a potential civil claim against Harrods over allegations involving former boss Mohamed Al Fayed have insisted that any non-disclosure agreements signed would “not preclude us from getting justice for these women.”’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th September 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Are You Guilty of Money-Laundering? A Tale of Chinese Cotton, Lawyer’s Fees and Unintended Consequences – Financial Remedies Journal
‘It is not often that a family law blog warns ordinary hard-working honest family lawyers that they might be unwitting criminals. This is that blog. You should read it.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 17th September 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Enhancing Public Understanding of Financial Remedies on Divorce – Financial Remedies Journal
‘Why is it that lawyers think that the principles underpinning financial remedies are clear, and yet the public are often perplexed? The issue is one of communication, or rather translating the law into plain English.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 20th September 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Grammar schools in England must publish details on entry tests, tribunal rules – The Guardian
‘Grammar schools in England have been ordered to publish details about their admissions tests, which campaigners say will expose them to greater scrutiny and potential legal challenges.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Landfill tax row will cost council £16m to settle – BBC News
‘Wales’ biggest council has agreed to pay £16m to settle a bill over landfill tax dating back 10 years.’
BBC News, 21st September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
CPS twice did not prosecute Fayed over sex abuse claims – BBC News
‘The Crown Prosecution Service has said that it twice considered bringing charges against ex-Harrods owner Mohammed Al Fayed but concluded there was no realistic prospect of a conviction.’
BBC News, 22nd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Polish man living in UK since childhood granted 11th-hour deportation reprieve – The Guardian
‘A Polish man who has lived in the UK since he was seven has been granted a last-minute reprieve after facing deportation because officials said he had not provided enough proof of living in the country for the last 20 years.’
The Guardian, 22nd September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
