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New website launched for barristers and chambers: MyBar self-service portal opens for Authorisation to Practise process 2018 – Bar Standards Board

Posted February 27th, 2018 in barristers, continuing professional development, internet, press releases by sally

‘A new self-service website for barristers and chambers to renew their practising certificates, update regulatory information, pay the Bar Representation Fee (BRF), manage subscriptions and applications and to book training, has been jointly launched by the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board (BSB).’

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 26th February 2018

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Abuse concerns over unregistered schools – BBC News

Posted February 27th, 2018 in child abuse, education, news by sally

‘Concerns have been raised about child safety in unregistered schools, after a BBC investigation filmed a teacher appearing to strike a pupil’s head.’

BBC News, 26th February 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Girl with asthma died after doctor turned her away, inquest hears – The Guardian

Posted February 27th, 2018 in children, delay, doctors, health, inquests, negligence, news by sally

‘A five-year-old girl with severe asthma died after being turned away from an appointment with an emergency doctor because she was five minutes late, an inquest has been told.
The coroner said the chance to provide Ellie-May Clark with “potentially life-saving treatment” was missed and she had been let down by failings in the system.’

The Guardian, 26th February 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Ex-footballers Mark Aizlewood and Paul Sugrue jailed for fraud – The Guardian

Posted February 27th, 2018 in conspiracy, fraud, news, sentencing, sport by sally

‘Two ex-footballers have been jailed for their part in a £5m sports leadership scam, which falsely claimed to help young people from deprived backgrounds gain football coaching apprenticeships.’

The Guardian, 26th February 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

Doorstep lender to return £169m to customers – BBC News

Posted February 27th, 2018 in consumer credit, financial regulation, fines, loans, misrepresentation, news by sally

‘A division of troubled lender Provident Financial has been told to pay almost £169m in compensation to customers. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Provident’s Vanquis unit failed to properly disclose charges on one of its popular repayment plans.’

BBC News, 27th February 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Inmates receive payouts of £2m for poor healthcare amid ‘unprecedented pressures’ in prisons – The Independent

Posted February 27th, 2018 in compensation, medical treatment, negligence, news, prisons by sally

‘Inmates have been paid close to £2m in compensation for poor healthcare behind bars since 2010 amid mounting concern over the scale of the crisis gripping Britain’s prisons.’

The Independent, 26th February 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Up to 60 per cent of prisoners have head injuries, as experts warn brain damage may fuel crime – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 27th, 2018 in crime, mental health, news, personal injuries, prisons, violent offenders by sally

‘More than half of criminals may have suffered a head injury which could be fuelling their offending, a new review by British brain experts suggests.’

Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Isis supporter who tried to recruit terrorists around the world from UK home jailed – The Independent

Posted February 27th, 2018 in news, proscribed organisations, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A man who tried to recruit Isis fighters around the world from his London home has been jailed after one of his targets turned him in.’

The Independent, 26th February 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 26th, 2018 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Corstorphine (An Infant) v Liverpool City Council [2018] EWCA Civ 270 (26 February 2018)

Mruke v Khan [2018] EWCA Civ 280 (23 February 2018)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Hayes, R (On the Application Of) v Hayes [2018] EWHC 327 (Admin) (22 February 2018)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Habberfield v Habberfield [2018] EWHC 317 (Ch) (23 February 2018)

Churston Golf Club v Haddock [2018] EWHC 347 (Ch) (23 February 2018)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd v Visa Europe Services LLC & Ors [2018] EWHC 355 (Comm) (23 February 2018)

High Court (Patents Court)

Cantel Medical (UK) Ltd v ARC Medical Design Ltd [2018] EWHC 345 (Pat) (23 February 2018)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

DDM v Al-Zahra (PVT) Hospital & Ors [2018] EWHC 346 (QB) (23 February 2018)

Sarayiah v Williams & Anor [2018] EWHC 342 (QB) (23 February 2018)

David John Saunders v Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2018] EWHC 343 (QB) (23 February 2018)

Heynike v 00222648 Ltd (Formerly Birlec Limited) & Ors (Fatal Mesothelioma) [2018] EWHC 303 (QB) (22 February 2018)

Source: www.bailii.org

Red Arrows death: Ejection seat firm fined £1.1m – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2018 in aircraft, fines, health & safety, news by sally

‘An ejection seat manufacturer prosecuted over the death of a Red Arrows pilot thrown from his jet has been fined £1.1m.’

BBC News, 23rd February 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Organised criminals stealing identities of dead people to get cheaper car insurance – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2018 in identity fraud, insurance, news by sally

‘Organised criminals and fraudsters are stealing the identities of dead people in order to get cheaper car insurance, it has emerged.’

Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Care home bosses warned ‘revenge evictions’ could be illegal – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2018 in care homes, complaints, news by sally

‘Care home bosses have been warned ‘revenge evictions’ could be illegal, as the regulator confirms it has begun collecting data to examine the scale of the problem.’

Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Working Together to Safeguard Children: revisions to statutory guidance – Home Office

Posted February 26th, 2018 in child abuse, child neglect, consultations, reports by sally

‘Summary of responses we received, along with the government’s response outlining the next steps.’

Home Office, 26th February 2018

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Arsonist jailed for setting fires including at Titanic exhibition – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted February 26th, 2018 in arson, burglary, criminal damage, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man from Sheffield who admitted to deliberately setting fire to a museum, a university and a hospital, so he could steal from the evacuated buildings, has been jailed.’

Crown Prosecution Service, 24th February 2018

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

BSB agrees approach to improve transparency for clients of the Bar – Bar Standards Board

Posted February 26th, 2018 in advertising, barristers, consumer protection, fees, legal services, press releases by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has set out a revised approach to improve transparency standards for clients of the Bar. This responds to the recent Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market study of legal services and takes full account of responses to a recent BSB consultation.’

Full press release

Bar Standards Board, 23rd February 2018

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

Bar Council responds to new AGFS announcement – The Bar Council

Posted February 26th, 2018 in barristers, fees, press releases by sally

‘Responding to today’s announcement of a new Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) the Chair of the Bar, Andrew Walker QC, said: “For years, our system of criminal justice has suffered from a remorseless succession of cuts in funding, and wholly inadequate investment. This has included huge cuts in the fixed fees payable to those defence barristers who carry out publicly-funded work in the Crown Court under the Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS); cuts that, proportionately, have far exceeded those imposed on public service providers in any other sector. These are the very same barristers who are working tirelessly under an ever-increasing workload for those very same fees. Without their commitment, and their continued goodwill, the system would simply cease to function.” ‘

Full press release

The Bar Council, 23rd February 2018

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

Energy price cap: Government to introduce legislation to limit how much power firms can charge – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2018 in competition, energy, news by sally

‘A bill introducing an energy cap for 11 million households across Britain will be introduced to Parliament today. The Government claims the Domestic Gas and Electricity Bill, which will allow the regulator Ofgem to limit tariffs until 2020, could save people up to £100 a year.’

The Independent, 26th February 2018

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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