Data watchdog reprimands Hackney council over cyber attack – The Independent

Posted July 18th, 2024 in computer crime, data protection, local government, London, news by michael

‘The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said the council had “failed to effectively implement sufficient measures” to protect its systems from attack.’

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The Independent, 17th July 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Driver who left boy in road after crash sentenced – BBC News

‘A driver who hit a seven-year-old boy in his van and left the scene of the crash has been given a suspended sentence at Folkestone Magistrates’ Court.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2024

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Habitats Assessments: It’s not too late and everything is included – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Posted July 17th, 2024 in chambers articles, environmental protection, news, planning, regulations by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has held that regulation 63 of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017/1012 can require an assessment (i.e. a habitats regulations assessment, “HRA”) to be undertaken at the discharge of conditions stage – even if the outstanding conditions do not themselves concern habitats matters. This is important because it means the discharge of conditions cannot simply ride on the coat-tails of the outline permission.’

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square , 15th July 2024

Source: www.4-5.co.uk

Adjudication and Collateral Warranties – Supreme Court Decision in Abbey v Simply – 4 New Square

‘In this article, 4 New Square Chambers’ Douglas James considers the Supreme Court’s decision in Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Ltd (Respondent) v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct (UK) LLP) (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 23 and its implications for adjudication business.’

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4 New Square, 15th July 2024

Source: www.4newsquare.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 17th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Centrica Overseas Holdings Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2024] UKSC 25 (16 July 2024)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Decisions)

Haque v Hussain & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 806 (16 July 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Ward & Anor v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government & Anor [2024] EWHC 1780 (Admin) (16 July 2024)

OBN (A Minor), R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 1833 (Admin) (16 July 2024)

Abbasi, R (On the Application Of) v The Crown Court At Southwark [2024] EWHC 1781 (Admin) (15 July 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Tanfield & Anor v Meadowbrook Montessori Ltd [2024] EWHC 1759 (Ch) (16 July 2024)

Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Wright (Rev1) [2024] EWHC 1809 (Ch)(16 July 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1813 (Comm) (16 July 2024)

FW Aviation (Holdings) 1 Ltd v VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company [2024] EWHC 1823 (Comm) (16 July 2024)

High Court (Family Division)

A & I, Re (Children: Appeal: Relocation & Joint Lives-With Orders: Fresh Evidence) [2024] EWHC 1824 (Fam) (16 July 2024)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Henry Construction Projects Ltd v ProMEP Ltd [2024] EWHC 1825 (TCC) (16 July 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

Discover everything you need to know about the Skilled Worker Visa – EIN Blog

Posted July 17th, 2024 in employment, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘The Skilled Worker Visa is designed for skilled individuals who wish to work in an eligible role in the UK.’

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EIN Blog, 16th July 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Kate Ollerenshaw: Smarter Regulation: A Proliferation of Principles – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted July 17th, 2024 in brexit, constitutional law, legislation, news, statute law revision by sally

‘Shortly before the July 2024 general election was called, the Conservative Government published a White Paper on its approach to regulatory reform. Intended to ensure the UK’s regulatory landscape delivered “a world-class service”, Smarter Regulation: Delivering a Regulatory Environment for Innovation, Investment and Growth included a number of proposals to streamline regulation, including a one-stop shop and portal to access regulations, an enhanced role for the Regulatory Policy Committee in scrutinising options and impact assessments for legislation, and a framework to measure progress by regulators caught by the Growth Duty established under s. 108 of the Deregulation Act 2015 and now subject to new statutory guidance issued a few days after the White Paper was published.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 17th July 2024

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

The BSB publishes its 2024 statistics report on Bar course enrolment, results, and student progression by course provider – Bar Standards Board

Posted July 17th, 2024 in barristers, legal education, news, statistics by sally

‘This annual report covers the period from July 2023 to June 2024 and contains statistics on enrolment, results and trends in vocational training to become a barrister, and student progression onto pupillage in England and Wales.’

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Bar Standards Board, 16th July 2024

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

In depth: How law firms can save stressed staff from themselves – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 17th, 2024 in electronic mail, employment, law firms, mental health, news, solicitors by sally

‘As LawCare highlights cases of burnout involving lawyers being available 24/7 and checking emails outside work, some firms have hired external resource managers to save staff from themselves.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 16th July 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Killer to give parole hearing evidence in private – BBC News

Posted July 17th, 2024 in bereavement, closed material, families, murder, news, parole by sally

‘A killer who stabbed a woman 60 times during sex will give evidence at his parole hearing in private, even though an application had been granted for it to be held in public.’

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BBC News, 16th July 2024

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Four jailed over ecstasy lab at seafront flat – BBC News

Posted July 17th, 2024 in drug offences, drug trafficking, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘Four men have been jailed for more than 20 years for making and selling ecstasy tablets from a seafront holiday let.’

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BBC News, 16th July 2024

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PCSO had ‘improper relationship’ with woman – BBC News

‘A former police officer who had an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman committed gross misconduct, a police panel has ruled.’

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BBC News, 16th July 2024

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Woman who lied to get nursing job guilty of fraud – BBC News

Posted July 17th, 2024 in fraud, hospitals, news, nurses by sally

‘A woman accused of lying about her experience and qualifications to get a job as a senior nurse in a unit for sick and premature babies has been found guilty of fraud.’

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BBC News, 16th July 2024

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Report hits out at ‘glacial’ progress in plan to stamp out police racism – The Independent

Posted July 17th, 2024 in news, police, racism, reports by sally

‘A damning report has hit out at “glacial” progress in police chiefs’ flagship plan to stamp out racism in Britain’s forces.’

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The Independent, 16th July 2024

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UN concern over disciplinary case against UK lawyer for ‘boys’ club’ remarks – The Guardian

‘Four UN special rapporteurs have warned that disciplinary proceedings against a female barrister for saying a judge had shown a “boys’ club attitude” may send “a disconcerting message” to lawyers challenging gender bias in custody and domestic abuse cases.’

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The Guardian, 16th July 2024

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Children missing from Home Office hotels likely to have been trafficked, report finds – The Guardian

‘Scores of asylum-seeking children are still missing from the UK’s Home Office hotels as a new report reveals that many are likely to have been trafficked.’

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The Guardian, 17th July 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 16th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

DELTA Merseyside Ltd & Anor v Uber Britannia Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 802 (15 July 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Antuzis & Ors v DJ Houghton Catching Services Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1795 (Ch) (15 July 2024)

Tesla, Inc & Anor v Idac Holdings, Inc & Ors [2024] EWHC 1815 (Ch) (15 July 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Lee & Anor v National Westminster Bank Plc [2024] EWHC 1811 (Comm) (15 July 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Vince v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2024] EWHC 1806 (KB) (15 July 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

The meaning of maintenance – Nearly Legal

Posted July 16th, 2024 in appeals, housing, leases, local government, news, repairs, service charges by sally

‘London Borough of Tower Hamlets v Lessees of Brewster House and Malting House (2024) UKUT 193 (LC) (11 July 2024). This was an appeal to the Upper Tribunal on whether a service charge for major works to remedy structural defects to two blocks of flats was payable. It may well have broader significance for charges for building safety works, depending on lease terms.’

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Nearly Legal, 15th July 2024

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

Update on limitation periods – Local Government Lawyer

‘A recent Court of Appeal ruling is a reminder of the applicable limitation periods for those procurements commenced under the current regime, write John Houlden, Laura Tudor and Abigail Cropper.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th July 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Interim relief in age assessment cases – revisited – Local Government Lawyer

‘Joshua Swirsky discusses a case where Upper Tribunal Judge Smith once again had to consider the balance of convenience in an age assessment case when interim relief is sought.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th July 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk