Man who killed ex to be released after appeal denied – BBC News
‘The family of a woman killed by her ex-partner have had an appeal against his release refused.’
BBC News, 12th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman who was in Ibiza for 12-year-old son’s riots hearing told to pay £1,200 – The Guardian
‘The mother of a 12-year-old rioter who flew to Ibiza when her son was due to be sentenced for violent disorder has been ordered to pay compensation to his victims.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bill to ban England and Wales landlords from rental bidding wars – The Guardian
‘Landlords in England and Wales will be banned from renting out their properties for more than the advertised price under reforms set out by the government on Wednesday, as ministers seek to stop expensive bidding wars.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Golden Thread of information unravelled: navigating the Golden Thread Guidance for Higher-Risk Buildings – Local Government Lawyer
‘Steve Gummer and Shyann Sheehy talk through the recent Construction Leadership Council guidance on a ‘Golden Thread’ of information as part of a new regulatory regime for Higher-Risk Buildings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution – Home Office
‘People dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.’
Home Office, 10th September 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
Island hopping in a sea of evidence: Roach v General Medical Council [2024] EWHC 1114 (Admin) – 2 Hare Court
‘In Roach v General Medical Council [2024] EWHC 1114 (Admin), Ritchie J provided a comprehensive overview of the proper approach to appeals founded on a challenge to findings of fact made at Stage 1 by a professional tribunal.’
2 Hare Court, 9th September 2024
Source: www.2harecourt.com
Property and Affairs Report – September 2024 – 39 Essex Chambers
‘In the Property and Affairs Report: a guest post updating deputies and attorneys on important responsibilities.’
39 Essex Chambers, 1st September 2024
Source: www.39essex.com
Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report – 39 Essex Chambers
‘In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the Court of Appeal on belief and capacity, and both sexual and medical complexities before the courts.’
39 Essex Chambers , 1st September 2024
Source: www.39essex.com
Financial Remedies – Applicable legal principles under MCA 1973 – 33 Bedford Row
‘Financial Remedies – Applicable legal principles under MCA 1973.’
33 Bedford Row, 10th September 2024
Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk
Dr. Arun Kasi and Amrit K. Dhanoa’s on Shipping, Monthly, Issue 6 | August 2024 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
‘Dr. Arun Kasi and Amrit K. Dhanoa’s on Shipping, Monthly, Issue 6 | August 2024,’
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, 5th September 2024
Source: www.4-5.co.uk
Sufficiency of directions in cases involving delay and prejudicial material: Dutta v GMC [2024] EWHC (Admin) 1217 – 2 Hare Court
‘Dutta is a well-known name in professional discipline. In this more recent Dutta the High Court upheld certain grounds of appeal in relation to facts found by the MPT and remitted the matter back. However, the High Court rejected grounds which related to delay and the admissibility of evidence.’
2 Hare Court, 9th September 2024
Source: www.2harecourt.com
Costs in Regulatory Proceedings: Solicitors’ Regulatory Authority v Tsang [2024] EWHC 1150 (KB) (Admin) – 2 Hare Court
‘The courts has consistently maintained that in order to ensure that Regulators maintain their statutory obligation to protect the public, costs should not simply be awarded against them unless specific circumstances apply. In the recent judgment of Solicitors’ Regulatory Authority v Tsang Eyre J reviewed the relevant authorities and once again confirmed the position.’
2 Hare Court, 9th September 2024
Source: www.2harecourt.com
Resident issued with £1,000 fine for fly-tipping – BBC News
‘A resident has been issued with a £1,000 fine for fly-tipping household waste.’
BBC News, 11th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grandmother who stole £70,000 from school jailed – BBC News
‘A grandmother who took more than £70,000 from the school she worked at has been jailed.’
BBC News, 10th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office ‘mostly consulted Rwandan officials’ in asylum plan safety report – The Guardian
‘The last Conservative government relied largely on evidence from Rwandan officials in its assessment of the country as a safe place to send asylum seekers, an official report has found.’
The Guardian, 10th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bolt drivers seek to be classed as workers at London employment tribunal – The Guardian
‘Drivers working for Bolt, the ride-hailing app operator, are seeking to be classed as workers rather than self-employed contractors at an employment tribunal.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coroner says ‘no causal link’ between The Jeremy Kyle Show and death of guest – The Independent
‘A coroner has ruled that The Jeremy Kyle Show’s treatment of Steve Dymond was not a “contributory factor” to his death.’
The Independent, 10th September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Met officer sacked over antisemitic comments – BBC News
‘A constable in the Metropolitan Police has been dismissed for using antisemitic language at work.’
BBC News, 9th September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Ali v The General Medical Council [2024] EWHC 2272 (Admin) (09 September 2024)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Haddad, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1027 (09 September 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Madison Pacific Trust Ltd v Groza & Anor [2024] EWHC 2307 (Comm) (30 August 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Jenkins v Thurrock Council [2024] EWHC 2248 (KB) (09 September 2024)
Palmer v Timms [2024] EWHC 2292 (KB) (09 September 2024)
Weavabel Group Ltd v Christie [2024] EWHC 2298 (KB) (06 September 2024)
Wolverhampton City Council & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors [2024] EWHC 2273 (KB) (03 September 2024)
Sammut & Ors v Next Steps Mental Healthcare Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 2265 (KB) (02 September 2024)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
A & V Building Solution Ltd v J & B Hopkins Ltd [2024] EWHC 2295 (TCC) (06 September 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
