Property boss jailed over sale of ‘unsafe’ flats – BBC News
‘A property developer who put “lives at risk” by falsifying building work documents and selling “unsafe” flats has been jailed.’
BBC News, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prison education failing young offenders – Ofsted – BBC News
‘The standard of education received by children in young offender institutions (YOIs) in England and Wales is in rapid decline, according to a report.’
BBC news, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met settles £1m civil case after wrongful arrest of black bank manager in 2017 – The Guardian
‘A black executive who sued the Metropolitan police for £1m has told of the “bitter-sweet moment” of reaching a settlement with the force after alleging that he was racially profiled.’
The Guardian, 1st October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Naomi Campbell’s charity reported to commission over Unicef link-up claims – The Guardian
‘The model Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief project was the subject of a “serious incident” report filed with the Charity Commission after it claimed to be a fundraising partner of Unicef, it has emerged.’
The Guardian, 2nd October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Legal issue on ‘negligent’ advice from NHS England arises in long Covid litigation – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Ajudge has declined to decide whether NHS trusts which relied on ‘negligent’ advice from NHS England during the pandemic are liable for frontline healthcare workers’ long Covid.’
Law Society's Gazette, 31st October 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Unipolsai Assicurazioni Spa v Covea Insurance Plc [2024] EWCA Civ 1110 (30 September 2024)
Motorola Mobility Llc & Anor v Ericsson Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1100 (30 September 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Athleta (ITM) Inc. v Sports Group Denmark A/S & Anor [2024] EWHC 2449 (Ch) (30 September 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
4VVV Ltd & Ors v Spence & Ors [2024] EWHC 2434 (Comm) (27 September 2024)
High Court (Family Division)
Kaha v Lahmer [2024] EWHC 2439 (Fam) (27 September 2024)
Kaha v Lahmer [2024] EWHC 2440 (Fam) (27 September 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
FCA signals softening of ‘name and shame’ proposals as enforcement approach evolves – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) approach to regulatory enforcement in UK financial services is evolving, as it aims to become more data and technology driven and focus on faster investigations, greater transparency and closer collaboration with other regulators and stakeholders.’
OUT-LAW.com, 30th September 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Effectiveness of sentencing options – review of research – Sentencing Council
‘The Sentencing Council has published a review of existing research looking at the effectiveness of sentencing.’
Sentencing Council, 24th September 2024
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Nearly 500 law firms sanctioned for transparency failures – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has sanctioned 470 law firms in the past 18 months over failures to comply with its transparency rules.’
Legal Futures, 1st October 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Ma v Roux: Can You Strike Out a Set Aside Application? – Financial remedies Journal
‘It was settled in Wyatt v Vince [2015] UKSC 14, [2015] 1 FLR 972 that the court cannot strike-out/give summary judgment on a legally recognisable application for a financial remedy order as an applicant is entitled to have such an application heard on its merits and it cannot therefore be dealt with summarily on the basis that it has no real prospect of success.’
Financial remedies Journal, 25th September 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Till Debt Do Us Part: Bankruptcy and Financial Remedies – Financial Remedies Journal
‘Financial remedies practitioners are well-accustomed to advising parties in straitened financial circumstances. Often the central question is how to stretch the available resources to ensure both parties have a roof over their heads. However, when one or both parties find themselves in serious financial difficulty, a less familiar issue may arise: the interplay between the Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) and the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973).
In this article, the authors will comment on the recent case of Gudmundsson v Lin [2024] EWHC 1576 (Fam) to explain how bankruptcy proceedings can alter the computational landscape of a case and, at times, undermine the intentions of the Financial Remedies Court.’
Financial Remedies Journal, 1st October 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Nurse struck off after ‘Grand High Witch’ cakes jibe – BBC News
‘A senior nurse, who taunted a colleague by giving out cake bars in wrappers bearing the image of a witch, has been struck off.’
BBC News, 1st October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Workers must keep all customer tips under new law – BBC News
‘Staff must be given 100% of tips from customers under a new law which bans businesses from withholding gratuity payments.’
BBC News, 1st October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns – BBC News
‘Senior doctors and scientists have told the BBC they have concerns about how crucial evidence was presented to the jury at Lucy Letby’s trials.’
BBC News, 1st October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Firefighter caught paying young girls to send him naked photographs – The Independent
‘A former firefighter who paid children to send him naked pictures and sent an image of himself wearing his uniform to one victim has been jailed.’
The Independent, 30th September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Four officers face disciplinary action over David Carrick investigation – The Guardian
‘Four police officers and a civilian employee are to face disciplinary action for alleged errors that helped leave the serial rapist David Carrick free to attack a string of women.’
The Guardian, 30th September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Pensioner, 96, thought to be oldest person in UK to be convicted of dangerous driving – The Independent
‘A 96-year-old woman – thought to be the oldest person convicted of causing death by dangerous driving – has been given a suspended sentence after she killed another woman outside her bridge club.’
The Independent, 30th September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Couple steals £200k from slaves they put to work at McDonald’s restaurant – The Independent
‘A couple were caught running a trafficking scheme that managed six slaves working at a McDonald’s restaurant.’
The Independent, 1st October 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Former human rights lawyer admits fraud over Iraq war claims – The Guardian
‘The former human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has pleaded guilty to fraud charges linked to claims made against Iraq war veterans.’
The Guardian, 1st October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
