BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Gibson, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2018] UKSC 2 (24 January 2018)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Mundy v Sloane Stanley Estate [2018] EWCA Civ 35 (24 January 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Recovery Partners GB Ltd & Anor v Rukhadze & Ors [2018] EWHC 95 (Comm) (24 January 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
UK courts back Petrofac boss in Italian insider trading row – Daily Telegraph
‘The UK courts have backed Petrofac boss Ayman Asfari in his battle against Italian insider trading allegations by ruling that he was not served notice of the charges leveled against him by the Italian authorities. The High Court ruling backs Mr Asfari’s claim that the shock sanctions leveled against him last summer by the Italian authorities did not follow due process, meaning he was unable to defend himself against the charges before they were imposed.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Landmark leasehold case fails to slash extension costs – The Guardian
‘Campaigners have failed in a long-running legal battle to slash leasehold costs after the court of appeal ruled in favour of a major London freeholder. The case, Mundy v the Sloane Stanley Estate, involved a small flat in Chelsea where the lease had fallen to less than 23 years and the freeholder was seeking £420,000 to agree an extension.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Lorry driver who killed father-of-two in crash when he had a coughing fit at the wheel escapes prosecution – Daily Telegraph
‘A lorry driver who killed a father-of-two when he had a coughing fit at the wheel has escaped prosecution.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK sick pay legislation is in breach of EU law – The Independent
‘Statutory sick pay and social protections for jobless and self-employed people in the UK are in breach of legal obligations under European law, the Council of Europe has found.’
The Independent, 24th January 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police told Worboys’ victims he would not be charged with more attacks as he’s ‘unlikely to get fair trial’ Police told Worboys’ victims he would not be charged with more attacks as he’s ‘unlikely to get fair trial’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Police told victims of John Worboys that he would not be charged with more sex attacks because he would not get a fair trial, a letter has shown.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Paul Playle jailed for stalking wife for two years – BBC News
‘A “calculating and cruel” husband who stalked his own wife for two years has been jailed.’
BBC News, 24th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Press regulator Ipso faces first legal challenges to rulings – The Guardian
‘The Independent Press Standards Organisation is facing the first legal challenges to its rulings, including one over a column in the Sun that referred to “the Muslim problem”.
The Guardian, 24th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Criminal allegations against the dead – Law & Religion UK
‘On 22 January 2018, the House of Lords debated the naming of deceased individuals against whom criminal allegations have been made, for which specific reference was made to the Carlile Report on the handling of the Bishop George Bell issue. This was particularly timely in view of the controversy that has arisen relating to the Church of England’s position relating to confidentiality.’
Law & Religion UK, 24th January 2018
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
MPs begin inquiry into effectiveness of working at height rules – OUT-LAW.com
‘Construction firms and trade bodies have been urged to contribute to a new inquiry into best practice and solutions for tackling serious injury and fatalities for working at height.’
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd January 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Sub-contractor insolvency – what lengths would you go to? – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Over the past few months, a number of large construction companies have been making headlines for facing severe financial difficulties. However, sub-contractor insolvency can also cause considerable problems for other parties on construction projects who have contractual relations with that party.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 24th January 2018
Practical consequences of misconduct panel liability for discrimination – UK Police Law Blog
‘What are the practical consequences of the removal of judicial immunity for police misconduct panels in discrimination cases? This article considers that the acts that give rise to a cause of action, the common scenarios in which these could arise and the practical steps to take to address or avoid such issues.’
UK Police Law Blog, 23rd January 2018
Source: ukpolicelawblog.com
Secretary of State’s oral statement on Transparency of the Parole Board and Victim Support – Ministry of Justice
‘Rt Hon David Gauke MP, the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, has today delivered an Oral Statement to the House of Commons on transparency of the Parole Board and victim support.’
Ministry of Justice, 19th January 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Speech by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Chancellor of the High Court: Speech to Chancery Bar Association Annual Conference – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Chancellor of the High Court: Speech to Chancery Bar Association Annual Conference.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 19th January 2018
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Bar Council response to HMCTS consultation – The Bar Council
‘The surprise announcement of plans for yet more court closures has prompted concerns from the Bar over how much harder it may become for vulnerable people to access their local court, and whether the drive to cut costs will impact the quality of our system of justice.’
The Bar council, 19th January 2018
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Driver who killed best friend now jailed – Attorney General’s Office
‘A driver who killed his best friend will now serve time in prison after Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP referred his original sentence to the Court of Appeal as unduly lenient.’
Attorney General’s Office, 19th January 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
‘Only solicitors can determine what is a bill’ – High Court throws out challenge – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has told a law firm’s former client that she was not entitled to treat a document included in a general file as a costs bill. The decision in the Sheffield District Registry of the High Court will be welcomed by firms seeking reassurance about the nature of costs bills and when they are to be considered as delivered.’
Law Society's Gazette, 24th January 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Shiner & Anor v Revenue & Customs [2018] EWCA Civ 31 (23 January 2018)
Nottinghamshire Police v Gray, R (On the Application of) [2018] EWCA Civ 34 (22 January 2018)
Telereal Trillium v Hewitt (Valuation Officer) [2018] EWCA Civ 26 (19 January 2018)
Conway v The Secretary of State for Justice [2018] EWCA Civ 16 (18 January 2018)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Biri v High Court In Miskolc, Hungary [2018] EWHC 50 (Admin) (22 January 2018)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Neil & Anor v Henderson [2018] EWHC 90 (Ch) (23 January 2018)
The Pensions Regulator v Payae Ltd & Ors [2018] EWHC 36 (Ch) (23 January 2018)
London Executive Aviation Ltd v The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc [2018] EWHC 74 (Ch) (22 January 2018)
James v James & Ors [2018] EWHC 43 (Ch) (19 January 2018)
Badyal v Badyal & Anor [2018] EWHC 68 (Ch) (19 January 2018)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Euro Pools Plc v Royal And Sun Alliance Insurance Plc [2018] EWHC 46 (Comm) (19 January 2018)
High Court (Family Division)
AI and AJ, Re Human Fertilisation And Embryology Act 2008 [2017] EWHC 3351 (Fam) (20 December 2017)
F v H & Anor [2017] EWHC 3358 (Fam) (19 December 2017)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
King & Ors v Environment Agency [2018] EWHC 65 (QB) (19 January 2018)
Parvez v Mooney Everett Solicitors Ltd [2018] EWHC 62 (QB) (19 January 2018)
Vilca & Ors v Xstrata Ltd & Anor [2018] EWHC 27 (QB) (19 January 2018)
Al-Khyami v El-Muderris [2018] EWHC 24 (QB) (19 January 2018)
Al-Khyami v El-Muderris [2018] EWHC 24 (QB) (19 January 2018)
Cameron v Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust [2018] EWHC 38 (QB) (18 January 2018)
NT1 v Google LLC [2018] EWHC 67 (QB) (Rev 3) (18 January 2018)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Triple Point Technology, Inc v PTT Public Company Ltd [2018] EWHC 45 (TCC) (17 January 2018)
Source: www.bailii.org
