Speech by Lord Justice Gross – A good forum to shop in: London and English law post-Brexit – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in choice of forum, dispute resolution, shipping law, speeches by sally

‘Speech by Lord Justice Gross – A good forum to shop in: London and English law post-Brexit.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 2nd November 2017

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

BSB publishes updated disciplinary tribunal regulations and rules on parental leave in new BSB Handbook – Bar Standards Board

‘A new rule clarifying how vulnerable witnesses give evidence is one of a set of new and updated disciplinary tribunal regulations published today in the new version of the BSB handbook. The revised Handbook also contains new rules about shared parental leave, in addition to some minor amendments to provide additional clarity.’

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Bar Standards Board, 1st November 2017

Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

High Court dismisses seven-year legal aid contract fight – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in delay, law firms, legal aid, news by sally

‘The High Court has dismissed a law firm’s challenge to a government legal aid contract decision – seven years after judicial review proceedings began. Mr Justice Coulson hoped the “sorry saga’ would be regarded as an example of how not to conduct a public procurement challenge.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 1st November 2017

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

From Russia with love: the latest word on Part III MFPA 1984 Claims – Family Law Week

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in delay, divorce, financial provision, foreign jurisdictions, jurisdiction, news by sally

‘Byron James, barrister, Expatriate Law (based in the United Arab Emirates) considers the recent guidance from the Court of Appeal in relation to applications made under Part III of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984.’

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Family Law Week, 27th October 2017

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

MIAMs: a worthy idea, failing in delivery – Family Law Week

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in arbitration, dispute resolution, divorce, families, financial provision, news by sally

‘Andrew Moore and Sue Brookes, both of Mills and Reeve LLP, consider mediation information assessment meetings, highlighting the flaws in the process and what can be done to improve the current system.’

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Family Law Week, 31st October 2017

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk

Muslim father ‘ordered’ by judge not to impose Islam on his children – The Independent

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in care orders, children, families, freedom of expression, Islam, news by sally

‘A Muslim father whose three children are being cared for by a Christian foster family was told by a judge he must not “pressure” them about Islam.’

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The Independent, 1st November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Black cab shape not distinctive enough to be trademark, say judges – The Guardian

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in appeals, London, news, taxis by sally

‘New-style taxis could soon roll on to city roads after court of appeal judges ruled that the shape of the traditional London black cab was not distinctive enough to be a trademark.’

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The Guardian, 1st November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Man who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman while she slept jailed – The Independent

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘Gary Warman sentenced to 10 years imprisonment after police uncover videos of serious assault and more than 700 indecent images of children.’

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The Independent, 1st November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Wife jailed for boiling kettle attack in Plymouth – BBC News

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by sally

‘An estranged wife who poured boiling water over her husband’s new partner has been jailed for five years.’

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BBC News, 1st November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Official review backs ‘Hillsborough law’ proposals – The Guardian

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in bereavement, families, inquests, legal aid, legal representation, news, reports by sally

‘An official review of the Hillsborough families’ 27-year ordeal since the 1989 disaster has recommended that bereaved families must have funding for full legal representation at inquests where public authorities are represented.’

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The Guardian, 1st November 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Too many children in criminal court, says senior judge – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in children, crime, criminal justice, judges, news, speeches, young offenders, young persons by sally

‘Too many children are being criminalised by the courts, the most senior family judge in England and Wales has warned. Sir James Munby, president of the family division of the High Court, said that the Crown Prosecution Service should look at changing its charging policy for children so that fewer of them end up in the criminal courts.’

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Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Tower Hamlets rejects concerns over Muslim foster family – BBC News

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in fostering, local government, news, reports by sally

‘The council responsible for the care of a five-year-old girl who was placed with Muslim foster family has rejected concerns about her treatment.’

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BBC News, 1st November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Woman wins £115,000 from former friend after breaking her arm being pulled over by her Alsatian – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in compensation, costs, dogs, negligence, news, personal injuries by sally

‘A woman has won £115,000 from her former friend after she broke her arm and hip when she was pulled over by her Alsatian dog.’

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Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Acid attackers jailed after permanently disfiguring two men whose cars they were attacking – The Independent

Posted November 2nd, 2017 in crime, grievous bodily harm, hazardous substances, news, sentencing, weapons by sally

‘A teenager and his adult accomplice have been jailed for inflicting “life changing injuries” on two men with an acid attack.’

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The Independent, 2nd November 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted November 1st, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Mental Health Act 1983 (Places of Safety) Regulations 2017

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2017

The Water Abstraction (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2017

The Water Abstraction (Revocations etc.) (England) Order 2017

The Environment Act 1995 (Commencement No. 25) Order 2017

The Water Abstraction and Impounding (Exemptions) Regulations 2017

The Water Act 2003 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2017

The Water Abstraction (Specified Enactments) Regulations 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted November 1st, 2017 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

High Court (Administrative Court)

High Court (Chancery Division)

High Court (Commercial Court)

High Court (Family Division)

High Court (Patents Court)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

Source: www.bailii.org

Brexit and the potential implications on couples and families – Family Law

Posted November 1st, 2017 in brexit, EC law, families, freedom of movement, news by sally

‘Since joining the EU, the free movement of people throughout Europe has led to an increase in international families in the UK, with more marriages involving people of different nationalities and from different cultures than ever before. The large number of international families in the UK could mean social, economic and legal complexities post-Brexit, with studies already showing that Brexit is causing friction within families.’

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Family Law, 1st November 2017

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Burglar who murdered former navy officer jailed for 27 years – The Guardian

Posted November 1st, 2017 in burglary, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A serial burglar will serve at least 27 years in prison for twice running over a former Royal Navy officer in a botched house burglary as his wife watched in horror.’

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The Guardian, 1st November 2017

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Guildford pub bombings: Legal bid to reopen inquests – BBC News

Posted November 1st, 2017 in inquests, news, terrorism by sally

‘Lawyers have applied to a coroner to reopen the inquests of victims of the 1974 Guildford pub bombings.’

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BBC News, 1st November 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government to review Jackson reforms next year – Litigation Futures

Posted November 1st, 2017 in costs, news by sally

‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is likely to complete a review of LASPO’s civil costs reforms by next summer, but has said it does not expect to find much that needs to change – except possibly removing the exception that currently applies to mesothelioma claims.’

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Litigation Futures, 31st October 2017

Source: www.litigationfutures.com