Podcast on the Lachaux decision – 5RB

Posted October 20th, 2017 in confidentiality, defamation, media, news, privilege by sally

‘On Tuesday 10th October, 5RB held a panel discussion to review the recent Court of Appeal decision in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd, Evening Standard Ltd, AOL (UK) Ltd. and its ramifications for the serious harm threshold.’

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5RB, 19th October 2017

Source: www.5rb.com

The Final Destination? The Court of Appeal’s decision in Gahan v Emirates – 4 KBW

Posted October 20th, 2017 in airlines, compensation, delay, EC law, jurisdiction, news, treaties by sally

‘On the 12 October 2017, the Court of Appeal delivered judgment in the joined cases of Gahan v Emirates and Buckley and ors v Emirates [2017] EWCA Civ 1530, in which both the Civil Aviation Authority and the International Air Transport Association intervened.’

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4 KBW, 13th October 2017

Source: www.4kbw.net

Why bother with wellbeing? – Counsel

Posted October 20th, 2017 in barristers, mental health, news by sally

‘In the first of a new series, systemic coach Zita Tulyahikayo and James Pereira QC explain why supporting wellbeing should be an essential aspect of barristers’ and chambers’ practice.’

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Counsel, October 2017

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

Court of Appeal rules on special police services at football matches – Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers

Posted October 20th, 2017 in news, police, sport by sally

‘Should a football club be required to pay for policing on match days in areas next to the stadium, which are public land, but over which the club exercises some degree of control?’

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Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 12th October

Source: www.sportslawbulletin.org

Tax Raid on Premier League club lawful – Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers

Posted October 20th, 2017 in fraud, news, search & seizure, sport, taxation, warrants by sally

‘Newcastle United has failed in its attempt to quash HMRC’s search warrant for documents involving suspected major tax fraud.’

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Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 11th October

Source: www.sportslawbulletin.org

ECJ status post-Brexit – Counsel

Posted October 20th, 2017 in bills, brexit, EC law, interpretation, news by sally

‘Will the UK need to keep an eye on ECJ rulings after withdrawal? Rhodri Thompson QC examines the practical and political difficulties.’

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Counsel, October 2017

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

CQC improving but must tackle issues in regulation activities: watchdog – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 20th, 2017 in auditors, community care, health, news, standards by sally

‘The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has improved as an organisation, but must overcome “some persistent issues with the timeliness of some of its regulation activities”, the National Audit Office (NAO) has found.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 19th October 2017

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Decisions, decisions – Counsel

Posted October 20th, 2017 in barristers, news by sally

‘Is your chambers constitution the weakest link? Advocates for corporate change, Robin Jackson, David Barnes, Catherine Calder and Nick Rees explain how to re-structure for maximum decision-making effect.’

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Counsel, October 2017

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

Supreme Court: state immunity rules incompatible with Article 6 – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted October 20th, 2017 in diplomats, news, state immunity, unfair dismissal by sally

‘If you work for an embassy in London and are not a UK national, you cannot sue your employing state when you get unfairly dismissed. But if you enter a commercial contract with the same embassy, you can sue them.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 20th October 2017

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 20th, 2017 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

High Court (Chancery Division)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Source: www.bailii.org

Foster care abuse victims urged to speak out after ruling – BBC News

Posted October 20th, 2017 in child abuse, fostering, local government, news, vicarious liability, victims by sally

‘A woman who won a “landmark” legal battle against a council after being abused by foster parents as a child has urged more victims to speak out.’

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BBC News, 19th October 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

EVENT: The Inner Temple – Becoming A Barrister

Posted October 20th, 2017 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘Are you thinking of becoming a Barrister? If you want to find out more, join us at one of the Inner Temple’s Becoming a Barrister Insight Events, starting next week:
Insight event – London 26 October
Venue: The Inner Temple (EC4Y 7HL)
* Doors open 5.30pm
* Panel session with Question and Answer session 6pm
* Reception from 7pm to 8.30pm.

Insight event – Oxford 1 November
Venue: Examination School (OX1 4BG)
* 6.30 pm Doors open
* 6.45pm Panel session with Question and Answer session
* 7.40 pm Reception
* 8.40 pm Finish

Insight event – Bristol 6 November
Venue: Royal Academy of West England (BS8 1PX)
* 6.30 pm Doors open
* 6.45pm Panel session with Question and Answer session
* 7.40 pm Reception
* 8.40 pm Finish

Insight event – Durham 7 November
Venue: St Aidan’s College (DH1 3LJ)
* 5.30 pm Doors open
* 6.00 pm Panel session with Question and Answer session
* 7.00 pm Reception
* 8.40 pm Finish

Insight event – Cambridge – 28 November
Venue: Fitzwilliam College
* 5.30 pm Doors open
* 6.00 pm Panel session with Question and Answer session
* 7.00 pm Reception
* 8.40 pm Finish

These events are free and open to anyone who is interested in a career at the Bar and want the opportunity to have their questions answered by practising barristers. The Outreach team will be on hand to answer questions about scholarships and schemes run by the Inn. Book now: https://goo.gl/wDKrkD

UK legislates for a future of driverless and electric cars – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 20th, 2017 in accidents, artificial intelligence, insurance, news, road traffic by sally

‘New legislation designed to support the use of electric and driverless cars has been proposed by the UK government.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th October 2017

Source: www.out-law.com

Robert Craig: Why an Act of Parliament Would Be Required to Revoke Notification under Article 50 – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted October 20th, 2017 in EC law, news, parliament, treaties by sally

‘The possibility of the UK revoking its Article 50 notice is hitting the headlines. The Prime Minister was asked last Monday in Parliament if she had received legal advice that she could revoke the triggering of the Article 50 process. Her equivocal response led many to believe that such advice does indeed exist. Last Tuesday, this blog published an analysis of whether revocation was possible at the European Union level. This post considers the same question from a domestic law point of view. Many similar questions to those raised in the recent Miller litigation are relevant to determining if the Government can revoke the notification under Article 50. This post concludes that as a matter of domestic law, revocation cannot lawfully be attempted without direct authorisation by an Act of Parliament.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 16th October 2017

Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org

Family Drug and Alcohol Court and councils to receive £6m+ from social impact bond – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 20th, 2017 in alcohol abuse, courts, drug abuse, local government, news by sally

‘The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) and partner local authorities are to receive £6.2m over seven years through a social impact bond to support its work within the family court system, the Government has announced.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th October 2017

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Keir Starmer Talks Human Rights, Brexit, and Everything In-Between – RightsInfo

Posted October 20th, 2017 in brexit, EC law, human rights, news, terrorism by sally

‘Human rights took centre-stage – alongside a healthy dose of politics – at a discussion between Shadow Minister for Brexit Sir Keir Starmer and the BBC’s Jo Coburn this week.’

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RightsInfo, 19th October 2017

Source: rightsinfo.org

Black and Muslim prisoners suffer worse treatment, study finds – The Guardian

‘Black and Muslim offenders are more likely to be badly treated in prison, leading to poorer outcomes and mental health concerns, research has found.’

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The Guardian, 19th October 2017

Source: www.theguardian.com

Salford woman who forced boy, 11, into sex jailed – BBC News

Posted October 20th, 2017 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A woman who forced an 11-year-old boy into having sex with her has been jailed for 15 years.’

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BBC News, 19th October 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Supreme Court find local authority vicariously liable for abuse committed by foster carers – Family Law

Posted October 20th, 2017 in child abuse, fostering, local government, news, vicarious liability by sally

‘In Armes (Appellant) v Nottinghamshire County Council (Respondent) [2017] UKSC 60, the Supreme Court held Nottinghamshire County Council were vicariously liable for the physical, emotional and sexual abuse committed by foster parents to the appellant (Armes) during her time in foster care. The local authority can be held vicariously liable only in situations involving placements with foster carers. Zoe Fleetwood, solicitor and partner, and Hannah Duddridge, paralegal, from Dawson Cornwell, highlight that such vicarious liability does not extend to the local authority in situations involving child placements with family members.’

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Family Law, 19th October 2017

Source: www.familylaw.co.uk

Law Pod UK Ep. 12: Damages claim over IVF baby – 1 COR

Posted October 20th, 2017 in assisted reproduction, consent, damages, forgery, news by sally

‘Rosalind English talks to David Prest about a case involving a forged signature, disputed consent, and the claim made by a father for damages in relation to a baby born through IVF using frozen embryos.’

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Law Pod UK, 19th October 2017

Source: audioboom.com