Compensation claims over cruise norovirus outbreak – BBC News
‘A cruise operator is facing claims for refunds and compensation after hundreds of passengers were taken ill on board.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prison early release scheme to include some serious offenders, MoJ admits – The Guardian
‘Prisoners serving time for lesser crime following serious one will be eligible under plan to free up jail space, officials confirm.’
The Guardian, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mother of Baby P back in jail after licence conditions breach – The Independent
‘The mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, is back behind bars two years after being freed from jail.’
The Independent, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
M (A Child), In the Matter Of [2024] EWCA Civ 1000 (29 August 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
LM & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v An Academy Trust [2024] EWHC 2267 (Admin) (02 September 2024)
National Crime Agency v Hao & Ors [2024] EWHC 2240 (Admin) (30 August 2024)
George v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2024] EWHC 2244 (Admin) (30 August 2024)
Kopan v Regional Court in Czestochowa, Poland [2024] EWHC 2229 (Admin) (29 August 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Commercial Law Practice Ltd & Anor v Atkinson Wheller Ltd [2024] EWHC 2195 (Ch) (30 August 2024)
IlliquidX Ltd v Altana Wealth Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 2191 (Ch) (30 August 2024)
Matrix Receivables Ltd v Musst Holdings Ltd (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 2245 (Ch) (30 August 2024)
High Court (Family Division)
Elkndo v Elsyed (Committal: Sentence) [2024] EWHC 2230 (Fam) (29 August 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Smyth v British Airways Plc & Anor [2024] EWHC 2173 (KB) (02 September 2024)
Lindsay v O’Loughnane & Ors [2024] EWHC 2232 (KB) (28 August 2024)
Allard v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd [2024] EWHC 2227 (KB) (28 August 2024)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Magnetic Shields Ltd v Vacuum And Atmosphere Services Ltd [2024] EWHC 2260 (TCC) (02 September 2024)
CNO Plant Hire Ltd v Caldwell Construction Ltd [2024] EWHC 2188 (TCC) (21 August 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
UK insurance firms must ensure fair value of products following FCA review – OUT-LAW.com
‘Manufacturers and distributors of non-investment insurance products may need to re-consider the efficacy of their product value assessments and ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities to consumers following the findings of a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) thematic review.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Why health and safety at work law stands the test of time 50 years on – OUT-LAW.com
‘The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 has now been in force for 50 years, but it continues to provide a globally-recognised framework for managing health and safety risk – even as that risk evolves with the operation of new technologies and ways of working.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Coroner issues anaesthetic warning after death – BBC News
‘A coroner has raised concerns about how local anaesthetic is administered after a woman was given too much during an operation and later died.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Developer and director who ignored enforcement notice hit with more than £300k in fines and costs – Local Government Lawyer
‘Developers who forged ahead with construction on a residential site despite receiving a temporary stop notice and an enforcement notice have been ordered to pay £120,000 in costs to South Hams District Council.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Charity watchdog issues first ever “official warning” to council for failing to properly manage 13 charities – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Charity Commission for England and Wales has issued Calderdale Council with an Official Warning of misconduct and/or mismanagement after it failed to comply with its duties as trustee of 13 charities.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The NPPF and development within the setting of national landscapes – Local Government Lawyer
‘Jack Parker looks at the outcome of a recent case on the effect of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to development within the setting of a National Landscape.’
Local Government Lawyer, 30th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Claim against law firm thrown out over LiP’s service failure – Legal Futures
‘The High Court did not “receive” a claim form that was not properly e-filed by a litigant in person (LiP) wanting to sue her former solicitors, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Appeal judges reject prisoner’s claim that lawyers failed him in court – Legal Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a prisoner’s claim that his lawyers “failed to represent him properly” after convictions for grievous bodily harm (GBH).’
Legal Futures, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Group flight claim thrown out as judge criticises financial motives – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An attempt to bring a representative action worth £319m for delayed flights over six years has been thrown out by the High Court.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Absence of Authority? – Financial Remedies Journal
‘In G v S (Family Law Act 1996: Publicity) [2024] EWFC 231 (B) (6 June 2024) HHJ Reardon asked:
“What is the default position in terms of publication in a case where s 12 [of the Administration of Justice Act 1969] does not apply?”’
Financial Remedies Journal, 1st September 2024
Source: financialremediesjournal.com
Man jailed for running over pedestrian at 90mph – BBC News
‘A driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while travelling at nearly 90mph has been jailed for five years.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother ‘devastated’ after rapist ex-partner given access to their daughter – The Guardian
‘A mother found to have been raped by her ex-partner was “devastated” after the family court permitted the convicted sex offender to have contact with their child.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Firms fined thousands for employing illegal staff – BBC News
‘Three Essex companies have been fined thousands of pounds by the Home Office for employing illegal workers.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lessons to be learned over Harry Dunn – government – BBC News
‘The government has said lessons will be “properly learnt” in the case of a teenage motorcyclist killed outside an airbase in a crash with an American driver.’
BBC News, 3rd September 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-page three model Samantha Fox fined for threatening to knock out officer’s teeth – The Independent
‘The former page three model Samantha Fox has been fined after threatening to knock out a police officer’s teeth while drunk during a brawl at Heathrow Airport last December.’
The Independent, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Stockport nursery worker who mishandled and verbally abused children is jailed – The Guardian
‘A nursery worker has been jailed for three years after she verbally abused four children in her care and threatened to kick one in the head.’
The Guardian, 2nd September 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
