Law tightened to target terrorists’ use of the internet –
‘Counter-terrorism laws are to be updated to make sure those who repeatedly view terrorist content online face up to 15 years in jail.’
Home Office, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
Merris Amos: Red Herrings and Reductions: Human Rights and the EU (Withdrawal) Bill – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘When Parliament resumes next week, the EU (Withdrawal) Bill will be entering its Committee stage in the House of Commons. Whilst a variety of issues were raised during the Second Reading debates, the treatment of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights caused particular concern. The purpose of this post is to clarify the status granted by the Bill to the human rights protected by the Charter after exit day, and to consider how the human rights protected by the Charter might continue to enjoy effective protection when retained EU law is converted into domestic law.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 4th October 2017
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
No ‘crock of gold’ but Lidington promises legal aid review will look at case for change – Legal Voice
‘The government will ‘soon’ launch its long-awaited post-legislative review of legal aid, the lord chancellor announced during the Conservative Party conference in Manchester.’
Legal Voice, 4th October 2017
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
Ofcom chief defends decision to cap spectrum auction – OUT-LAW.com
‘Ofcom chief executive Sharon White has defended the telecoms regulator’s decision to put a limit on the amount of mobile spectrum an operator can control, after legal action was launched by two companies.’
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims – Part II – 4 KBW
‘On 1st October 2017, the Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims, (the “Protocol”) is to come into force. This raises the question: what is a ‘debt’? For this Protocol, the only ‘guidance’ provided is on the Information Sheet (Annex 1), “you have received this [notice] because a business believes that you owe it money”. None of the draft or consultation papers provide further guidance or seek to define the term ‘debt’ under English law.’
4 KBW, 22nd September 2017
Source: www.4kbw.net
Grooming victim fear over Coronation Street courtroom error – BBC News
‘Child sexual exploitation victims may fear coming forward after a courtroom sketch of a grooming victim was shown in Coronation Street, it is feared.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman who stole baby photos from Instagram is banned from social media – Daily Telegraph
‘A woman who copied photos of babies from other people’s Instagram accounts, posted them as her own and claimed they were sick or dead in a bid to get money has been banned from using social media for two years.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Revised Practice Direction 12J – Child Arrangements and Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm – Family Law
‘Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division, has issued a revised Practice Direction 12J of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 which came into force on 2 October 2017. The Practice Direction applies to any family proceedings in the Family Court or the High Court and specifically applies to any application made for a Child Arrangements Order or should any question arise about where a child should live, or about contact between a child and a parent or other family member and the court considers that an order should be made.’
Family Law, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Gala Bingo advert banned for suggesting gambling can ease depression – The Independent
‘The advert for the bingo company, which was created by its affiliate, was seen on the 365dailynews website and described a man who was in debt and ‘stumbled on’ an ad for Gala Bingo.’
The Independent, 4th October 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court enforces contractual provision allocating responsibility for concurrent delay to contractor – OUT-LAW.com
‘The High Court has found that a clause in a construction contract which allocates the risk of concurrent delays to the contractor is valid and enforceable.’
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd October 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Serious harm’ appeals dismissed – 5RB
The case represents the first opportunity that the Court of Appeal has had to consider the meaning and effect of s.1(1) of the Defamation Act 2013. The judgment addresses this matter as well as a number of related issues of practice and procedure. By its judgment, the Court dismisses the defendants’ appeals, ruling in favour of the claimant on the facts and the law.
5RB, 12th September 2017
Source: www.5rb.com
Restrictions on media communications in the interests of truth or privacy – 5RB
‘This paper challenges the bad image that has been gained by the United Kingdom law of defamation and explains why I do not consider that that image is fair or warranted.’
5RB, 14th September 2017
Source: www.5rb.com
Pre-Action Protocol for Debt Claims – 4 KBW
‘The following article examines the concept of ‘debt’; this article focuses on the purpose, procedure and effects of the Protocol.’
4 KBW, 20th September 2017
Source: www.4kbw.net
Consultation launched into new right of appeal at Investigatory Powers Tribunal – Home Office
‘A public consultation on draft rules governing proceedings at the Investigatory Powers Tribunal has been launched today [29 September] by Security Minister Ben Wallace.’
Home Office, 29th September 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
IP ‘threats’ law enters into force – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A law that could help intellectual property owners assert their rights more freely came into force yesterday. The Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 curtails a legal remedy available to a party threatened with IP infringement.’
Law Society's Gazette, 2nd October 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Children: Private Law Update (September 2017) – Family Law Week
‘Alex Verdan QC of 4 Paper Buildings reviews recent important judgments in private law children cases.’
Family Law Week, 29th September 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
