‘In R (Woolcock) v Bridgend MC (2017) EWHC 34 (Admin) Lewis J quashed a suspended committal order, pursuant to Regulation 47 of the Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992, because no proper means assessment had been carried out and the suspension period was manifestly excessive.’
Local Government Law, 23rd January 2017
‘The London Borough of Croydon v Lopes [2017] EWHC 33 (QB). Costs on settled s.204 Housing Act 1996 appeals – the issue that never goes away. The latest instalment also brings with it some rather sharp findings by the Court of Appeal on the extent of inquiries the council should have made.’
Nearly Legal, 25th January 2017
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
‘London Borough of Hackney v Haque [2017] EWCA Civ 4. In which the Court of Appeal grapple with the application of the Public Sector Equality Duty to decisions on suitability of accommodation provided under s.193 Housing Act 1996 (in satisfaction of the full housing duty).’
Nearly Legal, 24th January 2017
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
‘It’s fair to say that the Supreme Court’s Brexit judgment has taken some attention from other legal developments of the day, but Holyoake v (1) Candy (2) CPC Group Limited [2017] EWHC 52 is another significant judgment on the scope of the subject access right under s.7 DPA.’
Panopticon, 25th January 2017
Source: www.panopticonblog.com
‘Wooldridge v George (2017) QBD (Judge Walden-Smith) 23/01/2017. The driver of a car, who was not distracted and was driving at only 20mph, was negligent in failing to see a pedestrian who, in drink, walked out into the road in front of her car.’
Zenith PI Blog, 26th January 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is planning to require law firms to publish their fees for services such as divorce, wills or conveyancing, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 26th January 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘An Army brigadier has become the most senior officer to appear before a court martial in 65 years as he admitted breaking rules when he claimed money for his sons’ school fees.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th January 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice has launched an internal inquiry into the mental health backgrounds of prisoners who killed themselves, as new figures are expected to reveal that 2016 was a record high for self-inflicted deaths across prisons in England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 25th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A taxi driver who refused to carry a guide dog because he claimed it was against his religion has been fined for breaching equality laws.’
BBC News, 25th January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A “troubled” police force heavily criticised after the death of 13-month-old Poppi Worthington needs “immediate” improvement in order to protect children, watchdogs have said.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th January 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A businessman has been jailed for raping a woman 26 years ago after police linked him to the crime when he was arrested and had his DNA taken following a row with a group of rowdy teenagers outside his £500,000 home.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th January 2017
Source; www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A British university has been fined £400,000 after two of its students were left fighting for their lives following a botched science experiment.’
The Independent, 25th January 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The government’s long-awaited review into employment tribunal fees is “imminent”, MPs have been assured. However, the Ministry of Justice’s response to questions in the House of Commons today suggests the controversial fees will not be scrapped.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th January 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Joseph Rainer, barrister, Queen Elizabeth Building, analyses the implications of the Law Commission’s report Enforcement of Family Financial Orders.’
Family Law Week, 19th January 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Information commissioner raises concern and campaigners threaten legal action over security firm’s use of body-worn cameras.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A dentistry lecturer who had sex in his office has been struck off the General Dental Council register.’
BBC News, 24th January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A patient who was evicted from a hospital under a court order after spending more than two years in a bed has insisted that he did not want to stay there. Adriano Guedes was removed from the James Paget hospital in Gorleston, Norfolk, which said the 63-year-old was occupying the bed “unnecessarily” and was fit to be discharged.’
The Guardian, 24th January 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘An overwhelming majority of women MPs have received online and verbal abuse from the public and a third have considered quitting as a result, a BBC Radio 5 live survey suggests.’
BBC News, 24th January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A veteran who “emotionally and mentally tortured” his Colombian neighbours has been spared jail despite a campaign of racist hatred because he served in the Army.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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