Sex offender who targeted children online has sentenced increased – Attorney General’s Office
‘Sex offender, Paul Leighton, has had his sentence increased to 20 years in prison.’
Attorney General’s Office, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Sir Brian Leveson asked to advise ministers on second press inquiry – The Guardian
‘Sir Brian Leveson has been asked to advise ministers on holding the second part of a public inquiry into the British press and is reviewing submissions made by newspapers on future regulation of the sector.’
The Guardian, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Treasury replaces tax return fines with points-type system – The Guardian
‘The £100 immediate fine for filing a late tax return will be replaced by a driving licence-style points system. The change will come as part of a series of Treasury reforms which aim to concentrate on serious tax avoidance and not punish taxpayers who make simple errors.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Families buried wrong bodies after NHS mortuary mix-ups, study reveals – The Independent
‘Families have been given the wrong bodies to bury or cremate due to serious errors in hospital mortuaries, a study has revealed. Analysis of 132 serious mortuary incidents reported by the NHS between 2002 and 2013 found nine cases where the wrong body was released and had to be exhumed after burial or cremation.’
The Independent, 24th November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Sadistic’ couple jailed for campaign of child abuse – BBC News
‘A couple found guilty of the “physical, mental and emotional abuse” of two boys have been jailed. Lisa Pratt, 36, and Andrew Clent, 30, were both convicted of two counts of child cruelty in Witney between January 2010 and April 2015.’
BBC News, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man abseiled into woman’s London home, beat her with crowbar, stabbed her and left her for dead – The Independent
‘A man abseiled into a woman’s London home, bludgeoned her with a crowbar and stabbed her before leaving her for dead. Fatmir Stafasani, 49, who has been jailed for 18 years for the “careful” and premeditated attack, was caught on CCTV leaving the Fulham flat while still clutching the crowbar.’
The Independent, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Domestic abuse figures to spike as new law causes reversal of downward trend – Daily Telegraph
‘Domestic abuse figures could spike next year, experts have said, as new laws reverse a decade-long downward trend.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man United star seeks £2m for ‘defective’ boots – Daily Telegraph
‘A Manchester United footballer who is suing New Balance over “defective” boots was told by an executive at the sportswear company that they would “copy” Nike boots for him, it is claimed. Marouane Fellaini, 30, has alleged that his New Balance boots had to be “steamed and stretched” by a United kit man before they would fit. An investment company representing him has sued the American giant and is seeking £2 million damages.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Sun cleared over ‘Muslim Problem’ Trevor Kavanagh article – BBC News
‘The UK’s press regulator has dismissed a complaint against the Sun for a column that referred to “the Muslim Problem”. The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) ruled Trevor Kavanagh’s column was “capable of causing serious offence” but did not breach the Editors’ Code.’
BBC News, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Met police still failing on child protection policies, report finds – The Guardian
‘The Metropolitan police failed to adequately improve the way they followed child protection policies, despite repeatedly being told they were leaving children in danger, an official report found.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK law ‘to recognise animal feelings’ – BBC News
‘Ministers are considering how to amend UK law to recognise animal sentience after Brexit, Michael Gove says.’
BBC News, 23rd November 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regulator calls for better scrutiny of drug testing in family courts – The Guardian
‘The government’s forensic regulator has called for fresh scrutiny of drug and alcohol testing carried out for the family courts, after a scandal at a Manchester laboratory raised doubts about the quality of evidence used in thousands of child custody proceedings.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
- Privacy International, R (On the Application Of) v [2017] EWCA Civ 1868 (23 November 2017)
- HK (Iraq) & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 1871 (23 November 2017)
- Caspian Pizza Ltd & Ors v Shah & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 1874 (23 November 2017)
- Premier Motorauctions Ltd & Anor v Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 1872 (23 November 2017)
- CCA Distribution Ltd v Revenue And Customs [2017] EWCA Civ 1899 (23 November 2017)
- T (A Child) [2017] EWCA Civ 1889 (23 November 2017)
- Roszkowski v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 1893 (23 November 2017)
- Willow v The Information Commissioner Ministry of Justice [2017] EWCA Civ 1876 (22 November 2017)
- EE Ltd v Office of Communications & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 1873 (22 November 2017)
- Monarch Airlines Ltd, R (on the application of) v Airport Coordination Ltd [2017] EWCA Civ 1892 (22 November 2017)
- SCF Tankers Ltd & Ors v Privalov & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 1877 (21 November 2017)
- London Borough of Haringey v Ahmed & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 1861 (21 November 2017)
- Williams v Hawkes [2017] EWCA Civ 1846 (21 November 2017)
High Court (Administrative Court)
- William Davis Ltd & Ors v Charnwood Borough Council [2017] EWHC 3006 (Admin) (23 November 2017)
- General Medical Council v Krishnan [2017] EWHC 2892 (Admin) (20 November 2017)
High Court (Chancery Division)
- Ineos Upstream Ltd & Ors v Persons Unknown & Ors [2017] EWHC 2945 (Ch) (23 November 2017)
- The Competition and Markets Authority v Concordia International RX (UK) Ltd [2017] EWHC 2911 (Ch) (16 November 2017)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
- Meadows v Khan [2017] EWHC 2990 (QB) (23 November 2017)
- Rocker v Full Circle Asset Management [2017] EWHC 2999 (QB) (23 November 2017)
- Candy v Holyoake & Ors (No 2) [2017] EWHC 2943 (QB) (22 November 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
Expert Shopping Considered Again – by Fiona Ross – Park Square Barristers
‘An action was brought by a Claimant child for serious injuries she sustained in a road traffic accident. She recovered 90% of her claim in a liability trial however it was agreed between the parties that a preliminary issue should be tried as to whether her severe developmental abnormalities had been caused by the accident.’
Park Square Barristers, 22nd November 2017
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
The expansion of Vicarious Liability: Armes v Nottinghamshire County Council [2017] UKSC 60 – Park Square Barristers
‘In determining whether to impose vicarious liability the court has to consider what sort of relationship has to exist between an individual and a defendant before the defendant can be made vicariously liable in tort for the conduct of that individual? (The first requirement) A classic example of a relationship which gives rise to vicarious liability is that of employer and employee.’
Park Square Barristers, 9th November 2017
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
Pleadings & Fundamental Dishonesty – By Andrew Wilson – Park Square Barristers
‘On 30th October 2017, the Court of Appeal finally settled whether fundamental dishonesty needs to pleaded before a Defendant can rely on CPR 44.16(1) to set aside QUOCS.’
Park Square Barristers, 3rd November 2017
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Digital Economy Act 2017 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2017
The Armed Forces Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2017
The Non-Domestic Rating (Renewable Energy Projects) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2017
The North Korea (United Nations Sanctions) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2017
The Marshall Scholarships Order 2017
The Mali (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) Order 2017
The Cultural Test (Television Programmes) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
The War Pensions Committees (Amendment) Regulations 2017
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Duty to hold (or reopen a suspended Inquest) – by Judy Dawson – Park Square Barristers
‘Both the deceased and her daughter were under the care of the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust due to mental illness issues. There had been a series of incidences in which the daughter was found to have been violent or threatening to specifically her Mother and also to police officers and other carers which culminated in her being admitted to hospital pursuant to section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983. She subsequently escaped and was then returned to hospital. A decision was made to move her to an open ward from which she absconded again and went missing, subsequently being discovered to be back at her Mother’s house. Concerns were raised between the hospital and the police about the welfare of her Mother in such circumstances and there appeared to be a dispute about the responsibility of the two authorities to act. After further concerns were raised by other family members about the disappearance of the Mother, police attended at the home and discovered the Mother’s body; her daughter was arrested in connection with her death.’
Park Square Barristers, 2nd November 2017
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
