English marriage law discriminates against minorities – celebrants could change that – Law & Religion UK

Posted August 8th, 2017 in legislation, marriage, news, religious discrimination by sally

‘Getting married is a major life event. Not only is it a public affirmation of one person’s commitment towards another but it also results in significant life-changing obligations. The marriage ceremony should mean something to both people, as well as being valid and enforceable in law. But at the moment, English law does not allow all citizens to get married in a way that meets their needs.’

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Law & Religion UK, 5th August 2017

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Mail on Sunday censured for ‘misleading’ attack on top QC – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 8th, 2017 in barristers, complaints, media, news, professional conduct, queen's counsel by sally

‘The independent press regulator has ruled in favour of a leading QC after she complained about an article which appeared in the Mail on Sunday.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 7th August 2017

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Judge calls for clarity on status of ECJ rulings in UK after Brexit – The Guardian

Posted August 8th, 2017 in brexit, EC law, judges, judgments, news, parliament, treaties by sally

‘The government must provide clarity on whether it wants UK courts to take into account rulings of the European court of justice after Brexit, one of Britain’s most senior judges has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th August 2017

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Birmingham pub bombing families appeal for legal funding to name IRA suspects – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 7th, 2017 in coroners, identification, inquests, judicial review, news, terrorism by sally

‘Families of those killed in the IRA’s Birmingham pub bombings are crowdfunding a High Court challenge to try to overturn a coroner’s ban on naming the suspect bombers.’

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2017

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Supreme Court clarifies test for imposing conditions on grant of permission to appeal – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 7th, 2017 in appeals, company law, news, shareholders, Supreme Court, third parties by sally

‘A recent decision by the Supreme Court has clarified the circumstances in which the court will be able to impose a financial requirement as a condition of the grant of permission to appeal, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 4th August 2017

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Pre-Action Correspondence: What to do if you get a Stroppy Letter ……. or worse – NIPC Law

Posted August 7th, 2017 in civil procedure rules, documents, injunctions, insurance, intellectual property, news, practice directions, search & seizure by sally

‘On Wednesday I stressed the importance of pre-action correspondence and how the drafting of a letter before claim can make all the difference between getting what you want quickly and cheaply through focused negotiation and precipitating an expensive and possibly protracted law suit in Pre-Action Correspondence – Not Just a Box to be ticked or a Hoop to be jumped through 2 Aug 2017. Today, I shall tell you what to do if you receive a letter accusing you of infringing a patent or some other intellectual property right.’

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NIPC Law, 4th August 2017

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Mother-of-two jailed for leading police on 120mph car chase – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 7th, 2017 in dangerous driving, disqualification, imprisonment, news, police, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

‘A speeding motorist has been jailed after leading police on a car chase where she exceeded 120mph, with the judge branding it as the worst case of dangerous driving he had ever seen.’

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2017

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Collective (in)action? The CAT’s recent judgments on collective proceedings orders – Competition Bulletin

Posted August 7th, 2017 in class actions, competition, judgments, news, statutory interpretation, tribunals by sally

‘At first glance, two recent judgments from the CAT may give the impression that the new UK class action regime is dead in the water. However, on closer inspection there is much in these judgments that prospective claimants will welcome.’

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Competition Bulletin, 4th August 2017

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Spice ban ‘puts prisoners and homeless at risk’ as street drug goes underground – The Guardian

Posted August 7th, 2017 in drug offences, health, legislation, news, statistics by sally

‘The ban on new psychoactive substances, including the “zombie drug”, spice, has served to drive the trade underground as more potent and unpredictable strains enter the market, pushed by street dealers.’

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The Guardian, 6th August 2017

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Prevent Duty Guidance withstands “clamorous” criticism – Marina Wheeler QC – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted August 7th, 2017 in data protection, freedom of expression, human rights, investigatory powers, Islam, news, privacy, statutory interpretation, terrorism, universities by sally

‘In the wake of the London and Manchester attacks, the government’s counter-terrorism strategy is increasingly in the news and under scrutiny. Radicalisation is a difficult concept to map on to a system like ours, which separates the definition of criminal behaviour and punishment from civil sanctions. In this week’s podcast, Marina Wheeler discusses some of the ways the law is trying to cope (Law Pod UK Episode 8, available on Monday 7 August). She and others from 1 Crown Office Row will be discussing this and related issues at a seminar on Monday 11 September. You will find full details at the end of this post.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 5th August 2017

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Senior judge: Fathers with valuable homes should pay more child support – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 7th, 2017 in child support, judges, news by sally

‘Estranged fathers with expensive homes should be forced to pay more towards the upbringing of their children, one of Britain’s most senior family judges has said.’

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2017

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UK judges rule DWP wrong to deny appeals over refused benefits – The Guardian

Posted August 7th, 2017 in appeals, benefits, government departments, learning difficulties, mental health, news, time limits, tribunals by sally

‘The Department for Work and Pensions has been unlawfully stopping people going to tribunal to appeal against decisions to refuse them benefits, three senior judges have ruled.’

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The Guardian, 4th August 2017

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‘Disturbed’ sexual predator who attacked five women in weekend rampage jailed for eight years – The Independent

Posted August 7th, 2017 in assault, imprisonment, London, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A “dangerous and disturbed” man who sexually assaulted five women in a single weekend, subjecting his final victim to a “horrific” knife-point attack, has been jailed for eight years.’

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The Independent, 6th Augut 2017

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Police helicopter crew cleared of using chopper to spy on couple having sex – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 7th, 2017 in aircraft, news, police, professional conduct, video recordings by sally

‘Two police officers and two pilots accused of misusing a force helicopter to film naked sunbathers and a couple having sex have been cleared of all charges.’

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2017

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People who carry out ‘life-changing’ acid attacks face life sentences – The Guardian

Posted August 7th, 2017 in crime, Crown Prosecution Service, hazardous substances, London, news, sentencing, statistics, violence, weapons by sally

‘Criminals caught with acid can expect to receive the same prison sentences as those convicted of carrying a knife, according to new judicial guidelines that have come into effect.’

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The Guardian, 4th August 2017

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UK data protection laws to be overhauled – BBC News

Posted August 7th, 2017 in bills, data protection, EC law, news by sally

‘Britons could obtain more control over what happens to personal information under proposals outlined by the government.’

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BBC News, 7th August 2017

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Increase in female magistrates could mask decline in diversity – The Guardian

Posted August 7th, 2017 in diversity, magistrates, news, statistics, women by sally

‘A majority of magistrates are women but the sustained increase in their numbers may be concealing a reduction of social diversity on the bench, the national chair of the Magistrates Association has suggested.’

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The Guardian, 8th August 2017

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 4th, 2017 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

High Court (Chancery Division)

High Court (Family Division)

Source: www.bailii.org

Supreme Court rules on contractor’s liability for design – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 4th, 2017 in construction industry, contracts, energy, guarantees, news by sally

‘A warranty provided by construction company MT Hojgaard (MTH) that the underlying works would have a service life of 20 years took precedence over conflicting terms in the contract, including adherence to industry standards, the UK’s highest court has ruled.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd August 2017

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The sale of ‘grey goods’ can attract criminal penalties under trade mark law, rules UK Supreme Court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 4th, 2017 in news, parallel imports, penalties, third parties, trade marks by sally

‘Criminal penalties can be imposed on businesses that engage in the sale of so-called ‘grey goods’, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd August 2017

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