Judge writes to teenager to explain why he can’t live with his father – Daily Telegraph
‘Judge writes to teenager to explain why he can’t live with his father.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Grenfell Tower: Corporate manslaughter considered by police – BBC News
‘Police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire say they have “reasonable grounds” to suspect that corporate manslaughter offences may have been committed.’
BBC News, 27th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Blunders behind NHS baby deaths risk cover-ups under new plans – Daily Telegraph
‘NHS blunders which leave babies stillborn will be brushed under the carpet under government plans to limit legal fees, safety campaigners have warned.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Madonna and twin girls accept damages over Mail Online article – The Guardian
‘Madonna and her twin daughters, Stella and Estere, have accepted undisclosed damages from Associated Newspapers over a “serious invasion of privacy”.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cody-Anne Jackson jailed for suffocating daughter, 2 – BBC News
‘A mum who suffocated her two-year-old daughter after sending the toddler’s father “one last picture” of her has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years.’
BBC News, 27th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Home Office breached woman’s human rights in Yarl’s Wood ‘punishment room’ – The Guardian
‘Kenyan asylum seeker wins high court case after being placed in segregation for 28 hours in immigration removal centre.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Authorities ‘missed opportunities’ to stop two teenage brothers from Brighton joining al-Qaeda in Syria – The Independent
‘Authorities failed to stop the radicalisation of two teenage boys who were killed while fighting for al-Qaeda in Syria despite monitoring them for years, an investigation has found.’
The Independent, 27th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Birmingham strip club facing criminal probe after ‘customers were offered sex, drugged and ripped off’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Critical joint police and licensing report alleges ‘serious criminality’ at the city centre club.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (Commencement No. 5) Regulations 2017
The Antarctic Act 1994 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2017
The Falkland Islands Courts (Overseas Jurisdiction) (Amendment) Order 2017
The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2017
The Legal Officers (Annual Fees) Order 2017
The Ecclesiastical Judges, Legal Officers and Others (Fees) Order 2017
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Sentencing guidelines and offences involving corrosive substances – Sentencing Council
‘Reports of assaults and robberies involving the use of acid or other corrosive substances have increased in profile recently, with questions being asked as to how offenders who attack or threaten people with such substances are dealt with by the courts. In its guidelines for judges and magistrates, the Sentencing Council is clear that use of a corrosive substance is a factor that shows high culpability on the part of the offender.’
Sentencing Council, 26th July 2017
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Medical equipment expert convicted of £1.7m corruption – Crown Prosecution Service
‘An expert in the procurement of medical equipment who received £1.7m in corrupt payments to help medical supply companies win tenders has been convicted of corruption.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 26th July 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Speech by The Lord Chief Justice: Opening of the Business and Property Courts for Wales – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘It is a privilege and a great pleasure to be in the other capital city of the jurisdiction of England and Wales to open the Business and Property Courts for Wales at Cardiff.
This opening represents the pragmatic and dynamic approach of our joint jurisdiction. As the Chancellor of the High Court of England and Wales will explain in a little more detail, the bringing together of the specialist civil courts for Wales at Cardiff follows the launch of the Business and Property Courts in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds, to be followed in due course by a similar opening in Bristol.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 25th July 2017
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
UNISON, R (on the application of) v Lord Chancellor [2017] UKSC 51 (26 July 2017)
McDonald v Newton or McDonald (Scotland) [2017] UKSC 52 (26 July 2017)
Birch v Birch [2017] UKSC 53 (26 July 2017)
BPP Holdings Ltd & Ors v Revenue and Customs [2017] UKSC 55 (26 July 2017)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Curzon v Wolstenholme & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 1098 (26 July 2017)
Fox-Davies v Burberry Plc [2017] EWCA Civ 1129 (26 July 2017)
Revenue And Customs v Hutchinson [2017] EWCA Civ 1075 (26 July 2017)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Uddin, R v [2017] EWCA 1072 (Crim) (26 July 2017)
Quinn & Anor, R v [2017] EWCA 1071 (Crim) (26 July 2017)
Criminal Practice Directions 2015 Amendment No. 5 [2017] EWCA Crim 1076 (26 July 2017)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Okon v The London Borough of Lewisham [2017] EWHC 1933 (Admin) (26 July 2017)
Butt v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWHC 1930 (Admin) (26 July 2017)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Blue v Ashley (Rev 1) [2017] EWHC 1928 (Comm) (26 July 2017)
The Law Debenture Trust Corporation Plc v Ukraine [2017] EWHC 1902 (Comm) (26 July 2017)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Redman v Zurich Insurance Plc & Anor [2017] EWHC 1919 (QB) (26 July 2017)
Various Claimants v Barclays Bank Plc [2017] EWHC 1929 (QB) (26 July 2017)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Castle Trustee Ltd & Ors v Bombay Palace Restaurant Ltd [2017] EWHC 1889 (TCC) (26 July 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
Joe Perry gets three-month suspended ban over betting rule breaches – BBC News
‘Joe Perry has been given a three-month ban – suspended until May 2018 – for breaching rules on betting on matches.’
BBC News, 26th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dorset village brothel uncovered by police after woman helping to run it rings 999 when client collapses – Daily Telegraph
‘A brothel run from a Dorset village was uncovered by police after a client collapsed, leading a woman who helped run the premises to ring 999.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Businessman guilty of mixing horsemeat with beef – BBC News
‘A businessman has been found guilty of being part of a £200,000 conspiracy to pass off horsemeat as beef, much of which went on to enter the food chain.’
BBC News, 26th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
FCA to extend regulatory regime to 47,000 firms – The Guardian
‘A regulatory regime intended to crack down on the behaviour of bank bosses is to be extended to 47,000 firms including dentists, gyms and tool hire companies that offer credit to customers.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
More than one prisoner a week is released from jail by mistake, figures reveal – Daily Telegraph
‘Dozens of prisoners have been released by mistake as violence in jails surged to a new high, official figures reveal.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Family court delay risking lives, says charity – BBC News
‘Domestic violence campaigners say they are very concerned plans to protect children from violent parents during custody battles have been delayed. Changes to family court guidelines were announced in January, but still have not been signed off by the government.’
BBC News, 27th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Ombudsman ordered Lloyds to repay us £47,500 – and then changed its mind’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A couple who were told by the Financial Ombudsman they would be repaid more than £47,000 stolen in a conveyancing scam have now been told, more than a year later, that they will not be getting their money back.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
