Current Awareness

‘The first case settled under controversial new compensation rules for serious injuries has seen an NHS trust forced to nearly triple its payout to a 10-year-old girl left with cerebral palsy from £3.8m to £9.3m.’

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The Guardian, 20th March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Classification system for Paralympic track and field ‘open to abuse’ – The Guardian

Posted March 21st, 2017 in disabled persons, news, reports, sport by sally

‘The classification system for Paralympic track and field athletes is flawed and open to abuse by the unscrupulous, according to a report into the subject by the sport’s own governing body.’

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The Guardian, 20th March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Self-harming incidents triple at UK immigration removal centre, report reveals – The Independent

Posted March 21st, 2017 in detention, immigration, news, reports, self-harm by sally

‘The number of people self-harming in one of the UK’s immigration detention centres has increased three-fold in four years, an inspection report has revealed, prompting NGOs to highlight an “urgent” need for detention reform.’

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The Independent, 21st March 2017

Source: www.indpendent.co.uk

‘Insufficient evidence’ to charge anyone over baby’s death at vicarage – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 21st, 2017 in birth, child neglect, children, clergy, conspiracy, evidence, inquests, murder, news, prosecutions by sally

‘The Crown Prosecution Service has said there remains “insufficient evidence” to charge anyone over the death of a baby boy at a vicarage.’

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Daily Telegraph, 20th March 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Lorry driver Dariusz Tokarczyk jailed for killing Jodie Moss – BBC News

Posted March 21st, 2017 in dangerous driving, disqualification, driving licences, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A lorry driver who killed a 21-year-old woman while selecting music on his mobile phone has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 20th March 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Cambridge-educated law lecturer leaves brother ‘homeless’ following £750,000 legal battle to sell shared flat – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 21st, 2017 in costs, documents, families, housing, news, sale of land, undue influence by sally

‘A Cambridge-educated law lecturer has left his brother homeless – and facing a £200,000 legal bill – after winning a court battle to sell a £750,000 flat bought by the pair with money left to them by their mother.’

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Daily Telegraph, 20th March 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

MPs launch unprecedented inquiry into air pollution amid Government delay and inaction – The Independent

Posted March 21st, 2017 in environmental protection, inquiries, London, news, pollution, select committees, transport by sally

‘In an unprecedented move, four House of Commons select committees are to investigate the state of air pollution in cities across the country.’

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The Independent, 20th March 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 20th, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Pension Schemes (Categories of Country and Requirements for Overseas Pension Schemes and Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes) (Amendments) Regulations 2017

The Registered Pension Schemes (Authorised Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2017

The Pension Schemes Act 2015 (Judicial Pensions) (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2017

The Town and Country Planning (Compensation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) (Amendment) Order 2017

The Social Security (Invalid Care Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2017

The Riot Compensation Act 2016 (Commencement) Regulations 2017

The Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017

The State Pension Debits and Credits (Revaluation) Order 2017

The Riot Compensation Regulations 2017

The Deregulation Act 2015 (Commencement No. 7) Order 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Thousands join UK legal case against VW over emissions scandal – The Guardian

Posted March 20th, 2017 in class actions, computer programs, conspiracy, environmental protection, news, pollution by sally

‘More than 35,000 motorists have joined a class action lawsuit against VW in England and Wales over the emissions scandal.’

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The Guardian, 20th March 2017

source: www.guardian.co.uk

Driver jailed over Poppy-Arabella Clarke crossing death – BBC News

Posted March 20th, 2017 in dangerous driving, disqualification, Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, driving licences, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A pensioner who killed a three-year-old girl weeks after being told to stop driving because of poor eyesight has been jailed for four years.’

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BBC News, 20th March 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

UN asks UK to suspend work on Hinkley Point – The Guardian

Posted March 20th, 2017 in environmental protection, international relations, news, nuclear power, treaties, United Nations by sally

‘A United Nations committee has asked the UK to suspend work on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset because of the government’s failure to consult with European countries over the project.’

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The Guardian, 20th March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 20th, 2017 in legislation by sally

European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017

Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 20th, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) Regulations 2017

The Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating etc. Regulations 2017

The Transfer for Determination of an Application for International Protection (Detention) (Significant Risk of Absconding Criteria) Regulations 2017

The Tax Credits (Definition and Calculation of Income) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Consequential Provisions) (England) Regulations 2017

The Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Rent Repayment Orders and Financial Penalties (Amounts Recovered) (England) Regulations 2017

The Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Commencement No. 6 and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2016 (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Equality Act 2010 (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles) (Passengers in Wheelchairs – Notices of Exemption) Regulations 2017

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2017

The North Korea (United Nations Sanctions) (Amendment) Order 2017

The Oil and Gas Authority (Fees and Petroleum Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Pensions Act 2014 (Consequential, Supplementary and Incidental Amendments) Order 2017

The Pensions Increase (Modification) Regulations 2017

The Social Security (Contributions) (Re-rating) Consequential Amendment Regulations 2017

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Family Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017

The Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2017

The Licensing Act 2003 (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017

The Bereavement Support Payment Regulations 2017

The Pollution Prevention and Control (Fees) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 20th, 2017 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust v Haywood [2017] EWCA Civ 153 (17 March 2017)

ZX, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for Justice [2017] EWCA Civ 155 (17 March 2017)

Watermead Parish Council v Aylesbury Vale District Council [2017] EWCA Civ 152 (17 March 2017)

Patterson v Spencer [2017] EWCA Civ 140 (17 March 2017)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Qarani, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWHC 507 (Admin) (17 March 2017)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Inter Export LLC v Townley & Anor [2017] EWHC 530 (Ch) (17 March 2017)

Hand & Anor v George [2017] EWHC 533 (Ch) (17 March 2017)

Chuku v Chuku [2017] EWHC 541 (Ch) (17 March 2017)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Midtown Acquisitions LP v Essar Global Fund Ltd [2017] EWHC 519 (Comm) (17 March 2017)

High Court (Family Division)

B (A Child by her Guardian), Re [2017] EWHC 488 (Fam) (15 March 2017)

Source: www.bailii.org

Local authority alert sees family barrister fined over data security failings – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 20th, 2017 in barristers, confidentiality, disciplinary procedures, documents, fines, internet, news by sally

‘A senior family law and Court of Protection barrister has been fined £1,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office for failing to keep clients’ sensitive personal information secure.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th March 2017

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

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