Environment groups fear cost rules may deter vital court challenges – The Guardian

‘Legal challenges to government air pollution standards or to the expansion of Heathrow airport have become too risky financially to pursue under new court regulations, environmental groups are warning.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 1st, 2017 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Candy & Ors v Holyoake & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 92 (28 February 2017)

Ipcom GmbH & Co KG v HTC Europe Co Ltd & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 90 (28 February 2017)

AXA Versicherung Ag v Arab Insurance Group [2017] EWCA Civ 96 (28 February 2017)

Ahmed v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 99 (28 February 2017)

Williams, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 98 (28 February 2017)

High Court (Administrative Court)

McGuinness v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2017] EWHC 325 (Admin) (28 February 2017)

Secretary of State for the Home Department v IM & Ors [2017] EWHC 376 (Admin) (28 February 2017)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Microsoft Mobile OY (Ltd) v Sony Europe Ltd & Ors [2017] EWHC 374 (Ch) (28 February 2017)

White v Philips [2017] EWHC 386 (Ch) (27 February 2017)

CPL Ltd v CPL OPCO (Trinidad) Ltd & Anor [2017] EWHC 381 (Ch) (27 February 2017)

Source: www.bailii.org

MPs seek reassurance after police chief says not all paedophiles should be jailed – The Guardian

‘A group of influential MPs has demanded “immediate reassurance” from a senior child protection officer after he suggested only paedophiles who pose a physical risk to children should face a criminal sentence.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The CJEU and the ECtHR: an idiot’s guide – Law & Religion UK

Posted March 1st, 2017 in EC law, human rights, news by sally

‘Five years ago we posted a piece entitled ‘Church and State III – the European dimension’. Perhaps the title was misleading, but some people still don’t seem to be able to understand the difference between the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights, so the following is an updated version, without the references to freedom of religion and belief.’

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Law & Religion UK, 27th February 2017

Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com

Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted March 1st, 2017 in legislation by sally

The Employment and Support Allowance (Exempt Work & Hardship Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2017

The Homes and Communities Agency (Transfer of Property etc) Regulations 2017

The Universal Credit (Surpluses and Self-employed Losses) (Change of coming into force) Regulations 2017

The Electricity (Applications for Consent) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017

The Electricity (Necessary Wayleaves and Felling and Lopping of Trees) (Charges) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (European Union Financial Sanctions) Regulations 2017

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme (Allocation of Allowances for Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Judicial Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2017

The Damages (Personal Injury) Order 2017

The National Health Service Commissioning Board (Additional Functions) Regulations 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Sir Cliff Richard’s legal battle with BBC goes to High Court – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 1st, 2017 in defamation, media, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Lawyers representing Sir Cliff Richard are due in court for the latest stage of a dispute between the singer and the BBC.’

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Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Woman who found £20 note on floor convicted of theft – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2017 in guilty pleas, news, theft by sally

‘A woman who kept a £20 note she found in a shop has been convicted of theft.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Mixed-sex civil partnerships make sense. Here’s why – video – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2017 in civil partnerships, news by sally

‘Technology reporter Alex Hern and his female partner do not want to get married, because of the patriarchal roots of the institution. They would be prepared to get a civil partnership, but this ceremony is only open to same-sex couples. Here he explains why the rights offered by this alternative should be extended to couples like his.’

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The Guardian, 1st March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New drivers caught using phones to lose licence – BBC News

Posted March 1st, 2017 in news, penalties, road traffic offences, telecommunications by sally

‘Drivers caught using a phone within two years of passing their test will have their licence revoked under new rules in England, Scotland and Wales.’

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BBC News, 1st March 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Lawyers back call for national child abuse inquiry to name perpetrators – The Guardian

Posted March 1st, 2017 in anonymity, child abuse, inquiries, news by sally

‘Lawyers have called for more transparency from the national child abuse inquiry over the naming of the perpetrators after their identities were withheld from the public hearings.’

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The Guardian, 1st March 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 28th, 2017 in law reports by sally

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

AAA & Ors v Unilever Plc & Anor [2017] EWHC 371 (QB) (27 February 2017)

Ipswich Town Football Club Company Ltd v Suffolk Constabulary [2017] EWHC 375 (QB) (27 February 2017)

Merrix v Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust [2017] EWHC 346 (QB) (24 February 2017)

Mlia & Anor v Chief Constable of Hampshire Police [2017] EWHC 292 (QB) (24 February 2017)

XYZ v Travelers Insurance Company Ltd [2017] EWHC 287 (QB) (24 February 2017)

ZXC v Bloomberg LP [2017] EWHC 328 (QB) (23 February 2017)

Haywood v University Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust [2017] EWHC 335 (QB) (23 February 2017)

Rickson v Bhakar [2017] EWHC 264 (QB) (20 February 2017)

Wokingham Borough Council v Scott & Ors [2017] EWHC 294 (QB) (20 February 2017)

Rees & Ors v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis (Rev 1) [2017] EWHC 273 (QB) (17 February 2017)

Pemberton Greenish LLP v Henry [2017] EWHC 246 (QB) (16 February 2017)

A v ACC [2017] EWHC 301 (QB) (15 February 2017)

Bains & Ors v Moore & Ors [2017] EWHC 242 (QB) (15 February 2017)

Kalma & Ors v African Minerals Ltd & Ors [2017] EWHC 226 (QB) (14 February 2017)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Costain Ltd v Tarmac Holdings Ltd [2017] EWHC 319 (TCC) (28 February 2017)

Costain Ltd v Tarmac Holdings Ltd [2017] EWHC 39 (TCC) (28 February 2017)

Borough of Milton Keynes v Viridor (Community Recycling MK) Ltd (No 2) [2017] EWHC 239 (TCC) (22 February 2017)

Joseph Gleave & Son Ltd v Secretary of State for Defence [2017] EWHC 238 (TCC) (17 February 2017)

SAP UK Ltd v Diageo Great Britain Ltd [2017] EWHC 189 (TCC) (16 February 2017)

Wheeldon Brothers Waste Ltd v Millennium Insurance Company Ltd [2017] EWHC 218 (TCC) (15 February 2017)

Source: www.bailii.org

The Round Up: Couples in the Courts – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 28th, 2017 in appeals, families, immigration, married persons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘Immigration law featured heavily in courts in the past week, with judgments in two cases handed down by the justices.’

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UK human Rights Blog, 27th February 2017

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

“Perverse Incentives” – Nearly Legal

Posted February 28th, 2017 in housing, human rights, landlord & tenant, local government, news by sally

‘Osman, R (on the application of) v London Borough of Harrow (2017) EWHC 274 (Admin). A challenge to Harrow’s allocation policy, specifically on the “downgrading” of allocation priority for overcrowded households in PRS accommodation, while existing Harrow tenants kept the higher priority for overcrowding on a transfer application.’

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Nearly Legal, 26th February 2017

Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk

Potential financial losses and gains from theft of confidential information did not justify award of ‘jackpot damages’, rules UK judge – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 28th, 2017 in damages, data protection, employment, news, theft by sally

‘Businesses that have confidential information stolen from them but do not suffer a financial loss as a result of that theft will generally not be eligible for damages if those that have taken the information unlawfully have not made any financial gain by doing so, a judge at the High Court in London has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2017

Source: www.out-law.com

Civil procedure update: new rules – make sure you know what’s coming! – Zenith PI Blog

Posted February 28th, 2017 in budgets, civil procedure rules, costs, fees, news, sanctions, trials by sally

‘On 3rd February 2017 the Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017 were made. The majority of these rules will come into force on 6th April 2017.’

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Zenith PI, 28th February 2017

Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com

Government gains injunction to block prison staff industrial action – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2017 in industrial action, injunctions, news, prison officers, prisons by sally

‘The government has won a High Court injunction blocking industrial action by prison staff on Wednesday.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2017

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Fines for using mobile phone while driving to double – The Independent

Posted February 28th, 2017 in careless driving, consultations, fines, news, telecommunications by sally

‘Drivers caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel face tougher penalties from Wednesday.’

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The Independent, 28th February 2017

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Jealous killer, 21, jailed for life over Matalan murders of ex-girlfriend and new partner – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 28th, 2017 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘A killer who stabbed his ex-girlfriend and her new partner to death outside the shop where they worked has been jailed for at least 23 years.’

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Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Southwark council fined £570,000 over fatal tower block fire – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2017 in costs, fines, fire, health & safety, housing, local government, news by sally

‘The London fire brigade has said it hopes “lessons are learned” after a council was fined £570,000 over safety failings at a 14-storey block of flats where six people died in a fire.’

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The Guardian, 28th February 2017

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 28th, 2017 in legislation by sally

Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Act 2017

High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017

Commonwealth Development Corporation Act 2017

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk