Man in 100mph police chase jailed – BBC News
‘A man from Devon has been jailed for dangerous driving after speeding with his lights off to evade capture.’
BBC News, 1st July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sex abuse head teacher ‘could have been stopped’ – BBC News
‘A head teacher convicted of grooming and sexually abusing four teenage girls could have been stopped, according to a parent whose daughter had unsupervised one-to-one sessions with him.’
BBC News, 1st July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Migrant nurse wins legal boost in unfair dismissal claim against UK firm – The Guardian
‘A migrant nurse could be eligible for a significant payout from a British healthcare company after an employment judge ruled he was likely to win his case for unfair dismissal, in a judgment that could pave the way for dozens of other such cases.’
The Guardian, 1st July 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Windrush pensioner facing homelessness at 89 as Home Office ‘unable to verify her identity’ – The Independent
‘An 89-year-old woman from the Windrush generation is facing homelessness because the Home Office says it cannot verify her identity.’
The Independent, 1st July 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Council refunded £1.5m to ‘gagged’ leaseholders – BBC News
‘A London council has been forcing residents into silence as a condition of them receiving money owed to them for building work and services they had been overcharged for – in some cases by tens of thousands of pounds.’
BBC News, 30th June 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Lancashire County Council v Brookhouse Group Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 717 (28 June 2024)
Houssein & Ors v London Credit Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 721 (28 June 2024)
King Crude Carriers SA & Ors v Ridgebury November LLC & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 719 (27 June 2024)
Hima v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 680 (26 June 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Giana v Court of Roman, Romania [2024] EWHC 1613 (Admin) (26 June 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Manolete Partners PLC v Bell & Ors (Re BSS LED [R&D] Ltd) [2024] EWHC 1636 (Ch) (28 June 2024)
Surrey Searches Ltd & Ors v Northumbrian Water Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1643 (Ch) (28 June 2024)
Rarity Holdings Ltd v Parkhill [2024] EWHC 1637 (Ch) (27 June 2024)
VE Vegas Investors IV LLC v Evelyn Partners LLP & Ors [2024] EWHC 1508 (Ch) (26 June 2024)
High Court (Family Division)
BC, Re (Child in Care: Change of Forename and Surname) [2024] EWHC 1639 (Fam) (26 June 2024)
A Local Authority v The Mother (AZ) & Ors [2024] EWHC 1670 (Fam) (21 June 2024)
AZ v BX (Child Arrangements Order: Appeal) [2024] EWHC 1528 (Fam) (21 June 2024)
High Court (Patents Court)
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc & Ors v Dexcom Inc & Ors [2024] EWHC 1664 (Pat) (28 June 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Versi v Husain [2024] EWHC 1672 (KB) (28 June 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
What is a ‘New Matter’ in an Immigration Appeal? – EIN Blog
‘Since many immigration appeals may take months to be heard by the Immigration Tribunal, circumstances will understandably evolve, which could constitute a new matter for the purposes of the appeal. When appealing an immigration decision, it is important to consider whether a new matter is raised because the Immigration Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to consider the matter without the consent of the Secretary of State. In this post, we examine new matters in immigration appeals, asking what is a new matter in an immigration appeal and what is the process of raising a new matter in an immigration appeal? Further information on the process of appealing an immigration refusal can be found in these Part 1 and Part 2 guides on how to appeal a UK visa or immigration refusal decision.’
EIN Blog, 1st July 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Leasehold miscellaneous – Nearly Legal
‘A few quick notes on various leasehold related cases. Howe Properties (NE) Ltd v Accent Housing Ltd (2024) EWCA Civ 297. Accent Housing levied a management fee on leaseholders which was at flat rate and a) differed by tenure (freehold and assured tenancies were at different rates) and b) was charged as against Accent’s management costs across its whole estate, some 3058 leasehold properties, not just this specific development.’
Nearly Legal, 30th June 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Pensions Ombudsman decisions offer reassurance around risks of providing online systems – OUT-LAW.com
‘Two recent decisions of the UK Pensions Ombudsman (PO) place the onus on the scheme member to use providers’ online systems correctly and to switch to alternative means of communication when those systems are unavailable.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th June 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Robert Colvin and Elizabeth Forster: Rolling Judicial Reviews: A New Era of Court Monitoring in Complex Cases? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘On 5 June 2024, the Administrative Court gave its final word on relief in the (relatively) long running ECPAT UK judicial review (see R (ECPAT UK) v Kent County Council [2024] EWHC 1353 (Admin)). The case centred on Kent County Council’s (“KCC”) failure to meet its statutory duty to look after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (“UAS children”) arriving at its coast and the Home Secretary’s systematic, routine and (ultimately) unlawful use of hotels to accommodate them outside of the care system. While the Court’s findings of illegality on the part of both defendants were uncontroversial – indeed KCC conceded it was acting (owing to a purported lack of resource) illegally (see R (ECPAT UK) v Kent CC, SSHD [2023] EWHC 1953 (Admin), para 161) – it was the Court’s willingness to extend its usual role and monitor the defendants’ compliance with its ruling which makes this case unique.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 1st July 2024
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
New statutory guidance on the Best Value Duty – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has recently issued welcomed guidance on best value standards and interventions, following a consultation last summer, writes Olivia Carter.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th June 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Fitness for human habitation claims – what are they worth? – Local Government Lawyer
‘Rhiannon Moody examines a recent case where damages were awarded over a council property that was unfit for human habitation.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th June 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The test for ceasing to maintain an EHCP – Local Government Lawyer
‘Abby Buttle reports on a successful appeal to the Upper Tribunal on the test for ceasing to maintain an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th June 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Law firm fines should be a minimum of £5k, says SRA – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has proposed that any fine it imposes on law firms should be at least £5,000, as well as ending fines for solicitors convicted of drink-driving.’
Legal Futures, 1st July 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Water companies win first stage of search providers’ overcharging claim – Legal Futures
‘Water companies have the upper hand after the first stage of a High Court claim brought by conveyancing search providers claiming to have been overcharged for a decade.’
Legal Futures, 1st July 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
CPS Statement: Decision not to charge in relation to fatal collision at The Study Prep School, Wimbledon – Crown Prosecution Service
‘CPS Statement: Decision not to charge in relation to fatal collision at The Study Prep School, Wimbledon.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 26th June 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Court interpreter supplier faces group action over employment rights – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The language services company contracted to provide courtroom services faces a fresh headache after it emerged that interpreters and translators are joining forces to potentially bring a group claim over employment rights.’
Law Society's Gazette, 27th June 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Tourist tax’ on hold as hotels appeal – BBC News
‘The first so-called coastal tourist tax in the UK, set to be introduced in parts of Dorset, has been put on hold following opposition from hotels.’
BBC News, 1st July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Frightening and frustrating’ move to eVisas risks repeat of Windrush scandal, experts warn – The Guardian
‘The government is telling migrants who have lived in Britain for decades to provide proof for every year of their residency as part of the controversial transition to digital visas, immigration lawyers have warned.’
The Guardian, 29th June 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
