‘A local authority did not have good reason for departing from statutory guidance requiring it to provide accommodation and support to an unaccompanied young person pending a lawful age assessment, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th February 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The “faithful application” of the principles set down by the House of Lords in Wells v Wells was the reason Lord Chancellor Liz Truss rejected calls to take a “mixed portfolio” approach to setting the discount rate, in a move one leading observer suggested showed “nimble political footwork”.’
Litigation Futures, 28th February 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
High Court (Administrative Court)
Vilionis v Vilnius County Court Lithuania & Anor [2017] EWHC 336 (Admin) (24 February 2017)
Zapala v The Circuit Court, Warsaw, Poland [2017] EWHC 322 (Admin) (24 February 2017)
Director of Public Prosecutions v Smith [2017] EWHC 359 (Admin) (24 February 2017)
District Court In Litomerice, Czech Replublic v Kolman [2017] EWHC 302 (Admin) (24 February 2017)
PA v Criminal Court Coimbra (Portugal) (Rev 1) [2017] EWHC 331 (Admin) (22 February 2017)
Dabrowski v Regional Court In Radom (Poland) [2017] EWHC 179 (Admin) (21 February 2017)
Archer, R v HM Revenue and Customs [2017] EWHC 296 (Admin) (21 February 2017)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Harb v HRH Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz [2017] EWHC 258 (Ch) (21 February 2017)
Roberts & Anor v Fresco [2017] EWHC 283 (Ch) (17 February 2017)
Henchley & Ors v Thompson [2017] EWHC 225 (Ch) (16 February 2017)
Burton & Anor v Bowdery & Ors [2017] EWHC 208 (Ch) (16 February 2017)
Singularis Holdings Ltd v Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd [2017] EWHC 257 (Ch) (16 February 2017)
Onzm & Anor v Watson & Ors [2017] EWHC 256 (Ch) (16 February 2017)
Fielding & Anor v Hunt [2017] EWHC 247 (Ch) (15 February 2017)
Anderson Properties Ltd v Blyth Liggins (a firm) [2017] EWHC 244 (Ch) (15 February 2017)
Argos Ltd v Argos Systems Inc [2017] EWHC 231 (Ch) (15 February 2017)
Twin Benefits Ltd v Barker & Anor [2017] EWHC 177 (Ch) (13 February 2017)
Roshan v Singh & Ors [2017] EWHC 176 (Ch) (13 February 2017)
Patel v Patel [2017] EWHC 133 (Ch) (10 February 2017)
BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA & Ors [2017] EWHC 211 (Ch) (10 February 2017)
Interactive Technology Corporation Ltd v Ferster & Ors [2017] EWHC 217 (Ch) (10 February 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Byron James, barrister, Expatriate Law (Dubai) / Fourteen, reviews the law, practice and procedure relating to the prevention of a decree made absolute in divorce proceedings.’
Family Law Week, 21st February 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a massive overhaul in probate charges, which will see some estates charged up to £20,000. From May this year, subject to parliamentary approval, the MoJ is planning to introduce a sliding scale of charges for probate fees to replace the current flat fees.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th February 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Law Society has welcomed the government’s decision to remove a time limit for evidence that will make it easier for domestic violence victims to qualify for legal aid.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th February 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Complaints to the financial ombudsman about payday loans have risen to almost 200 a week – and not all of those experiencing problems necessarily fit the image of low-income borrowers relying on short-term loans to get by.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A talented student is hoping to finish her course at a British university after coming within hours of being removed from the UK by immigration officials.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘More than 23,000 allegations of abuse by home care workers against elderly and vulnerable people were made in the last three years, yet just 15 people were prosecuted as a result, new figures show.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017
Source; www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Two police officers who delayed attending a 999 call about a suicide to get refreshments from McDonald’s are likely to keep their jobs, a disciplinary hearing has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The cases of 173 patients are being urgently examined to see if they have suffered harm after the loss of 500,000 pieces of NHS data, MPs have been told.’
The Independent, 27th February 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Paedophiles who view indecent images but go no further should not be jailed but rehabilitated, a leading child protection police officer has said.’
BBC News, 28th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Watchdog Ofcom will force BT to cut phone bills of 2m customers by at least £5 per month, saying competition has failed a “vulnerable” group of elderly customers.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Criminal justice agencies are at risk of failing children and young people who come forward to report crimes because they are not being taken seriously, Victims’ Commissioner has today warned.’
Victims’ Commissioner, 22nd Febraury 2017
‘If a career on the bench is not made more attractive financially, the rule of law could be undermined, and with it lucrative industries vital to post-Brexit economic prosperity, the departing president of the Supreme Court has warned.’
Litigation Futures, 24th February 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘An approved or agreed budget will bind the parties at detailed assessment unless there is good reason not to, the High Court has ruled in a decision that is almost certain to go to the Court of Appeal.’
Litigation Futures, 24th February 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Divided by a common language: American and British perspectives on constitutional law.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 27th February 2017
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
The Trade Union Act 2016 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional) Regulations 2017
The Important Public Services (Border Security) Regulations 2017
The Important Public Services (Transport) Regulations 2017
The Important Public Services (Education) Regulations 2017
The Important Public Services (Health) Regulations 2017
The Trade Union Act 2016 (Political Funds) (Transition Period) Regulations 2017
The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2017
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory Trading Fund (Revocation) Order 2017
The Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 (Designation of Vessels and Controlled Sites) Order 2017
The Important Public Services (Fire) Regulations 2017
The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreements) Order 2017
The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2017
The Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2017
The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2017
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (Sanctions) (Overseas Territories) (Amendment) Order 2017
The Railway Pensions (Substitution) (Amendment) Order 2017
The National Health Service Litigation Authority (Amendment) Regulations 2017
The Plant Health (Sweet Chestnut Blight) (England) Order 2017
The Assisted Areas (Amendment) Order 2017
The Equality Act 2010 (Gender Pay Gap Information) Regulations 2017
The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) Amendment Regulations 2017
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Supreme Court
Homes and Communities Agency v JS Bloor (Wilmslow) Ltd [2017] UKSC 12 (22 February 2017)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Wodzicki v Wodzicki [2017] EWCA Civ 95 (24 February 2017)
Samarkand Film Partnership No. 3 & Ors v Revenue And Customs [2017] EWCA Civ 77 (24 February 2017)
Banerjee v The General Medical Council [2017] EWCA Civ 78 (24 February 2017)
Grizzly Business Ltd v Stena Drilling Ltd & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 94 (24 February 2017)
McGeer v McIntosh [2017] EWCA Civ 79 (23 February 2017)
Elim Court RTM Company Ltd v Avon Freeholds Ltd [2017] EWCA Civ 89 (23 February 2017)
Frugal v Nottinghamshire Police [2017] EWCA Civ 86 (22 February 2017)
UB (Sri Lanka) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2017] EWCA Civ 85 (22 February 2017)
Archbishop Bowen & Anor v JL [2017] EWCA Civ 82 (21 February 2017)
Workman v Forrester & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 73 (21 February 2017)
Balogun v Boyes Sutton and Perry (a firm) [2017] EWCA Civ 75 (21 February 2017)
J (A Child) (Finland)(Habitual Residence) [2017] EWCA Civ 80 (21 February 2017)
Steinfeld & Anor v Secretary of State for Education [2017] EWCA Civ 81 (21 February 2017)
Dawson – Damer & Ors v Taylor Wessing LLP [2017] EWCA Civ 74 (16 February 2017)
Savills (UK) Ltd v Blacker & Anor (Rev 1) [2017] EWCA Civ 68 (16 February 2017)
Oakley v South Cambridgeshire District Council & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 71 (15 February 2017)
M (Children : Care Proceedings : Passport Order) [2017] EWCA Civ 69 (14 February 2017)
Webster (A Child) v Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 62 (13 February 2017)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Recycled Materials Supplies Ltd, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 58 (24 February 2017)
Garwood & Ors, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 59 (22 February 2017)
Reynolds v R [2017] EWCA Crim 57 (22 February 2017)
Tsekiri, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 40 (17 February 2017)
Leathem & Anor v R [2017] EWCA Crim 42 (15 February 2017)
Bailey, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 35 (10 February 2017)
Halim, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 33 (10 February 2017)
Lunn, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 34 (10 February 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
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