Lorry driver Dariusz Tokarczyk jailed for killing Jodie Moss – BBC News
‘A lorry driver who killed a 21-year-old woman while selecting music on his mobile phone has been jailed.’
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
‘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.’
Daily Telegraph, 20th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MPs launch unprecedented inquiry into air pollution amid Government delay and inaction – The Independent
‘In an unprecedented move, four House of Commons select committees are to investigate the state of air pollution in cities across the country.’
The Independent, 20th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
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 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
‘More than 35,000 motorists have joined a class action lawsuit against VW in England and Wales over the emissions scandal.’
The Guardian, 20th March 2017
source: www.guardian.co.uk
Driver jailed over Poppy-Arabella Clarke crossing death – BBC News
‘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.’
BBC News, 20th March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UN asks UK to suspend work on Hinkley Point – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 20th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating etc. 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 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
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust v Haywood [2017] EWCA Civ 153 (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)
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
Budgeting uncertainty set to roll on until Merrix appeal – Litigation Futures
‘The fall-out is continuing from the recent High Court decision that budgets bind the parties at detailed assessment unless there is good reason not to, although it seems clear that parties are waiting for a definitive ruling from the Court of Appeal.’
Litigation Futures, 16th March 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
MPs launch inquiry into government’s personal injury reforms – Legal Futures
‘MPs on the justice select committee have launched a “short” inquiry into the personal injury reforms contained in the Prisons and Courts Bill. The announcement comes ahead of the bill’s second reading – during which the principles behind it will be debated – on Monday.’
Legal Futures, 17th march 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.com
News focus: ‘Virtual justice’ and the IT panacea – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Just over six years ago, a taxpayer funded independent study of a pilot “virtual court” concluded that: “A rollout based on the pilot’s performance and parameters is likely to cost more money than it saves. A break-even scenario may be achieved, but this is still likely to be a challenge.” ‘
Law Society’s Gazette, 20th March 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Parental Alienation – learning from other jurisdictions and other disciplines – Family Law Week
‘Joanna Abrahams, Head of Family Law, Setfords, considers possible ways to overcome problems of parental alienation.’
Family Law Week, 19th March 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Police wind up Sir Edward Heath sex abuse inquiry – Daily Telegraph
‘The £1 million police investigation into allegations that Sir Edward Heath was a paedophile is being wound up amid claims it has found no evidence to justify tarnishing the former prime minister’s reputation.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Greedy treasurer jailed for selling sea rescue charity’s lifeboat on eBay – Daily Telegraph
‘A “greedy” treasurer sank her own sea rescue charity after selling its lifeboat on eBay.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Dozens of crimes against MPs reported – BBC News
‘A police team created to handle crimes against MPs has dealt with 53 complaints since the murder of Jo Cox.’
BBC News, 19th March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New evidence links 1970s pregnancy test drug to life-changing birth defects – The Independent
‘New evidence has emerged linking the hormone-based drug Primodos to severe deformities or abnormalities in children, sparking fresh hope for families who have been campaigning for decades for compensation from its manufacturer.’
The Independent, 19th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Rape victims to be spared ordeal of cross-examination in court – The Guardian
‘New measures to spare alleged rape victims from facing live cross-examination in court will be rolled out as part of changes being made by the justice secretary.’
The Guardian, 19th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
