Judge convicts Leeds ‘cash for crash’ killers – BBC News
‘Three men involved in a “cash for crash” scam which killed an 88-year-old woman in Leeds have been convicted.’
BBC News, 27th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government wins injunction to stop prison officers’ ‘plainly unlawful’ strike action – Daily Telegraph
‘The Government has won a High Court bid to stop prison officers staging “plainly unlawful” industrial action.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox to formally notify EU of Sky bid – The Guardian
‘Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox is expected to formally notify the European competition regulator of its £11.7bn takeover offer for Sky later this week, after which the UK culture secretary will have to decide whether to launch an investigation into the extent of Murdoch’s control of UK media.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
There is a growing trend to hold those in control of risk in the care sector responsible, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘There is a growing trend to hold care workers in control of risk responsible when things go wrong, a health and safety expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
No compensation for nine in 10 Southern passengers – BBC News
‘Almost nine out of every 10 Southern rail passengers will not be compensated for poor service, it has been claimed.’
BBC News, 1st March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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)
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.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The CJEU and the ECtHR: an idiot’s guide – Law & Religion UK
‘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.’
Law & Religion UK, 27th February 2017
Source: www.lawandreligionuk.com
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Employment and Support Allowance (Exempt Work & Hardship Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2017
The Homes and Communities Agency (Transfer of Property etc) Regulations 2017
The Electricity (Applications for Consent) (Amendment) (England and Wales) 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 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
‘Lawyers representing Sir Cliff Richard are due in court for the latest stage of a dispute between the singer and the BBC.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman who found £20 note on floor convicted of theft – BBC News
‘A woman who kept a £20 note she found in a shop has been convicted of theft.’
BBC News, 28th February 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mixed-sex civil partnerships make sense. Here’s why – video – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New drivers caught using phones to lose licence – BBC News
‘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.’
BBC News, 1st March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers back call for national child abuse inquiry to name perpetrators – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
AAA & Ors v Unilever Plc & Anor [2017] EWHC 371 (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)
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)
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)
Source: www.bailii.org
The Round Up: Couples in the Courts – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Immigration law featured heavily in courts in the past week, with judgments in two cases handed down by the justices.’
UK human Rights Blog, 27th February 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“Perverse Incentives” – Nearly Legal
‘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.’
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
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
