Infected blood scandal: who will get compensation, and how much will they get? – The Guardian

‘Victims of the infected blood scandal – seen as one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the NHS – have raised concerns about the government’s pledged compensation scheme.’

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The Guardian, 21st May 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

ASA upbraids unregulated employment firm over marketing – Legal Futures

Posted May 22nd, 2024 in advertising, complaints, employment, news, ombudsmen by sally

‘The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint about marketing material sent by an employment law business that looked like it was from a public body.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd May 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Which 10-year period of reasonable belief? – St Philips Barristers

Posted May 22nd, 2024 in adverse possession, chambers articles, news by sally

‘In Brown v Ridley [2024] UKUT 14 (LC) the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) considered whether the 10-year period of reasonable belief required for adverse possession applications must end on the date of the application (or, alternatively, whether it may be any 10 years within the period of adverse possession ending on the date of the application).’

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St Philips Barristers, 16th April 2024

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Footballer cleared of raping sleeping woman and sending naked photos to teammates – The Guardian

Posted May 22nd, 2024 in consent, news, photography, rape, sexual offences, sport, telecommunications by sally

‘A footballer has been cleared of raping a sleeping woman twice in one night and intending to cause distress by sending naked photos of her to his teammates.’

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The Guardian, 21st May 2024

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From Prevention to Empowerment: A New Model for UK Labour Law – Industrial Law Journal

Posted May 21st, 2024 in employment, human rights, news, trade unions by sally

‘For at least the last 40 years, law and policy in relation to work in the UK have been rooted in a paradigm of prevention: preventing employers from abusing the power they enjoy over workers in ways that are harmful to the latter’s interests. This article argues that this paradigm is rooted in a partial and structural, understanding of power, that is incapable of grappling with the true scope of the problems associated with power as it relates to work in the context of capitalism. Exposing the issues that exist with this understanding of power, and advancing an alternative structural conceptualisation, the article explores the implications that such an understanding might have for labour law and policy.’

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Industrial Law Journal, 13th May 2024

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Prisoners serving sentences with no clear end is a stain on British justice – it also amounts to torture – Alice Edwards – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2024 in human rights, imprisonment, news, parole, sentencing, torture, United Nations by sally

‘As a UN expert on psychological torture, I’ve asked peers to reconsider the IPP sentences still affecting thousands in jail.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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OnlyFans complaint over BBC investigation rejected by Ofcom – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2024 in BBC, child abuse, complaints, internet, news, pornography by sally

‘A complaint by OnlyFans about a BBC investigation which highlighted claims that child abuse images had originated on its site has been rejected by Ofcom.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2024

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Local authority wins Court of Appeal challenge over interim care order requiring it to arrange direct contact between mother and daughter – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 21st, 2024 in care orders, children, contact orders, local government, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal brought by a local authority against a judge’s direction that the council should facilitate interim direct contact between a young girl and her mother.’

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The Independent, 21st May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Illegal abortion trial collapses as jury discharged for legal reasons – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2024 in abortion, juries, news, poisoning, trials by sally

‘The jury in the trial of a teenager charged with arranging her own illegal abortion has been discharged for legal reasons.’

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The Independent, 20th May 2024

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Assange wins right to challenge US extradition – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2024 in appeals, extradition, freedom of expression, news by sally

‘Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can bring a new appeal against extradition to the US, the High Court has ruled.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2024

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Woman found guilty of killing nine-month-old girl at Stockport nursery – The Guardian

‘A “callous” nursery worker is facing years in jail after being convicted of killing a nine-month-old girl who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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Antisemitic hate crimes in London treble in year, data shows – The Independent

Posted May 21st, 2024 in hate crime, Judaism, London, news, police, statistics by sally

‘Reports of antisemitic hate crimes trebled in London last year, new police data shows.’

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The Independent, 21st May 2024

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Ofcom considers sanction against GB News for breaking impartiality rules – The Guardian

Posted May 21st, 2024 in bias, media, news, political parties, sanctions by sally

‘Ofcom is considering a statutory sanction against GB News over “serious and repeated” breaches of British television laws relating to the channel’s lack of impartiality.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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Barristers “do not want remote hearings rolled back” – Legal Futures

Posted May 21st, 2024 in barristers, HM Courts Service, news, remote hearings, statistics by sally

‘Barristers do not want to see “progress on remote hearings rolled back” and almost half would like the number to be increased, a report by the Bar Council has found.’

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Legal Futures, 21st May 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Analysis of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s Final Report – Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog

‘The final report of Sir Brian Langstaff, Chairman of the Infected Blood Inquiry, has been handed down today. Sir Brian is forthright in his criticism of the events that led initially to transmission of infection and the subsequent response of the NHS and government.’

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Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 20th May 2024

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Woman jailed for murdering mother-in-law in fire for inheritance – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2024 in arson, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who murdered her disabled mother-in-law for inheritance money by setting fire to her bed as she slept has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 20th May 2024

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UK review of protest tactics expected to stop short of banning groups – The Guardian

‘A review of disruptive tactics used by protesters is expected to stop short of demanding that named groups such as Palestine Action and Just Stop Oil should be banned.’

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The Guardian, 20th May 2024

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Employees and mental health – Local Government Lawyer

‘Do you have to excuse poor behaviour from an employee with a mental health problem? That was the issue the tribunal had to decide in a recent case, reports Jo Moseley.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Lay evidence in fact-finding hearings – Local Government lawyer

‘A recent decision by the Court of Appeal serves as a reminder of the importance in fact-finding hearings of the evidence of lay parties being considered alongside that given by medical experts, writes Matthew Fiddy.’

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Local Government lawyer, 17th May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 20th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Ahmed & Anor [2024] UKSC 17 (15 May 2024)

RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18 (15 May 2024)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Campbell, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Ealing [2024] EWCA Civ 540 (17 May 2024)

SportsDirect.com Retail Ltd v Newcastle United Football Club Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 532 (17 May 2024)

Osler v Osler & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 516 (16 May 2024)

British Standards Institution v RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd, R (On the Application Of) [2024] EWCA Civ 530 (15 May 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Wilkinson, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Enfield [2024] EWHC 1193 (Admin) (17 May 2024)

Bewley Homes PLC v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Anor [2024] EWHC 1166 (Admin) (16 May 2024)

Deb v Greek Judicial Authority [2024] EWHC 1131 (Admin) (16 May 2024)

ADL & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 994 (Admin) (15 May 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Davies v Watts & Anor [2024] EWHC 1177 (Ch) (17 May 2024)

Morris v Elite Motors Bodyshop Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1173 (Ch) (17 May 2024)

C-Retail Ltd, Re [2024] EWHC 1194 (Ch) (16 May 2024)

Scenic International Group Ltd v Adenaike & Ors (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 1178 (Ch) (16 May 2024)

Instituto De Salud Para El Bienestar v Viva Enterprises Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1152 (Ch) (15 May 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

JP Morgan International Finance Ltd v Werealize.Com Ltd [2024] EWHC 1182 (Comm) (14 May 2024)

High Court (Family Division) Decisions

O, Re (Appeal: Costs) [2024] EWHC 1163 (Fam) (17 May 2024)

A Father v A Mother [2024] EWHC 1149 (Fam) (16 May 2024)

RA, Re (Appeal: Validity of a Marriage: Finding of Fact) [2024] EWHC 1144 (Fam) (15 May 2024)

J & K v M [2024] EWHC 1156 (Fam) (10 May 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

McHale v Dunlop & Anor [2024] EWHC 1174 (KB) (17 May 2024)

Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Hon-Ying Amie Tsang [2024] EWHC 1150 (KB) (17 May 2024)

Francois v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2024] EWHC 1162 (KB) (16 May 2024)

De Azavedo Camacho v OCS Group UK Ltd [2024] EWHC 1164 (KB) (16 May 2024)

Nistor & Anor v Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (USDAW) [2024] EWHC 1165 (KB) (16 May 2024)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org