‘A “series of errors and misjudgments” in Valdo Calocane’s mental health care led to him being discharged, despite repeatedly not taking medication and showing signs of aggression, months before he killed three people in Nottingham, a report says.’
The Guardian, 13th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The death of a mother at the hospital where she gave birth to her fifth baby was “avoidable and contributed to by neglect”, a coroner has ruled.’
BBC News, 12th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Church of England made a six-figure pay-off to a priest assessed as a potential risk to children and young people, a BBC investigation has found.’
BBC news, 13th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Vasa v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 777 (10 July 2024). The Court of Appeal held in this case that the SSHD had erred in refusing to grant pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to non-EU nationals who were siblings of EU nationals who had exercised free movement rights in the UK before its withdrawal from the EU.’
EIN Blog, 9th August 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
‘ZRR, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Bexley (2024) EWHC 2073 (Admin). This was a judicial review of Bexley’s contention that temporary accommodation offered to ZRR under s.190 Housing Act 1996 was suitable and its duty was discharged when ZRR refused that accommodation.’
Nearly Legal, 11th August 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘This guide considers the tax implications of using a UK holding company to hold shares in other UK or overseas companies.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Putting in place measures to protect confidentiality during business sale negotiations should not be neglected, even in a distressed situation where speed is of the essence.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘While a recent court ruling has not made it any easier, it remains possible for developers of software – including new artificial intelligence (AI) systems – to obtain patent protection for their inventions in the UK an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Roderick Morton analyses an appeal from an inspector’s decision to grant both a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) and planning permission for the amalgamation of two flats into one in a residential block of flats by the side of the Thames in Lambeth.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Emma Greenhalgh and Joanne Oakes highlight a recent case which raised important guidance in respect of what is appropriate when requesting clarification and when this may go too far as to “bamboozle” the judge.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Recorder Zeb, sitting with two Justices in the Bristol Crown Court on appeal, recently found Bristol City Council had behaved in a way which “offends the sense of justice and fairness” in a prosecution against Wyldecrest Park Management Limited. Scott Stemp explains why.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has thrown out a freezing order challenge in a ruling where two judges made scathing criticisms of disclosure failings.’
Law Society's Gazette, 9th August 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Rights organisations say child prisons remain inherently dangerous and result in poor outcomes on release.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed four colleagues has been suspended for eight months.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Drivers from across the UK said they had received fines for unpaid journeys on the Dartford Crossing despite never having been there.’
BBC News, 12th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Consumers in England and Wales will see the amount of compensation they receive for poor customer service from their water supplier at least double under new government measures to crack down on failing utilities companies.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Family share medical records of Calocane’s mental illness with BBC that they say show missed opportunities to prevent attacks.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘This short paper explains what Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are, how they are made and the various uses to which they can be put.’
House of Commons Library , 5th August 2024
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
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