Strengthen rules on premium rate texts, says regulator – BBC News
‘Rules should be strengthened to avoid mobile users being hit by unexpected charges on premium rate texts, a regulator has said.’
BBC News, 5th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Banking watchdog to announce measures to boost competition – The Guardian
‘Overdraft fees and an easier system of moving personal and small business accounts are expected to be at the centre of measures intended to bolster competition in the banking sector.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
When does the refusal to provide accommodation to an applicant breach Article 3? – Nearly Legal
‘In R (GS) v Camden LBC [2016] EWHC 1762 (Admin), the High Court was required to consider whether a Swiss national, who was not present in the UK lawfully, was entitled to accommodation under the Care Act 2014 or, alternatively, whether Camden were obliged to provide accommodation under s.1, Localism Act 2011 to avoid a breach of Article 3 of the European Convention of Human Rights. The result – which was positive for GS – is potentially of considerable assistance for similar people.’
Nearly legal, 3rd August 2016
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
The breaking down of the European Convention on Human Rights, and the UK’s responsibility – George Stafford – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Numerous members of the new Government have stated that they want a greater role in the world for a post-Brexit UK, rather than a diminished one. If the Government is to be diplomatically resurgent, what sort of challenges might it wish to confront?.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd August 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Claimant wins credit hire argument over ‘super car’ – Litigation Futures
‘A claimant who drove a top-of-the-range Mercedes while his McLaren supercar was being repaired has recovered the cost of the credit hire, despite owning other high-spec vehicles, including two Aston Martins.’
Litigation Futures, 4th August 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.co.uk
High Court upholds Legal Ombudsman order that firm repay most of £37k contingency fee – Legal Futures
‘The High Court has rejected a solicitor’s appeal against a Legal Ombudsman (LeO) order that he refund £34,000 of his £37,000 fee to a client he signed up to a contingency fee agreement (CFA).’
Legal Futures, 4th August 2016
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Chappell v HM Revenue and Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 809 (04 August 2016)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Kontic & Ors v The Ministry of Defence [2016] EWHC 2034 (QB) (04 August 2016)
Gahir v Bansal [2016] EWHC 2041 (QB) (03 August 2016)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Stratton & Anor v Patel & Anor [2016] EWHC 2031 (TCC) (03 August 2016)
Stratton & Anor v Patel & Anor [2016] EWHC 2032 (TCC) (03 August 2016)
Source: www.bailii.org
Injury lawyers slam plans to delete company records – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Proposals to delete millions of public records of dissolved companies could deny injured victims access to vital information, lawyers have warned.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 5th August 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Cold case conviction for 1983 child sex attack after DNA match – BBC News
‘A man who kidnapped and seriously sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl 33 years ago, has been jailed for nine years at Bristol Crown Court.’
BBC News, 4th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Wyton driver Danny Warby guilty over police officer crash death – BBC News
‘A lorry driver has been convicted over a crash he caused after opening a text message which resulted in the death of an off duty police officer.’
BBC News, 4th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Church of England clergyman found guilty of historical sex offences – The Guardian
‘A senior Church of England clergyman has been found guilty of sex offences committed against two young men in the 1970s and 80s amid claims of a church cover-up.’
The Guardian, 4th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
High court to rule on new members’ vote in Labour leadership ballot – The Guardian
‘The high court will rule on Monday on whether 130,000 people who recently became Labour party members will be allowed to vote in the upcoming leadership election, after a lawyer representing a group of them argued they had been unfairly excluded from the process.’
The Guardian, 4th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Child abuse: One in 14 adults ‘abused as children’ in England and Wales – BBC News
‘One in every 14 adults in England and Wales suffered sexual abuse as a child, a survey suggests.’
BBC News, 4th August 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Franca Asemota sentenced to 22 years for trafficking women and girls from Nigeria – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A trafficker threatened to use “juju magic” against the women and children she helped to bring into Europe for forced prostitution has been sentenced to 22 years imprisonment today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 4th August 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Mother sues Argos for £20m over ‘unsafe baby car seat’ after urgent recall – Daily Telegraph
‘A mother is suing Argos for a £20 million over an allegedly “unsafe baby car seat” she says “put her son’s life at risk.” ‘
Daily Telegraph, 5th August 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Child abuse victims say inquiry must continue after chair’s resignation – The Guardian
‘The far-reaching public inquiry into institutional child abuse in the UK must continue swiftly despite the shock resignation of its third chair, victims’ representatives and politicians have said.’
The Guardian, 5th August 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Councillor wins battle with parish over failure to provide reading aid – Local Government Lawyer
‘A parish council discriminated against a councillor with visual impairment by failing to provide him with reading aids to carry out his duties. That finding has come following six employment tribunal hearings in Bedford and Huntingdon between November 2015 and May 2016 concerning former Brixworth parish councillor Stephen Pointer.’
Local Government Lawyer, 3rd August 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
MIB hails Supreme Court ruling over damages for overseas accidents – Litigation Futures
‘The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has welcomed the clarity provided today by a Supreme Court ruling that damages for a UK resident badly injured by an uninsured driver in Greece should be assessed under Greek law.’
Litigation Futures, 3rd August 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Abuse Of Process In Historical Cases: A Thing Of The Past? – Crimeline
‘In May this year the Public Accounts Committee published a report titled the ‘Efficiency in the Criminal Justice System.’ The conclusions are unsurprising for those with any experience of the system; it is at breaking point. In the current climate it seems the courts will do everything in their power to ensure cases proceed often in spite of significant delay. Due to their nature, historical cases can often be besieged with disclosure problems, and while delay can be due to legitimate and understandable reasons it is also true that historical cases can face unjustifiably delay. The question which must be asked is, when a case suffers from both delay and disclosure issues can a defendant have a fair trial at all?.’
Crimeline, 3rd August 2016
Source: www.crimeline.info
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Moreno v The Motor Insurers’ Bureau [2016] UKSC 52 (3 August 2016)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Jones v Luton Borough Council [2016] EWHC 2036 (Admin) (03 August 2016)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Saga Cruises BDF Ltd & Anor v Fincantieri SPA [2016] EWHC 1875 (Comm) (29 July 2016)
Source: www.bailii.org
