‘The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has dismissed an appeal against a decision that a top-100 regional law firm was not guilty of age discrimination against one of its partners, after he was not offered a new partnership when it restructured.’
Legal Futures, 29th July 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘When a public body makes a mistake in its treatment of one person, can fairness require it to treat other people in the same way – even if that means amplifying the effects of the mistake?’
Competition Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 27th July 2016
Source: www.competitionbulletin.com
‘A pilot scheme which has allowed the public and media to gain greater access to Court of Protection hearings is to continue for a further 12 months.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 28th July 2016
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘The High Court has ordered the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to rehear a prosecution against two solicitors suspected of dishonesty.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 29th July 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A hospital nurse who murdered two patients and poisoned others has failed in a bid to challenge his conviction and sentence.’
The Guardian, 28th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The tragic case of Eleanor de Freitas has provided more questions than answers. What should be done about those few cases in which women make false allegations of rape? Should libel courts be used to determine the woman’s guilt in such cases? And how do we ensure that the disproportionate attention in the media regarding false allegations does not lead to an even bleaker outlook than already exists for rape victims seeking justice?’
The Guardian, 28th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A doctor could face a disciplinary hearing for failing to spot the side effects of the contraceptive pill, as a coroner rules a graduate’s death could have been prevented if he had seen the signs.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Jeremy Corbyn will not have to seek nominations from his MPs to proceed with his leadership bid, after a High Court judge ruled in his favour.’
The Independent, 28th July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A radicalised teenager who spent his student loan trying to join Islamic State and used a “step-by-step guide to terrorism” has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The number of women killing themselves in prison has “risen alarmingly”, new government figures have revealed – prompting warnings from top charity leaders over unsafe jail conditions. Statistics published by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) show the total number of deaths classed as “self-inflicted” rose by 28 per cent over the past 12 months compared with the previous year.’
The Independent, 28th July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme Court
The Christian Institute & Ors v The Lord Advocate (Scotland) [2016] UKSC 51 (28 July 2016)
Hastings Borough Council v Manolete Partners Plc [2016] UKSC 50 (27 July 2016)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v Franco Vomero (Italy) [2016] UKSC 49 (27 July 2016)
Lee-Hirons v Secretary of State for Justice [2016] UKSC 46 (27 July 2016)
Hayward v Zurich Insurance Company plc [2016] UKSC 48 (27 July 2016)
Bailey & Anor v Angove’s PTY Ltd [2016] UKSC 47 (27 July 2016)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA v Cottonex Anstalt [2016] EWCA Civ 789 (27 July 2016)
Bolle Transport BV v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWCA Civ 783 (27 July 2016)
Hospira UK Ltd v Genentech Inc [2016] EWCA Civ 780 (27 July 2016)
WH Newson Holding Ltd & Ors v IMI Plc & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 773 (27 July 2016)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Powell & Anor, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 1043 (27 July 2016)
High Court (Administrative Court)
YA v London Borough of Hammersmith And Fulham [2016] EWHC 1850 (Admin) (27 July 2016)
GS, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Camden [2016] EWHC 1762 (Admin) (27 July 2016)
Nuttall & Anor v National Crime Agency [2016] EWHC 1911 (Admin) (27 July 2016)
High Court (Chancery Division)
National Westminster Bank Plc v Lucas & Ors [2016] EWHC 1934 (Ch) (27 July 2016)
Riverside Park Ltd v NHS Property Services Limited [2016] EWHC 1313 (Ch) (27 July 2016)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Novus Aviation Ltd v Alubaf Arab International Bank BSC(C) [2016] EWHC 1937 (Comm) (27 July 2016)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Bill Kenwright Ltd v Flash Entertainment FZ LLC [2016] EWHC 1951 (QB) (28 July 2016)
Economou v de Freitas [2016] EWHC 1853 (QB) (27 July 2016)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Ground Developments Ltd v FCC Construccion SA & Ors [2016] EWHC 1946 (TCC) (27 July 2016)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The High Court has ruled that a local authority acted unlawfully when it reduced funding to voluntary sector organisations that offer short breaks to disabled children.’
Local Government Lawyer, 28th July 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Lord Justice Briggs published his final report on the structure of the civil courts and retained his strong support for the creation of an online court for claims worth up to £25,000 – which he said should be called the Online Solutions Court – although he has shifted position to say that parties should be able to recover a limited amount of legal costs.’
Legal futures, 27th July 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The final report of Lord Justice Briggs’ Civil Courts Structure Review was published on 27 July 2016.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 27th July 2016
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘In a landmark ruling for lawyers and insurers, the Supreme Court has paved the way for personal injury settlements to be successfully challenged if the claimant is subsequently found to have lied.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th July 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Damian Stuart, Barrister, FOURTEEN, re-visits Baroness Hale’s seminal speech in Re W (Children) (Abuse: Oral Evidence) in the light of Lord Justice McFarlane’s recent judgment in Re E (A Child).’
Family Law Week, 22nd July 2016
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘A convicted sex offender had admitted reoffending after police asked him to take a lie detector test when concerns were raised about his behaviour.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Criminal court cases could soon be broadcast into living rooms across the country after a landmark project to explore the viability of filming legal proceedings.’
Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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