What does the Sunday Mirror allege Keith Vaz did – and is it illegal? – The Guardian
‘Is it against the law to buy sex or to offer to pay for cocaine? And are poppers legal?’
The Guardian, 5th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Revenge porn prosecutions number ‘more than 200’ just 18 months after law change – The Independent
‘More than 200 prosecutions have been brought since new laws to tackle revenge porn were rolled out across the UK, an official report has revealed.’
The Independent, 6th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Child abuse inquiry needs to be remodelled, warns Dame Lowell Goddard, criticising its ‘scale and size’ – Daily Telegraph
‘The wide-ranging inquiry into child sex abuse needs to be completely reviewed and remodelled, the judge who resigned as its head last month has warned.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ameen Jogee convicted in retrial after successful joint enterprise appeal – BBC News
‘A man whose murder conviction was quashed by the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling on joint enterprise has been convicted of manslaughter.’
BBC News, 5th September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The agreements that weren’t – Nearly Legal
‘Every now and again there is a reminder of the problems of a contractual tenancy. In this case, the difficulties involved a deposit of £52,000 and a weekly rent of £6,500.’
Nearly Legal, 5th September 2016
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Amazon Dash button launch may run into problems with EU law, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘Amazon launched its Dash button service in Europe this week, providing users with Wi-Fi connected ‘buttons’ to order products such as toilet paper and washing powder.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Bureaucratic’ gateway blocks access to discrimination advice – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The process for obtaining state-funded legal help in discrimination cases is too bureaucratic, practitioners have told the Gazette, after MPs demanded urgent action to end a ‘shocking’ increase in workplace pregnancy discrimination.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
No 10 rules out points-based immigration system for Britain – The Guardian
‘Downing Street has ruled out a points-based immigration system promised by the official Brexit campaign but insisted Theresa May would put forward a better way of controlling arrivals to the UK.’
The Guardian, 5th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Kenneth Campbell QC: Sand in the Gearbox: Devolution and Brexit – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘In the immediate aftermath of the EU referendum result, political comment from a number of quarters suggested that the Scottish Parliament could vote to block Brexit. For the comprehensive reasons given by Mark Elliott on his blog, that was a triumph of hope over the constitutional competence of the institution. However, that is not to say that the structures of devolution do not have a significant role in the working out of Brexit, and may yet act as a trigger for wider constitutional change. This post will suggest that the place of the devolved institutions has been underplayed in the debate thus far, and seeks to identify some of the issues which will require to be addressed. These include: the operation of the Sewel convention and other steps to take account of the interests of devolved areas, discussions around the place of Scotland in the EU, and some effects on structures in Northern Ireland.’
Constitutional Law Association, 5th September 2016
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Jail staff lacked compassion for prisoner who took his life, inquest finds – The Guardian
‘An inquest jury has said a prisoner who took his own life was not shown enough compassion by staff at the jail.’
The Guardian, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
EAT: ‘reasonable adjustments’ can in principle include protected pay – OUT-LAW.com
‘The duty to make reasonable adjustments (RAs) to enable an employee who is disabled for the purposes of the 2010 Equality Act can in principle include continuing to pay a higher salary when that employee is moved to a lower grade role, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
Seven charts which show how the UK is failing domestic violence victims – The Independent
‘Research by Women’s Aid has revealed that two-thirds of domestic violence shelters face closure under Government welfare cuts.’
The Independent, 5th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Adoption guidelines need ‘strengthening’ to save lives – BBC News
‘One of the UK’s leading experts in adoption and fostering, John Simmonds, has warned more children like 18-month-old Keegan Downer could die at the hands of their carers if existing guidelines are not strengthened.’
BBC News, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ameen Jogee cleared of murdering former police officer – The Guardian
‘A 27-year-old man, Ameen Jogee, has been cleared of murdering a former police officer, Paul Fyfe, in Leicester in June 2011.’
The Guardian, 2nd September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Two-thirds of domestic violence shelters facing closure due to welfare cuts, research suggests – The Independent
‘Two-thirds of domestic violence shelters in England and Wales are facing closure due to welfare reforms, research has found.’
The Independent, 5th September 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Consultation on mandatory reporting of child abuse ‘has been buried’ – The Guardian
‘The Home Office has been accused of burying a long-awaited consultation that could recommend that people who work with children should be forced to report concerns of child abuse.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Child held in police cells for two nights over non-payment of fine – Daily Telegraph
‘A 15-year-old boy with mental health problems was held in police cells for two nights over the non-payment of a small fine, in a case that is now being challenged in the courts.’
Daily Telegraph, 5th September 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Hate crimes prosecutions fall despite rise in reporting – BBC News
‘Hate crime prosecutions in England and Wales fell by almost 10% last year even though the number of recorded incidents increased, figures have suggested.’
BBC News, 4th September 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK courts should be able to issue Islamic divorces, sharia expert says – The Guardian
‘British courts should be able to issue Islamic divorces via a specialised unit set up to protect the rights of Muslim women, a leading expert in sharia law will advise a House of Commons inquiry.’
The Guardian, 4th September 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
- Longridge On the Thames v Revenue And Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 930 (01 September 2016)
- Howmet Ltd v Economy Devices Ltd & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 847 (31 August 2016)
- L (Child), Re [2016] EWCA Civ 821 (25 August 2016)
- A (Child) [2016] EWCA Civ 820 (24 August 2016)
- Bosworth & Anor v Arcadia Petroleum Ltd & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 818 (19 August 2016)
High Court (Administrative Court)
- Browne, R (on the application of) v The Parole Board of England and Wales [2016] EWHC 2178 (Admin) (31 August 2016)
- ML (Morocco), R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 2177 (Admin) (31 August 2016)
- Civil Nuclear Police Federation v Civil Nuclear Police Authority [2016] EWHC 2186 (Admin) (31 August 2016)
- EE Ltd v Office of Communications (Rev 1) [2016] EWHC 2134 (Admin) (26 August 2016)
- Faraday Development Ltd, R (on the application of) v West Berkshire Council & Anor [2016] EWHC 2166 (Admin) (26 August 2016)
- The Professional Standards Authority for Health And Social Care v The General Dental Council& Anor [2016] EWHC 2154 (Admin) (25 August 2016)
- Green, R (on the application of) v The Independent Police Complaints Commission & Anor [2016] EWHC 2078 (Admin) (19 August 2016)
- Gathurah (aka Ramadhan Mohamed) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2016] EWHC 2090 (Admin) (19 August 2016)
High Court (Chancery Division)
- Pineport Ltd v Grangeglen Ltd [2016] EWHC 2170 (Ch) (31 August 2016)
- Kiss Cards Ltd, Re Smith & Ors v Lawson & Anor [2016] EWHC 2176 (Ch) (31 August 2016)
- Howe & Anor v Gossop & Anor [2016] EWHC 2169 (Ch) (26 August 2016)
- Lyons & Anor v Kerr-Robinson [2016] EWHC 2137 (Ch) (24 August 2016)
- Lomas & Ors v Burlington Loan Management Ltd & Ors [2016] EWHC 2131 (Ch) (24 August 2016)
- SABmiller Plc, Re [2016] EWHC 2153 (Ch) (23 August 2016)
- Poole & Anor v Everall & Ors [2016] EWHC 2126 (Ch) (19 August 2016)
High Court (Commercial Court)
- Fiona Trust & Holding Corporation v Privalov & Ors [2016] EWHC 2163 (Comm) (26 August 2016)
- Khouj v Acropolis Capital Partners Ltd & Anor [2016] EWHC 2120 (Comm) (19 August 2016)
High Court (Family Division)
- B (A Minor : Habitual Residence) [2016] EWHC 2174 (Fam) (24 August 2016)
- F (A Minor), Re [2016] EWHC 2149 (Fam) (18 August 2016)
- Al-Jeffery v Al-Jeffery (Vulnerable adult; British citizen) [2016] EWHC 2151 (Fam) (03 August 2016)
- MG v FG [2016] EWHC 1964 (Fam) (28 July 2016)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
