‘At least ten local councils in England have dropped legal actions against parents accused of taking their children on holiday during school term time, newly-released data shows.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The government has rejected a proposed legal change that would have allowed for the Ministry of Defence to be prosecuted for corporate manslaughter over deaths during hazardous training such as the SAS exercise on the Brecon Beacons that claimed the lives of three reservists.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘”Yasmeenah” is seeking an Islamic divorce from her husband and has turned to a Sharia council in the hope one will be granted by Islamic scholars.
This council at Birmingham Central Mosque is one of an estimated 30 established councils across the UK, often referred to as Sharia “courts”.
The BBC has been given rare access.’
BBC News, 11th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Drink or drug-drivers who cause fatal crashes should be charged with manslaughter and should face life sentences in prison, nine in 10 people think.’
Daily Telegraph, 11th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Children and young people should not be “unnecessarily criminalised” for displaying harmful sexual behaviour towards others, an inquiry backed by the charity Barnardo’s has concluded.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Consultation on proposals to make amendments to the Legal Services Act 2007.’
official-documents.gov.uk, 7th July 2016
Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk
‘Following the consultation, the government has set out how it intends for the reforms to be implemented, and is seeking views on one further aspect.’
official-documents.gov.uk, 7th July 2016
Source: www.official-documents.gov.uk
‘JUSTICE’s annual lecture is held in London, generally in mid-October. Each year, we select a high profile speaker – from practice, the judiciary, academia or politics – to lecture on a topical issue.
The 2016 annual lecture will be given by The Rt. Hon. Sir Michael Briggs, Lord Justice of Appeal on Tuesday 18 October 2016, 6.30pm at Shearman & Sterling LLP, 9 Appold St, London EC2A 2AP.
The lecture is open to the general public but JUSTICE members and Friends will be given priority booking.’
Date: 18th October 2016, 6.30-7.30pm
Location: Shearman & Sterling LLP
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Family Division)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘A lender was entitled to recover the full amount of a refinancing loan it granted after relying on a negligent property valuation, and not just the ‘top-up’ funding, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 6th July 2016
Source: www.out-law.com
‘One of the highlights of the human rights lawyer’s CPD calendar, the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Conference offers a key opportunity to update your legal knowledge and gain valuable insight into the human rights issues of the year.’
Date: 14th October 2016, 9.30am-5.00pm
Location: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
The Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Handling (Finance and Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
The Immigration Act 2016 (Transitional Provision) Regulations 2016
The Justices of the Peace Rules 2016
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2016
The Office of Communications (Membership) (Modification) Order 2016
The Criminal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2016
The Communications (Television Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
The Railways (Access, Management and Licensing of Railway Undertakings) Regulations 2016
The Housing Benefit and State Pension Credit (Temporary Absence) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
The Central Rating List (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016
The Energy Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1 and Savings Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
The National Park Authorities (England) (Amendment) Order 2016
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘From expert evidence in the courtroom, to the use of scientific knowledge in the justification for, and framing of, legislation, law and science are inextricably intertwined. Yet the extent to which science is well represented in law has long been doubted by virtue of a ‘clash of cultures’ (Jasanoff 1992). The issue has become more pressing in recent years due to the growth of scientific and technological innovation, which draws into the adjudicative, legislative and policy realms areas of great scientific complexity for which legal expertise, in and of itself, proves insufficient (Vick 2004; Schrama 2011). Such work also highlights the significant barriers and obstacles for regulators understanding other disciplines and the problems that can result. The same dangers confront non-legal disciplinary experts that are drawn into, or whose work is ‘dropped’ in, the legal and political realms.’
Date: 20th-21st September 2016
Location: Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
‘A leading care provider has served notice on two North West councils over the “unacceptable” rates they are offering care workers.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th July 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A former model has been awarded a £53m cash settlement in a high court divorce battle with her Saudi billionaire ex-husband.’
The Guardian, 8th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The Supreme Court will next week give its reasons as to why it concluded that the Ministry of Justice’s introduction of a residence test for civil legal aid via secondary legislation was unlawful.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th July 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Speaker: Dame Sian Elias, Chief Justice of New Zealand.
Chair: The Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC’
Date: 25th November 2016, 6.00pm
Location: Old Hall – The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London, WC2A 3TL
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
‘The Urban Law Day is a specialised forum aiming to bring together a multidisciplinary circle of academics and practitioners interested in urban legislation, including planners, architects, policy makers, economists, urbanises, and lawyers. The purpose of the Urban Law Day is to facilitate discussion, the exchange of views, networking, and the presentation of new research findings or emerging issues. The third Urban Law Day will take place on 15 July 2016 at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (University of London), and will address challenges in developing countries related to good urban legislation and practical solutions for improving them.’
Date: 15th July 2016, 9.30am-1.30pm
Location: Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR
Charge: Free, registration required
More information can be found here.
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