QOCS protection extends to appeals, High Court rules – Litigation Futures
‘Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) applies not only to trials but to appeals, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 26th May 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Government eyes stronger powers to discipline solicitors as part of insurance fraud crackdown – Legal Futures
‘The government yesterday accepted recommendations for stronger fining powers for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), a lower burden of proof before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT), and the need to introduce further measures to discourage ‘late’ personal injury claims, in the next stage of its crackdown on fraudulent behaviour.’
Legal Futures, 27th May 2016
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
New powers to strengthen coastal security – Home Office
‘New powers to help target smugglers and prevent illegal entry come into force.’
Home Office, 26th may 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Master of the Rolls: Sir Terence Etherton – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of The Rt Hon Sir Terence Etherton as the Master of the Rolls with effect from 3 October 2016. This appointment follows the retirement of The Rt Hon Lord Dyson on 2 October 2016.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 26th May 2016
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Susan Whiting death: Woman guilty of manslaughter – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for life for murdering a student with learning difficulties as his wife has been convicted of her manslaughter.’
BBC News, 26th May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Top judge hands divorcee £3.5m despite husband arguing it should be less as ex-wife lives with another man – Daily Telegraph
‘Women who move in with other men after getting divorced are still entitled to a share of their ex-husband’s wealth, the UK’s most senior family judge has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th May 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Children of woman jailed for Syria plot will live with relatives – The Guardian
‘Three children whose British Muslim mother has been jailed after planning a move to an area of Syria controlled by Islamic State are to live with relatives pending decisions about their long-term future, a high court judge has been told.’
The Guardian, 26th May 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Wardrobe death case: Care home must pay £150,000 – BBC News
‘The owner of a care home where an 80-year-old woman was found dead under a fallen wardrobe has been ordered to pay £150,000 after being prosecuted.’
BBC News, 26th May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Logan Peters killed himself following police custody – BBC News
‘A series of police failures caused a man to kill himself a day after being released from custody, an inquest found.’
BBC News, 27th May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Serial killer Joanna Dennehy loses claim her human rights are being violated – The Independent
‘Serial killer Joanna Dennehy has lost her High Court claim that she is entitled to damages for human rights violations after being placed in solitary confinement in jail.’
The Independent, 26th May 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fingerprints and DNA of up to 800 terror suspects destroyed because of errors by spies and the police – Daily Telegraph
‘The fingerprint and DNA profiles of up to 800 terror suspects have been destroyed because of errors by spies and the police, it has emerged.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th May 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cuts have left court system ‘close to breaking point’ and have put its credibility at risk, MPs warn – The Independent
‘Inquiry finds that a shortage of judges is contributing to two-thirds of trials in the Crown Court being delayed, or not going ahead at all.’
The Independent, 27th May 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Competition watchdog attacks UK cloud storage providers – The Guardian
‘Cloud storage providers are treating customers unfairly and risk users losing access to their photos and other personal possessions, the competition regulator said. An investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority found providers offered contract terms and practices that could breach consumer law.’
The Guardian, 27th May 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Father should be allowed to apply for parental responsibility following surrogacy – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Z (A Child) (No 2) [2016] EWHC 1191 (Fam) 20 May 2016. The Court of Protection has granted an order for a declaration of incompatibility with Convention rights of a section in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act on grounds of discrimination.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 25th May 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Appeal judges refuse to order assessment of costs agreed by administrators – Litigation Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has refused a request by the liquidators of a company for a detailed assessment of costs agreed by the firm’s administrators.’
Litigation Futures, 25th May 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
LSB responds to the Judicial Executive Board’s McKenzie Friends consultation – Legal Services Board
‘The Legal Services Board (LSB) has submitted its response to the Judicial Executive Board (JEB) consultation on the approach courts should take to McKenzie Friends.’
Legal Services Board, 26th May 2016
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Independent review into Sharia Law launched – Home Office
‘An independent review into the application of Sharia Law in England and Wales has been launched by Home Secretary Theresa May today.’
Home Office, 26th May 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Response to Ministry of Justice consultation: Proposals to reform fees for grants of probate – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Response to MoJ Consultation by Sir James Munby: Proposals to Reform Fees for Grants of Probate.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 24th May 2016
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Housing and Planning Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2016
The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2016
The Energy Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1 and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2016
The Bathing Water (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2016
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
