Chilcot’s lessons on going to war must be enshrined in law – The Guardian
‘A robust and agreed framework should be followed by future cabinets before decisions on military action are taken.’
The Guardian, 6th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New tough charity regulator to name and shame bullying ‘chuggers’ – Daily Telegraph
‘Charity fundraisers who harass the elderly and shoppers in street will be “named and shamed” by a tougher new regulator to be launched today.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The British women who couldn’t hire a sofa without their husbands’ signature – BBC News
‘-When the first British credit card launched 50 years ago it was mostly used by men
-In the 1960s and 1970s, women were viewed as a riskier investment by banks and stores
-Women had to get their father or husband to sign for most loans even if they earned more than them.’
BBC News, 7th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Activists seek judicial review of Yorkshire fracking decision – The Guardian
‘Anti-fracking campaigners have applied for judicial review of a council’s decision to allow use of the gas extraction technique in North Yorkshire.’
The Guardian, 7th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Boy left with brain injuries at birth receives £11m compensation – The Guardian
‘The mother of a boy who was born with brain injuries after medical staff failed to notice his slowing heartbeat during labour has said she hopes she can provide a better quality of life for her son after receiving £11m in a high court settlement with the NHS.’
The Guardian, 6th July 2016
source: www.guardian.co.uk
Another door closes for the Chagossians – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In R (on the application of Bancoult (No 2)) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs [2016] UKSC 35, the Supreme Court last week dismissed the attempt to set aside the House of Lord’s controversial 2008 decision in R (Bancoult) v Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (No 2) [2008] UKHL 61. The challenge was grounded in the disclosure of documents in the parallel proceedings of Bancoult No 3 relating to the reliability of a feasibility study into the long term viability of settlement in Chagos Islands.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 6th July 2016
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Fletchers claims “major victory” on interim payments of costs – Litigation Futures
‘Southport injury firm Fletchers claims to have secured the first judgment ordering defendants to make an interim costs payment based on the new version of the rules which came into force in April 2013.’
Litigation Futures, 5th July 2016
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Sharia law review issues call for evidence – Home Office
‘Individuals with experience of sharia law are being urged to take part in an independent review into its use.’
Home Office, 4th July 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Speech by Lady Justice Arden DBE: Is Commercial Arbitration the Future of Commercial Justice? – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Is Commercial Arbitration the Future of Commercial Justice?’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 5th July 2016
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
ELS Group Ltd, R (on the application of) v HM Revenue and Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 663 (05 July 2016)
Tiuta International Ltd v De Villiers Surveyors Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 661 (01 July 2016)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Rogers, R v [2016] EWCA Crim 801 (01 July 2016)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Regional Court In Poznan (Poland) v Czubala [2016] EWHC 1653 (Admin) (05 July 2016)
Davies v Health And Care Professions Council [2016] EWHC 1593 (Admin) (05 July 2016)
Kearsey v Nursing And Midwifery Council [2016] EWHC 1603 (Admin) (01 July 2016)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Aqua Global Solutions Ltd v Fiserv (Europe) Ltd [2016] EWHC 1627 (Ch) (05 July 2016)
Daniel & Ors v Tee & Ors [2016] EWHC 1538 (Ch) (01 July 2016)
Purrunsing v A’Court & Co (a firm) & Anor [2016] EWHC 1528 (Ch) (01 July 2016)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Montpelier Business Reorganisation Ltd v AJP One LLP & Ors [2016] EWHC 977 (QB) (05 July 2016)
Marsden v Barclays Bank Plc [2016] EWHC 1601 (QB) (05 July 2016)
F And S vTH [2016] EWHC 1605 (QB) (01 July 2016)
The Software Incubator Ltd v Computer Associates UK Ltd [2016] EWHC 1587 (QB) (01 July 2016)
Surrey v Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust [2016] EWHC 1598 (QB) (01 July 2016)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Goldsworthy & Ors (t/a Goldsworthy Builders) v Harrison & Anor [2016] EWHC 1589 (TCC) (01 July 2016)
Perenco UK Ltd & Anor v Bond [2016] EWHC 1498 (TCC) (29 June 2016)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Electronic Identification and Trust Services for Electronic Transactions Regulations 2016
The Health and Care Professions Council (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules Order of Council 2016
The Communications (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2016
The Enterprise Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2016
The Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
The National Health Service (Performers Lists) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2016
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Britain will still be bound by international courts under any serious trade deal, MPs warned – The Independent
‘Britain would still be bound by the judgments of international courts under any serious international free trade agreement with other countries, a leading legal academic has warned MPs.’
The Independent, 5th July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ofcom faces High Court action by CityFibre over claims it protects BT from broadband competition – Daily Telegraph
‘Ofcom has been accused of making “ridiculous” policy decisions that will cement BT’s position in the broadband market as a “single, unassailable wholesale infrastructure provider” in a High Court challenge by alternative network builder CityFibre.’
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Patient ‘lay dead’ in London A&E for ‘hours’ before being found – BBC News
‘A patient lay dead for up to four-and-a-half hours before being spotted at one of the busiest A&E departments in the country, inspectors have revealed. A review of North Middlesex University Hospital by the Care Quality Commission also found there were too few competent doctors who were able to assess and treat patients at night.’
BBC News, 6th July 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brother and sister in legal battle over interior designer father’s £20m fortune – Daily Telegraph
‘The children of a renowned interior designer, who worked on the QE2, Claridge’s and the Savoy Hotel are locked in a £20m court battle over his fortune.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MasterCard faces £19bn lawsuit over claims it ripped off shoppers – The Independent
‘MasterCard is facing a claim of up to £19 billion in damages in a UK collective action over card charges that were passed on to shoppers.’
The Independent, 6th July 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Breast enlargement ad starring blogger That Pommie Girl banned – The Guardian
‘A TV ad featuring a fashion blogger promoting breast enlargement has been banned for irresponsibly implying to young women that surgery will make them more popular and confident.’
The Guardian, 6th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fraud victims outside London have ‘little chance’ of police help – Daily Telegraph
‘Fraud victims outside London whose cases are reported to the police have “little chance of any kind of investigation”, an authoritative study has found.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th July 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
