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
Victory for Theresa May after drug dealer convicted of attempted murder loses human rights bid to avoid deportation – Daily Telegraph
‘A foreign drug dealer convicted of attempted murder is not entitled to avoid deportation under human rights laws because he has British children, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 25th May 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UK fraud costing ‘£193bn a year’, new study suggests – BBC News
‘The annual cost of fraud in the UK has been estimated at £193bn – equal to nearly £3,000 per head of population – according to a new report.’
BBC News, 25th May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Dangerous’ police recording system putting children at risk, MPs say – The Guardian
‘At least 10,000 children who go missing could be at “terrible risk” because a “dangerous” police recording system means they fall off the radar, an all-party group of MPs has said. Ann Coffey, the Labour chair of the all-party inquiry, said that a new “absent” category introduced in the police recording system was dangerous and should be scrapped.’
The Guardian, 26th May 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Staff ‘told not to take action against probation breaches’ – BBC News
‘Probation officers are being told not to take action against offenders who breach sentence terms, because their companies risk being fined, a watchdog in England and Wales has said.’
BBC News, 26th May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legal highs ban unenforceable, claim pharmacologists, forensics experts and lawyers – The Independent
‘A blanket ban on legal highs has come into force amid warnings it is “unworkable” and drug dealers will be able to escape prosecution.’
The Independent, 26th May 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Elderly couple who cut wealthy neighbour’s grass verge for 12 years given land in ‘squatters’ rights’ ruling as opponent faces £250,000 legal bill – Daily Telegraph
‘A couple who cut a grass verge outside their wealthy neighbour’s home for 12 years have been given the land by a judge in a “squatters’ rights” ruling following a lengthy court battle.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th May 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The women forced to give birth in front of male prison guards – The Independent
‘The Government is coming under pressure to justify why it imprisons pregnant women and their babies, after a report suggested that the practice can cause significant harm to infants and mothers without benefiting public safety.’
The Independent, 26th May 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Watchdog to ban penalties for savers accessing pensions – Daily Telegraph
‘Penal charges applying to people who want to access their retirement savings are to be banned by the City watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th May 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
- Tattersall v Tattersall [2016] EWCA Civ 486 (25 May 2016)
- The Secretary of State for the Home Department v CT (Vietnam) [2016] EWCA Civ 488 (25 May 2016)
- Comic Enterprises Ltd v Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation [2016] EWCA Civ 455 (25 May 2016)
- V-Z (Children), Re [2016] EWCA Civ 475 (25 May 2016)
- Hellas Telecommunications (Luxembourg) II SCA, Joint Liquidators of v Slaughter and May (a firm) [2016] EWCA Civ 474 (24 May 2016)
- Handley & Anor v Lake Jackson Solicitors (a firm) & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 465 (24 May 2016)
- Marlbray Ltd v Laditi & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 476 (24 May 2016)
- Bar Standards Board, R (On the Application Of) v Disciplinary Tribunal of the Council of the Inns of Court [2016] EWCA Civ 478 (24 May 2016)
- McTear & Anor v Engelhard & Ors (Rev 1) [2016] EWCA Civ 487 (24 May 2016)
- London Borough of Enfield, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Transport & Ors [2016] EWCA Civ 480 (24 May 2016)
- Gardner v Lemma Europe Insurance Company Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 484 (24 May 2016)
- Court v Van Dijk & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 483 (23 May 2016)
- The Secretary of State for the Home Department v KG (India) [2016] EWCA Civ 477 (23 May 2016)
- Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company v Revenue And Customs [2016] EWCA Civ 468 (20 May 2016)
- The Director of Legal Aid Casework & Anor v IS [2016] EWCA Civ 464 (20 May 2016)
- Shindler & Anor v Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster & Anor [2016] EWCA Civ 469 (20 May 2016)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Source: www.bailii.org
