Judge allows paternity test for DNA disease analysis – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in cancer, DNA, family courts, genetic testing, human tissue, news, paternity by sally

‘Spencer v Anderson (Paternity Testing) [2016] EWHC 851 (Fam). A fascinating case in the Family Division throws up a number of facts that some may find surprising. One is that this is the first time the courts in this country have been asked to direct post-mortem scientific testing to establish paternity. The other is that DNA is not covered by the Human Tissue Act, because genetic material does not contain human cells. One might wonder why the statute doesn’t, given that DNA is the instruction manual that makes the human tissue that it covers – but maybe updating the 2004 law to cover genetic material would create more difficulties than it was designed to resolve.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 20th April 2016

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in law reports by sally

High Court (Administrative Court)

Rushport Advisory Llp, R (on the application of) v National Health Service Litigation Authority & Ors [2016] EWHC EWHC 907 (Admin) (20 April 2016)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Phonographic Performance Ltd v Nightclub (London) Ltd [2016] EWHC 892 (Ch) (21 April 2016)

The Charity Commission for England and Wales v Mountstar (PTC) Ltd [2016] EWHC 876 (Ch) (21 April 2016)

High Court (Commercial Court)

AXA Corporate Solutions Assurance SA v Weir Services Australia Pty Ltd [2016] EWHC 904 (Comm) (21 April 2016)

High Court (Family Division)

I (A Child), Re [2016] EWHC 910 (Fam) (18 April 2016)

High Court (Patents Court)

Koninklijke Philips NV v Asustek Computer Incorporation & Ors [2016] EWHC 867 (Pat) (21 April 2016)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

University of Wales v London College of Business Ltd [2016] EWHC 888 (QB) (21 April 2016)

Source: www.bailii.org

Biggest reforms to money laundering regime in over a decade – Home Office

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in money laundering, press releases, proceeds of crime, terrorism by sally

‘The Home Secretary has set out the most significant changes to the UK’s anti-money laundering and terrorist finance regime in over a decade.’

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Home Office, 21st April 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Five guilty for their involvement in importing “deadly weapons” into UK – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in conspiracy, customs and excise, firearms, press releases by sally

‘Harry Shilling and Michael Defraine have been found guilty today at the Old Bailey for their involvement in importing and possessing firearms with intent to endanger life.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 21st April 2016

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Reforms will leave clients vulnerable to rogue McKenzie friends – APIL – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in litigants in person, McKenzie friends, news, remuneration by sally

‘The judiciary should act now to prepare for thousands of extra litigants in person who may be vulnerable to exploitation by paid McKenzie friends.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 21st April 2016

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Government relaxes domestic violence evidence requirement – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in domestic violence, evidence, news, time limits by sally

‘A month after the Court of Appeal upheld a challenge to the government’s changes to legal aid for victims of domestic violence, the Ministry of Justice has announced it is more than doubling the original time limit for evidence.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 21st April 2016

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Sex offences recorded by police reach 100,000 a year – BBC News

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in news, police, sexual offences, statistics by sally

‘The number of sexual offences recorded by police in England and Wales in a year has risen to more than 100,000 for the first time, data has shown.’

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BBC News, 21st April 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Kent police passed alleged domestic abuser sensitive details of complainant – The Guardian

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in data protection, disclosure, domestic violence, fines, news, police by sally

‘Kent police force has been found guilty of serious breaches after an alleged domestic abuser was passed sensitive details and intimate pictures of the woman who brought a complaint against him. The suspect was a police officer and the contents of the mobile phone of his partner were given to him, after they had been gathered by police investigating the domestic abuse claims.’

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The Guardian, 21st April 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Paul Mallin jailed for Ilford care home stabbings – BBC News

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in diminished responsibility, homicide, mental health, news, sentencing by sally

‘A jealous lover has been jailed for 19 years for stabbing to death his former girlfriend and her 86-year-old fiance at a care home in north-east London.’

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BBC News, 21st April 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government plan for 500% increase in immigration and asylum fee sparks anger – The Independent

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in appeals, fees, immigration, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

‘The Ministry of Justice has revealed plans to increase the cost for immigrants to appeal against Home Office decisions by up to 500 per cent.’

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The Independent, 22nd April 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Border security: Guards ‘lack power to stop returning jihadis’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in detention, immigration, news, terrorism, whistleblowers by sally

‘British border guards are virtually powerless to stop and detain Britons they suspect of returning from jihad or terrorism training, a whistle-blower has disclosed. UK Border Force guards have “zero discretion” to detain and interview travellers trying to re-enter Britain if they hold a UK passport and have not been “flagged” by police or security services.’

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Daily Telegraph, 21st April 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Jailed tycoon Asil Nadir transferred to Turkish prison – The Guardian

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in news, theft, transfer of prisoners by sally

‘Asil Nadir, the tycoon jailed in Britain for stealing millions from his business empire, has been removed from the UK to be transferred to prison in Turkey.

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The Guardian, 21st April 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bike couriers launch legal fight over workers’ rights – BBC News

Posted April 22nd, 2016 in employment tribunals, holiday pay, news, remuneration, self-employment by sally

‘Four bicycle couriers are taking their companies to a tribunal in a bid to get employed workers’ rights, including paid holidays and the minimum wage.’

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BBC News, 22nd April 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted April 21st, 2016 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

High Court (Administrative Court)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Source: www.bailii.org

Ched Evans: Wales footballer’s rape conviction quashed – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2016 in appeals, Criminal Cases Review Commission, news, rape, retrials by sally

‘Footballer Ched Evans has had his conviction for rape quashed at the Court of Appeal in London, but will face a new trial.’

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BBC News, 21st April 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Planning Conditions – Local Government Law

Posted April 21st, 2016 in appeals, news, planning by sally

‘Ejusdem generis has no place in the interpretation of planning conditions, the Court of Appeal has held in R (XPL Ltd) v Harlow Council [2016] EWCA Civ 378, a Judgment on 15 April 2016 on appeal from a first instance decision on 28 November 2014 with respect to a breach of condition notice served by the Council on 3 June 2014.’

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Local Government Law, 19th April 2016

Source: www.11kbw.com/blogs/local-government-law

Battle over success fees in privacy cases heads for Supreme Court – Litigation Futures

Posted April 21st, 2016 in appeals, fees, human rights, news, privacy, Supreme Court by sally

‘The question of whether recoverable success fees in privacy cases are incompatible with publishers’ rights to freedom of expression is set to go before the Supreme Court, following a High Court ruling.’

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Litigation Futures, 21st April 2016

Source: www.litigationfutures.com

New time limit planned for pregnant women in detention – Home Office

Posted April 21st, 2016 in asylum, bills, detention, immigration, pregnancy, press releases, time limits, women by sally

‘The Home Secretary has revealed plans to place a 72-hour time limit on the detention of pregnant women.’

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Home Office, 18th April 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

Footballer found guilty of contempt of court – Attorney General’s Office

Posted April 21st, 2016 in contempt of court, costs, personal injuries, press releases, sentencing, sport, suspended sentences by sally

‘A semi-professional footballer who was caught tweeting about playing football 24 hours after making a dishonest insurance claim for whiplash today admitted contempt of court.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 15th April 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

Adoption: A Vision for Change – permanency and ‘the last resort’ – Family Law Week

Posted April 21st, 2016 in adoption, delay, news, reports, social services by sally

‘Adrian Barnett-Thoung-Holland, pupil barrister at Fourteen, considers how the Department for Education’s proposed four year plan may affect permanency options for children in care.’

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Family Law Week, 17th April 2016

Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk