‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal brought by a local authority against a judge’s direction that the council should facilitate interim direct contact between a young girl and her mother.’
The Independent, 21st May 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The jury in the trial of a teenager charged with arranging her own illegal abortion has been discharged for legal reasons.’
The Independent, 20th May 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can bring a new appeal against extradition to the US, the High Court has ruled.’
BBC News, 20th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A “callous” nursery worker is facing years in jail after being convicted of killing a nine-month-old girl who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Reports of antisemitic hate crimes trebled in London last year, new police data shows.’
The Independent, 21st May 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Ofcom is considering a statutory sanction against GB News over “serious and repeated” breaches of British television laws relating to the channel’s lack of impartiality.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The final report of Sir Brian Langstaff, Chairman of the Infected Blood Inquiry, has been handed down today. Sir Brian is forthright in his criticism of the events that led initially to transmission of infection and the subsequent response of the NHS and government.’
Inquests and Inquiries Law Blog, 20th May 2024
Source: inquestsandinquirieslawblog.com
‘A woman who murdered her disabled mother-in-law for inheritance money by setting fire to her bed as she slept has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 20th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A review of disruptive tactics used by protesters is expected to stop short of demanding that named groups such as Palestine Action and Just Stop Oil should be banned.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A recent decision by the Court of Appeal serves as a reminder of the importance in fact-finding hearings of the evidence of lay parties being considered alongside that given by medical experts, writes Matthew Fiddy.’
Local Government lawyer, 17th May 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Supreme Court
Lifestyle Equities CV & Anor v Ahmed & Anor [2024] UKSC 17 (15 May 2024)
RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV [2024] UKSC 18 (15 May 2024)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Campbell, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Ealing [2024] EWCA Civ 540 (17 May 2024)
Osler v Osler & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 516 (16 May 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Deb v Greek Judicial Authority [2024] EWHC 1131 (Admin) (16 May 2024)
ADL & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWHC 994 (Admin) (15 May 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Davies v Watts & Anor [2024] EWHC 1177 (Ch) (17 May 2024)
Morris v Elite Motors Bodyshop Ltd & Anor [2024] EWHC 1173 (Ch) (17 May 2024)
C-Retail Ltd, Re [2024] EWHC 1194 (Ch) (16 May 2024)
Scenic International Group Ltd v Adenaike & Ors (Re Costs) [2024] EWHC 1178 (Ch) (16 May 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
JP Morgan International Finance Ltd v Werealize.Com Ltd [2024] EWHC 1182 (Comm) (14 May 2024)
High Court (Family Division) Decisions
O, Re (Appeal: Costs) [2024] EWHC 1163 (Fam) (17 May 2024)
A Father v A Mother [2024] EWHC 1149 (Fam) (16 May 2024)
RA, Re (Appeal: Validity of a Marriage: Finding of Fact) [2024] EWHC 1144 (Fam) (15 May 2024)
J & K v M [2024] EWHC 1156 (Fam) (10 May 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
McHale v Dunlop & Anor [2024] EWHC 1174 (KB) (17 May 2024)
Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Hon-Ying Amie Tsang [2024] EWHC 1150 (KB) (17 May 2024)
Francois v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2024] EWHC 1162 (KB) (16 May 2024)
De Azavedo Camacho v OCS Group UK Ltd [2024] EWHC 1164 (KB) (16 May 2024)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd v Disclosure and Barring Service [2024] EWHC 1185 (TCC) (17 May 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘A recent UK Supreme Court ruling clearly sets out the parameters of the law of private nuisance claims in the context of Japanese knotweed, clarifying the nature and extent of evidence needed to enable a claim to succeed, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘The administration of a company automatically comes to an end on the first anniversary of its commencement. However, the period can be extended beyond the first anniversary with the consent of the creditors or the court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th May 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Directors of companies that infringe trade marks can only be held personally liable as an accessory to that infringement in the UK if they know that what their company was doing amounted to trade mark infringement, the UK’s highest court has confirmed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th May 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Staff dedicated to helping neurodivergent offenders are now in place in all public prisons in England and Wales.’
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘The High Court has rejected the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) appeal against a £75,000 costs order made after its failed prosecution of a solicitor.’
Legal Futures, 20th May 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Future of Courts: Expert Panel and Discussion.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 15th May 2024
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘Adapting Adoption to the Modern World: Part Two, Friday 17 May 2024 President of the Family Division The Right Honourable Sir Andrew McFarlane.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 17th May 2024
Source: www.judiciary.uk
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