More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate – BBC News
‘More bereaved parents in England will now be able to apply for a certificate to formally recognise the loss of their baby.’
BBC News, 9th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog
‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’
EIN Blog, 8th October 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs – The Guardian
‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
The future of restructuring plans is being shaped by emerging case law – OUT-LAW.com
‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband price ads – The Guardian
‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court – BBC News
‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’
BBC News, 8th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Manchester City’s tribunal verdict: the key questions answered – The Guardian
‘Champions are claiming success over Premier League and we look at what the ruling means and possible ramifications.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Family court judges use victim-blaming language in domestic abuse cases, finds AI project – The Guardian
‘Judges in the family courts are using victim-blaming and gender-biased language towards domestic abuse survivors, AI analysis of judgments and appeals in England and Wales reveals.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ban on advertising junk food before 9pm resurrected in the UK – OUT-LAW.com
‘Restrictions on advertising “less heathy” food and drink on TV and online will start to apply across the UK from 1 October 2025. However, despite a recent government response confirming the draft implementation regulations, important details are still lacking for food suppliers and media companies to prepare properly for the upcoming changes, according to legal experts.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Paterson v UK: Parliament and Human Rights in Strasbourg – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The name ‘Chris Pincher’ has become synonymous with Boris Johnson’s downfall, but it was the case of Owen Paterson that precipitated the unrest in the Conservative Party that ultimately led to the former Prime Minister’s resignation.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 8th October 2024
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Row over ‘sheer magnitude’ of Wagatha legal bill – BBC News
‘The so-called Wagatha Christie dispute has gone back to the High Court, with Rebekah Vardy challenging the “sheer magnitude” of the legal costs claimed by Coleen Rooney from their 2022 libel trial.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mediation in England and Wales – OUT-LAW.com
‘Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process using the services of a mediator, who is a neutral third party who will attempt to facilitate negotiation by the parties of an agreed settlement.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Berkshire GP jailed over indecent assaults against seven female patients – The Guardian
‘A GP has been jailed after being found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against seven female patients in Berkshire.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests – BBC News
‘An 81-year-old man who stamped on another man who was being arrested during protests in Nottingham city centre has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Indecent assault GP jailed for 22 years – BBC News
‘A GP who indecently assaulted women as he carried out routine medical examinations on them has been jailed for 22 years.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain [2024] EWCA Civ 1158 (04 October 2024)
Glaser & Anor v Atay [2024] EWCA Civ 1111 (03 October 2024)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
PRP, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1150 (04 October 2024)
Welsh, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1149 (20 September 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
RR, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Enfield [2024] EWHC 2501 (Admin) (03 October 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Khan & Ors v Khan [2024] EWHC 2491 (Ch) (04 October 2024)
HRH the Duke of Sussex v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2024] EWHC 2526 (Ch) (04 October 2024)
Piacquadio & Anor v Sparkes & Ors [2024] EWHC 2518 (Ch) (04 October 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Pliego & Anor v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 2522 (Comm) (07 October 2024)
Jaffe & Anor Greybull Capital LLP & Ors[2024] EWHC 2534 (Comm) (07 October 2024)
Magomedov & Ors v Kuzovkov & Ors [2024] EWHC 2527 (Comm) (04 October 2024)
Joyvio Group Co Ltd & Ors v Moreno & Ors [2024] EWHC 2493 (Comm) (03 October 2024)
High Court (Patents Court)
Pfizer Ltd v GlaxoSmithKline Biological SA & Anor [2024] EWHC 2523 (Pat) (07 October 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
London Borough of Havering v Stokes & Ors [2024] EWHC 2496 (KB) (03 October 2024)
High Court (Technology & Construction Court)
A & V Building Solution Ltd v J & B Hopkins Ltd [2024] EWHC 2516 (TCC) (03 October 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
Verdict reached in Man City’s first legal case with Premier League – latest news – Daily Telegraph
‘Manchester City are claiming victory in their landmark legal battle with the Premier League over the associated-party transaction (APT) rules that govern commercial spending by state and multi-club ownerships.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
