Statements of Case – Advice mainly to beginners, but we can all learn – Zenith PI
‘Advice mainly to beginners, but we can all learn.’
Zenith PI, 18th March 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Supreme Court quashes council decision over offer of housing 50 miles away – Local government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court has unanimously upheld an appeal by a homeless mother of five over a London borough’s offer of accommodation 50 miles away near Milton Keynes.
The Court heard oral submissions in Nzolameso v City of Westminster earlier this month (17 March). It has now quashed Westminster City Council’s decision that it had properly discharged its duty to secure accommodation available for occupation by the appellant.’
Local Government Lawyer, 19th March 2015
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Paralegal hopes to be first solicitor admitted through ‘equivalent means’ route – Legal Futures
‘Paralegal Shaun Lawler has said he hopes to be the first solicitor admitted to the profession through the ‘equivalent means’ route rather a traditional training contract.’
Legal Futures, 20th March 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Technical Issues in Charity Law – Law Commission
‘A consultation exploring whether aspects of charity law can be reformed to remove unnecessary regulation while safeguarding the public interest in ensuring that charities are properly run.’
Law Commission, 20th March 2015
Source: www.justice.gov.uk/lawcommission
Court of Appeal rejects tobacco smugglers’ attempts to write off confiscation orders worth more than £2.7m – Crown Prosecution Service
‘On Tuesday 17 March 2015, The Court of Appeal rejected an attempt by Robert Doran and Patrick Gray to write off confiscation orders made against them for £1,456,325.00 and £1,244,982.44 respectively, finding in favour of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).’
Crown Prosecution Service, 18th March 2015
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Aster Communities Ltd (formerly Flourish Homes Ltd) v Akerman-Livingstone (Equality and Human Rights Commission intervening) – WLR Daily
‘The approach to be taken to a defence to a claim for possession of residential premises which alleged unlawful discrimination against a disabled person, contrary to the Equality Act 2010, was different from that which applied to a defence which alleged a breach of an individual’s rights under article 8 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. In particular, summary judgment would not normally be an appropriate procedure for dealing with a possession claim where a disability discrimination defence was raised.’
WLR Daily, 11th March 2015
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Dalton and others v British Telecommunications plc – WLR Daily
Dalton and others v British Telecommunications plc; [2015] EWHC 616 (QB); [2015] WLR (D) 125
‘The term “disease” in section V of the former CPR Pt 45 included any illness (whether physical or physiological), disorder, ailment, affliction, complaint, malady or derangement other than a physical or physiological injury solely caused by an accident or other similar single event.’
WLR Daily, 13th March 2015
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Kandola v Generalstaatsanwaltschaft Frankfurt, Germany; Droma v State Prosecutor Nurnberg-Furth, Bavaria, Germany; Ijaz v The Court of Milan (An Italian Judicial Authority) – WLR Daily
‘In the context of an extradition appeal the court set out the approach to be taken in applying section 12A of the Extradition Act 2003.’
WLR Daily, 13th March 2015
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Last minute adjournment in criminal legal aid appeal – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has adjourned delivering judgment on the lord chancellor’s criminal legal aid reforms until Wednesday. The case had originally been listed for this morning.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 19th March 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Amina Agboola murder: Death ‘not preventable’, review concludes – BBC News
‘The death of a toddler killed by a violent kick to her stomach by her mother’s boyfriend could not have been foreseen, a report has concluded.’
BBC News, 19th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Men allegedly tortured by UK troops plan to go to court over report – BBC News
‘Lawyers acting for two men who were jailed for 10 years without trial and say they were tortured after being seized by British troops in Iraq, plan to take the body responsible for investigating the case to court, claiming it is failing to seek potentially vital evidence from the US.’
The Guardian, 19th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Satanic cult claims dismissed by High Court judge – Daily Telegraph
‘Claims that a “satanic cult” where children were abused by paedophiles has been operating in north London have been dismissed by a High Court judge.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th March 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Cyril Smith M1 arrest to be probed by Northamptonshire Police – BBC News
‘A cold case unit is to investigate claims police released MP Cyril Smith after images of child abuse were found in the boot of his car.’
BBC News, 19th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disgraced former hedge fund manager Julian Rifat jailed for insider trading – The Independent
‘The disgraced former hedge fund manager Julian Rifat was yesterday sentenced to 19 months in jail for taking part in a £285,000 insider trading scandal.’
The Independent, 20th March 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Companies aiding tax evaders will be criminally liable – The Guardian
‘Banks and accountants that aid tax evasion will face criminal penalties under plans unveiled by the government. A new offence of corporate failure to prevent evasion is being created to address those who assist dodging. Such offenders could also be “named and shamed” alongside the evaders themselves.’
The Guardian, 19th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK rights watchdog attacks Tory policy to quit European human rights court – The Guardian
‘The government’s human rights watchdog has attacked Conservative party proposals to repeal the Human Rights Act and withdraw from the European court of human rights in Strasbourg.’
The Guardian, 20th March 2015
Soure: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex crime suspects deserve anonymity, MPs say – BBC News
‘There should be a statutory ban on the identification of people who are arrested for sexual offences in England and Wales, a committee of MPs has said.’
BBC news, 20th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
EVENT: The Law Society – Public debate series: Human rights and the theatre of war
‘This debate will discuss questions such as:
Is there an increasing number of legal claims being brought against the MoD under human rights law?
Does the application of civilian norms to military conduct lead to a surge in claims?
Should rules of engagement be subject to the same laws as those applied to civilians in non-conflict situations?
Is there an appropriate balance between legal protections of those whose human rights have been violated and protecting the public?’
Date: 5th May 2015, 6.00-8.45pm
Location: The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL
Charge: Free
More information can be found here.
