Costs and forfeiture – NearlyLegal
‘Barrett v Robinson [2014] UKUT 322 (LC) is very, very important decision on costs from the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).’
NearlyLegal, 21st August 2014
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk/blog/
Tribunals to rule on disputes over re-use of public sector information – OUT-LAW.com
‘Information rights tribunals will be able to provide binding rulings on public bodies’ re-use of non-personal information under new plans unveiled by the UK government’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th August 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
What’s happened since the Family Justice Review: a brighter future for family justice – Ministry of Justice
‘This update from the government sets out the progress made since the family justice review was published in 2011.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th August 2014
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
More free mediation sessions for separating couples – Ministry of Justice
‘Couples should avoid confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation as more free sessions will be funded by Government, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th August 2014
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New ‘fundamental dishonesty’ rule may act “as deterrent”, MoJ says – Litigation Futures
‘The government believes its new ‘fundamental dishonesty” rule could lead not only to the number of personal injury claims being reduced but may “have some form of deterrent effect” against exaggeration, it has emerged.’
Litigation Futures, 21st August 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
CPS secures first ever recovery of criminal assets from United Arab Emirates – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Following extensive work both in the UK and Dubai, the new CPS Proceeds of Crime Service (CPSPOC) in London, working closely with the recently deployed CPS Asset Recovery Advisor in Dubai, has secured what is believed to be the first ever successful enforcement of a UK confiscation order in the UAE. The UK has recovered over £300,000 from the sale of an apartment in Dubai Marina belonging to a convicted British criminal.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 21th August 2014
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Teenager who raped elderly woman in her home is jailed for 16 years – The Guardian
‘A teenager who raped a woman in her 90s has been jailed for 16 years.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2014
Badger cull faces fresh legal challenge – The Guardian
‘The Badger Trust is back in court on Thursday with a new legal challenge over the government’s badger cull policy. It is seeking a High Court ruling that there has been an unlawful failure to put in place an independent expert panel to oversee this year’s planned cull in Gloucestershire and Somerset.’
The Guardian, 21st August 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
West Herts NHS trust fined nearly £90,000 over asbestos risk – BBC News
‘An NHS trust which put staff at risk to exposure from asbestos for 11 years has been ordered to pay nearly £90,000 by a court.’
BBC News, 20th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gang jailed for Selfridges smash-and-grab robbery – BBC News
‘A gang has been jailed over a smash-and-grab raid at the flagship Selfridges store in central London.’
BBC News, 19th August 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What’s in store for family migrants after the Court of Appeal decision in MM? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Since 28 July the Home Office has resumed processing applications that were on hold pending the Court of Appeal decision in MM. In that case, the Court of Appeal held the minimum income threshold and associated documentary requirements set out in Appendix FM and Appendix FM-SE to the Immigration Rules to be lawful.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 19th August 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Judges could hear information rights tribunal cases on their own – OUT-LAW.com
‘Judges could determine the outcome of some information rights tribunal cases on their own in future under just-published proposals.’
OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Claimant lawyers hit back over “cynical” part 36 offers – Litigation Futures
‘The Forum of Complex Injury Lawyers (FOCIS) has hit back after a report for the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) recommended that part 36 should be reformed, partly to discourage claimant lawyers from making “cynical” offers.’
Litigation Futures, 20th August 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Accountant’s reports safe from public exposure after FoI ruling – Legal Futures
‘The Law Society’s freedom of information adjudicator has rejected a bid to open up public access to accountant’s reports submitted to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.’
Legal Futures, 20th August 2014
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Consultation: High Court Family Orders – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘Mr Justice Mostyn and his team have produced the third batch of proposed standard form orders for discussion and comment.The President and Mr Justice Mostyn will very much welcome and value comments from as many people as possible.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 19th August 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Consultation: Family Transparency – The next steps – Judiciary of England and Wales
‘This consultation, on behalf of the President of the Family Division, Sir James Munby, invites comments on the next steps of the Transparency reform.’
Judiciary of England and Wales, 19th August 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The Proscribed Organisations (Name Changes) (No. 2) Order 2014
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Public Service Vehicles (Operators’ Licences) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Motor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
