‘Britain’s only female Supreme Court judge says there needs to be more gender equality shown across Britain’s legal system and that by appointing more female judges the quality of justice could be greatly improved.’
The Independent, 27th July 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The director of public prosecutions (DPP) said she recognised the “real issue” over whether victims and witnesses are treated fairly after the death of a sex abuse victim sparked calls for reform.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Coventry v. Lawrence [2014] UKSC 13, 23 July 2014, read judgment and Austin v. Miller Argent [2014] EWCA Civ 1012, 21 July 2014. Two important cases in the last few days showing how difficult it is to find a fair way to litigate private nuisance cases. Most of these claims have a modest financial value, but may raise complex factual and expert issues, even before you get to the law. The first case I shall deal with, Coventry, shows the iniquities of the recently departed system. The second, Austin, the dangers of the new.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 23rd July 2014
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘Children will be given a greater voice in the family justice system so they can tell judges how they feel and what they think about the family disputes they are involved in.’
Ministry of Justice, 25th July 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
‘The Criminal Practice Directions, revised October 2014: Summary of Key Changes and Additions.’
Judiciary of England & Wales, 23rd July 2014
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
‘A review, led by Peter Wanless, of the investigation into the handling of information received by the Home Office in relation to child abuse allegations.’
Home Office, 24th July 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
‘Speech given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 22 July 2014 at the Girl Summit.’
Home Office, 22nd July 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions Regulations 2014
The Pensions Act 2014 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2014
The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2014
The Cultural Test (Video Games) Regulations 2014
The Pensions Act 2011(Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations
The Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2014
The Control of Explosives Precursors Regulations 2014
The English Coast (Isle of Wight) Order 2014
The Adoption and Children Act 2002 (Commencement No. 12) Order 2014
The Adoption and Children Act Register (Search and Inspection) (Pilot) Regulations
The Pensions Act 2004 (Code of Practice) (Funding Defined Benefits) Appointed Day Order 2014
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
McDonald and others v McDonald: [2014] EWCA Civ 1049; [2014] WLR (D) 336
‘Where a private landlord sought a possession order under section 21(4) of the Housing Act 1988 the tenant could not resist the making of the order on the ground that it would be disproportionate under article 8.2 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.’
WLR Daily, 24th July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Ballinger and another v Mercer Ltd and another; [2014] EWCA Civ 996; [2014] WLR (D) 335
‘Where a claimant applied to introduce a new claim by amendment under CPR r 17.4, and the defendant could show a prima facie defence of limitation, the burden was on the claimant to show that the defence was not reasonably arguable. Amendments seeking to add or substitute a new cause of action would only be permitted if they arose out of the same or substantially the same facts as were already in issue on the existing claims.’
WLR Daily, 17th July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Supreme Court
Coventry & Ors v Lawrence & Anor (No 2) [2014] UKSC 46 (23 July 2014)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Airtours Holidays Transport Ltd v Revenue And Customs [2014] EWCA Civ 1033 (24 July 2014)
Crawford v Jenkins [2014] EWCA Civ 1035 (24 July 2014)
McDonald v McDonald & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 1049 (24 July 2014)
Heritage Oil and Gas Ltd & Anor v Tullow Uganda Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 1048 (23 July 2014)
Hart & Anor v Burbidge & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 992 (22 July 2014)
Higson & Anor v Guenault & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 1034 (22 July 2014)
Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis v Copeland [2014] EWCA Civ 1014 (22 July 2014)
R (A Child: Habitual Residence), Re [2014] EWCA Civ 1032 (22 July 2014)
Prophet Plc v Huggett [2014] EWCA Civ 1013 (22 July 2014)
B (Child Evidence), Re [2014] EWCA Civ 1015 (22 July 2014)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Criminal Practice Directions : Amendment No. 2 [2014] EWCA Crim 1570 (23 July 2014)
Criminal Practice Directions : Costs in Criminal Proceedings [2014] EWCA Crim 1570 (23 July 2014)
Stephen Hamilton v R [2014] EWCA Crim 1555 (22 July 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Bhatnagar v General Medical Council [2014] EWHC 2562 (Admin) (24 July 2014)
X (A Child) [2014] EWHC 2522 (Fam) (23 July 2014)
Warners Retail (Moreton) Ltd v Cotswold District Council [2014] EWHC 2504 (Admin) (22 July 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Hendy v Ministry of Justice [2014] EWHC 2535 (Ch) (23 July 2014)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Travis Coal Restructured Holdings Llc v Essar Global Fund Ltd [2014] EWHC 2510 (Comm) (24 July 2014)
High Court (Patents Court)
Aga Medical Corporation v Occlutech (UK) Limited [2014] EWHC 2506 (Pat) (22 July 2014)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Bache & Ors v Zurich Insurance Plc [2014] EWHC 2430 (TCC) (18 July 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Peers have agreed to a clause in proposed legislation that gives courts the power to dismiss personal injury claims where the claimant has been “fundamentally dishonest”.’
Law Society’s Gazette. 24th July 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘John Tughan, barrister, of 4 Paper Buildings reviews recent important judgments in public law children cases.’
Family Law Week, 24th July 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘The Catholic Church in England and Wales has defrocked 52 priests for sexual abuse since 2001. The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission (NCSC) also said 465 sexual assault claims were made against clergy members between 2003 and 2012.’
BBC News, 24th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A criminal investigation is to be launched into an alleged cover-up of child abuse at a school linked to Sir Cyril Smith.The Liberal Democrat politician, who died in 2010, is alleged to have used his status to sexually abuse young boys with impunity at Knowl View School in Rochdale.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘ More than 30 criminal cases that relied on evidence given by undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood are being reviewed in light of the collapse of the Tulisa Contostavlos drugs trial.
The Crown Prosecution Service is looking again at the cases -as well as three that are still going on – after a judge ended the pop singer’s trial because there were “strong grounds” to believe the Sun reporter had lied in court and manipulated evidence.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th July 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘An investigation into allegations of hygiene failings at poultry processing factories has been ordered by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.’
BBC News, 25th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman who stabbed a businessman in the neck in his car has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 24th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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