Council chief reprimanded over use of n-word – BBC News
‘The deputy leader of Powys Council has been “severely reprimanded” for using racially offensive language at a council meeting.’
BBC News, 31st July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Sobriety tags’ to be worn by offenders of alcohol-linked crime in pilot scheme – The Guardian
‘People who repeatedly commit alcohol-related crime will be forced to wear ankle tags that monitor whether they are still drinking, under a year-long pilot scheme.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge rules seriously ill boy, 13, can be treated against mothers beliefs – Daily Telegraph
‘A seriously ill teenager can be treated with blood products even though his mother is unable to consent because of her religious beliefs, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th July 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Essex village green challenge rejected by High Court – OUT-LAW.com
‘A legal challenge against Essex County Council’s refusal to register a piece of land as a town or village green, protecting it from development, has been rejected by the High Court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 30th July 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Police launch scheme for victims to choose punishment – Daily Telegraph
‘A Police and Crime Commissioner has launched scheme to allow victims to decide how criminals should be punished. ‘
Daily Telegraph, 30th July 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Private copying exception plans face possible legal action following parliamentary sign off – OUT-LAW.com
‘New rights to make private copies of copyrighted works, make free use of copyrighted material in works of parody and quote extracts from copyright protected books, audio and video content will be introduced into UK law from October.’
OUT-LAW.co, 30th July 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Local authority’s ‘benefit tourism’ rule discriminated against residents – The Guardian
‘A local authority acted illegally when it introduced strict residency criteria designed to prevent it becoming a magnet for “benefit tourists” priced out of high-cost areas of London and the south-east by welfare reforms, a judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Illegal immigrant Mary Hounga can claim discrimination, says landmark Supreme Court ruling – Daily Telegraph
‘Illegal immigrants are entitled to bring court actions against their employers for discrimination, the Supreme Court has said in a landmark judgment.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th July 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Plans outlined to amend tax rules to enable new simplified reporting of VAT owed for supply of digital services – OUT-LAW.com
‘Proposed amendments to UK tax rules are being consulted on by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to recognise a new simplified mechanism that is being introduced for reporting VAT owed on the supply of digital services following changes to EU laws.’
OUT-LAW.com, 30th July 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Armed police officer charged with murder over Azelle Rodney shooting – The Independent
‘A decorated former Scotland Yard marksman involved in a botched armed operation against a drugs gang was charged yesterday with murdering one of the suspects.‘
The Independent, 30th July 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Masked gang jailed for family attack at wrong house – BBC News
‘An innocent family were beaten and stabbed in their own home in a scene from a “horror film” after a masked gang targeted the wrong house.’
BBC News, 30th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
No appeal over Rolf Harris sex offences sentence – BBC News
‘Rolf Harris’s sex offences sentence will not be referred to the Court of Appeal, despite 150 complaints over its “leniency”, the attorney general’s office has said.’
BBC News, 30th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
The School Governance (Constitution and Federations) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014
The Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Home Loss Payments (Prescribed Amounts) (England) Regulations 2014
The Dentists Act 1984 (Medical Authorities) (No. 2) Order 2014
The Coal Industry (Superannuation Scheme Winding Up) (Revocations and Savings) Regulations 2014
The Immigration (European Economic Area) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2014
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2014
The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2014
The European Communities (Designation) (No. 2) Order 2014
The Venture Capital Trust (Amendment) Regulations 2014
The Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2014
The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Commencement No. 2) (Northern Ireland) Order 2014
The Political Donations and Regulated Transactions (Anonymous Electors) Regulations 2014
The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment) Order 2014
The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation and Amendment) Order 2014
The African Legal Support Facility (Legal Capacities) Order 2014
The National Health Service Trusts (Trust Funds: Appointment of Trustees) (Amendment) Order 2014
The Care Planning and Care Leavers (Amendment) Regulations 2014
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘Skywalker’ signature rejected by passport officials – BBC News
‘A woman who added “Skywalker” as a middle name has been told by passport officials her signature infringes a trademark.’
BBC News, 30th July 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regina (Rotherham Borough Council and others) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills – WLR Daily
‘Where decisions were made by a minister of state concerning matters of high level policy and economic, social and political judgment, involving the making of choices as to allocations of European Union structural funding between the four regions of the United Kingdom with the objectives, achievable in many different ways, of implementing the delivery of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth while promoting the harmonious development of the Union and reducing regional disparities, a wide margin of discretion was afforded the decision-maker, with which a court should only interfere if satisfied that the decisions were manifestly inappropriate or manifestly wrong.’
WLR Daily, 28th July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Patel v Mirza – WLR Daily
Patel v Mirza [2014] EWCA Civ 1047 ; [2014] WLR (D) 337
‘The claimant who had paid money to the defendant under an agreement to carry out an illegal scheme was not prevented from recovering the money by considerations of public policy if the scheme had not been implemented even if the claimant pleaded and relied on the illegality to recover the money.’
WLR Daily, 29th July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Lim (An infant) v Walia – WLR Daily
Lim (An infant) v Walia [2014] EWCA Civ 1076; [2014] WLR (D) 339
‘Where the deceased had a contingent right, immediately before her death subject to proof, to have the benefit under a joint life policy brought forward because of a terminal illness, but her death brought that right to an end, there was no interest of any value to be treated as part of her estate under section 9(1) of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.’
WLR Daily, 29th July 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Ann Sherlock: Supreme Court ruling on Welsh legislation – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘On 9 July 2014, the Supreme Court delivered its unanimous ruling that the Agricultural Sector (Wales) Bill was within the legislative competence of the National Assembly for Wales.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 30th July 2014
Source: www.ukconstitutionallaw.org
Legal aid cuts have left family courts ‘at breaking point’ – The Guardian
‘The family courts system is at breaking point due to delays caused by unrepresented litigants and overstretched judges, according to the body that represents lawyers and professionals in divorce hearings.’
The Guardian, 29th July 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
