Drug dealer Christopher Holloway jailed for 10 years – BBC News
‘A man who sold drugs running a “legal high” website made £2.5m from his illegal activity, a court was told.’
BBC News, 9th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Women make up only 25% of judges in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘The UK judicial system lags well behind the rest of Europe in terms of gender balance, according to a study of the relative efficiency of justice systems published on Thursday.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Alfie Sullock death: Michael Pearce nine-year term stands – BBC News
‘A nine-year jail sentence given to a man who killed his girlfriend’s six-week-old baby was not “unduly lenient”, appeal judges have ruled.’
BBC News, 8th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Exploitative gangmaster fined only £500 – The Independent
‘An illegal gangmaster who made Romanian workers scavenge in bins while charging them to live in an unheated shed has been fined just £500.’
The Independent, 8th October 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court: reasons for withdrawal of part 36 offers must be disclosed – Litigation Futures
‘Judges who give permission for the withdrawal of part 36 offers must disclose the arguments and evidence behind their decisions, the High Court has ruled.’
Full story
Litigation Futures, 9th October 2014
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Theresa May postpones terrorism policing review – BBC News
‘Home Secretary Theresa May has abandoned plans to review the structure of counter-terrorism policing, because of the increased security threat level.’
BBC News, 9th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Max Clifford set to appeal his eight year prison sentence for string of indecent assaults today – The Independent
‘Max Clifford, the disgraced PR guru found guilty of a string of indecent assaults in May, it set to appeal his eight year prison sentence today.’
The Independent, 9th October 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dog breeder murder trial accused made ‘dreadful display of violence’ – The Guardian
‘A dog breeder shot his partner and her daughter in a “dreadful display of violence” after he claimed they had been tormenting him, a court heard.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Denial of legal aid in Court of Protection cases “a false economy”, says judge – Local Government Lawyer
‘Denying individuals legal aid for complex Court of Protection cases is a false economy, a High Court judge has warned.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Top poker player Phil Ivey loses £7.7m court battle – BBC News
‘Professional poker player Phil Ivey has lost a High Court battle against the owners of a London casino over his £7.7m winnings.’
BBC News, 8th October 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Relief from Sanctions in the Employment Tribunal – Six Pump Court
‘This article explores the relevance of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) rules pertaining to relief from sanctions to Employment Tribunal proceedings.’
Six Pump Court, 6th October 2014
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Coventry University v Mian [2014] EWCA Civ 1275 (07 October 2014)
Ajilore v London Borough of Hackney [2014] EWCA Civ 1273 (08 October 2014)
Cornelius v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC [2014] EWCA Civ 1274 (07 October 2014)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Evans v Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2014] EWHC 3185 (QB) (08 October 2014)
MacLeod v Mears Ltd [2014] EWHC 3140 (QB) (07 October 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Anglo Financial SA & Anor v Goldberg [2014] EWHC 3192 (Ch) (07 October 2014)
Randall v Randall [2014] EWHC 3134 (Ch) (07 October 2014)
High Court (Family Division)
KK v FYC [2014] EWHC 3111 (Fam) (15 September 2014)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
NATS (Services) Ltd v Gatwick Airport Ltd & Anor [2014] EWHC 3133 (TCC) (02 October 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
EVENT: The Inner Temple – The Royal Prerogative: Then and Now
‘The theme for the 2014 Lecture Series is “Recent Landmarks in the Law.”
Speaker: Master Sedley (The Rt Hon Sir Stephen Sedley)
Each lecture counts as 1 qualifying session or 1 hour of CPD.’
Date: 10th November 2014
Location: The Inner Temple
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
EVENT: Family Justice Council – “Transparency in family proceedings – Is the Family Court Open for Business”
‘The topic for this year’s debate is transparency. The motion for debate reads: “Transparency in family proceedings – Is the Family Court Open for Business”
The event will be chaired by the Rt. Hon. Sir James Munby, President of the Family Division of the High Court, and Chairman of the Family Justice Council. The Speakers are:
Dr Julia Brophy – is a principal researcher in Family Justice
Sue Berelowitz – Deputy Children’s Commissioner for England and also Family Justice Council member
Sir Roderick Newton – Family Division High Court judge
The 4th Speaker will be confirmed shortly’
Date: 11th November 2014, 5.30-7.30pm
Location: Central Hall, Westminster, Storey’s Gate, London SW1H 9NH
Charge: See website for details
More information can be found here.
Court of Appeal dismisses legal challenge to quality assurance scheme for advocates (QASA) – Bar Standards Board
‘An appeal against the High Court’s decision to dismiss a judicial review of the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA) has today been rejected, on all grounds, by the Court of Appeal.’
Bar Standards Board, 7th October 2014
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
FCA guidance on the regulation of advice and personal recommendations – OUT-LAW.com
‘Financial regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on guidance that provides clarity on how different kinds of advice are treated, but companies should be particularly careful when offering advice electronically.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Winehouse row coroner sanctioned by SRA – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The coroner whose improper appointment of his wife led to the inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse being reheard has been sanctioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th October 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Academic behind copyright law changes warns that rights holders could lose even more control of content by taking test cases to court – OUT-LAW.com
‘Rights holders could lose even more control over their content if they take cases to court to test new copyright exceptions, the academic whose proposals prompted the new laws has exclusively told Out-Law.com.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
Court enforces German law on military wife’s damages – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An English claimant injured in a crash in Germany has failed in a bid to have her compensation case heard in England and Wales.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th October 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Police admit use of snooping powers to reveal journalists’ sources must change – The Guardian
‘Senior police officers have conceded that the way police are authorised to use snooping powers to identify journalists’ sources needs to change.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
