Slovak parents fail to block adoption by gay couple – BBC News
‘Two Slovakian parents have failed to block the adoption of two of their sons by a same sex couple in Kent.’
BBC News, 24th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MoD denies access to files for Deepcut soldier’s family – The Guardian
‘The family of a teenage soldier who died after being shot twice in the head at the Deepcut barracks have been denied access to a cache of files they believe could shed light on his death, the Guardian can reveal.’
The Guardian, 26th May 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court threat for couple for putting up Wendy house in garden – Daily Telegraph
‘Couple told they must pay £170 to get planning permission for their childrens’ wendy house or face prosecution.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th May 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
People’s burial wishes should be registered to avoid arguments, say legal experts – The Independent
‘Whether it’s wanting to be buried in a biodegradable coffin, having your ashes scattered over Anfield, or being laid to rest in a royal crypt, most of us have strong feelings about what happens to our bodies after death. Now legal experts are proposing to make those wishes legally binding for the first time.’
The Independent, 25th May 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
High Court makes adoption call for baby with no name – BBC News
‘A baby with no name is to be placed for adoption after a High Court judge highlighted concerns about his father’s hostility to social workers.’
BBC News, 25th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parents seek judicial review of term-time holiday crackdown – The Guardian
‘Campaigners are seeking permission for a judicial review of the government’s crackdown on parents taking their children out of school during term time.’
The Guardian, 25th May 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Welsh & Ors v R [2014] EWCA Crim 1027 (21 May 2014)
Crawley & Ors, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 1028 (21 May 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Allensway Recycling Ltd & Ors v The Environment Agency [2014] EWHC 1638 (Admin) (21 May 2014)
Fernando v General Medical Council [2014] EWHC 1664 (Admin) (21 May 2014)
Family Court Decisions (other Judges)
An NHS Foundation Hospital v P [2014] EWHC 1650 (Fam) (20 May 2014)
M, Re [2014] EWFC B58 (22 April 2014)
High Court (Family Division)
North Somerset Council v LW & Ors [2014] EWHC 1670 (Fam) (21 May 2014)
High Court (Commercial Court)
High Court (Patents Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Stuart Hall jailed for indecent assaults – BBC News
‘Ex-BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has been sentenced to an extra two years and six months in jail for two counts of indecently assaulting a girl.’
BBC News, 23rd May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Clyde & Co LLP & Anor v van Winklehof (Rev 1) [2014] UKSC 32 (21 May 2014)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Blackman, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 1029 (22 May 2014)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Co-Operative Group Ltd v Birse Developments Ltd & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 707 (22 May 2014)
Pathania v Adedeji & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 681 (21 May 2014)
Spaul v Spaul & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 679 (21 May 2014)
MWA (Afghanistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2014] EWCA Civ 706 (21 May 2014)
Crossland v OCS Group UK Ltd & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 678 (21 May 2014)
JG v The Lord Chancellor & Ors [2014] EWCA Civ 656 (21 May 2014)
Higson & Anor v Guenault & Anor [2014] EWCA Civ 703 (21 May 2014)
Price v Price [2014] EWCA Civ 655 (21 May 2014)
Raleys Solicitors v Barnaby [2014] EWCA Civ 686 (21 May 2014)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Atkinson v South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust [2014] EWHC 1590 (QB) (22 May 2014)
Groarke v Fontaine [2014] EWHC 1676 (QB) (22 May 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Goldtrail Travel Ltd v Aydin & Ors [2014] EWHC 1587 (Ch) (22 May 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Clayton v Army Board of the Defence Council & Anor [2014] EWHC 1651 (Admin) (22 May 2014)
High Court (Commercial Court)
PEC Ltd v Asia Golden Rice Company Ltd [2014] EWHC 1583 (Comm) (20 May 2014)
QOGT Inc v International Oil & Gas Technology Ltd [2014] EWHC 1628 (Comm) (22 May 2014)
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd v K.I. Holdings Co. Ltd & Anor [2014] EWHC 1671 (Comm) (22 May 2014)
Terminal Contenitori Porto Di Genova Spa v China Shipping Container Lines Ltd [2014] EWHC 1629 (Comm) (22 May 2014)
Diag Human Se v Czech Republic [2014] EWHC 1639 (Comm) (22 May 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
Luton boy, 16, filmed beating animals banned for life – BBC News
‘A teenager who had footage on his phone of him kicking a cat in the face and repeatedly beating a dog has been banned from keeping animals for life.’
BBC News, 22nd May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Courts to issue tougher sentences to convicted fraudsters from October – The Independent
‘Cowboy builders who prey on the elderly and vulnerable will face stiffer sentences as a result of new guidelines released by the Sentencing Council today. The trauma suffered by the victims of unscrupulous builders and other fraudsters is being placed at the heart of the guidelines being given to judges and magistrates in England and Wales.’
The Independent, 23rd May 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dr Daniel Ubani: No UK extradition over patient death – BBC News
‘The family of man who was killed with a lethal dose of a painkiller by a German doctor said they are “astonished” he will not be extradited to the UK.’
BBC News, 22nd May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Marine loses appeal against murder conviction – The Guardian
‘A Royal Marine found guilty of murdering a badly injured Taliban insurgent has lost his fight to clear his name.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Richard III court reburial bid fails – BBC News
‘Distant relatives of King Richard III have lost their High Court battle over where his remains should be reburied.’
BBC News, 23rd May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Supreme Court clarifies effect of deportation orders on indefinite leave – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘The case R (on the application of George) v SSHD raised the issue of whether someone’s indefinite leave to remain in the UK, which was invalidated by a deportation order, remains invalid if the deportation order is revoked.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 22nd May 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Fewer than one in ten people with legal problems see a lawyer, major study finds – Legal Futures
‘There is a huge unmet need for legal services among individual consumers, the most detailed ever study of the issue has revealed, with fewer than one in 10 people experiencing a legal problem seeking advice from a lawyer.’
Legal Futures, 23rd May 2014
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Court of Appeal confirms principle on responsibility for s. 117 after-care funding – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has confirmed the principle that the placing authority remains liable for funding s. 117 Mental Health Act 1983 after-care.’
Local Government Lawyer, 22nd May 2014
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Oxford University academic who scaled Shard is spared jail sentence – The Guardian
‘An Oxford University academic who penetrated London’s secret underground tunnels and scaled its tallest skyscrapers for a geography PhD has been spared a possible jail sentence, in a qualified victory for academic freedom.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
