Shrien Dewani extradited to South Africa ‘within 28 days’ – BBC News
‘A man accused of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon has lost his latest appeal against extradition.’
BBC News, 3rd March 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Scopema Sarl v Scot Seat Direct Ltd [2014] EWCA Civ 187 (28 February 2014)
S (Children) [2014] EWCA Civ 135 (28 February 2014)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
DSD & Anor v The Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis [2014] EWHC 436 (QB) (28 February 2014)
Vann & Ors v Ocidental-Companhia De Seguros SA [2014] EWHC 545 (QB) (03 March 2014)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Family Division)
Luckwell v Limata [2014] EWHC 502 (Fam) (28 February 2014)
N v K (No.2) [2014] EWHC 507 (Fam) (28 February 2014)
Birmingham Children’s NHS Trust v B & C [2014] EWHC 531 (Fam) (13 February 2014)
High Court (Administrative Court)
May v Rother District Council [2014] EWHC 456 (Admin) (27 February 2014)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Barclays Bank Plc v Landgraf [2014] EWHC 503 (Comm) (28 February 2014)
JCA BTA Bank v Ablyazov & Ors [2014] EWHC 455 (Comm) (28 February 2014)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Co-Operative Group Ltd v Birse Developments Ltd & Ors [2014] EWHC 530 (TCC) (28 February 2014)
High Court (Patents Court)
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Ltd v Seb SA & Anor [2014] EWHC 445 (Pat) (28 February 2014)
Source: www.bailii.org
Further torment – New Law Journal
‘Rosalyn Akar Grams reviews the impact of LASPO on the provision of quality legal representation for survivors of torture, as part of an exclusive NLJ online series on legal aid post-LASPO.’
New Law Journal, 19th February 2014
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
The Commissioners for H.M Revenue & Customs (Respondents) v Forde and McHugh Limited (Appellants) – Supreme Court
Supreme Court, 26th February 2014
Coventry and others (Respondents) v Lawrence and another (Appellants) – Supreme Court
Coventry and others (Respondents) v Lawrence and another (Appellants) [2014] UKSC 13 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 26th February 2014
Reporting Restrictions and the New Transparency – Part 1 – Family Law Week
‘This is the first part of a three-part article by Mary Lazarus, barrister of 42 Bedford Row, reviewing recent developments concerning reporting restriction orders and transparency in the family courts. In this first part Mary considers some procedural issues before concentrating on those cases involving clashes between the need for privacy and the desire to report issues of genuine public interest.’
Family Law Week, 27th February 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Beeres v. The CPS – Criminal Law and Justice Weekly
‘Anita Beeres was convicted of assault for beating her partner John Leeson with a baseball bat during an argument at her home. Mr Leeson himself did not complain nor did he give evidence. (History does not relate how then Ms Beeres was arrested.) The only evidence against Ms Beeres was her confession, first at the time of her arrest and then again when interviewed at the police station.’
Criminal Law and Justice Weekly, 28th February 2014
Source: www.criminallawandjustice.co.uk
The dependable witness – New Law Journal
‘Martin Burns provides five important factors to consider when instructing an expert witness (or acting as one).’
New Law Journal, 28th February 2014
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Making it easier for separating couples to manage their finances and property – Law Commission
‘The Law Commission is recommending a set of measures to make it easier for couples to manage their financial affairs on divorce or at the end of a civil partnership.’
Law Commission, 27th February 2014
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
High Court rejects challenge to Berkshire village green decision – OUT-LAW.com
‘An inspector was entitled to find that land subject to an application for registration as a village green had ceased to be used “as of right”, a High Court judge has found.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2014
Source: www.out-law.com
The Law Commission’s Report on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements – Family Law Week
‘Spencer Clarke, Lawyer in the Property, Family and Trust Law Team at the Law Commission considers the Key recommendations of the Law Commision’s Report on Matrimonial, Property, Needs and Agreements.’
Family Law Week, 27th February 2014
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Bathroom spy-cam landlord escapes jail term – Daily Telegraph
‘A landlord who installed a hidden camera in his bathroom so he could spy on female students showering has avoided a jail sentence.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Human rights and public law challenge to prisoner’s release conditions fails – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Mr Gul had been imprisoned for a period, on 24 February 2011, for disseminating terrorist publications. When he was released on 6 July 2012, this was under licence, as is common following the release of dangerous prisoners. Mr Gul challenged some of the conditions of his licence by judicial review. The court rejected his challenge.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 2nd March 2014
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Robber Brian James Waite jailed after seven years on run – BBC News
‘A convicted robber who sparked an international search has been sentenced to more than nine years in jail.’
BBC News, 1st March 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Parents jailed over rickets baby death – BBC News
‘The parents of a five-month-old boy who died from acute rickets have been jailed for manslaughter.’
BBC News, 28th February 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape of vulnerable women ‘has been effectively decriminalised’ – The Independent
‘Rape of vulnerable women, especially those with learning difficulties, has effectively been “decriminalised”, according to a research academic employed by the country’s largest police force.’
The Independent, 28th February 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Wind farms: ‘Inspector Blight’ criticised by senior judges – Daily Telegraph
‘Paul Griffiths, a planning inspector nicknamed “Inspector Blight” because of the number of wind farms he has approved, is criticised in a Court of Appeal judgement over his interpretation of guidelines’
Daily Telegraph, 28th February 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gamblers need more protection, says culture secretary – BBC News
‘A voluntary code of conduct for the gambling industry will be compulsory but needs toughening up, Culture Secretary Maria Miller has said.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2014
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