Current Affairs Digest: Law – House of Lords Library

Posted February 7th, 2024 in bills, imprisonment, mental health, news, parliament, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, sentencing, statistics by sally

‘Sentences of imprisonment for public protection (IPPs) were abolished in 2012. However, this abolition did not apply retrospectively to prisoners already serving IPPs. Recent prison population data on IPPs has shown over 1,200 prisoners have never been released. This briefing examines concerns raised by campaign groups, professional bodies and international partners about the impact of IPPs on prisoners’ release prospects and mental health.’

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House of Lords Library, 6th February 2024

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Popular Conservatives: Rees-Mogg attacks Lady Hale and calls for neutering of Supreme Court – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 7th, 2024 in asylum, bills, deportation, government departments, human rights, immigration, judges, news, parliament, political parties, Rwanda, Supreme Court by sally

‘Baroness Hale revealed her “true colours” by voting against the Rwanda Bill, according to former leader of the Commons Jacob-Rees-Mogg, who yesterday called for the “politicised” Supreme Court to be emasculated.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 7th February 2024

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Growing AI litigation risk requires business response – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 7th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, contracts, data protection, equality, human rights, intellectual property, news by sally

‘The risk businesses face from litigation is changing as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more popular. Businesses need to recognise this and consider the different kinds of risks associated with AI technology and how they might give rise to liability.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2024

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Shea Gordon: Teens jailed for life after birthday party murder – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2024 in homicide, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young offenders, young persons by sally

‘Two teenagers have been jailed for life after murdering a boy at an 18th birthday party in east London.’

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BBC News, 6th February 2024

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Maintenance for a disabled adult child: a case of legal blogging – Transparency Project

Posted February 7th, 2024 in child support, children, disabled persons, families, family courts, financial provision, news by sally

‘Between August 2022 and June 2023, I observed, online, a number of hearings in a single case heard by His Honour Judge Shelton who is a judge in the family court in Leeds. The case was about the amount of money that the father/ex husband (James) should pay towards his ex-wife Beth and their daughter Isabelle. (These are fake names.) He had been paying £100 per month to Beth and £1500 to Isabelle. The case was unusual because Isabelle was an adult. Normally, a parent would not have to pay maintenance for an adult child, but there are exceptions to this and one of the exceptions is where the adult child is disabled. Isabelle has multiple physical and intellectual difficulties She lived with Beth in an adapted home and Beth provided her with full-time care, including with the help of various carers.’

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Transparency Project, 6th February 2024

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Half of barristers “generally content” with their working lives – Legal Futures

Posted February 7th, 2024 in barristers, mental health, news, statistics by sally

‘Half of barristers feel generally content with their working lives, an increase on the previous time they were surveyed, a report for the Bar Council has found.’

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Legal Futures, 6th February 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Fake Hull estate agent cannabis growing gang jailed – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2024 in drug offences, drug trafficking, gangs, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A gang which ran a drug dealing operation using an estate agent as cover have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 5th February 2024

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Teenager trapped in Gaza brings legal challenge against UK government – The Guardian

Posted February 7th, 2024 in asylum, families, government departments, human rights, immigration, news, visas, young persons by sally

‘A teenager trapped in Gaza and separated from his parents has brought an urgent legal challenge against the UK Home Office and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) after the government refused entry clearance for him to join his family in the UK.’

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The Guardian, 6th February 2024

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MoJ Finds Public Engagement Crucial In Shaping Sentencing Policies – Each Other

Posted February 7th, 2024 in Ministry of Justice, news, select committees, sentencing by sally

‘In a significant step towards fostering transparency and inclusivity within the criminal justice system, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has acknowledged the pivotal role public opinion plays in shaping sentencing policy. This revelation comes in response to a landmark report titled “Public Opinion and Understanding of Sentencing”, published by the justice committee in November 2023.’

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Each Other, 5th February 2024

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Newell Trustees Ltd v Newell Rubbermaid UK Services Ltd – Pensions Barrister

Posted February 7th, 2024 in chambers articles, news, pensions by sally

‘Edward Sawyer has written a casenote on the recent Newell decision, which provides a fresh insight into the effect of Courage provisos on the conversion of DB benefits to DC.’

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Pensions Barrister, 5th February 2024

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Police failed to record race of nearly two-thirds of people referred to Prevent – The Guardian

Posted February 7th, 2024 in Islam, news, police, race discrimination, racism, statistics, terrorism by sally

‘Police in England and Wales have failed to record the racial identity of nearly two-thirds of people referred to the Prevent counter-extremism programme, despite questions over whether it discriminates against minority ethnic groups.’

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The Guardian, 6th February 2024

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Mesh and sodium valproate scandal victims need payouts soon, report says – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2024 in birth, children, compensation, damages, disabled persons, families, government departments, medical treatment, medicines, news, personal injuries, victims, women by sally

‘Families of children left disabled by an epilepsy drug and women injured by pelvic mesh implants should be given urgent financial help, England’s patient safety commissioner has said.’

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BBC News, 7th February 2024

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Research Briefing: Football governance – time for change? – House of Commons Library

Posted February 7th, 2024 in company directors, news, parliament, sport by sally

‘This Briefing looks at plans to legislate for an independent regulator for English football.’

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House of Commons Library , 6th February 2024

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Former Kent children’s home residents suing council over abuse claims – BBC News

Posted February 6th, 2024 in care orders, child abuse, local government, news by sally

‘Former residents of a children’s home are suing Kent County Council over allegations they were abused in care.’

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BBC News, 5th February 2024

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 6th, 2024 in legislation by sally

SI 2024/115 – The Wine (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2024

SI 2024/114 – The Financial Services Act 2021 (Overseas Funds Regime and Recognition of Parts of Schemes) (Amendment and Modification) Regulations 2024

SI 2024/110 – The Building (Registered Building Control Approvers etc.) (England) Regulations 2024

SI 2024/109 – The School Admissions (Admission Arrangements and Co-ordination of Admission Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

SI 2024/106 – The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2024

SI 2024/101 – The Pension Protection Fund and Occupational Pension Schemes (Levy Ceiling) Order 2024

SI 2024/118 – The Windsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2024

SI 2024/121 – The Statutory Paternity Pay (Amendment) Regulations 2024

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 6th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

GFH Capital Ltd v Haigh & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 65 (05 February 2024)

Rahimi v City of Westminster Council [2024] EWCA Civ 73 (05 February 2024)

Unicredit Bank GmbH v Ruschemalliance LLC [2024] EWCA Civ 64 (02 February 2024)

Williams v Williams & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 42 (01 February 2024)

Savage v Savage [2024] EWCA Civ 49 (01 February 2024)

Miller v Irwin Mitchell LLP (Rev1) [2024] EWCA Civ 53 (01 February 2024)

Docklock Ltd v C Christo & Co Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 45 (31 January 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Pratt & Anor, R (On the Application Of) v Exeter City Council [2024] EWHC 185 (Admin) (02 February 2024)

Fiserova v District Court in Prachatice (Czech Republic) [2024] EWHC 204 (Admin) (02 February 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

South Tees Development Corporation & Anor v PD Teesport Ltd [2024] EWHC 214 (Ch) (05 February 2024)

Patel v Minerva Services Delaware, Inc. & Ors [2024] EWHC 172 (Ch) (05 February 2024)

BAT Industries Plc & Ors v Inland Revenue & Anor [2024] EWHC 195 (Ch) (05 February 2024)

Cadogan v Cadogan & Ors [2024] EWHC 165 (Ch) (02 February 2024)

Cotham School v Bristol City Council & Ors [2024] EWHC 154 (Ch) (02 February 2024)

Baylis & Anor v Haider & Ors [2024] EWHC 187 (Ch) (01 February 2024)

Tele Columbus AG, Re (Re Companies Act 2006) [2024] EWHC 181 (Ch) (01 February 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Skatteforvaltningen v MCML Ltd [2024] EWHC 148 (Comm) (02 February 2024)

High Court (Family Division)

T (A Child), Re (No.2) (Transparency: Publication of the Party’s Names) [2024] EWHC 161 (Fam) (02 February 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Various Claimants v Nissan Motor Co Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 208 (KB) (05 February 2024)

Chief Constable of Essex v Carter [2024] EWHC 126 (KB) (02 February 2024)

GJC v Walker [2024] EWHC 182 (KB) (02 February 2024)

Trump v Orbis Business Intelligence Ltd [2024] EWHC 173 (KB) (01 February 2024)

Pang & Anor v Zinda [2024] EWHC 176 (KB) (01 February 2024)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

CLS Civil Engineering Ltd v WJG Evans and Sons [2024] EWHC 194 (TCC) (02 February 2024)

Excelerate Technology Ltd v West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS University Foundation Trust & Anor (Re Disclosure Issues) [2024] EWHC 177 (TCC) (01 February 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

UK High Court dismisses Thatchers cider ‘copycat’ claims – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 6th, 2024 in consumer protection, food, news, trade marks by sally

‘A recent decision by the High Court in London may diminish the confidence of firms looking to invoke registered trade mark rights in cases of lookalike products, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2024

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Growing AI litigation risk requires business response – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 6th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, contracts, data protection, human rights, intellectual property, news by sally

‘The risk businesses face from litigation is changing as artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more popular. Businesses need to recognise this and consider the different kinds of risks associated with AI technology and how they might give rise to liability.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 5th February 2024

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Outsourcing the problem: equal pay and local authority trading companies – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 6th, 2024 in contract of employment, equal pay, equality, local government, news by sally

‘Doug Mullen looks at the complex issues around equal pay that arise with local authority trading companies.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd February 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Paternity leave is becoming more flexible – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 6th, 2024 in adoption, families, news, paternity leave, regulations by sally

‘David Leach sets out the key points for employers from new regulations affecting paternity leave.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd February 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk