Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 9th, 2024 in legislation by sally

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

SRA seeks power to launch “spot checks” of law firms – Legal Futures

Posted May 9th, 2024 in freedom of expression, law firms, news, professional conduct, public interest, solicitors, Solicitors Regulation Authority by sally

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has called for the power to launch “wide-sweeping inspections” of law firms without needing the trigger of a specific allegation of misconduct.’

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Legal Futures, 8th May 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

First trial of Just Stop Oil activists under new anti-protest laws begins – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2024 in demonstrations, environmental protection, news, prosecutions, public order by sally

‘Three Just Stop Oil supporters have appeared in what is thought to be the first trial brought under wide-ranging powers introduced last year to curb protest.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

What are the new social media algorithm rules as Ofcom cracks down on harmful content? – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2024 in children, codes of practice, media, news, telecommunications by sally

‘Social media platforms have been told to take action to stop pushing harmful content to children with algorithms, Ofcom has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

MoD censured over soldier’s ‘preventable’ death – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2024 in accidents, armed forces, firearms, health & safety, news by sally

‘The Ministry of Defence has been censured with the maximum sanction after a soldier was accidentally shot dead during a night-time “live fire” training exercise.’

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BBC News, 8th May 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Domestic abuse survivors ‘put in danger by early prison release of perpetrators’ – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2024 in domestic violence, early release, imprisonment, ministers' powers and duties, news, notification, victims, violent offenders by sally

‘Survivors of domestic abuse have been put in danger by ministers’ failure to give notice of the early release from prison of their abusers, a Home Office adviser has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

OEP watchdog criticises government’s water clean-up plans for England – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2024 in brexit, environmental protection, news, pollution, reports, water by sally

‘The government’s efforts to clean up England’s rivers, lakes and seas have been criticised by a key environmental watchdog as “poor”.’

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BBC News, 9th May 2024

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Cat owners urged to take action or face £500 fine under new laws – The Independent

Posted May 9th, 2024 in animals, electronic monitoring, fines, news by sally

‘Cat owners have been urged to take action or face a £500 fine under new laws to be introduced next month.’

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The Independent, 8th May 2024

Source: www.independent.co.uk

A lonely island in the LIBOR scandal – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 9th, 2024 in appeals, banking, fraud, interest, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘Afascinating debate looks set to continue to the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal dismissed the appeals of former traders Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo. This case not only places traders back in the spotlight; it also subjects the Court of Appeal itself to scrutiny for the global uncertainty resulting from its judgment and its role as gatekeeper to the Supreme Court.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 7th May 2024

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Woman who caused cyclist to fall into car’s path has manslaughter conviction quashed – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2024 in appeals, bicycles, disabled persons, homicide, news, road traffic by sally

‘A woman who shouted and waved at a cyclist, causing her to fall into the path of a moving car, has had her manslaughter conviction overturned.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2024

Source: www.theguardian.com

Proof of continuous residence in the UK – EIN Blog

Posted May 9th, 2024 in citizenship, domicile, evidence, news, visas by sally

‘Once you apply for a settlement (indefinite leave to remain) or for naturalisation as a British Citizen, you are asked to provide proof of continuous residence in the UK as part of the visa application process and you will need to provide evidence that shows that you have been present in the UK for a specific period of time.’

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EIN Blog, 8th May 2024

Source: www.ein.org.uk

FCA’s plan to “name and shame” firms should be urgently reconsidered – Kingsley Napley Criminal Law Blog

Posted May 9th, 2024 in consultations, enforcement, financial regulation, news by sally

‘The FCA’s recent consultation (CP24/2) on changes to its enforcement process has provoked what appears to be unanimous opposition from government and industry bodies. Of particular concern is the proposal in consultation paper (“the CP”) that the FCA will publish information about its enforcement investigations, including the identity of the subject of the investigation, where it assesses it to be in the public interest to do so. Due to legal considerations which apply to the publication of information relating to individuals, the FCA’s proposals extend only to firms. However, the potential harm caused not only to those firms, but also their customers, their employees, the market – and UK plc – may be profound.’

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Kingsley Napley Criminal Law Blog, 7th May 2024

Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk

County court has “borne brunt” of court reform failure – Legal Futures

Posted May 9th, 2024 in budgets, civil justice, county courts, news, select committees by sally

‘The county court has “borne the brunt” of the failure of the court modernisation programme to deliver, a former adviser to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has said.’

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Legal Futures, 8th May 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted May 8th, 2024 in legislation by sally

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Redefining the boundaries of reasonable excuse in housing enforcement? – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 8th, 2024 in enforcement, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, notification, repairs by sally

‘A recent Upper Tribunal decision involving a city council has significant implications for local housing authorities and landlords alike, writes Mikhail Charles.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted May 8th, 2024 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

T, Re (Interim Care Order: Arrangements for Contact) [2024] EWCA Civ 469 (07 May 2024)

Kwik-Fit Group Ltd & Ors v Revenue And Customs [2024] EWCA Civ 434 (03 May 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Wesson, Chair of Friends of Mill Road Bridge v Cambridgeshire County Council [2024] EWHC 1068 (Admin) (07 May 2024)

Cambrian Offshore South West Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Norfolk County Council [2024] EWHC 1042 (Admin) (07 May 2024)

Taytime Ltd v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing And Communities & Ors [2024] EWHC 1053 (Admin) (07 May 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Parker v Skyfire Insurance Company Ltd [2024] EWHC 1060 (KB) (03 May 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

A warning for housing lawyers – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 8th, 2024 in case management, civil procedure rules, costs, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news by sally

‘Stefan Liberadzki discusses the new Intermediate Track and fixed costs.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Improvement notices under s.12 Housing Act 2004 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 8th, 2024 in building law, fire, health & safety, housing, local government, news, repairs by sally

‘The First Tier Tribunal recently considered the use of Improvement Notices under s.12 of Housing Act 2004 to address concerns regarding the fire safety of residential property containing cladding similar to that present on Grenfell Tower. Archie Maddan analyses its ruling.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

The statutory nuisance regime – Local Government Lawyer

Posted May 8th, 2024 in appeals, environmental protection, local government, news, nuisance, statutory duty by sally

‘Piers Riley-Smith analyses a Court of Appeal case concerning whether there was a legal power to vary an Abatement Notice issued under s.80 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Pupillage providers using blind recruitment “are less diverse” – Legal Futures

Posted May 8th, 2024 in barristers, diversity, equality, news, pupillage, statistics by sally

‘Pupillage providers using blind or contextual recruitment techniques have a higher proportion of male and White pupils than those who do not, research by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has found.’

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Legal Futures, 8th May 2024

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk