Chief Coroner response to the Bishop James Jones report – Hillsborough – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted December 11th, 2023 in bereavement, coroners, families, inquests, news, sport by sally

‘His Honour Judge Thomas Teague KC, the Chief Coroner of England and Wales, has published his response to the Bishop James Jones report regarding the experiences of the Hillsborough Families. The response addresses parts of the report that relate to coroners and the recommendations that are associated with the coroner service.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 6th December 2023

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Speech by HHJ Pelling KC: Issues in Crypto Currency Claims – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted December 11th, 2023 in cryptocurrencies, fraud, judges, news, speeches by sally

‘Speech by HHJ Pelling KC: Issues in Crypto Currency Claims.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 7th December 2023

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Judiciary blamed for upsurge of bullying at bar – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 11th, 2023 in barristers, bullying, equality, harassment, judiciary, news, statistics by sally

‘The bar is reporting a fresh surge of concern about bullying, harassment and discrimination – with most of the reports identifying members of the judiciary as culprits.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 8th December 2023

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Collision course: Rugby union’s landmark brain injuries claims – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 11th, 2023 in case management, compensation, damages, news, personal injuries, sport by sally

‘Lawyers and journalists filled court 75 at London’s Royal Courts of Justice last Friday for the latest development in claims being brought by 295 rugby union players against World Rugby Limited, Welsh Rugby Union Limited and England’s Rugby Football Union over brain injuries. Senior Master Cook heard an application by the claimants for a group litigation order (GLO) – but it soon became clear that no such order would be made, with Cook telling the parties early on that this would be “premature”.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 8th December 2023

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Qualified legal representatives will now get expenses but Law Soc says fees ‘still too low’ – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 11th, 2023 in cross-examination, domestic violence, expenses, families, family courts, fees, Law Society, legal representation, Ministry of Justice, news, victims by sally

‘The Law Society has welcomed the announcement that expenses will be added to the qualified legal representative (QLR) scheme in domestic abuse cases, but says fees are still too low.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th December 2023

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‘The law needs to catch up on student mental health’ Published 8 hours ago – BBC News

Posted December 11th, 2023 in bereavement, duty of care, families, mental health, news, suicide, universities by sally

‘A court case this week could change the way universities are expected to look after their students – including their mental health.’

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BBC News, 11th December 2023

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Veterans demand Commons debate on review into past armed forces gay ban – BBC News

Posted December 11th, 2023 in armed forces, compensation, equality, government departments, homosexuality, news, parliament, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

‘The government has dropped a key commitment to veterans who were sacked or forced out of the military for being gay, sources have told the BBC.’

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BBC News, 11th December 2023

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Stonehenge campaigners’ last-chance bid to save site from road tunnel – The Guardian

Posted December 11th, 2023 in government departments, judicial review, news, planning, roads by sally

‘They are a disparate bunch. Archaeologists, environmentalists, historians, transport experts, countryside campaigners and druids. But they will come together in the Strand in central London on Tuesday with a common purpose: to stop the bulldozers from, in their mind, wreaking havoc at one of the UK’s most iconic sites. They will try to convince the high court over three days that the government’s plan to build a two-mile road tunnel close to the great circle of Stonehenge will permanently disfigure a unique and globally important landscape.’

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The Guardian, 11th December 2023

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Litigant unwittingly put fake cases generated by AI before tribunal – Legal Futures

Posted December 8th, 2023 in artificial intelligence, HM Revenue & Customs, litigants in person, news, precedent, taxation by michael

‘Nine authorities put before the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) by a litigant in person challenging a penalty from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) were fakes generated by an artificial intelligence (AI) system like ChatGPT, a judge has ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 7th December 2023

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Part-time and shift workers to lose up to £248m holiday pay in UK rule change – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2023 in contract of employment, employment, flexible working, government departments, holiday pay, news, remuneration, working time by michael

‘The government is changing how holiday days and pay are calculated for people who do not work full-time throughout the year, such as shift-workers, school employees and those on zero-hours contracts.’

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The Guardian, 8th December 2023

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Lincoln’s Inn looks to tackle “unacceptable” bullying and harassment – Legal Futures

Posted December 8th, 2023 in barristers, bullying, diversity, equality, harassment, inns of court, news, statistics by michael

‘The historic body has put in place an interim action plan to address the issue, including diversity and inclusion training and an anonymised reporting mechanism.’

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Legal Futures, 7th December 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Scottish court rules UK government veto of gender recognition bill lawful – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2023 in bills, devolution, devolution issues, equality, gender, news, Scotland, transgender persons by michael

‘In a ruling that will disappoint LGBTQ+ campaigners and offers a boost to Rishi Sunak at the end of a difficult week, Lady Haldane rejected the Scottish government’s petition to rule the UK government’s section 35 veto – contained in the 1998 Scotland Act, which created the devolved parliament – as unlawful.’

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The Guardian, 8th December 2023

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted December 8th, 2023 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha & Ors v Mark McLaren Class Representative Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 1471 (08 December 2023)

Abdi & Ors v Entry Clearance Officer [2023] EWCA Civ 1455 (07 December 2023)Amersi v Leslie & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 1468 (07 December 2023)

Amersi v Leslie & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 1468 (07 December 2023)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Ali, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1464 (07 December 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Davies, R (On the Application Of) v Vale of Glamorgan Council [2023] EWHC 3161 (Admin) (08 December 2023)

Overton, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Justice [2023] EWHC 3071 (Admin) (07 December 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

The Ali Abdullah Alesayi Will Establishment v Alesayi [2023] EWHC 3150 (Ch) (08 December 2023)

BV8 Ltd v BV9 Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 3048 (Ch) (06 December 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Palmat NV v Bluequest Resources AG [2023] EWHC 2940 (Comm) (07 December 2023)

King & Ors v DWF LLP & Ors [2023] EWHC 3132 (Comm) (06 December 2023)

Frasers Group PLC v Saxo Bank A/S & Anor (Re Disclosure Rulings) [2023] EWHC 3105 (Comm) (01 December 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

Lancashire County Council v M & Ors [2023] EWHC 3097 (Fam) (01 December 2023)

A v B & Anor [2023] EWHC 3041 (Fam) (29 November 2023)

H v Butt & Anor [2023] EWHC 3042 (Fam) (28 November 2023)

XK v JY [2023] EWHC 2996 (Fam) (24 November 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

The Duke of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2023] EWHC 3120 (KB) (08 December 2023)

Parsons v Isle of Wight NHS Trust [2023] EWHC 3115 (KB) (05 December 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Van Elle Ltd v Keynvor Morlift Ltd [2023] EWHC 3137 (TCC) (08 December 2023)

Iluminesia Ltd (t/a AlterEgo Facades) v RFL Facades Ltd [2023] EWHC 3122 (TCC) (06 December 2023)

IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors [2023] EWHC 3015 (TCC) (29 November 2023)

Lidl Great Britain Ltd v Closed Circuit Cooling Ltd (t/a 3cl) [2023] EWHC 3051 (TCC) (29 November 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted December 8th, 2023 in legislation by michael

SI 2023/1345 – The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1343 – The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: NHS Ambulance Services and the NHS Patient Transport Service) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1338 – The Early Years Foundation Stage (Learning and Development, Early Years Register and Welfare Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1333 – The Code of Practice (Reasonable Steps for Trade Unions) Order 2023

SI 2023/1330 – The Childcare (Free of Charge for Working Parents) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1329 – The Offenders (Day of Release from Detention) Act 2023 (Commencement) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1324 – The Family Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2023

SI 2023/1323 – The Central Counterparties (Equivalence) (United States of America) (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1320 – The Haiti (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1321 – The Plant Protection Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/1319 – The Prohibition of Cross-Examination in Person (Fees of Court-Appointed Qualified Legal Representatives) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Housing Ombudsman issues report setting out key learning and guidance on service charges – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 8th, 2023 in housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, ombudsmen, service charges by michael

‘The Housing Ombudsman has provided updated guidance on the “often contentious” area of service charges in its latest Insight report.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th December 2023

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High Court finds council in breach of duties to disabled child – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 8th, 2023 in children, disabled persons, families, local government, news, statutory duty by michael

‘In TS, R (on the application of) v The London Borough of Hackney [2023] EWHC 3063 (Admin), Jonathan Glasson KC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, quashed the council’s assessment and care planning decision, concluding that the decision making in relation to the care package was “flawed”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th December 2023

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Police still victim blaming in grooming gang cases, watchdog finds – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2023 in child abuse, children, inquiries, news, ombudsmen, police, sexual grooming, sexual offences, victims by michael

‘The inquiry by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) comes more than a decade after scandals in Rotherham and Rochdale came to light, revealing failings by the authorities that left gangs of men free to attack vulnerable young girls.’

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The Guardian, 8th December 2023

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Prince Harry loses battle to get Mail on Sunday defence thrown out in libel case – BBC News

Posted December 8th, 2023 in defamation, freedom of expression, media, news, police, royal family by michael

‘Prince Harry has lost an attempt to get part of the Mail on Sunday publishers’ defence thrown out in a libel case.’

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BBC News, 8th December 2023

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UK’s top mobile firms face £3.3bn class action lawsuit over ‘loyalty penalties’ – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2023 in class actions, compensation, consumer protection, news, telecommunications by michael

‘The UK’s biggest mobile phone companies face a £3.3bn class action lawsuit alleging that long-standing customers are being ripped off by “loyalty penalties”, under which the same services are offered to new customers at a better price to lure them from rivals.’

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The Guardian, 7th December 2023

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Met Police: Ex-officers sentenced over racist WhatsApp posts – BBC News

Posted December 7th, 2023 in internet, news, police, racism, sentencing, suspended sentences, telecommunications by michael

‘Six former Metropolitan Police officers have been given suspended prison sentences for sending racist, sexist and homophobic messages on WhatsApp, after a BBC Newsnight investigation.’

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BBC News, 7th December 2023

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