Alice Wood who dragged partner under car guilty of murder – BBC News
‘A woman who used her car “as a weapon” to kill her fiancé after a row at a party has been convicted of murder.’
BBC News, 2nd January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Cleverly says UK asylum backlog cleared as almost 100,000 wait for decision – The Guardian
‘Almost 100,000 people seeking asylum in the UK are waiting for a decision amid growing claims that ministers have massaged official figures to try to show that they have cut the backlog of cases.’
The Guardian, 2nd January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Failed succession, residential care and human rights incompatibility – Nearly Legal
‘Dudley Metropolitan Council v Mailley (2023) EWCA Civ 1246. We first saw this very sad case on first instance in the High Court. Ms Mailley was defending possession of a Dudley property of which her late mother had been the secure tenant since 1965. Ms Mailley had lived at the property since she was 11 years old and was now 68.’
Nearly Legal, 30th December 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Upper Tribunal on ‘person managing’ and ‘person in control’ of HMO for an RRO – Nearly Legal
‘Cottam & Ors v Lowe Management Ltd (HOUSING – RENT REPAYMENT ORDER – statutory definitions of “person managing” and “person in control of” an HMO) (2023) UKUT 306 (LC). This is a quite significant Upper Tribunal decision on a rent repayment order application appeal on the statutory meaning of “person managing” and “person in control” of an HMO, with an interesting other issue on the effect of the owner of the property being a “health service body” for the purposes of Schedule 14 Housing Act 2004.’
Nearly Legal, 30th December 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Lord Sales, The Interface Between Contract and Equity – Supreme Court
‘Lord Sales, The Interface Between Contract and Equity – Equity Conference 2023’
Supreme Court, 19th December 2023
Source: www.supremecourt.uk
Brand new guide to help public easily access court hearings – Ministry of Justice
‘People are being encouraged to see how justice is done in courtrooms with the publication of a new and simple “how to” guide for attending court hearings today.’
Ministry of Justice, 30th December 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Man fined for sending abusive email to Angela Rayner MP – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who sent a vile and abusive email to MP Angela Rayner following the publication of a national newspaper article about the politician has been fined.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 28th December 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Judge dismisses disclosure application to protect media source – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A High Court judge has dismissed a disclosure application in the ongoing litigation involving international firm Dechert and its former head of white-collar crime after finding that even a redacted document might risk revealing a journalist’s source.’
Law Society's Gazette, 29th December 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Thousands of women at risk as police reject over 10,000 background checks on potential abusers – The Independent
‘Thousands of vulnerable women are being left at serious risk of harm because police forces are failing to hand over potentially lifesaving information on violent criminals, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 1st January 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Black man shot with stun gun by London police allowed to appeal in damages case – The Guardian
‘A black youth worker who was standing with his arms folded when he was shot with a stun gun by officers during a traffic stop has been given permission to appeal over a lost claim for damages against City of London police.’
The Guardian, 1st January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ofsted school inspections halted after Ruth Perry suicide – The Independent
‘Ofsted will be halting school inspections indefinitely to protect the wellbeing of vulnerable staff subjected to examinations after a head teacher committed suicide, the new watch dog chief has announced.’
The Independent, 2nd January 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Fitter working for Sharps takes legal action over employment rights – The Guardian
‘A fitter working for the furniture chain Sharps Bedrooms is taking legal action for better employment rights in a case that could open the door to improving conditions and pay for thousands of gig economy workers fitting kitchens, bathrooms and cupboards for big chains.’
The Guardian, 2nd January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Assessment of Damages for Negligent Cosmetic Surgery Abroad: Roger Mann (as Executor of the Estate of Denise Mann) v Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen Inter Polska S.A and Ors – International & Travel Law Blog
‘Mann v Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen Inter Polska S.A and Ors is a useful first instance judgment on the assessment of damages arising from negligent cosmetic surgery abroad. The rising trend for such surgery suggests that travel law practitioners are likely to become well versed in claims of this nature. Aliyah Akram acted for the Claimant in Mann and this post is written by Jessica Muurman.’
International & Travel Law Blog, 29th November 2023
Sizewell C nuclear plant project upheld by Court of Appeal – BBC News
‘Government approval of the planned Sizewell C nuclear plant was lawful, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
BBC News, 20th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman jailed after posing as man and duping partner into sex – The Guardian
‘A woman has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in jail for sexual assault after pretending to be a man to dupe a woman into sex using a blindfold, a sex toy and a “wholly fake persona”.’
The Guardian, 20th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Troubles legacy act: Ireland takes human rights case against UK – BBC News
‘The Irish government is to begin a legal challenge against the UK government over its decision to offer immunity for Troubles-era crimes.’
BBC News, 20th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
AI cannot be an inventor under UK patent law, rules Supreme Court – OUT-LAW.com
‘Artificial intelligence (AI) systems cannot be the owner of, nor be transferred, patent rights in the UK, the Supreme Court has ruled.’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th December 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Schools in England ‘face legal risks if they follow new transgender guidance’ – The Guardian
‘Schools in England could face legal action if they follow new guidance on how to treat transgender children, ministers’ own lawyers have reportedly warned.’
The Guardian, 20th December 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Teenagers jailed for Peterborough play park knife attacks – BBC News
‘Five teenagers from Peterborough have been jailed for at least seven years each after a knife attack at a play area which left two people seriously wounded.’
BBC News, 20th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deterrence and sanctions in licensing – 11KBW
‘A licensing sub-committee considering an application for review of a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003 is given a wide discretion, from taking no action to revoking the licence. As is well known, in exercising its discretion, it must take the steps which it considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives. The question for consideration in this article is whether and, if so the extent to which, it may use its powers to impose a sanction or take into consideration a need for deterrence.’
11KBW, November 2023
Source: www.11kbw.com
