Joanna Simpson: Government blocks wife killer’s automatic release – BBC News
‘A man who killed his wife with a claw hammer has had his automatic release from prison blocked by the government.’
BBC News, 12th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK Supreme Court backs worker-friendly underpayment ruling – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK’s Supreme Court has backed a Northern Ireland court’s earlier ruling that makes it easier for workers to raise claims for unpaid holiday pay that stretch back over a period of time.’
OUT-LAW.com, 11th October 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Pregnant girl, 11, who was raped twice should have a termination, judge rules – The Independent
‘A pregnant 11-year-old girl who has twice been raped by teenage boys should have a termination, a High Court judge has ruled.’
The Independent, 11th October 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Animal Rising activist given suspended sentence for Derby course invasion – The Guardian
‘Ben Newman, a member of the activist group Animal Rising who ran on to the course at Epsom shortly after the start of the Derby, was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, for contempt of court on Wednesday after he admitted breaching an injunction granted to the Jockey Club in May to prevent disruption at the Derby meeting.;
The Guardian, 11th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Delo, R (On the Application Of) v Information Commissioner [2023] EWCA Civ 1141 (10 October 2023)
Dnanudge Ltd v Ventura Capital GP Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 1142 (09 October 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Jozsa v Tribunal of Szekesfehervar, Hungary [2023] EWHC 2404 (Admin) (10 October 2023)
Wales High Court (Chancery Division)
B&M Retail Ltd v HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Ltd (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 2495 (Ch) (10 October 2023)
McMonagle v Harvey & Ors [2023] EWHC 2406 (Ch) (06 October 2023)
Patricot v Adrian Lee & Partners [2023] EWHC 2493 (Ch) (05 October 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
JOL & Anor v JPM [2023] EWHC 2486 (Comm) (09 October 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
SP v DM (Re Costs) [2023] EWHC 2482 (Fam) (06 October 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Entertainment Apps Ltd v Patel & Ors [2023] EWHC 2498 (TCC) (10 October 2023)
J & B Hopkins Ltd v A & V Building Solution Ltd [2023] EWHC 2475 (TCC) (06 October 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Rent increase and creation of a new tenancy – Nearly Legal
‘Tower Hamlets Community Housing v The personal representative of Joseph Desir & Ors. County Court at Clerkenwell & Shoreditch. 19 April 2023. The late Mr & Mrs Desir had an assured tenancy from Tower Hamlets Community Housing. They both died in March 2020. Their daughter, Ms S Desir, applied to succeed on the basis of having lived there and having been her parents’ carer for the last 10 years. THCH made several demands for further evidence, and served notice to quit on the property and on the Public Trustee. THCH then brought the present possession proceedings, despite not having made a decision on succession.’
Nearly Legal, 8th October 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
UK public cloud infrastructure services market investigation opened – OUT-LAW.com
‘An in-depth investigation has been opened by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to determine whether competition is working well in the UK public cloud infrastructure services market. The investigation has been spurred by a referral made by another UK regulator.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th October 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Judge rejects bid by boating groups for judicial review challenge over plans for increased mooring fees – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has rejected an application for judicial review over plans by Mayor Marvin Rees’ Cabinet at Bristol City Council to increase mooring fees in Bristol Harbour.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal allows appeal by council in case where fact-finding process in care proceedings “went wrong” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal by a local authority and remitted for rehearing a case concerning findings of fact in care proceedings.’
Local Government Lawyer, 10th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Speech by Max Hill KC, DPP, to the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Law Conference – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Speech by Max Hill KC, DPP, to the JUSTICE Annual Human Rights Law Conference.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th October 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Coroner calls for tighter regulation on cold water therapy industry – BBC News
‘A coroner has voiced concerns over the lack of regulation and safety checks for cold water therapy sessions after the death of a woman in Derbyshire.’
BBC News, 11th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Review finds safeguarding failures over Sussex killing of man by girl, 14 – The Guardian
‘An inquiry into the circumstances leading to the manslaughter of a 24-year-old man by a 14-year-old girl has found “a failure of the system as a whole” to protect her and her victim.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Wandsworth Prison unsafe and inhumane – watchdog report – BBC News
‘A men’s prison in south-west London has been deemed “unsafe and inhumane”, a watchdog report has warned.’
BBC News, 11th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Expert evidence and fine margins in boundary disputes – Goodmans Autos Limited v Maverstone Properties Limited [2023] EWHC 1882 (KB) – Gatehouse Chambers
‘Goodmans concerned an appeal brought by Goodmans Autos Limited (“GAL”) on the basis that the judge at first instance was wrong to dismiss its claim against Maverstone Properties Limited (“MPL”) and Byoot Develop Limited (“BDL”) for:
1. Damages for trespass to its premises by excavating approximately 6 inches of the GAL Site and removing concrete fence posts on the land and;
2. For an injunction requiring the Defendants to remedy the trespass to its premises caused by concrete poured for the foundations of a building erected by the Defendants flowing over into the excavated space and therefore into the GAL Site.’
Gatehouse Chambers, 15th September 2023
Source: gatehouselaw.co.uk
MXX v A Secondary School [2023] EWCA Civ 996 – 3PB
‘In the ever-increasing cases concerning grooming/abuse, the Court of Appeal’s decision provides helpful guidance in the context of work experience employment and vicarious liability.’
3PB, 5th September 2023
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
Applications for Non-Molestation Orders: What to Expect – Becket Chambers
‘Applications for Non-Molestation Orders are a staple diet of courts up and down the country. Many of those responding to an application for a Non-Molestation Order are litigants in person, so they do not have the benefit of legal advice. This article is designed to assist those people by setting out what to expect from the process and the factors to be considered. As this article is designed primarily to assist those without a solicitor or barrister available to them, legal language, statute and caselaw will be kept to a minimum. Not everything will be covered within the article, but hopefully it will be a useful overview to those responding to an application for a Non-Molestation Order against them.’
Becket Chambers, 1st September 2023
Source: becket-chambers.co.uk
Perverting the course of justice: an overview of the incoming sentencing guidelines – Guildhall Chambers
‘New sentencing guidelines for the offence of perverting the course of justice will come into effect next month. These guidelines will apply to all defendants sentenced from 1st October 2023 onwards, irrespective of the date of the offence.’
Guildhall Chambers, 25th September 2023
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
