‘Here is a quick note on two recent DLUHC/govt publications on damp and mould, and on proposed revisions to the housing health and safety rating system.’
Nearly Legal, 10th September 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements, providing important clarifications over the use of the so-called “may contain” label by food producers and retailers.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘In recent news there have been reports of personal data breaches that have resulted from the release of information in response to a freedom of information request. Charlotte Smith looks at the issues involved.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The first-tier tribunal has overturned a ruling that the Ministry of Justice was entitled to turn down freedom of information requests relating to cleaners’ pay.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The Trades Union Congress has lodged a complaint with the UN’s labour standards body claiming the UK government flouted the watchdog’s orders over its newly enforced “undemocratic” anti-strike law.’
The Guardian, 10th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A police chief constable has “no regrets” after his officers investigated pub landlords who displayed golly dolls behind their bar.’
BBC News, 11th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Government has launched a new taskforce which aims to put a stop to lawsuits that have a “devastating” impact on journalists. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday as they try to end legal threats, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation (Slapps).’
The Independent, 11th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
SI 2023/957 – The Windsor Framework (Plant Health) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/955 – The Trade Remedies (Dumping and Subsidisation) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/949 – The Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/969 – The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/968 – The Countryside Stewardship (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/965 – The Building Safety (Regulator’s Charges) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/980 – The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023
SI 2023/977 – The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023
Source: www.bailii.org
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
igh Court (Chancery Division)
Burgess v Kempson [2023] EWHC 2216 (Ch) (05 September 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
JB Cocoa SDN BHD & Ors v Maersk Line AS [2023] EWHC 2203 (Comm) (05 September 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
CC (A Child), Re [2023] EWHC 2179 (Fam) (29 August 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘In a recent ruling a senior judge has helpfully reminded us of the fact that a person with cognitive impairments may be operating within a very different reality to everyone else does not mean that it is a reality which can simply be ignored, writes Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon).’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Appeal has settled the uncertainty around whether the ruling in Denton applies to applications to set aside a default judgment, writes Alastair Cantor.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘In a new initiative, the Law Commission of England and Wales has invited the Criminal Law Reform Now Network (CLRNN), an established research network, to look at whether a law reform project on international cooperation in criminal law is needed and, if so, what the scope might be.’
Law Commission, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘An Egyptian man who posed for selfies while piloting a small boat with 50 migrants on board has been jailed for 3 years and 2 months.’
Home Office, 6th September 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘Fans are being warned they face being banned from football matches – and next year’s Men’s European Championships – if they commit tragedy-related abuse as prosecutors publish additional guidance today. The CPS has updated its prosecution guidance on football related offences which reconfirms today (7 August 2023) that tragedy-related abuse can be prosecuted as a public order offence.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A money laundering case involving the sale of a £1.73million house has thrown a rare spotlight on the operations of the Chinese underground banking system.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A couple were told they would have to pay an annual £49 storage fee after spending £4,500 on their wills – which then increased to £89 a year, a report on the impact of unqualified advisers in the estate planning sector has revealed.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Nottinghamshire police have announced they are launching a criminal investigation into maternity failings at Nottingham university hospitals (NUH) NHS trust, after hundreds families raised concerns to an independent review.’
The Guardian, 7th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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