‘The most vulnerable in society will be better supported to access justice following an expansion of a scheme to help people with court and tribunal fees.’
Ministry of Justice, 16th October 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘The CPS is aware that following the recent disturbing events in the Middle East, the public and many different communities may be concerned about protests or demonstrations. The CPS recognises that whilst in the main demonstrations and protests will be peaceful and lawful, there may be incidents of public disorder and it is possible that some individuals may commit criminal offences.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 13th October 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Bereaved families have branded a loophole over coroners’ warnings on preventable deaths a “systemic scandal” and called for an independent body to make sure recommendations are implemented.’
The Independent, 16th October 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A group of 30 charities and non-profit organisations have urged the Prime Minister to pass a bill to ban “no-fault” evictions.’
BBC News, 16th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane, has published updated guidance on the Court’s approach to unregistered placements for children and young people.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A senior Metropolitan Police officer says stop and search, when done poorly, has traumatised communities in London. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said the force recognised it needed a “reset”.’
BBC news, 13th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A delivery driver has been issued with a £4,560 fine for fly-tipping.’
BBC News, 13th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
SI 2023/1088 – The Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2023
SI 2023/1086 – The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2023
SI 2023/1085 – The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills (No. 3) Order 2023
SI 2023/1084 – The Child Abduction and Custody (Parties to Conventions) (Amendment) Order 2023
SI 2023/1074 – The Aviation Statistics Regulations 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Supreme Court
Target Group Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2023] UKSC 35 (11 October 2023)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Gill v Lees News Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 1178 (12 October 2023)
Deutsche Bank AG v RusChemAlliance LLC [2023] EWCA Civ 1144 (11 October 2023)
Jwanczuk v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2023] EWCA Civ 1156 (11 October 2023)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Bangash & Anor, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1149 (12 October 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court) Decisions
Social Work England v Anderson [2023] EWHC 2519 (Admin) (11 October 2023)
Social Work England v Dean [2023] EWHC 2520 (Admin) (11 October 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Estate of Neil Douglas Archibald & Anor v Stewart & Ors [2023] EWHC 2515 (Ch) (12 October 2023)
Khan v Malik & Anor [2023] EWHC 2529 (Ch) (12 October 2023)
Steel v Spencer Road LLP (t/a The Omerta Group) [2023] EWHC 2492 (Ch) (11 October 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
GPGC Ltd v The Government of the Republic of Ghana [2023] EWHC 2531 (Comm) (12 October 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Moore v Somerset Council [2023] EWHC 2544 (KB) (12 October 2023)
Glaser & Anor v Atay [2023] EWHC 2539 (KB) (12 October 2023)
AXB v Metwally [2023] EWHC 2470 (KB) (06 October 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Amrita Hurst, Hannah Taylor and Jake Barras look at the questions raised by Justice Secretary Alex Chalk’s plan to implement “Jade’s law”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Dr Jo Staines, Dr Jessica Roy and Dr Beth Stone of the University of Bristol set out the issues that arise when applications are made by parents for the discharge of care orders in England and Wales.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A solicitor whose career in company secretarial work was “thrown severely off course” after being sacked due to having asthma has been awarded damages of £1.1m.’
Legal Futures, 13th October 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘An independent review into disclosure and fraud, led by Jonathan Fisher KC, has launched to make it quicker and easier to bring criminals to justice.’
Home Office, 12th October 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘A “pioneering” £1.5m settlement has been agreed in a car delivery charges opt-out claim which the Competition Appeal Tribunal will now need to approve – potentially a first for the tribunal in a collective action.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 12th October 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into a group of broadcasters, including the BBC and ITV, over their use of freelance staff and services.’
The Guardian, 12th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The UK’s competition watchdog has cleared Microsoft’s $69bn (£54bn) deal to buy Activision Blizzard, the maker of games including Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, in a move that paves the way for both companies to complete the transaction.’
The Guardian, 13th October 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The case of a sex offender who attacked a woman in her 70s just months after he was released from prison shows the parole system needs reforming, an MP said.’
BBC News, 12th October 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Defendants convicted of some of the most serious crimes including rape and burglary will reportedly face delays in going to prison from next week because jails are full.’
The Independent, 12th October 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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