BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
Next Generation Holdings Ltd & Anor v Finch & Ors [2023] EWHC 2383 (Ch) (27 September 2023)
Lemos & Ors v Church Bay Trust Company Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 2384 (Ch) (27 September 2023)
Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank PLC [2023] EWHC 2386 (Ch) (27 September 2023)
High Court (Patents Court)
Sycurio Ltd v PCI-Pal PLC & Anor [2023] EWHC 2161 (Pat) (25 September 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Morgan-Rowe v Woodgate [2023] EWHC 2375 (KB) (27 September 2023)
London Borough of Barking And Dagenham v Gbadegesin & Anor [2023] EWHC 2371 (KB) (26 September 2023)
Partridge& Anor v Healys LLP [2023] EWHC 2340 (KB) (22 September 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Councils accused of “wasting” £60m in a year on tribunal battles over support for children with special educational needs – Local Government Lawyer
‘Councils wasted £60 million in a year on “unsuccessful court disputes” with parents and carers seeking support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), according to research by Pro Bono Economics, commissioned by the Disabled Children’s Partnership.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ex-MP jailed over expenses fraud loses appeal against prison sentence – The Independent
‘A former MP jailed for expenses fraud has lost a Court of Appeal bid to challenge his four-year prison sentence.’
The Independent, 26th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Pepper spray could be used at young offender institutions in England and Wales – The Guardian
‘Prison officers in England and Wales could be allowed to use pepper spray to incapacitate children under plans to curb a sharp increase in violence at young offender institutions, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Murderer denied release after refusing to say where wife’s body hidden – The Guardian
‘A man jailed for murdering his estranged wife 20 years ago who still refuses to say where he hid her body is not safe to be released from prison, the Parole Board has said.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
First Remediation Order under Building Safety Act – Mills & Reeve
‘A group of leaseholders of two blocks of flats successfully applied for a Remediation Order against the freeholder in respect of defective external cladding and other fire safety issues. The decision by the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) in Sarah White & Karin Ida Christina Martensson & Other leaseholders v Kedai Limited (freeholder) LON/00AY/HYI/2022/0005 & 0016 is the first Remediation Order made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).’
Mills & Reeve, 26th September 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
Trudi Warner reveals the dark secret of English courts: juries do have the right to follow their consciences – The Guardian
‘The solicitor general taking action against a climate protester who held up a sign outside court raises a vital issue for criminal justice.’
The Guardian, 27th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Councils ‘wasting millions’ on special educational needs legal disputes – The Independent
‘Councils in England have been accused of “wasting” millions of pounds in court disputes with parents and carers over disability and educational support for their children.’
The Independent, 26th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jail for Leeds man who slashed and strangled horses – BBC News
‘A man who slashed three horses with a knife and tried to strangle another has been jailed.’
BBC News, 26th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK ban on American XL bully dogs boosts demand for muzzles – The Guardian
‘Demand for muzzles and training classes for American XL bully dogs has soared since Rishi Sunak announced the breed would be banned by the end of the year.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sex offender avoids jail for driving car into Downing Street gates – The Guardian
‘A sex offender has avoided jail after driving his car into the gates of Downing Street in what a judge described as an “attack on democracy”.’
The Guardian, 26th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Watchdog updates technical guidance for schools regarding pupils with protected characteristics – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has updated its technical guidance for schools in England and Scotland, outlining the obligations the Equality Act places upon schools regarding pupils with protected characteristics and the provision of their education.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Aimi McCaffery: Driver who fell asleep jailed for killing mum-of-two – BBC News
‘A driver who killed a mother-of-two when he fell asleep at the wheel has been jailed for three and a half years.’
BBC News, 26th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Data breaches putting domestic abuse victims’ lives at risk, says UK watchdog – The Guardian
‘Councils, police forces and hospitals are putting women’s lives at risk by accidentally disclosing domestic abuse victims’ addresses to perpetrators, the UK’s information watchdog has said.’
The Guardian, 27th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Nottingham NHS maternity care review calls on families to come forward – The Independent
‘The head of the independent review of maternity care in Nottingham has called on families who feel they may have been affected to come forward, as hundreds are set to receive letters inviting them to share their experiences.’
The Independent, 26th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Suella Braverman asks if UN refugee rules are fit for modern age – BBC News
‘Politicians need to question if the UN’s 1951 Refugee Convention is “fit for our modern age”, Suella Braverman is expected to say in a speech.’
BBC News, 26th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Privy Council provides update on setting aside judgments and settlements for fraud – OUT-LAW.com
‘A Privy Council ruling in a case originating in Jamaica has sought to clarify what constitutes “new” evidence for claimants seeking to set aside a judgment or settlement based on fraud.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Evidence “does not back up” insurer claims of ‘hiplash’ and ‘wristlash’ – Legal Futures
‘Insurer assertions that the number of mixed injury cases has risen dramatically since the launch of the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal are not borne out by the evidence, it was argued last week.’
Legal Futures, 25th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Man jailed after stabbing ‘caring’ neighbour to death in violent row – The Independent
‘A man has been jailed for killing his “caring” neighbour in a violent row last year.’
The Independent, 26th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
