Honour-based abuse: Government rejects calls for legal definition – BBC News
‘The government has rejected calls for a legal definition of honour-based abuse.’
BBC News, 15th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Chancery Division)
Revenue & Customs v Walsh [2023] EWHC 2213 (Ch) (13 September 2023)
Jones v Tracey & Ors (Re Costs) [2023] EWHC 2256 (Ch) (12 September 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
Global whistleblower protection laws: a comprehensive guide to legal requirements – OUT-LAW.com
‘Whistleblowing complaints are growing in frequency all over the world and in all kinds of organisations.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Retained EU law in the UK after Brexit – OUT-LAW.com
‘Some EU law has been carried over into UK law after Brexit, so that there would be continuity in the many areas of UK law originally based on EU law.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Charity wins appeal over Government refusal to disclose analysis carried out by Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel – Local Government Lawyer
‘A group that campaigns for the welfare of children in institutional settings has won an appeal that will require the Department for Education (DfE) to release analysis of incidents where children became looked after as a result of abuse or neglect.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Insolvent insurer’s policyholders fail in claim over unpaid legal costs – Legal Futures
‘The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) does not have to compensate policyholders for the legal costs they were awarded after taking legal action against an insurer that became insolvent before paying them, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 14th September 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Relaxed takeaway pints rules extended – Home Office
‘Relaxed licensing rules have been extended until March 2025 so pubs can continue selling takeaway alcohol with ease.’
Home Office, 12th September 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Judges criticise Mastercard fees of 70% above guideline rates – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Judges in the Competition Appeal Tribunal have taken a scythe to costs claims where solicitors were charging as much as 70% above the guideline hourly rate in a high profile group action.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Patisserie Valerie: Four face fraud charges over collapse – BBC News
‘Four people have been charged with fraud connected to the collapse of bakery chain Patisserie Valerie in 2019.’
BBC News, 13th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Britannia Bridge fatal crash driver given suspended sentence – BBC News
‘A lorry driver who ploughed into a line of stationary cars, killing one driver and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 13th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government backs Martha’s rule on right to second medical opinion in England – The Guardian
‘The health secretary, Steve Barclay, has announced the government is committed to bringing in “Martha’s rule” in England, making it easier for patients and their families to get a second medical opinion if they believe their concerns are not being taken seriously by medical staff.’
The Guardian, 14th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Women arrested at vigil for murdered Sarah Everard win Met Police payout and apology – The Indepdent
‘The Metropolitan Police are paying compensation to two women handcuffed and arrested at a vigil for Sarah Everard, murdered by police officer Wayne Couzens.’
The Independent, 14th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sister of roofer left in coma after pub fight accuses High Court of ‘playing god’ with his life – The Independent
‘The sister of a roofer on life support has begged doctors to give him more time after the family lost a High Court bid to keep him alive.’
The Independent, 13th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
MPs to investigate sexual harassment of female surgeons – BBC News
‘MPs will investigate the sexual harassment and sexual assault of female surgeons taking place within the NHS.’
BBC News, 13th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Coronation arrests: Republic leader Graham Smith takes legal action – BBC News
‘A republican protester detained on the day of King Charles’ Coronation is taking legal action against the Metropolitan Police.’
BBC News, 12th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hundreds of thousands face exclusion over voter ID laws, UK watchdog says – The Guardian
‘Warning policy could disproportionately effect poorer people, those with disabilities and those from minority ethnic backgrounds.’
The Guardian, 13th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK fails to ban 36 harmful pesticides outlawed for use in EU – The Guardian
‘The UK has failed to ban 36 pesticides that are not allowed for use in the EU, as campaigners say it is becoming the “toxic poster child of Europe”. Though ministers promised the UK would not water down EU-derived environmental standards after Brexit, there have been multiple instances of divergence since the country left the bloc.’
The Guardian, 13th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tahir Nazir jailed for 21 years over Dewsbury fatal arson attack – BBC News
‘A man who started a fire at a house in Dewsbury in which one man died and five people were left seriously injured has been jailed.’
BBC News, 11th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
