Woman in Teesside accused of carrying out own abortion to appear before judge – The Guardian

Posted August 14th, 2023 in abortion, news, pregnancy by sally

‘A 22-year-old woman accused of procuring a poison to abort her child shortly after the first Covid lockdown is due to appear before a judge this week. Bethany Cox is the fourth woman to be prosecuted in the last eight months for allegedly carrying out her own abortion, with only three trials in the 160 years before that, according to campaigners.’

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The Guardian, 13th August 2023

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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued for 18 months – BBC News

Posted August 14th, 2023 in coronavirus, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

‘Pubs in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks after the government decided to keep Covid licensing rules.’

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BBC News, 14th August 2023

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The UK’s first case under the Subsidy Control Act 2022 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, competition, local government, news, waste by sally

‘Jonathan Branton and Alexander Rose consider the lessons which can be learned from the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s decision in the Durham Company Limited v Durham County Council.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th August 2023

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Assessing someone as being clearly an adult – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, children, judicial review, local government, news, social services, young persons by sally

‘The Court of Appeal recently considered the approach to be taken to a claim for judicial review of a decision that SB was clearly and obviously an adult. Catherine Rowlands examines the judgment.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 11th August 2023

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 11th, 2023 in legislation by sally

SI 2023/904 – The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 (Commencement No. 1) Regulations 2023

SI 2023/898 – The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 11th, 2023 in law reports by sally

Supreme Court

Secretary of State for Transport v Curzon Park Ltd & Ors [2023] UKSC 30 (10 August 2023)

Brake & Anor v The Chedington Court Estate Ltd [2023] UKSC 29 (10 August 2023)

Worcestershire County Council, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2023] UKSC 31 (10 August 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Radiocentre Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Office of Communications [2023] EWHC 1977 (Admin) (10 August 2023)

Enterprise Hangars Ltd v Fareham Borough Council [2023] EWHC 2060 (Admin) (10 August 2023)

Thompson, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 2037 (Admin) (10 August 2023)

igh Court (Family Division)

Augousti v Matharu [2023] EWHC 1900 (Fam) (10 August 2023)

A Mother v A Father & Ors [2023] EWHC 2059 (Fam) (08 August 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Denzil v Mohammed & Anor [2023] EWHC 2077 (KB) (10 August 2023)

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Construction terms: contractual notices and condition precedent notices – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 11th, 2023 in construction industry, contracts, news, notification, precedent by sally

‘The precise difference between the definition of a contractual notice and a condition precedent notice can be difficult to discern.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th August 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

Rulings support trustees in bankruptcy in carrying out their duties – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, bankruptcy, insolvency, news, Supreme Court, trustees in bankruptcy by sally

‘A new ruling by the UK Supreme Court, coupled with another recent judgment, will support trustees in bankruptcy in carrying out their duties free from undue interference, an insolvency law expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th August 2023

Source: www.pinsentmasons.com

High Court judge rules inspector erred in law over scope of power to require removal of operational development – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, enforcement notices, housing, local government, news, planning by sally

‘The High Court has decided that a planning inspector erred in law over a dispute about an enforcement notice served by Buckinghamshire Council.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Transport Secretary wins Supreme Court appeal over determinations on certificates of appropriate alternative development -Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, compensation, compulsory purchase, government departments, local government, news, planning, railways, Supreme Court, transport by sally

‘The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal by the Secretary of State for Transport over the way in which compensation is calculated for land compulsory purchased for Birmingham’s Curzon Street HS2 station.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th August 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

CPS cracks down on football tragedy abuse – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 11th, 2023 in Crown Prosecution Service, news, public order, sport by sally

‘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.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2023

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Relief for claimant firms as appeal judges block costs challenge – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, compensation, costs, fees, law firms, news, solicitors by sally

‘A landmark Court of Appeal costs ruling in favour of claimant solicitors cannot be challenged in the Supreme Court, appeal judges have ruled.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 10th August 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Bishopsgate: Two men jailed for ‘brazen’ robberies and knife attacks – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2023 in assault, grievous bodily harm, imprisonment, news, offensive weapons, robbery, sentencing by sally

‘Two men who inflicted “savage injuries” on members of the public during a robbery and knife attack in central London have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2023

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Ffos-y-Fran: Campaigners go to courts to stop mine digging for coal – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2023 in appeals, climate change, enforcement notices, environmental protection, judicial review, local government, miners, news, planning by sally

‘Climate campaigners are taking legal action to try and force the closure of the UK’s largest opencast coalmine.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2023

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Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings – The Independent

Posted August 11th, 2023 in delay, freedom of information, government departments, local government, news by sally

‘Five public bodies have been named and shamed for failures to meet expected standards in responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOI) requests.’

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The Independent, 10th August 2023

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Minister apologises for error in military punishment laws that went undetected for 14 years – The Independent

Posted August 11th, 2023 in armed forces, disciplinary procedures, government departments, news by sally

‘Thousands of punishments were imposed on military personnel over a 14-year period under laws incorrectly signed off, according to the Government.’

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The Independent, 11th August 2023

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Bibby Stockholm: Ministers face legal action over barge planning permissions – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2023 in asylum, housing, local government, news, planning, ships by sally

‘Ministers are facing legal action from the Mayor of Portland over the Bibby Stockholm migrant accommodation barge.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2023

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Staffordshire Police officers banned from policing for life – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, racism by sally

‘Police officers have been banned from serving for life after misconduct hearings found one used racist language and the other used excessive force.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 10th, 2023 in legislation by sally

SI 2023/894 – The Social Security (Infected Blood Capital Disregard) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 10th, 2023 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Gheewalla v Rasul & Ors [2023] EWHC 2074 (Ch) (09 August 2023)

Spencer v Estate of John Mitchell Spencer & Ors [2023] EWHC 2050 (Ch) (09 August 2023)

Banca Generali SpA v Sovereign Credit Opportunities SA & Anor (Re Consequential Matters) [2023] EWHC 2073 (Ch) (09 August 2023)

Ferme v Gwinnutt (Re Emma Property Management Ltd and Insolvency Act 1986) [2023] EWHC 2035 (Ch) (09 August 2023)

Lumb v Lumb [2023] EWHC 2052 (Ch) (09 August 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

City Site Solutions Ltd v Baker & Ors [2023] EWHC 2064 (KB) (09 August 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

IBM United Kingdom Ltd v LzLabs GmbH & Ors [2023] EWHC 2072 (TCC) (09 August 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org