What is changing for International Students in July 2023 – EIN Blog

Posted July 19th, 2023 in education, employment, news, universities, visas by sally

‘From 17 July 2023, international students can only switch into a sponsored work route (the Skilled Worker or Scale-up Worker) after they have completed their course of studies. PhD students can switch into the sponsored work route 24 months after the start date of the course.’

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EIN Blog, 19th July 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

UK Supreme Court limits application of the public sector equality duty overseas – EIN Blog

Posted July 19th, 2023 in appeals, asylum, equality, limitations, news, refugees, Supreme Court by sally

‘The UK Supreme Court unanimously decided that the public sector equality duty in the Equality Act 2010 does not apply directly to persons outside of the UK. However, the equalities objectives may remain indirectly relevant to decision-makers.’

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EIN Blog, 18th July 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Tales from the County Courts – non-occupation of council tenancy, unlawful eviction and ‘wild allegations’ all over the place – Nearly Legal

Posted July 19th, 2023 in county courts, housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by sally

‘A couple of County Court judgments – by HHJ Luba KC, as a circuit judge. Buckle up for a bumpy ride through the all too familiar county court landscape of erratic pleadings, lengthy delays and parties who rather mistakenly think that their own bluster and allegations will see them through, without supporting evidence or indeed logic. First, a possession claim for non-occupation of a secure tenancy as only or principle home, and then a possession claim that went badly wrong for a landlord facing a counter claim for deposit penalties, disrepair, harassment and unlawful eviction.’

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Nearly Legal, 17th July 2023

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

Supporting pupils with ADHD in school – Local Government Lawyer

‘Laura Martin and Theresa Kerr provide a legal perspective on how pupils with ADHD can be supported in school.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Covid and cancelled school trips – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 19th, 2023 in compensation, coronavirus, holidays, local government, news, school children by sally

‘Sarah Prager KC analyses the latest instalment in the great Covid refund saga.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Court of Appeal finds deficient reasoning from Family Court judge when making findings of fact – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Court of Appeal has set aside a family court judgment, after finding an “absence of recorded analysis” in the oral judgment that was delivered in only an hour.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Speech by the Master of the Rolls to the Bar Council of England and Wales – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

‘Speech by the Master of the Rolls to the Bar Council of England and Wales.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th July 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary

Posted July 19th, 2023 in Judaism, judges, judiciary, news, speeches by sally

‘Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges.’

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Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 18th July 2023

Source: www.judiciary.uk

High Court directs UCL students to resolve their claim out of court – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A judge has paused a multi-million-pound student group action claim against a London university over Covid and strike disruption and encouraged parties to resolve their dispute away from court.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 18th July 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Woman jailed for taking abortion pills after time limit to be freed from prison – The Guardian

Posted July 19th, 2023 in abortion, appeals, families, imprisonment, news, sentencing, time limits, women by sally

‘A woman who was jailed for terminating her pregnancy after the legal time limit during lockdown will be released from prison and reunited with her children, after winning a court of appeal effort to reduce her sentence.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

UK equality watchdog restarts inquiry into bullying claims against chair – The Guardian

‘Britain’s equality watchdog has restarted an investigation into complaints of bullying and harassment made against its chair, Kishwer Falkner.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Better support needed to prevent honour-based abuse remaining hidden crime – MPs – The Independent

‘Honour-based abuse should have a statutory definition in a similar way to domestic abuse, MPs said, as they warned it risks remaining a hidden crime without better victim support.’

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The Independent, 19th July 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

West End ex-Met Police officer jailed for taking bribes – BBC News

‘An ex-Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years after taking bribes while policing London’s West End bars and clubs.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Bishop’s Castle care home set to close over ongoing safety issues – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2023 in care homes, health & safety, news by sally

‘Action is being taken to shut down a care home after inspectors found long-running failures are not being addressed and residents were at risk. An inspection was carried out in June by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at Keegan’s Court Residential Care Home in Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Ryan Giggs ‘deeply relieved’ after domestic abuse charges dropped- The Guardian

‘Ryan Giggs is “deeply relieved” that domestic abuse charges against him have been dropped after his former partner declined to give evidence, his barrister has said.’

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The Guardian, 18th July 2023

Source: www.theguardian.com

Met Police apologise over Daniel Morgan murder probe – BBC News

Posted July 19th, 2023 in bereavement, corruption, damages, families, inquiries, murder, news, police by sally

‘The Met Police has apologised to the family of private detective Daniel Morgan, who was murdered in 1987.’

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BBC News, 19th July 2023

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Defendant ordered to pay more than £7k in fines and costs over organisational blue badge fraud – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 18th, 2023 in care homes, costs, disabled persons, fines, fraud, news by sally

‘A man has been convicted of fraud after misusing a blue badge and ordered to pay more than £7,000 in fines and costs following a prosecution by Reading Borough Council.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Housing Ombudsman issues first finding of severe failings around information management – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 18th, 2023 in compensation, delay, housing, news, ombudsmen, repairs by sally

‘The Housing Ombudsman has told Livv Housing Group to pay a resident nearly £3,000 in compensation after its delayed repairs and inability to inspect the source of the issue left him in a damp and leaky home for four years.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 18th, 2023 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 840 (17 July 2023)

Braceurself Ltd v NHS England [2023] EWCA Civ 837 (14 July 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Whiteside, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough Of Croydon [2023] EWHC 1806 (Admin) (17 July 2023)

Rennie & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 1794 (Admin) (14 July 2023)

Suffolk Energy Action Solutions SPV Ltd, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero [2023] EWHC 1796 (Admin) (14 July 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Hague v Green Mineral Company Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 1789 (Ch) (17 July 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Christie v Mary Ward Legal Centre & Anor [2023] EWHC 1814 (KB) (18 July 2023)

McGee v Lewis [2023] EWHC 1813 (KB) (17 July 2023)

Hamon & Ors v University College London [2023] EWHC 1812 (KB) (17 July 2023)

Chishti v Spottiswoode & Ors [2023] EWHC 1808 (KB) (17 July 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org

New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 18th, 2023 in legislation by sally

2023 c. 32 – National Security Act 2023

2023 c. 31 – Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk