Bring in new lobbying rules for ex-ministers by autumn, says watchdog – The Guardian

Posted July 27th, 2023 in civil servants, fines, lobbying, ministers' powers and duties, news by sally

‘No 10 should bring in new fines for ex-ministers who break the rules on lobbying in time for Rishi Sunak’s next reshuffle and tighten restrictions on former civil servants, the government watchdog has said.’

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The Guardian, 27th July 2023

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New Acts – legislation.gov.uk

2023 c. 37 – Illegal Migration Act 2023

2023 c. 35 – Child Support (Enforcement) Act 2023

2023 c. 34 – Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023

2023 c. 39 – Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023

2023 c. 36 – Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023

2023 c. 33 – Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted July 26th, 2023 in legislation by sally

SI 2023/850 – The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2023

SI 2023/858 – The Pensions Dashboards (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted July 26th, 2023 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Gopee v Crown Court at Southwark [2023] EWCA Civ 881 (25 July 2023)

N & A (1996 Hague Convention: Costs) (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 887 (25 July 2023)

UK Trucks Claim Ltd v Stellantis NV & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 875 (25 July 2023)

Dyson Technology Ltd & Anor v Channel Four Television Corporation & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 884 (25 July 2023)

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd & Anor v Astellas Pharma Inc [2023] EWCA Civ 880 (25 July 2023)

JJ, R (On the Application Of) v Spectrum Community Health CIC [2023] EWCA Civ 885 (25 July 2023)

H (A Child : Recusal) [2023] EWCA Civ 860 (24 July 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Court of First Instance West Flanders, Bruges Belgium v Marchesani [2023] EWHC 1848 (Admin) (24 July 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Clientearth v Shell Plc & Ors [2023] EWHC 1897 (Ch) (24 July 2023)

Reading Borough Council v Holland [2023] EWHC 1902 (Ch) (24 July 2023)

Court (Commercial Court) Decisions

Viegas & Ors v Cutrale, The Estate of & Anor [2023] EWHC 1896 (Comm) (24 July 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

K & S (Article 13(b)), Re [2023] EWHC 1883 (Fam) (21 July 2023)

High Court (Technology and Construction Court)

Vinci Construction UK Ltd v Eastwood And Partners (Consulting Engineers) Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 1899 (TCC) (24 July 2023)

Source: www.bailii.org.uk

Modern slavery gangmasters exploit care worker shortage – BBC News

‘The number of modern slavery cases reported within the UK care industry has more than doubled in the past year.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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Update on British Citizenship for Children of EEA Nationals – EIN Blog

Posted July 26th, 2023 in brexit, children, citizenship, EC law, families, immigration, news by sally

‘In our previous article, we discussed the complexities arising from the case of R (on the application of Roehrig) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 31 (Admin) for children of EEA nationals and their potential claims to British citizenship. This case raised the question of whether the Secretary of State had been correct to treat children born before 2 October 2000 to EU citizens residing in the UK pursuant to their rights under EU law as having automatically acquired British citizenship at birth.’

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EIN Blog, 25th July 2023

Source: www.ein.org.uk

Government to introduce compulsory mediation for small claims – Legal Futures

‘The Ministry of Justice is to introduce compulsory mediation for small claims valued up to £10,000, starting with specified money claims.’

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Legal Futures, 25th July 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Fake taxi driver who preyed on young women jailed for 18 years – The Independent

Posted July 26th, 2023 in imprisonment, kidnapping, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, taxis, victims, women by sally

‘A fake taxi driver who kept condoms, latex gloves and Viagra in his car as he prowled the streets for vulnerable women has been jailed for 18 years, police said.’

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The Independent, 25th July 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sunak “undermining trust in lawyers”, says Bar Council – Legal Futures

‘The Bar Council has accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of undermining trust in the profession by claiming that a “subset of lawyers” are exploiting illegal migrants for profit.’

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Legal Futures, 26th July 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

The FA v Daniel Podence – Spitting in the Wind – Football Law

Posted July 26th, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘On 5 April 2023, Daniel Podence (“DP”) of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC was charged with a breach of the FA Rules, rule E1.1 for allegedly spitting at Nottingham Forest FC’s Brennan Johnson (“BJ”) when the two teams played in a Premier League fixture at the City Ground on 1 April 2023.’

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Football Law, 26th July 2023

Source: www.footballlaw.co.uk

Wirral children’s entertainer jailed for child sex abuse – BBC News

‘A former children’s entertainer who committed “truly horrific” child sex offences has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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“Landmark” Social Housing Act receives Royal Assent – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 26th, 2023 in enforcement, fines, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, repairs by sally

‘The Social Housing (Regulation) Act received Royal Assent last week (20 July) with the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) claiming that the legislation will “strengthen powers to tackle failing social landlords, and tenants living in unsafe homes will be better supported by the Regulator”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 25th July 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Infected blood scandal: Bereaved relatives in government compensation plea – BBC News

‘The son of a man who died after he was given infected blood is among those handing in a letter to the government calling for wider compensation.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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‘Quickie’ divorces and will writing to be investigated – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in competition, divorce, legal services, news, wills by sally

‘Firms offering “quickie” divorces and will writing are to be investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2023

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Third Party Costs Orders and Experts: Order Restored – QMLR

Posted July 25th, 2023 in costs, dentists, expert witnesses, news, third parties by sally

‘Sweeting J in the High Court allowed a medico-legal expert’s appeal against a Third Party Costs Order (“TPCO”) made against him. The TPCO had awarded the Defendant NHS Trust the full sum of the costs incurred by it in the defence of the action brought by the Claimant.’

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QMLR, 18th July 2023

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Suella Braverman broke law by denying asylum seekers £3 a week, judge rules – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2023 in asylum, children, food, government departments, news, pregnancy by sally

‘The home secretary acted unlawfully in failing to provide basic support to asylum seekers, including young children and pregnant women, a judge has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2023

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ClientEarth loses high court fight with Shell over climate strategy – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2023 in charities, climate change, company directors, energy, news by sally

‘An environmental law charity has lost an attempt to revive a lawsuit against Shell over its climate strategy after the high court in London refused permission to bring a case against the energy company.’

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The Guardian, 24th July 2023

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Tonbridge murder: Two teenagers jailed for fatal stabbing – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by sally

‘Two teenagers have been jailed for the murder of a young man in Tonbridge last summer.’

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BBC News, 24th July 2023

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Vicarious liability – what does the latest Supreme Court decision mean for employers? – Mills & Reeve

Posted July 25th, 2023 in negligence, news, rape, Supreme Court, vicarious liability by sally

‘The recent case of Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB confirmed the boundaries set by the Supreme Court, providing further clarity on the circumstances where an employer may be held vicariously liable.’

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Mills & Reeve, 24th July 2023

Source: www.mills-reeve.com

Tougher rules will target illegal ads and fake influencer scams, says Government – The Independent

Posted July 25th, 2023 in advertising, consumer protection, electronic commerce, internet, news by sally

‘Tougher new rules are set to clamp down on illegal and age-restricted adverts and fake celebrity scams, the Government has said.’

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The Independent, 25th July 2023

Source: www.independent.co.uk