UK amends encrypted message scanning plans – BBC News
‘The UK government has amended powers that could be used to force tech firms to scan encrypted messages for child abuse images.’
BBC News, 19th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who killed pregnant woman after driving at 123mph on M66 jailed for 12 years – The Guardian
‘A man who killed a pregnant woman as he filmed himself speeding at 123mph has been handed a 12-year prison sentence.’
The Guardian, 19th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Vernacare Ltd v Moulded Fibre Products Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 841 (18 July 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Williams & Anor v Alter Domus Trustees (UK) Ltd & Ors (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 1820 (Ch) (18 July 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Advance Global Capital Ltd v Coombes [2023] EWHC 1822 (Comm) (17 July 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
DJ v Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council [2023] EWHC 1815 (KB) (18 July 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
What is changing for International Students in July 2023 – EIN Blog
‘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.’
EIN Blog, 19th July 2023
Source: www.ein.org.uk
UK Supreme Court limits application of the public sector equality duty overseas – EIN Blog
‘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.’
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
‘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.’
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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Covid and cancelled school trips – Local Government Lawyer
‘Sarah Prager KC analyses the latest instalment in the great Covid refund saga.’
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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th July 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Mansion House speech by the Lord Chief Justice for His Majesty’s Judges.’
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.’
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
‘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.’
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.’
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.’
BBC News, 18th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bishop’s Castle care home set to close over ongoing safety issues – BBC News
‘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.’
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.’
The Guardian, 18th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Met Police apologise over Daniel Morgan murder probe – BBC News
‘The Met Police has apologised to the family of private detective Daniel Morgan, who was murdered in 1987.’
BBC News, 19th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
