Malicious falsehood in English law – OUT-LAW.com
‘The law of malicious falsehood aims to protect economic interests. Malicious falsehood claims are sometimes made in tandem with, or as an alternative to, defamation claims.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th May 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
UK government plans major reforms to employment regulation – OUT-LAW.com
‘Proposals in a new policy paper published by the UK government could have a significant effect on employment regulation, according to legal experts.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th May 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
New research examines the reasons behind Deprivation of Liberty applications and the complex needs of the children involved – Family Law
‘In recent years there has been a marked increase in the use of the inherent jurisdiction of the family court to deprive children of their liberty. In these cases, restrictions are placed on a child’s liberty beyond what would normally be expected for a child of the same age. This may include them being kept in a locked environment that they are not free to leave, being kept under continuous supervision, and being subject to restraint or medical treatment without consent. In response, the President of the Family Division launched a national Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) court at the Royal Courts of Justice, which is running for a pilot period of 12 months from July 2022.’
Family Law, 12th May 2023
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Court rejects £63m claim against PwC over Slater and Gordon deal – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A judge has dismissed a claim that national firm Slater and Gordon was passed confidential information which caused it to chop £63m off the price of an acquisition.’
Law Society's Gazette, 15th May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Host of ‘vile, racist’ podcast to be sentenced for stirring up hatred – The Independent
‘A white-supremacist podcast host is to be sentenced after stirring up racial hatred on his “vile” show Radio Aryan.’
The Independent, 15th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Warnings over NHS data privacy after ‘stalker’ doctor shares woman’s records – The Guardian
‘The confidentiality of NHS medical records has been thrown into doubt after a “stalker” hospital doctor accessed and shared highly sensitive information about a woman who had started dating her ex-boyfriend, despite not being involved in her care.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Overhaul UK fertility law to keep up with advancements, expert says – The Guardian
‘A leading fertility expert has said the law should be overhauled so that rapid advancements in reproductive science do not stall.’
The Guardian, 14th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Serial rapist Andrew Barlow recalled to prison weeks after release – BBC News
‘A man who was jailed for 13 rapes has been recalled to prison just weeks after being released.’
BBC News, 13th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sex abuse victims ‘must get specialist support’ – BBC News
‘Encouraging abuse victims to come forward without a specialist support system in place is “totally irresponsible”, campaigners have said.’
BBC News, 15th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/522 – The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/521 – The Education (Student Finance) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/520 – The Building etc. (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/518 – The Community Investment Tax Relief (Amendment of Investment Limits) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/508 – The Tonnage Tax (Further Opportunity for Election) Order 2023
SI 2023/524 – The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) (Amendment) Order 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Clarke, R. v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 483 (11 May 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
ClearCourse Partnership AcqireCo Ltd & Anor v Jethwa & Ors [2023] EWHC 1122 (Ch) (11 May 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Steenbok Newco 10 SARL & Anor v Formal Holdings Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 1112 (Comm) (11 May 2023)
Wang v Floreat Private Ltd & Ors (Re Consequential Matters) [2023] EWHC 1123 (Comm) (11 May 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
J & J Franks Ltd v Shotter & Anor [2023] EWHC 1080 (KB) (11 May 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Sweeping UK ‘sunset’ of retained EU law by end of 2023 dropped – OUT-LAW.com
‘UK legislation derived from the EU that was retained on the UK statute book at the point of Brexit will no longer be revoked en masse at the end of this year, the UK government has announced.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th May 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Protection of the public and the retrospective application of penalties – UK Human Rights Blog
‘On 29 November 2019 Usman Khan attended a rehabilitation event at Fishmongers’ Hall and stabbed five people, two fatally. On 2 February 2020 Sudesh Amman attacked two passers-by in Streatham High Road with a knife before being shot dead by police. Both men had previously been convicted of terrorism offences. Both men had been automatically released on licence halfway through their custodial sentences.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 10th May 2023
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Animal cruelty offences – New sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council
‘Updated sentencing guidelines for animal cruelty offences that reflect changes introduced by the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021, were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.’
Sentencing Council, 10th May 2023
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
New APIL head: Fixed costs will trigger decade of litigation – Legal Futures
‘The extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) later this year will lead to “poor behaviours” by some parties and a decade of litigation to clarify how they work, the new president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has predicted.’
Legal Futures, 12th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Driver who smuggled children bolted inside hidden van hatch jailed – Home Office
‘A man who smuggled migrants in a “coffin-like” hide inside the roof of a van has been sentenced to 3 years in prison.’
Home Office, 11th May 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Far-right extremist sentenced after attempting to make explosives – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A far-right extremist, who downloaded manuals on how to make guns and explosives, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of terrorism offences.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 11th May 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Civil Justice Council Costs Review – Final Report – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Civil Justice Council Costs Review – Final Report’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 10th May 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
The Nicholas Wall Memorial Lecture, given by Lord Justice Peter Jackson: ‘Is Family Law law?’ – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Nicholas Wall Memorial Lecture, given by Lord Justice Peter Jackson: “Is Family Law law?”’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 11thMay 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
