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.’
BBC News, 25th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Update on British Citizenship for Children of EEA Nationals – EIN Blog
‘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.’
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.’
Legal Futures, 25th July 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Fake taxi driver who preyed on young women jailed for 18 years – The Independent
‘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.’
The Independent, 25th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The FA v Daniel Podence – Spitting in the Wind – Football Law
‘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.’
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.’
BBC News, 25th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Landmark” Social Housing Act receives Royal Assent – Local Government Lawyer
‘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”.’
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.’
BBC News, 25th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Quickie’ divorces and will writing to be investigated – BBC News
‘Firms offering “quickie” divorces and will writing are to be investigated by the UK’s competition watchdog.’
BBC News, 18th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Third Party Costs Orders and Experts: Order Restored – QMLR
‘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.’
QMLR, 18th July 2023
Source: 1corqmlr.com
Suella Braverman broke law by denying asylum seekers £3 a week, judge rules – The Guardian
‘The home secretary acted unlawfully in failing to provide basic support to asylum seekers, including young children and pregnant women, a judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
ClientEarth loses high court fight with Shell over climate strategy – The Guardian
‘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.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tonbridge murder: Two teenagers jailed for fatal stabbing – BBC News
‘Two teenagers have been jailed for the murder of a young man in Tonbridge last summer.’
BBC News, 24th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Vicarious liability – what does the latest Supreme Court decision mean for employers? – Mills & Reeve
‘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.’
Mills & Reeve, 24th July 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
Tougher rules will target illegal ads and fake influencer scams, says Government – The Independent
‘Tougher new rules are set to clamp down on illegal and age-restricted adverts and fake celebrity scams, the Government has said.’
The Independent, 25th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Luton: Electric unicycle rider jailed over pensioner’s death – BBC News
‘A man who was riding an electric unicycle on a pavement when he hit an 88-year-old pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, has been jailed.’
BBC News, 24th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who posed online as child model scout admits 88 sex offences – The Guardian
‘A man who posed online as a scout for child models has admitted 88 sex offences against victims as young as six.’
The Guardian, 24th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
McGaughey & Anor v Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 873 (21 July 2023)
Wright & Ors v BTC Core & Ors (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 868 (20 July 2023)
Zhongshan Fucheng Investment Co Ltd v Federal Republic of Nigeria [2023] EWCA Civ 867 (20 July 2023)
Plescan v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2023] EWCA Civ 870 (20 July 2023)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Hamilton, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 850 (20 July 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
HA & Ors v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 1876 (Admin) (21 July 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
McLean & Ors v McLean [2023] EWHC 1863 (Ch) (20 July 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Lakatamia Shipping Company Ltd v Su & Ors [2023] EWHC 1874 (Comm) (21 July 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
Derbyshire County Council v Marsden [2023] EWHC 1892 (Fam) (21 July 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Davidoff & Ors v Hargrave [2023] EWHC 1825 (KB) (21 July 2023)
Goodmans Autos Ltd v Maverstone Properties Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 1882 (KB) (21 July 2023)
Chapman v Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (Re Costs) [2023] EWHC 1871 (KB) (20 July 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/860 – The Electricity Capacity (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/856 – The Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Enforcement) (Amendment) Order 2023
SI 2023/838 – The Offshore Installations (Safety Zones) Order 2023
SI 2023/825 – The Education (Designated Institutions in Further Education) (Amendment) Order 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
