‘Oppressive lawsuits brought by wealthy individuals to evade scrutiny and intimidate critics are to be defined in English and Welsh law for the first time, as judges are handed powers to dismiss “Slapps” at an early stage.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Decisions taken by law firms to act for clients, including “environment-harming” fossil fuel companies and others, are not about access to justice or legal ethics, a leading academic has argued.’
Legal Futures, 13th June 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Commission of England and Wales is considering whether juryless trials could help improve rape conviction rates. All rape and attempted rape trials in England and Wales are currently held before a jury of 12 people, who listen to the evidence and decide unanimously whether the accused is innocent or guilty.’
Each Other, 12th June 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Abortion legislation is “very much out of date” and should be overhauled, the chair of the Commons women and equalities committee has said, after a woman was jailed for procuring drugs to induce an abortion after the legal limit.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Millions of pounds have been paid out in the last ten years to people who were abused in the Scouts, lawyers say.’
BBC News, 13th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
SI 2023/601 – The Common Procurement Vocabulary (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/623 – The Windsor Framework (Disclosure of Revenue and Customs Information) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/622 – The Plastic Packaging Tax (General) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/620 – The Mobile Homes (Pitch Fees) (Prescribed Form) (England) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/606 – The Tobacco Products (Traceability and Security Features) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Tinkler v Esken Ltd (Formerly Stobart Group Ltd) [2023] EWCA Civ 655 (09 June 2023)
Pitalia & Anor v NHS England [2023] EWCA Civ 657 (09 June 2023)
N & A (1996 Hague Convention: Article 13) [2023] EWCA Civ 623 (09 June 2023)
Phipps v Priory Education Services Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 652 (09 June 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
UO v London Borough of Redbridge [2023] EWHC 1355 (Admin) (08 June 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
King v Bar Mutual Indemnity Fund [2023] EWHC 1408 (Ch) (09 June 2023)
Thandi v Saggu [2023] EWHC 1379 (Ch) (08 June 2023)
Henrikson & Ors v Constant & Ors [2023] EWHC 1373 (Ch) (07 June 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
PA (GI) Ltd v Cigna Insurance Services (Europe) Ltd [2023] EWHC 1360 (Comm) (09 June 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
Article 39 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 1398 (Fam) (09 June 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Amersi v Leslie & Anor [2023] EWHC 1368 (KB) (07 June 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘A law firm has had to take civil action against the father on the opposite side of a child contact dispute because of the abuse he has directed at it and the solicitor running the case.’
Legal Futures, 12th June 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Supreme Court has refused mining giant BHP permission to appeal the Court of Appeal’s decision allowing the largest group action ever to go ahead.’
Legal Futures, 12th June 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The former director of a finance company, based in the City of London, has been imprisoned today (9 June 2023) of being responsible for an around £70m investment fraud, which stole money from members of the public.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 9th June 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A garden supplies company owner has been jailed and the firm has been fined £700,000 after a worker was crushed to death by a robotic packing arm.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 9th June 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘An experienced district judge has ruled it is “irrelevant” how medical reporting costs are broken down, as the debate over non-party disclosure takes another turn.
Law Society's Gazette, 12th June 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘An ambulance driver has been jailed for killing a patient in a crash after not securing her stretcher harness and driving on the wrong side of the road.’
BBC News, 10th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A parking firm has lost a court case against a woman it tried to fine after only sending her a letter in English.’
The Independent, 12th June 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘There is “little evidence” Albanians are at risk in their country and need asylum in the UK, a committee of MPs says. Albanian nationals should not routinely be granted asylum, the Home Affairs select committee said.’
BBC News, 12th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Placing unaccompanied children in hotels run by the Home Office is “unlawful”, according to a legal action launched after hundreds of youngsters living in them have gone missing.’
The Guardian, 11th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘School inspections in England are to change after the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry led to calls for reform. Ofsted will revisit schools graded inadequate over child welfare within three months, and there will be an overhaul of its complaints system.’
BBC News, 12th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Under English law, what constitutes a signature is flexible. A person’s intention can determine whether they have entered into binding agreements or transactions.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th June 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Parents who care for disabled young people will be better supported to access vital savings – including Child Trust Funds – thanks to the launch of a new easy-to-use guide.’
Ministry of Justice, 9th June 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘The London Borough of Croydon must pay a former director almost £15,000 in withheld pay, which it reduced while she was off sick.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th June 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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