Crucial hearing in Mastercard litigation begins – Law Society’s Gazette

‘The Competition Appeal Tribunal is set to hear arguments today on a complex EU law issue worth billions of pounds in proceedings against credit card providers, Mastercard and Visa.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 24th April 2023

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Rwanda legal battle back in court as judges reconsider whether scheme is lawful – The Independent

‘The next stage of the legal battle over the Rwanda deal will begin today, with the Court of Appeal to reconsider if it is safe to send asylum seekers to the country.’

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The Independent, 24th April 2023

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‘My boss said my miscarriage was the best thing that could happen to me – then I was sacked’ – The Independent

Posted April 24th, 2023 in bullying, employment, equality, harassment, news, pregnancy, unfair dismissal, victims by sally

‘New research shows that one in four women going through fertility treatment say they were subjected to unfair treatment in the workplace.’

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The Independent, 24th April 2023

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Infected blood victims and families urge UK government to drop defence – The Guardian

‘More than 500 people taking the government to court over the contaminated blood scandal are urging it to concede the case in light of evidence heard by a public inquiry and an interim report produced by its chair.’

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The Guardian, 23rd April 2023

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Ministers say UK will only detain child refugees in ‘exceptional circumstances’ – The Guardian

‘Ministers have pledged to only detain refugee children in “exceptional circumstances” under a new asylum bill after threats of a rebellion from backbench Conservative MPs.’

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The Guardian, 24th April 2023

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River Lugg damage caused by convicted farmer to cost £700k to fix – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2023 in criminal damage, environmental protection, news, pollution, trees, water by sally

‘Fixing damage caused by a farmer who illegally ripped up trees from the banks of a river may cost about £700,000, the Environment Agency says.’

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BBC News, 23rd April 2023

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HMP Highpoint: Man should have had probation appointment before death – ombudsman – BBC News

Posted April 24th, 2023 in drug abuse, Ministry of Justice, news, ombudsmen, probation, suicide by sally

‘A man who died two days after being released from prison should have had a scheduled probation appointment, an ombudsman found.’

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BBC News, 24th April 2023

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New regulations published regarding UK’s Register of Overseas Entities – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 21st, 2023 in company directors, company law, disclosure, local government, news by sally

‘New regulations have been published that extend the ability of Companies House to disclose information contained on the UK’s Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) to certain government or independent enforcement agencies, writes Sophie Alexander.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023

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Court of Appeal quashes council direction requiring travellers to leave site – Local Government Lawyer

Posted April 21st, 2023 in appeals, judicial review, local government, news, notification, travellers by sally

‘Thanet District Council failed to give notice to a Pavee Traveller and her family that it had withdrawn consent for them to stay on land at Ramsgate Port in Kent, before issuing a direction demanding they leave, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023

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Adequacy of reasons and the approach to clarification – Local Government Lawyer

‘The Court of Appeal has handed down a key ruling on the adequacy of reasons in a judgment in care proceedings, and the approach that should be taken to clarification, writes Jennifer Youngs.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023

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Firm ordered to pay wasted costs for “inexplicable” error – Legal Futures

Posted April 21st, 2023 in abuse of process, costs, hospitals, law firms, negligence, news, probate, wills by sally

‘A law firm which started proceedings when its client did not have standing to bring them has been ordered to pay wasted costs because it failed to check this.’

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Legal Futures, 21st April 2023

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Law Commission invited to review legislation on social care for disabled children – Law Commission

‘The Law Commission of England and Wales has been asked by the Department for Education to review the legal framework governing the social care of disabled children to ensure that the law is fair, modern and accessible, allowing children with disabilities to access the support they need.’

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Law Commission, 20th April 2023

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No case for extending bereavement damages, says minister – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted April 21st, 2023 in bereavement, damages, families, limitations, Ministry of Justice, news by sally

‘The Ministry of Justice has rejected broadening eligibility for bereavement damages despite accusations the current limits are outdated and unfair.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 20th April 2023

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Bristol: Man jailed for causing bus to crash into Bishopsworth house – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in criminal damage, dangerous driving, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A driver who caused a collision that saw a double-decker bus hit a house has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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Farmer jailed for ‘ecological vandalism’ of River Lugg in Herefordshire – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in environmental protection, imprisonment, news, pollution, sentencing, water by sally

‘A farmer who hired diggers and bulldozers to illegally rip up trees along the banks of a river has been jailed for 12 months.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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Peer found to have broken conduct rules over failure to declare interest in firm – The Independent

Posted April 21st, 2023 in codes of practice, disclosure, news, parliament by sally

‘A peer has been found to have broken the Code of Conduct after failing to properly declare her role in a not-for-profit company.’

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The Independent, 20th April 2023

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Ignoring ECHR orders would threaten rule of law, legal figures warn – The Independent

‘Any move to allow ministers to ignore European Court of Human Rights orders stopping the removal of migrants would undermine the rule of law, senior legal figures have warned.’

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The Independent, 20th April 2023

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One jailed and three others fined over Insulate Britain roadblock protest – The Guardian

‘One protester has been jailed for five weeks and three others given fines and community service for their part in a protest to demand government action on insulation.’

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The Guardian, 20th April 2023

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Llandough: Concerns over patient restraint training at mental health unit – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in hospitals, mental health, news, restraint by sally

‘Immediate improvements are needed at a mental health care unit after staff restrained patients without the required training, inspectors say.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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Independent review of NHS Tayside over disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel – BBC News

‘Health Secretary Michael Matheson is launching an independent review of NHS Tayside in relation to disgraced former head of neurosurgery Sam Eljamel.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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