Tougher licensing rules for taxi drivers come into force – BBC News
‘Tougher rules for taxi and private hire drivers will be introduced in England in a bid to make passengers safer.’
BBC News, 27th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MPs back illegal migration bill by 289 votes to 230 – The Guardian
‘The government’s flagship asylum bill passed its third reading in the Commons on Wednesday night and will now go to the Lords despite criticism from several leading Conservatives including Theresa May.’
The Guardian, 26th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Coffin sliding – urban myths vs the law – Law & Religion UK
‘The procedure of “coffin sliding” is one of the devices employed in the funeral trade for moving coffins to adjacent plots to remedy errors and other changes following their initial interment. Whilst its use is only infrequently reported, to date it has featured in four consistory court determinations. The associated law is discussed below with reference to the most recent reference to “coffin sliding”, Re Chevington Cemetery [2023] ECC New 3.’
Law & Religion UK, 25th April 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
UK government publishes Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government has published its long-awaited Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill, designed to boost competition and crack down on unfair business practices.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th April 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Use of non-jury trial system to continue in NI – BBC News
‘Non-jury trials will continue to be used in Northern Ireland, with the secretary of state saying the move is “regrettable” but necessary due to the security situation.’
BBC News, 25th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paralegal wins claims for disability discrimination and harassment – Legal Futures
‘A paralegal at a London law firm was unfairly dismissed over unpaid wages, subjected to disability discrimination and harassed on the basis of her sex, an employment tribunal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 26th April 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Prisoner is suicide risk after more than two years in solitary, high court hears – The Guardian
‘A prisoner’s detention in solitary confinement in England for more than two years has been “wholly unnecessary” and has made him suicidal, the high court has heard.’
The Guardian, 25th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judgment reserved in dispute over when honey is “raw honey” – Local Government Lawyer
‘Judgment has been reserved in an appeal over a London borough’s service of an improvement notice under the Food Information Regulations 2014, it has been reported.’
Local Government Lawyer, 25th April 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Lola James: NSPCC demands systemic change after girl’s murder – BBC News
‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’
BBC News, 26th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-Trafford cadet leader Adnan Ali convicted of sexual abuse – The Guardian
‘A former police officer has been convicted of sexual abuse and misconduct in public office after running a police cadet scheme as a “grooming playground” to exploit children and young adults he was responsible for.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
New rules ban subscription traps and fake reviews – BBC News
‘Buying, selling or hosting fake reviews will become illegal as part of changes planned in new laws.’
BBC News, 25th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father and son jailed for murder of thief who tried to open car doors – The Independent
‘A father and son who murdered a thief who had been trying car doors around their housing estate have been handed life sentences.’
The Independent, 24th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Illegal Migration Bill risks breaching human rights obligations, watchdog warns – BBC News
‘Plans aimed at stopping people crossing the Channel in small boats risk breaching the UK’s human rights obligations, a watchdog has warned.’
BBC News, 24th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
LSB to put focus on “ethical competence” of lawyers – Legal Futures
‘There needs to be more focus on the “ethical competence” of lawyers throughout their careers, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has suggested.’
Legal Futures, 25th April 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Welsh teen forced to take virginity test before marriage – BBC News
‘It wasn’t just being forced to marry that Farah was against, she also didn’t want the test to show she was a virgin.’
BBC News, 25th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cloud customers should consider options following Ofcom report – OUT-LAW.com
‘The 220-page report published in accordance with Ofcom’s market study powers under the Enterprise Act 2002 highlighted practices which the regulator considers potentially hinder and restrict competition; in particular a customer’s ability to switch provider and adopt a multi-cloud architecture. It is proposing to refer the market for an in-depth investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Man jailed for attempting to throw woman in front of Tube at King’s Cross – BBC News
‘A man who drunkenly tried to throw a woman in front of a Tube train as she travelled to Notting Hill Carnival has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.’
BBC News, 24th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hundreds of UK asylum seeker children wrongly treated as adults, report shows – The Guardian
‘Hundreds of asylum seeker children are wrongly being treated as adults by the Home Office, according to data from dozens of local authorities.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
End of the road for wishful thinking in asset valuations? – Pensions Barrister
‘Paul Newman KC has written a summary of the FTT decision in Morgan Lloyd Trustees Limited & ors v HMRC (31 March 2023). The case concerns the appropriate approach to the valuation of intellectual property rights (including domain names), and will be bad news for trustees hoping to rely on eyebrow-raising expert valuations to escape scheme sanction charges.’
Pensions Barrister, 25th April 2023
Source: www.pensionsbarrister.com
