Law to extend use of CE mark on medical devices in Britain tabled – OUT-LAW.com
‘Medical device manufacturers should put a plan in place for using the new “UKCA” mark on their products – despite new legislation being put forward to allow EU-derived ‘CE’ markings to continue to be relied upon when selling such products in Britain for years to come.’
OUT-LAW.com, 5th May 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Opportunities opening up for “long neglected” returners to the law – Legal Futures
‘The legal profession’s growing appetite for hiring career returners is opening up a wealth of opportunities for a talented group of lawyers who have “long been neglected”.’
Legal Futures, 5th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Abuse survivors’ ‘utter dismay’ at report’s findings into bishop’s resignation – The Independent
‘An official report into the resignation of a Roman Catholic bishop who ignored warnings to stop associating with a paedophile has been met with “utter dismay” by abuse survivors.’
The Independent, 4th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Suella Braverman’s claims modern slavery laws are being abused questioned by Home Office’s own report – The Independent
‘A Home Office report has raised fresh questions about Suella Braverman’s claims that modern slavery laws are being “abused” by small boat migrants.’
The Independent, 4th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Metal detectorists jailed for conspiring to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins – The Guardian
‘Two metal detector enthusiasts who conspired to illegally sell a cache of Anglo Saxon coins which help change our understanding of Alfred the Great have been jailed for more than five years.’
BBC News, 4th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘I was denied my right’: voter ID rules a barrier for some in England – The Guardian
‘The introduction of voter ID in England has left a number of people, often from more marginalised groups, unable to cast ballots in local elections – although some officials’ fears of widespread chaos did not materialise.’
The Guardian, 4th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Dad who violently shook seven-week-old son jailed – BBC News
‘A man who shook his seven-week-old son so violently that he was left brain damaged has been jailed for 10 years and nine months.’
BBC News, 4th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Ashaoui v R. [2023] EWCA Crim 455 (27 April 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Wilmot-Smith v Burstall & Anor [2023] EWHC 962 (Ch) (03 May 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
Z (Disclosure To Social Work England : Costs) [2023] EWHC 982 (Fam) (28 April 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Towarzystwo Ubezpieczen Interpolska SA v Mann [2023] EWHC 1040 (KB) (03 May 2023)
Transport for London v Persons Unknown & Ors [2023] EWHC 1038 (KB) (03 May 2023)
IEH v Powell [2023] EWHC 1037 (KB) (28 April 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Council defeats High Court challenge to enforcement notice – Local Government lawyer
‘Luton Borough Council has defeated a developer’s challenge to a planning enforcement notice in the High Court.’
Local Government lawyer, 4th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Ombudsman calls on major social landlord to pay more than £5k compensation after family left in “dangerous and unacceptable conditions” – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Housing Ombudsman found severe maladministration for housing association A2Dominion after its poor complaint handling left a mother and her family living in “dangerous and unacceptable conditions”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Drug dealer not “pressurised to plead guilty” by lawyers – Legal Futures
‘The Court of Appeal has rejected a claim from a convicted drug dealer that he was “pressurised” to plead guilty by “negligent advice” from his lawyers.’
Legal Futures, 4th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
New blueprint to protect public from scammers – Home Office
‘Government launches new strategy to cut fraud, pursue fraudsters and empower the public.’
Home Office, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
UK signs up to Singapore Convention – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Businesses will be able to enforce international mediated agreements without recourse to lengthy and costly breach of contract proceedings, a justice minister said today as he signed the UN Singapore Convention on Mediation in New York.’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Russian racing driver in High Court bid to get sanctions lifted – The Independent
‘Russian racing driver Nikita Mazepin has begun a High Court fight with British government ministers after being made subject to sanctions in the wake of Russia‘s invasion of Ukraine.’
The Independent, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
McDonald’s fined £500,000 after customer finds mouse droppings in cheeseburger – The Independent
‘A McDonald’s branch was fined £500,000 after a customer’s complaint about finding mouse droppings in their cheeseburger uncovered an infestation that posed an “imminent risk” to public health.’
The Independent, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man poisoned disabled boy’s drink with amphetamines – BBC News
‘A man who poisoned a disabled nine-year-old boy with amphetamines has been sentenced to 32 months in prison.’
BBC News, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
