Cornwall: Fake bomb sender jailed for two and a half years – BBC News
‘A man who sent a fake parcel bomb to an address in Cornwall has been jailed for two and a half years.’
BBC News, 30th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Repayment prevented by sanctions – Law Society’s Gazette
‘In a novel application of the ancient equitable jurisdiction that protects a debtor’s right to redeem mortgaged property, after a short trial, Mr Justice Green granted Fortenova Grupa’s redemption action against LLC Shushary Holding – a subsidiary of VTB Bank PJSC, sanctioned in the UK, EU and US. The action concerned €1.157bn of senior secured floating rate notes issued by Fortenova and due to mature in September 2023; 38% of the notes were owned by Shushary.’
Law Society's Gazette, 26th May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
SDT refused to disclose witness statements in sexual misconduct case – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) refused to disclose the witness statements of three young women who gave evidence of sexual misconduct by City lawyer Oliver Bretherton to journalists, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 30th May 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Humanism and religious instruction in schools: the landmark case of Bowen – Law & Religion UK
‘The High Court decision in R (on the Application of Bowen) v Kent County Council [2023] EWHC 1261 (Admin) makes it clear that local authorities cannot exclude humanist representatives from their Standing Advisory Councils for Religious Education (SACREs). Although many SACREs already include humanists and this interpretation has been articulated in soft law, the judgment of Constable J is unambiguous on that point and presents a significant step forward. However, the judgment also highlights how the protection of non-religious beliefs continues to be controversial and lacking in clarity. This post will explore this welcome decision while highlighting the unresolved matters concerning freedom of non-religious beliefs.’
Law & Religion UK, 30th May 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
Government response to IICSA’s Final Report – Law & Religion UK
‘On 22 May, the Home Secretary made a statement on the Government’s response to the final report of the Independent Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse. She told the House of Commons that the Government had accepted the need to act on 19 of IICSA’s 20 recommendations (but see the response to Recommendation 3), though she also told the House that the Government’s response was not the final word. It should also be noted that “accepting the need to act” on a recommendation is not exactly the same as accepting the recommendation in full.’
Law & Religion UK, 23rd May 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
UK carves own path on data-related innovation under the GDPR – OUT-LAW.com
‘In the five years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect, the data protection legislative landscape in the UK has changed significantly, with further reform on the horizon.’
OUT-LAW.com, 25th May 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Children public law case update: May 2023 – Local Government Lawyer
‘Jennifer Frost rounds up the latest public law children cases of interest to practitioners.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Key issues in land disposal – Local Government Lawyer
‘When local authorities dispose of land, there are several important legal issues for them to consider. A recent case considered by the Supreme Court showed the importance of considering one such issue – the duties associated with disposing of land consisting of open space, write Paul Hilsdon and Matthew Holtam.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
The power to withdraw under scrutiny in the Court of Appeal – Local Government Lawyer
‘In a judgment handed down on 10 May 2023, the Court of Appeal held that the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman did not have a power to withdraw a report issued on completion of his investigation. Amy Tschobotko and Jason Tandy consider below the implications of the judgment for public bodies when discharging their functions, including when carrying out reviews and responding to legal challenges.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th May 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Access to vital legal support extended to millions of vulnerable people – Ministry of Justice
‘Domestic abuse victims and children are among millions more people who will have access to legal aid under major government investment to support those who need it most.’
Ministry of Justice, 25th May 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Views sought on proposals to counter effects of rape myths in sexual offence trials – Law Commission
‘The Law Commission has today published proposals for reform of sexual offences prosecutions.’
Law Commission, 23rd May 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
A talk to the Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum by Mr Justice Foxton: ‘James Bond and the Law’ – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘A talk to the Manchester Business and Property Courts Forum by Mr Justice Foxton: “James Bond and the Law” ‘
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 25th May 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Court orders breakdown of medical expert fees – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Medical reporting organisations could face more scrutiny over their costs after a court ordered a full breakdown of expert fees.’
Law Society's Gazette, 25th May 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘My father performed exorcisms and tried to push me into forced marriage after discovering I was gay’ – The Independent
‘A young woman has told how she was pushed towards a forced marriage and choked unconscious by her father who performed “exorcisms” in a bid to rid of demons after her family found out she was gay. The harrowing case is one of many incidents examined in new research that found forced marriage remains “rife” in England and Wales but the number of people coming forward to alert authorities has plummeted in recent years.’
The Independent, 25th May 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Juror jailed for causing rape trial to collapse by researching defendant online – The Guardian
‘An “unashamed and unrepentant” juror who spent two decades in the police has been jailed for six months after causing a rape trial to collapse by researching the defendant online.’
The Guardian, 25th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bogus solicitor jailed for posing as lawyer in court case – BBC News
‘A “comprehensively dishonest” man who posed as a solicitor in court despite having no legal qualifications has been jailed for 10 months.’
BBC News, 25th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hospital ‘racially discriminated’ against engineer – BBC News
‘An NHS hospital trust racially discriminated against an engineer when he was suspended over a health and safety breach, an employment tribunal ruled.’
BBC News, 25th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paddy Power fined after push notifications sent to people self-excluding from gambling – The Guardian
‘The bookmaker Paddy Power sent a promotional push notification to customers who had signed up to exclude themselves from gambling, inviting them to bet on a football match.’
The Guardian, 25th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
