Research Briefing: The draft Media Bill: A reading list – House of Commons Library
‘This briefing provides a selection of reading on the draft Media Bill (March 2023).’
House of Commons Library , 19th April 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Home Secretary considers new ‘sex for rent’ law – Home Office
‘A public call for evidence has been launched to establish the scale of “sex for rent” in the UK and ask if existing laws protect victims.’
Home Office, 21st April 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Prosecutors focus on ‘love-bombing’ and other manipulative behaviours when charging controlling offences – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Updated guidance on controlling behaviour published by the Crown Prosecution Service today emphasises the need for prosecutors to closely scrutinise the actions of a suspect, who can often take steps to disrupt or mislead criminal proceedings.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 24th April 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Police force wrong to dismiss ex-MP’s ‘vexatious’ FOI requests – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A police force was wrong to dismiss as vexatious freedom of information requests from a disgraced former MP, an appeal has ruled. Overturning a decision by the information commissioner, the Information Rights Tribunal reminded South Yorkshire Police that the way to avoid being chased for missing a deadline is not to miss it in the first place.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st April 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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.’
Law Society's Gazette, 24th April 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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.’
The Independent, 24th April 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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.’
The Guardian, 23rd April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
River Lugg damage caused by convicted farmer to cost £700k to fix – BBC News
‘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.’
BBC News, 23rd April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
HMP Highpoint: Man should have had probation appointment before death – ombudsman – BBC News
‘A man who died two days after being released from prison should have had a scheduled probation appointment, an ombudsman found.’
BBC News, 24th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New regulations published regarding UK’s Register of Overseas Entities – Local Government Lawyer
‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court of Appeal quashes council direction requiring travellers to leave site – Local Government Lawyer
‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st April 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Firm ordered to pay wasted costs for “inexplicable” error – Legal Futures
‘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.’
Legal Futures, 21st April 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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.’
Law Commission, 20th April 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Speech by the Master of the Rolls – The future of London as a pre-eminent dispute resolution centre: opportunities and challenges – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Speech by the Master of the Rolls – The future of London as a pre-eminent dispute resolution centre: opportunities and challenges.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 20th April 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
No case for extending bereavement damages, says minister – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Ministry of Justice has rejected broadening eligibility for bereavement damages despite accusations the current limits are outdated and unfair.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th April 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/431 – The Single Trade Window (Preparation) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/430 – The Unpaid Work Requirements (Prescribed Persons for Consultation) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/425 – The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Order 2023
SI 2023/437 – The Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/450 – The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Morgan & Ors v Ministry of Justice (Northern Ireland) [2023] UKSC 14 (19 April 2023)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
FM Conway Ltd v Rugby Football Union & Ors (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 418 (19 April 2023)
Hunt v Ubhi [2023] EWCA Civ 417 (19 April 2023)
M (A Child: Leave To Oppose Adoption) [2023] EWCA Civ 404 (18 April 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Lidl Great Britain Ltd & Anor v Tesco Stores Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 873 (Ch) (19 April 2023)
High Court (Patents Court)
Nicoventures Trading Ltd v Philip Morris Products SA & Anor [2023] EWHC 854 (Pat) (18 April 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Jenkinson v Hertfordshire County Council [2023] EWHC 872 (KB) (18 April 2023)
Drummond v Keolis Amey Docklands Ltd [2023] EWHC 853 (KB) (17 April 2023)
Ascension Asset Management Ltd & Anor v Sky Solicitors Ltd [2023] EWHC 875 (KB) (17 April 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
