Driver’s botched DIY car work caused death crash – BBC News
‘A driver killed a motorcyclist when his broken car bonnet flew open after he tied it down with bungee cord.’
BBC News, 28th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child killer Colin Pitchfork’s release from prison put on hold – The Guardian
‘The double child killer Colin Pitchfork has had his release from prison put on hold after a judge decided the decision to free him should be reviewed.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
HMP Bronzefield baby death followed systemic failings – inquest – BBC News
‘A baby died after her “vulnerable” 18-year-old mother gave birth alone in a jail cell following “systemic failings” by state agencies, a coroner has said.’
BBC News, 29th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Excluded from justice’: court prevents family of victim from addressing assailant – The Guardian
‘The brother of a man who died after being assaulted in his own home has said he has been “excluded from justice” after magistrates barred him from court on the grounds that his presence would put the teenage attacker under “undue stress”.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Cryptocurrency: 11 members of £5m drugs gang jailed – BBC News
‘Eleven members of a drugs gang have been jailed for a multi-million pound cocaine and money laundering operation.’
BBC News, 30th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Andrew Malkinson: End living cost charge for wrongfully convicted, Tory MP says – BBC News
‘A senior Conservative MP has urged ministers to change prison compensation rules after it emerged a man who wrongly spent 17 years in jail may have money deducted from his payout.’
BBC News, 30th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal to rule on Dartmoor wild camping case – The Independent
‘The Court of Appeal is to give its ruling in a legal battle over the right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park.’
The Independent, 31st July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Revealed: ‘Monster’ care worker raped elderly dementia patients – but authorities don’t know how many – The Independent
‘Three police officers probed over allegations they failed to investigate initial reports of rape and sexual abuse by care worker.’
The Independent, 29th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK retail financial services set for biggest overhaul in 20 years – The Guardian
‘The biggest regulatory shake-up of UK retail financial services for two decades will come into force on Monday in an effort to crack down on rip-offs and poor customer service.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
NHS midwife sacked for claiming terrorists could poison baby milk – BBC News
‘A midwife who told a patient that terrorists could contaminate milk formula to “kill the babies” has been struck off.’
BBC News, 30th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ava Mae Collard: Parents jailed for causing baby girl’s death – BBC News
‘A mum and dad who caused the death of their five-month-old baby girl have been jailed.’
BBC News, 27th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Borough council not vicariously liable for abuse suffered by claimant, High Court rules – Local Government Lawyer
‘Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is not vicariously liable for sexual abuse inflicted on claimant DJ by an uncle who was a de facto foster parent, the High Court has found.’
Local Government Lawyer, 27th July 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Killer of Met police officer Sgt Matt Ratana given whole-life sentence – The Guardian
‘A man has been sentenced to a whole-life order, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison, for the murder of Sgt Matt Ratana, whom he shot with a gun he smuggled into a custody centre while handcuffed.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Great grandmother had legs amputated after she was dragged under bus when driver refused to let her on – The Independent
‘An 83 year-old woman lost both her legs when she was dragged under a bus when the driver refused to let her on.’
The Independent, 28th July 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cryptocurrency: Four members of £5m drugs gang jailed – BBC News
‘A drugs gang have been jailed for a multimillion pound operation which laundered profits in cryptocurrency.’
BBC News, 27th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Croydon tram operator and TfL fined £14m over deadly 2016 crash – The Guardian
‘Transport for London and the operator of the Croydon tram have been fined a total of £14m for safety failings leading up to the 2016 crash in which seven people died.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ramarni Crosby: Teenagers jailed for killing 16-year-old in Gloucester – BBC News
‘Four teenagers convicted of stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in Gloucester have been jailed.’
BBC News, 27th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Views sought on criminal appeals process – Law Commission
‘On Thursday 27 July, the Law Commission of England and Wales is publishing a paper asking for views on whether and how the law governing appeals for criminal cases should be reformed.’
Law Commission, 26th July 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Sun publisher can go to trial, judge rules – The Guardian
‘The Duke of Sussex’s damages claim over allegations of unlawful information gathering against the publisher of the Sun will go to trial, a high court judge has ruled.’
The Guardian, 27th July 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Hodge v Folkestone and Hythe District Council [2023] EWCA Civ 896 (27 July 2023)
El Diwany v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2023] EWCA Civ 888 (26 July 2023)
Crane Bank Ltd & Ors v DFCU Bank Ltd & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 886 (26 July 2023)
C (Child: Ability to Instruct Solicitor) [2023] EWCA Civ 889 (26 July 2023)
WAS (Pakistan) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 894 (26 July 2023)
Olsten (UK) Holdings Ltd v Adecco Group European Works Council [2023] EWCA Civ 883 (26 July 2023)
Wright v McCormack [2023] EWCA Civ 892 (26 July 2023)
FXF v English Karate Federation Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 891 (26 July 2023)
Eastpoint Block A RTM Company Ltd v Otubaga [2023] EWCA Civ 879 (25 July 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Metastasio v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 1918 (Admin) (26 July 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
VE Vegas Investors IV LLC v Evelyn Partners LLP & Ors [2023] EWHC 1786 (Ch) (27 July 2023)
Duke of Sussex v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2023] EWHC 1944 (Ch) (27 July 2023)
Cohen & Ors v O’Leary & Ors (Re Insolvency Act 1986) [2023] EWHC 1939 (Ch) (26 July 2023)
Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Wright (Rev1) [2023] EWHC 1894 (Ch) (25 July 2023)
Wright & Anor v Coinbase Global, Inc & Ors [2023] EWHC 1893 (Ch) (25 July 2023)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Adams v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2023] EWHC 1940 (KB) (27 July 2023)
AB/X v Ministry of Justice [2023] EWHC 1920 (KB) (26 July 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
USAF Nominee No. 18 Ltd & Ors v Watkin Jones & Son Ltd [2023] EWHC 1880 (TCC) (26 July 2023)
Home Group Ltd v MPS Housing Ltd [2023] EWHC 1946 (TCC) (25 July 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
