Payout for Ashington woman who got cancer after wrong smear result – BBC News
‘A woman who had to undergo cancer treatment after being cleared by an incorrect smear test has received compensation.’
BBC News, 12th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gulf War ‘human shield’ hostages set to take legal action – BBC News
‘British Airways passengers and crew taken hostage in Kuwait are set to take legal action against the government and the airline, lawyers say.’
BBC News, 12th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mandatory anti-slavery declarations risk becoming ‘box-ticking exercise’, say UK MPs – The Guardian
‘Campaigners and MPs have said anti-slavery declarations made mandatory by Theresa May risk becoming “a pointless box-ticking exercise” after it emerged that ministers took assurances from one previously slavery-linked company on trust.’
The Guardian, 11th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Ogonowska, R. v (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Crim 1021 (08 September 2023)
BHQ, R. v (Re Jurisdiction Only) [2023] EWCA Crim 1018 (08 September 2023)
Roberts, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1023 (08 September 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
O/A v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 2227 (Admin) (06 September 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Bourlakova & Ors v Bourlakov & Ors [2023] EWHC 2233 (Ch) (08 September 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
JRV & Anor v BRG (Re Injunction) [2023] EWHC 2238 (KB) (08 September 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailli.org
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/986 – The Firefighters’ Pension Schemes (England) (Amendment) Order 2023
SI 2023/985 – The National Health Service Pension Schemes (Remediable Service) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/983 – The Tonnage Tax (Training Requirement) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/972 – The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/967 – The Employment Appeal Tribunal (Amendment) Rules 2023
SI 2023/978 – The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Alteration of Coroner Areas) (No. 2) Order 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Damp, mould and the HHSRS – Nearly Legal
‘Here is a quick note on two recent DLUHC/govt publications on damp and mould, and on proposed revisions to the housing health and safety rating system.’
Nearly Legal, 10th September 2023
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
UK regulator clarifies ‘may contain’ food allergen labelling requirements – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements, providing important clarifications over the use of the so-called “may contain” label by food producers and retailers.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th September 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Personal data in FOI requests: cautionary tales – Local Government Lawyer
‘In recent news there have been reports of personal data breaches that have resulted from the release of information in response to a freedom of information request. Charlotte Smith looks at the issues involved.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Tribunal rejects MoJ’s ‘elaborate’ reason for refusing FOI request – Law Society’s Gazette
The first-tier tribunal has overturned a ruling that the Ministry of Justice was entitled to turn down freedom of information requests relating to cleaners’ pay.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th September 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
TUC complains to UN watchdog over ‘undemocratic’ UK anti-strike law – The Guardian
‘The Trades Union Congress has lodged a complaint with the UN’s labour standards body claiming the UK government flouted the watchdog’s orders over its newly enforced “undemocratic” anti-strike law.’
The Guardian, 10th September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
No apologies over Grays golly doll pub investigation, says police chief – BBC News
‘A police chief constable has “no regrets” after his officers investigated pub landlords who displayed golly dolls behind their bar.’
BBC News, 11th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK Government launches taskforce to stop ‘devastating’ lawsuits against journalists – The Independent
‘The Government has launched a new taskforce which aims to put a stop to lawsuits that have a “devastating” impact on journalists. Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will meet groups from the media and legal sectors on Monday as they try to end legal threats, known as strategic lawsuits against public participation (Slapps).’
The Independent, 11th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/957 – The Windsor Framework (Plant Health) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/955 – The Trade Remedies (Dumping and Subsidisation) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/949 – The Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/969 – The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Amounts) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/968 – The Countryside Stewardship (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/965 – The Building Safety (Regulator’s Charges) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/980 – The Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2023
SI 2023/977 – The Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2023
Source: www.bailii.org
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
High Court (Administrative Court)
igh Court (Chancery Division)
Burgess v Kempson [2023] EWHC 2216 (Ch) (05 September 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
JB Cocoa SDN BHD & Ors v Maersk Line AS [2023] EWHC 2203 (Comm) (05 September 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
CC (A Child), Re [2023] EWHC 2179 (Fam) (29 August 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Dialysis and different realities – the Court of Protection has to decide – Local Government Lawyer
‘In a recent ruling a senior judge has helpfully reminded us of the fact that a person with cognitive impairments may be operating within a very different reality to everyone else does not mean that it is a reality which can simply be ignored, writes Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon).’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Denton and applications to set aside default judgments – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Court of Appeal has settled the uncertainty around whether the ruling in Denton applies to applications to set aside a default judgment, writes Alastair Cantor.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th September 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
New collaboration on scoping study on international cooperation in criminal law – Law Commission
‘In a new initiative, the Law Commission of England and Wales has invited the Criminal Law Reform Now Network (CLRNN), an established research network, to look at whether a law reform project on international cooperation in criminal law is needed and, if so, what the scope might be.’
Law Commission, 7th September 2023
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
