UK Supreme Court sits in Manchester for first time – BBC News
‘The UK Supreme Court, the highest court in the country, will sit in Manchester this week.’
BBC News, 6th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
What Is Next For Shamima Begum? – Each Other
‘Last week the Special Immigration Appeals Commission ruled that Sajid Javid’s decision to revoke Shamima Begum’s citizenship in 2019 was lawful, despite “credible suspicion” that she was trafficked to Syria by terror group Islamic State (Isis) for sexual exploitation, and rejected Begum’s appeal against the decision. The ruling casts further doubt on 23-year-old Begum’s hopes of ever being reunited with her family in the UK.’
Each Other, 3rd March 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
Conversion therapy ban will be hard to police, says victim – BBC News
‘A man subjected to electric shock aversion therapy in the 1970s to stop him being gay has welcomed plans to ban conversion therapy.’
BBC News, 5th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
SRA wins approval to destroy 765,000 files from shut-down firms – Legal Futures
‘The High Court has given the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) permission to destroy immediately around 765,000 files it is storing after intervening in law firms in recent years.’
Legal Futures, 3rd March 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
New Judgment: R (On the application of Day) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 – UKSC Blog
‘Land which is subject to a statutory trust in favour of the public is held by a local authority for the purpose of the public’s enjoyment. In order for local authorities to dispose of this type of land they must comply with statutory consultation requirements. The issue raised by this appeal is what happens to the public’s rights to use this type of land when the local authority disposes of the land but fails to comply with the statutory requirements.’
UKSC Blog, 1st March 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
Equalities watchdog criticises councils for leaving adults receiving social care “in the dark” about how to challenge decisions – Local Government Lawyer
‘Adults receiving social care in England and Wales are being failed if they try to challenge decisions made by local authorities, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has claimed.’
Local Government Lawyer, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Court bid to protect against ‘ghost landlords’ fails – BBC News
‘A legal bid to protect tenants from so called “ghost landlords” has failed, in a move that could have significant implications for people looking to claim their rent back if they live in bad conditions.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Case Preview: R (on the application of Palmer) v Northern Derbyshire Magistrates Court and Anor – UKSC Blog
‘In this post, Ingrida Jakuseva, a paralegal within the Litigation and Arbitration department at CMS, previews the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in R (on the application of Palmer) v Northern Derbyshire Magistrates Court and Anor. The application for permission to appeal will be heard by the Supreme Court on 8 March 2023.’
UKSC Blog, 1st March 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
Jurors trying Insulate Britain protesters fail to reach verdict – The Guardian
‘Three climate protesters who stopped traffic to bring rush hour chaos to the City of London face a possible retrial.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
The Environmental Minimum with Dr Stefan Theil – Law Pod UK
‘In this episode, Lucy McCann speaks to Dr Stefan Theil, the John Thornley Fellow and Director of Studies in Law at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, about what role the law can play in tackling the climate crisis.’
Law Pod UK, 1st March 2023
Source: audioboom.com
Family wins settlement in claim over teacher’s asbestos cancer death – The Guardian
‘The family of a teacher who died of cancer due to asbestos exposure at her school has won a settlement, prompting warnings that staff and pupils remain at risk in older buildings.’
The Guardian, 3rd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Plans for gas drilling in Surrey Hills to face judicial review – The Guardian
‘Plans to drill for gas in the Surrey Hills will be put under judicial review and could be stopped, after local campaigners took the government to the high court.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Blackpool murder: Four jailed for ‘almost animalistic’ street attack – BBC News
‘Two men and two women who chased and stabbed a man in a “vicious, frenzied attack” have been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter after causing cyclist to fall in front of car – The Guardian
‘A pedestrian who shouted and waved her arm aggressively at a cyclist on the pavement, causing her to fall into the path of an oncoming car, has been jailed for three years for manslaughter.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Manchester Arena bomb inquiry finds MI5 missed significant chance – BBC News
‘The security service MI5 missed a significant chance to take action that might have prevented the Manchester Arena attack, an inquiry has found.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/237 – The Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2023
SI 2023/232 – The Social Security Benefits (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/230 – The Exotic Equine Diseases (Compensation) (England) Order 2023
SI 2023/228 – The Oil and Gas Authority (Levy and Fees) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/226 – The Loans for Mortgage Interest (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/209 – The Armed Forces (Driving Disqualification Orders) Regulations 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Rakusen v Jepsen & Ors [2023] UKSC 9 (01 March 2023)
Day,R (on the application of) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 (01 March 2023)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Soriano v Forensic News LLC & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 223 (01 March 2023)
Kwok & Ors v UBS AG (London Branch) [2023] EWCA Civ 222 (01 March 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Hodes v Frankel & Anor [2023] EWHC 442 (Ch) (01 March 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Bukhari v Bukhari [2023] EWHC 427 (KB) (01 March 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
UK competition court halts class action claim against Meta – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has paused the progress of a class action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, amid concerns over the validity of the methodology used to calculate potential damages.’
OUT-LAW.com, 1st March 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Parent and group company guarantees, dormant companies and adjudication enforcement – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘Can a dormant company enforce an adjudicator’s decision in its favour?.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog , 1st March 2023
