Eleanor Williams sentencing: Men tried to take own lives over rape lies – BBC News
‘Three men tried to take their own lives after being falsely accused of rape and trafficking, a court has heard.’
BBC News, 13th March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
C7 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWCA Civ 265 (13 March 2023)
Fanning v Revenue & Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 263 (13 March 2023)
Mitchell & Anor v Revenue and Customs [2023] EWCA Civ 261 (10 March 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Bonney & Anor v Barker & Anor (Re Fastfit Station Ltd) [2023] EWHC 496 (Ch) (10 March 2023)
Kulkarni v Gwent Holding Ltd & Anor [2023] EWHC 484 (Ch) (10 March 2023)
Grant & Anor v Hussain & Anor [2023] EWHC 493 (Ch) (10 March 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
OC v CD [2023] EWHC 530 (Fam) (13 March 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
O’Sullivan v Holmes and Hills LLP [2023] EWHC 508 (KB) (10 March 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Boxxe Ltd v The Secretary of State for Justice [2023] EWHC 533 (TCC) (13 March 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org.uk
High Court lifts automatic suspension in procurement dispute over provision of audio-visual equipment to courts and tribunals – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Secretary of State for Justice (SoSJ) has successfully applied to the High Court for the lifting of the automatic suspension in a procurement challenge to the outcome of a mini-competition for a call-off contract relating to the provision of digital and audiovisual (‘AV’) equipment for use by HM Courts and Tribunals Service.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
What Does the Illegal Migration Bill Mean for Modern Slavery? – Each Other
‘Following the publication of the Illegal Migration Bill, EachOther summarises developments in the Bill and what it could mean for victims of modern slavery in the UK.’
Each Other, 14th March 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory – The Independent
‘All pet cats in England must be microchipped under a new law which could see their owners face a £500 fine if they do not get it done.’
The Independent, 13th March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Law Society calls in leading figures to support “21st century justice” project – Legal Futures
‘The Law Society has pulled together figures from law firms, technology and business – as well as the former Senior President of Tribunals – to support a project looking at how the justice system can be made “fit for the future”.’
Legal Futures, 14th March 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
More than 1,500 UK police officers accused of violence against women in six months – The Guardian
‘More than 1,500 police officers have been accused of violent offences against women and girls over a period of six months, and less than 1% have been sacked, according to new figures.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/314 – The Medicines (Products for Human Use) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/313 – The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (Alteration of Coroner Areas) Order 2023
SI 2023/306 – The Health and Care Act 2022 (Consequential and Related Amendments) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/302 – The Export Control (Military and Dual-Use Lists) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/301 – The National Health Service Pension Schemes (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/297 – The Merchant Shipping (Light Dues) (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/293 – The Research and Development (Prescribed Activities) Regulations 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Ombudsman issues special report on Catalyst Housing over ‘repeated failures’ indicative of wider service failure – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Housing Ombudsman has called for significant improvements at Catalyst Housing ahead of its merger with another major social landlord, Peabody, following an investigation that found it “routinely failed to recognise formal complaints” and that aspects of its service were “arbitrary, disjointed and concerning”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Council told to pay nearly £10k after woman forced to live in unsuitable accommodation for three years – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has found that Croydon Council placed a woman fleeing domestic violence in “unsuitable accommodation” for three years, as well as finding poor complaint handling.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
EU and UK action shows role for sanctions in tackling gender inequality – OUT-LAW.com
‘Action announced by the EU and UK highlights the role that sanctions can play in tackling gender inequality globally, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill could have major impact on subscription providers – OUT-LAW.com
‘Businesses that provide subscription services to customers in the UK should consider the implications of upcoming reforms and prepare for an increased level of regulatory scrutiny.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th March 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Pre-charge bail statutory guidance – Government publications
‘This document provides guidance on the pre-charge bail regime in England and Wales, to be read in conjunction with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. The guidance is approved by the Secretary of State for the Home Office, laid in Parliament and published by the College of Policing.’
Government publications, 1st March 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
The 8th Annual Property Law Lecture at the School of Law and Social Justice in the University of Liverpool – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Forfeiture, penalties and damages in property law. The 8th Annual Property Law Lecture at the School of Law and Social Justice in the University of Liverpool given by Mr Justice Fancourt, Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster on Tuesday, 21 February 2023.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 8th March 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
London councils urge Home Office to rethink hotels policy for asylum seekers – The Guardian
‘Two-thirds of London’s councils have signed a letter to the home secretary calling for a major shake-up of the government’s hotels policy for asylum seekers.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
News focus: Guidance on litigation ‘mindfulness’ seeks to address mental health issues – Law Society’s Gazette
‘As the law focuses on mental health, aggressive and belligerent litigators appear to be an archaic breed. New guidance from the Mindful Business Charter aims to bring the profession up to date.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Magistrates’ sentencing powers scaled back – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Magistrates have had controversial powers that enabled them to sentence people for up to a year in prison taken away from them – but they could be restored, the government has said.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Woman allegedly raped as a teenager calls for change after ‘horrendous’ trial – The Guardian
‘A woman who alleges that she was raped as a teenager by an older man has called for changes to the judicial process after finding the experience of going to trial traumatic.’
The Guardian, 12th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
IOPC investigating response of West Midland police in death of Priory patient – The Guardian
‘The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the response of West Midlands police into the death of a 23-year-old man who ran away from a mental health hospital and was killed by a train.’
The Guardian, 13th March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
