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
Supreme Court rules rent repayment orders cannot be made against superior landlords – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court has upheld a Court of Appeal ruling that a rent repayment order cannot be made against a superior landlord.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
City council settles claim alleging “discriminatory” pavement licensing policy – Local Government Lawyer
‘City of York Council has settled a wheelchair user’s judicial review claim, which argued the local authority’s pavement licensing policy was discriminatory.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
A sustainable future – reforming club football governance – Government publications
‘This White Paper sets out the government’s comprehensive plan to introduce an independent regulator for professional clubs in the English football pyramid.’
Government publications, 23rd February 2023
Source: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
New expert panel to support victims after major disasters – Ministry of Justice
‘Survivors and the bereaved families of major disasters like Hillsborough, the Manchester Arena bombing and the Grenfell Tower fire will receive new dedicated support in the future under plans unveiled by the government today (1 March).’
Ministry of Justice, 1st March 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Victims of crimes committed by armed forces personnel to have say in justice – Crown Prosecution Service
‘For the first time, there will be a requirement to consider the views of those reporting a crime allegedly committed by a member of the armed forces when deciding whether a case should be dealt with by the civilian or military justice system.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 23rd February 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
The law in action: how prosecutors apply centuries of legislation to contemporary crime – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Speech by Max Hill KC, Director of Public Prosecutions to the Oxford University Law Faculty, 24 February 2023.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 28th February 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Chief Coroner shares the report from the first ever Coroner Attitude Survey and explains how it has shaped his work – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Chief Coroner, His Honour Judge Thomas Teague KC, is nearing the end of his tour around all 83 coroner areas in England and Wales. He started the tour shortly after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, with the aim of supporting the welfare of coroners and staff in the wake of the pandemic. The tour has taken just over a year to complete, with the final visits scheduled for later this month (March 2023). The visits have given the Chief Coroner a unique insight into the local provision made for the coroner service around the country and have afforded him the opportunity to discuss with coroners, staff, local authorities and police forces, many of the issues raised in the Coroner Attitude Survey (published below).’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 1st March 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Hillsborough families demand more after MoJ proposes disaster support – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Families of victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster say they will not be satisfied until people have access to representation at inquests. Their latest call comes following a pledge from justice secretary Dominic Raab MP to support victims of large-scale disasters through the creation of an Independent Public Advocate (IPA).’
Law Society's Gazette, 1st March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Child Abductors, Contempt and Successive Prison Sentences – Family Law Week
‘Pam Sanghera, of Charles Strachan Solicitors, and Clare Renton, of 29 Bedford Row Chambers, explain the Court of Appeal’s message that those who have abducted children and are in breach of court orders to procure their return will not get away with the argument that they have already served a number of prison sentences.’
Family Law Week, 1st March 2023
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Arron Banks loses two of three challenges to failed libel action against Carole Cadwalladr – The Guardian
‘The multimillionaire Brexit backer Arron Banks has lost a significant part of his appeal against the decision in his unsuccessful libel action against the Observer and Guardian journalist Carole Cadwalladr.’
The Guardian, 28th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ministers face legal battle with criminal solicitors over legal aid – The Guardian
‘Ministers could face a legal battle over their refusal to increase legal aid rates for criminal defence solicitors in England and Wales by the minimum recommended in an independent review. The Law Society, the professional body for solicitors, claims there has been an “unlawful and irrational” failure to implement the 15% minimum increase recommended by Christopher Bellamy as necessary to sustain the future of the criminal justice system.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Colin Pitchfork: MP to meet Raab over double child killer’s parole – BBC News
‘Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has agreed to meet a Leicestershire MP to discuss concerns over the possible release of Colin Pitchfork.’
BBC News, 1st March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Birmingham City Council told to change handling of care complaints – BBC News
‘A council wrongly handled complaints by families over respite care for children with disabilities, an ombudsman found.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
