Current Awareness – Page 395 – Legal News selected by the Inner Temple Library

New Judgment: R (On the application of Day) v Shropshire Council [2023] UKSC 8 – UKSC Blog

Posted March 6th, 2023 in appeals, consultations, judicial review, local government, news, planning, Supreme Court by sally

‘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

Court bid to protect against ‘ghost landlords’ fails – BBC News

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in appeals, houses in multiple occupation, housing, landlord & tenant, news, rent, repairs, Supreme Court by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in administrators, appeals, company directors, company law, employment, insolvency, news, redundancy, Supreme Court, trade unions by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in climate change, demonstrations, environmental protection, juries, news, nuisance, retrials by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in climate change, environmental protection, human rights, news by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in asbestos, bereavement, cancer, compensation, families, health & safety, news, teachers by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in energy, government departments, inquiries, judicial review, miners, news, planning by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in homicide, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘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

Posted March 3rd, 2023 in accidents, bicycles, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘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

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in explosives, firearms, inquiries, intelligence services, news, terrorism by sally

‘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

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in legislation by sally

SI 2023/237 – The Tax Credits, Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2023

SI 2023/236 – The Social Security (Contributions) (Rates, Limits and Thresholds Amendments and National Insurance Funds Payments) 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 2023/229 – The Building Safety Act 2022 (Consequential Amendments and Prescribed Functions) and Architects Act 1997 (Amendment) Regulations 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

SI 2023/235 – The Genetically Modified Food and Feed (Authorisations and Modifications of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in law reports by sally

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

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in class actions, competition, damages, internet, news, tribunals, unfair commercial practices by sally

‘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

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in dispute resolution, enforcement, guarantees, news, stay of execution by sally

‘Can a dormant company enforce an adjudicator’s decision in its favour?.’

Practical Law: Construction Blog , 1st March 2023

Source: constructionblog.practicallaw.com

Supreme Court rules rent repayment orders cannot be made against superior landlords – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in houses in multiple occupation, landlord & tenant, news, rent, repayment, Supreme Court by sally

‘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

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in disability discrimination, equality, judicial review, licensing, local government, news, planning, roads by sally

‘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

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in financial regulation, licensing, news, parliamentary papers, sport by sally

‘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

Victims of crimes committed by armed forces personnel to have say in justice – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 2nd, 2023 in armed forces, consultations, news, prosecutions, victims by sally

‘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

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