British husband and wife sentenced for smuggling migrants in sofas – Home Office
‘A married couple who smuggled Iraqi migrants into the UK by hiding them in sofas have been sentenced today.’
Home Office, 20th February 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Domestic abusers face crackdown in raft of new measures – Home Office
‘Tougher management of most dangerous abusers and new protections for victims.’
Home Office, 20th February 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Charities urge Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to guarantee better protection for women in Family Courts – Family Law
‘The Family Courts are failing survivors of domestic abuse, according to 28 leading women’s charities, solicitors and survivors. A letter signed by the group has been delivered to Secretary of State for Justice Dominic Raab today, calling for urgent action to stop the practice of perpetrators of domestic abuse from cross examining their victims in court.’
Family Law, 20th February 2023
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Three city workers sentenced in a $8.45m hedge and wealth fund fraud – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Three fund managers have been sentenced today (20 February 2023) for a large-scale fraud which amounted to losses of $8.45 million which were meant for the people of Libya at Southwark Crown Court.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 20th February 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Insurers ask for Supreme Court to hear mixed injury cases – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Insurers are seeking to challenge a key ruling on damages for mixed injury cases in the Supreme Court, it emerged today. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) said it has sought permission to appeal the rulings in Briggs and Rabot that were handed down last month by the Court of Appeal. The trade body is understood to be heartened by the dissenting judgment of master of the rolls Sir Geoffrey Vos and believes there are wider policy grounds at stake that the Supreme Court should consider.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th February 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Extinction Rebellion co-founder cleared of one charge over paint-throwing stunt – The Independent
‘Extinction Rebellion co-founder Roger Hallam has been acquitted of conspiracy to damage property after taking part in a protest which involved throwing pink paint over several charity buildings.’
The Independent, 20th February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bath drug dealers jailed after Snow Hill police operation – BBC News
‘Two men have been jailed after a police operation targeting drug dealing in a city suburb.’
BBC News, 20th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Newport: Burglars threatened to cut off man’s fingers – BBC News
‘Two burglars who threatened to cut off a 78-year-old man’s fingers after breaking into his home have each been jailed for 12 years.’
BBC News, 20th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Anti-strike bill discriminates against women, say campaigners – The Guardian
‘Feminist campaign groups have raised the alarm about the government’s anti-strike bill, which will enforce minimum service levels, saying women’s rights will be disproportionately affected by the restrictions.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Husband and wife joined people smuggling ring to get out of debt – The Independent
‘A husband and wife who joined a people smuggling ring to make money to pay off debts have been sentenced. Pamela and Nicholas Fullwood along with a third defendant, Azad Ahmadi, appeared at Canterbury Crown Court in Kent for sentencing on Monday.’
The Independent, 20th February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Catastrophic failings’ at gun licence unit, but no officers or staff lose jobs – The Independent
‘None of the police officers or staff investigated over the handling of Jake Davison’s gun licence will lose their jobs despite a jury finding there were “catastrophic failings” in the force’s firearms licensing department.’
The Independent, 20th February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Calls for radical reform of gun laws after Plymouth shooting – The Guardian
‘Senior police officers, families of shooting victims and anti-gun campaigners have called for a “radical reform” of the firearms licensing system after an inquest jury found “catastrophic” failings allowed the Plymouth gunman, Jake Davison, to legally possess a shotgun that he used to kill five people.’
The Guardian, 20th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Swansea: Family feud brawlers sentenced after cemetery fight Published 14 hours ago – BBC News
‘Seven men involved in a cemetery brawl that left two people seriously injured have been sentenced for their roles in a family feud during two funerals.’
BBC News, 20th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The chain of reasoning: Lady Rose of Colmworth – Counsel
‘Currently the only female UK Supreme Court Justice, Lady Rose gives a rare insight into the subtext of judicial interventions, the process of deliberations and makes the case for a broader pool of advocates and judges.’
Counsel, 13th February 2023
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Benyatov v Credit Suisse (Securities) Europe Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 140 (17 February 2023)
Davies v Ford & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 167 (17 February 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Mehers v Khilji [2023] EWHC 298 (Ch) (17 February 2023)
Mackenzie v Rosenblatt Solicitors & Anor [2023] EWHC 331 (Ch) (17 February 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court) Decisions
Paper Mache Tiger Ltd v Lee Mathews Workroom PTY Ltd [2023] EWHC 338 (Comm) (17 February 2023)
High Court (Family Division)
K v Maya & Anor [2023] EWHC 293 (Fam) (14 February 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
GKE v Gunning [2023] EWHC 332 (KB) (17 February 2023)
Owadally & Anor v Planology Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 339 (KB) (17 February 2023)
Kulumbegov v Home Office [2023] EWHC 337 (KB) (17 February 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
J & B Hopkins Ltd v A&V Building Solution Ltd [2023] EWHC 301 (TCC) (15 February 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
FCA set to regulate ‘buy now pay later’ payment products in UK – OUT-LAW.com
‘The UK government has published draft legislation which would bring the fast-growing “buy now pay later” (BNPL) industry within Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation and bolster protection for consumers.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
How the Retained EU Law Bill could impact the UK’s life sciences sector – OUT-LAW.com
‘While there are concerns about the proposed speed of reform under the Retained EU law bill, divergence from certain aspects of the EU’s legal and regulatory approach to life sciences could place the UK at an advantage and offer opportunities for industry.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Highways: expecting the unexpected – Local Government Lawyer
‘In the second in a series of articles, Jack Harding focuses on lesser-known case law which may assist in defending claims brought against highways authorities for failing to maintain the highway under section 41 of the Highways Act 1980 and its predecessors.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Five councils launch judicial review over expansion of Ultra Low Emissions Zone in London – Local Government Lawyer
‘A coalition of five councils have launched a judicial review into the Major of London’s decision to expand London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
