Charities urge Justice Secretary Dominic Raab to guarantee better protection for women in Family Courts – Family Law

Posted February 21st, 2023 in cross-examination, domestic violence, family courts, harassment, news, victims by sally

‘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.’

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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

Posted February 21st, 2023 in fraud, hedge funds, news, sentencing by sally

‘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.’

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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

Posted February 21st, 2023 in insurance, news, personal injuries, small claims, Supreme Court by sally

‘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.’

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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

Posted February 21st, 2023 in conspiracy, criminal damage, demonstrations, news by sally

‘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.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

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Bath drug dealers jailed after Snow Hill police operation – BBC News

Posted February 21st, 2023 in drug offences, forced labour, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘Two men have been jailed after a police operation targeting drug dealing in a city suburb.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

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Newport: Burglars threatened to cut off man’s fingers – BBC News

Posted February 21st, 2023 in burglary, false imprisonment, fraud, news, sentencing, theft by sally

‘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.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

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Anti-strike bill discriminates against women, say campaigners – The Guardian

Posted February 21st, 2023 in bills, equality, industrial action, ministers' powers and duties, news, proportionality, standards, women by sally

‘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.’

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The Guardian, 21st February 2023

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Husband and wife joined people smuggling ring to get out of debt – The Independent

Posted February 21st, 2023 in debts, married persons, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘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.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

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‘Catastrophic failings’ at gun licence unit, but no officers or staff lose jobs – The Independent

Posted February 21st, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, licensing, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

‘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.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2023

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Calls for radical reform of gun laws after Plymouth shooting – The Guardian

Posted February 21st, 2023 in disciplinary procedures, firearms, inquests, licensing, news, police, unlawful killing by sally

‘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.’

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The Guardian, 20th February 2023

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Swansea: Family feud brawlers sentenced after cemetery fight Published 14 hours ago – BBC News

Posted February 21st, 2023 in burials and cremation, dangerous driving, guilty pleas, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, violent disorder, Wales by sally

‘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.’

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BBC News, 20th February 2023

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The chain of reasoning: Lady Rose of Colmworth – Counsel

Posted February 20th, 2023 in diversity, equality, judges, judiciary, news, Supreme Court, women by sally

‘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.’

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Counsel, 13th February 2023

Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted February 20th, 2023 in legislation by sally

SI 2023/166 – The Inspectors of Education, Children’s Services and Skills Order 2023

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 20th, 2023 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Benyatov v Credit Suisse (Securities) Europe Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 140 (17 February 2023)

InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors v OnePlus Technology (Shenzen) Co & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 166 (17 February 2023)

Davies v Ford & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 167 (17 February 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Muorah v Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government & Anor [2023] EWHC 285 (Admin) (17 February 2023)

Moniak, R (On the Application Of) v Financial Ombudsman Service [2023] EWHC 333 (Admin) (17 February 2023)

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

Posted February 20th, 2023 in consultations, consumer credit, consumer protection, financial regulation, financial services ombudsman, government departments, legislation, news by sally

‘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.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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How the Retained EU Law Bill could impact the UK’s life sciences sector – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 20th, 2023 in bills, brexit, EC law, employment, news by sally

‘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.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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Highways: expecting the unexpected – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 20th, 2023 in health & safety, local government, news, repairs, roads by sally

‘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.’

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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

Posted February 20th, 2023 in environmental health, judicial review, local government, London, news, pollution, road traffic by sally

‘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).’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2023

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Paralegal awarded £30k over pregnancy discrimination and low pay – Legal Futures

Posted February 20th, 2023 in damages, employment, employment tribunals, equality, news, paralegals, pregnancy, solicitors by sally

‘A solicitor has been ordered to pay a paralegal over £30,000 after an employment tribunal found he discriminated against her once she became pregnant.’

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Legal Futures, 17th February 2023

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

News focus: Are lawyers still breaching judgment embargoes? – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 20th, 2023 in appeals, barristers, contempt of court, disclosure, judgments, law firms, news, solicitors by sally

‘Despite the master of the rolls’ clarion call for lawyers to respect judgment embargoes and a warning about possible contempt proceedings, high-profile breaches continue to happen.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 17th February 2023

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk