‘Highly confidential documents from 14 schools have been leaked online by hackers, the BBC can reveal. One of those was Pates Grammar School in Gloucestershire, targeted by a hacking group called Vice Society.’
BBC News, 6th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A circumcision clinic failed to protect sensitive images of patients and check staff criminal records, a report says.’
BBC News, 6th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Government published the latest quarterly and annual statistics last month. We explore what they reveal about the volume of claims and levels of compensation.’
Mills & Reeve, 4th January 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘The debate around whether mediation can or should be made mandatory has been around for some time. In July this year, the government announced their intention to implement mandatory mediation in all contested claims under £10,000 in the county courts; one driver being only 21% of small claims opt into the present Small Claims Mediation Scheme (SCMS).’
Doughty Street Chambers, 22nd December 2022
Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk
‘The ever-troublesome common intention constructive trust (“CICT”) has been back before the Court of Appeal. Hudson v Hathway is a second appeal, from Kerr J. The first appeal was from HHJ Ralton in the County Court at Bristol.’
Guildhall Chambers, 22nd November 2022
Source: www.guildhallchambers.co.uk
‘Rupert Choat highlights standout developments in construction law over the last 12 months as we sought to emerge from the pandemic.’
Atkin Chambers, 16th December 2022
Source: www.atkinchambers.com
‘This briefing provides an overview of disability discrimination law and explains legal duties to consider the needs of disabled people.’
House of Commons Library, 4th January 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
‘Does a party have to accept non-contractual performance to mitigate the impact of a force majeure event?’
Mills & Reeve, 4th January 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘A patient in a secure mental health unit died after another patient injected him with heroin smuggled in as a result of staff failing to identify the risk he posed, an inquest has ruled.’
The Guardian, 4th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An assistant solicitor who won his unfair dismissal claim solely on the basis of the procedure followed has failed to persuade the judge to reconsider his decision.’
Legal Futures, 5th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The post Law & religion in the UK courts 2022 highlights some of the most significant UK religion cases in the secular courts over the past year. Decisions of the consistory courts of the Church of England have been reported on a monthly basis and these ~150 cases were summarized in our annual review. In this post, we summarize nine cases which demonstrate different aspects of ecclesiastical law which have been of interest during the year. These include: “contested heritage“; the practical aspects of the Church’s “net zero“ commitment; a variant on the “seats vs pews” debate; a hark back to the Pre-Raphaelites; the Burial Act 1855; and cautionary tales from the courts.’
Law & Religion UK, 4th January 2023
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘The Subsidy Control Act 2022 is now, as of 4 January 2023, in force. The regime under the Act reflects the subsidy control chapter of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement which has governed UK subsidies since Brexit. This article provides a summary of the key changes made by the Act and how the regime will operate.’
Mills & Reeve, 4th January 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
‘Lawyers and human rights campaigners are calling for a public inquiry into abuse and other mistreatment at Manston, the controversial Kent processing centre for small boat arrivals, after it emerged that police were investigating allegations of assault.’
The Guardian, 4th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A diabetic nurse who took medication from the GP surgery where she worked to avoid a hypoglycemic attack was awarded £40,000 after they sacked her.’
The Independent, 4th January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The High Court has issued a stark warning to solicitors who sign a certificate of compliance on non-compliant witness statements so their clients can have their day in court.’
Legal Futures, 4th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Anti-strike legislation is expected to be brought forward later this week, as Rishi Sunak’s government scrambles to get a grip of the ongoing industrial disputes.’
The Guardian, 4th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘2022 may be remembered as one of the more turbulent years for human rights in the UK. Now, we look ahead at what might be in store for our rights in 2023.’
Each Other, 4th January 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘In this post Rebecca Khan, a Legal Support Assistant at Matrix Chambers, comments on the case of Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21 – handed down on the 18th of June 2021. This appeal raised important questions about the application of the scope of duty principle in clinical negligence cases. The judgment is handed down together with the court’s judgment in Manchester Building Society v Grant Thornton UK LLP [2021] UKSC 20.’
UKSC Blog, 4th January 2023
Source: ukscblog.com
SI 2022/1390 – The Public Contracts (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1403 – The Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2022
The Elections Act 2022 (Commencement No. 6 and Savings) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1392 – The Education (Student Loans) (Repayment) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1384 – The Professional Qualifications Act 2022 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1382 – The Voter Identification Regulations 2022
SI 2022/1391 – The Immigration Skills Charge (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
‘A 22-year-old woman from Barrow-in-Furness has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice by telling “malevolent” lies about being trafficked by an Asian grooming gang and making false rape allegations against a series of white men.’
The Guardian, 3rd January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
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