NHS trust faces £35k bill after legal row – BBC News
‘A Leicestershire NHS trust has been ordered to pay Harborough District Council £35,000 in legal fees after losing a court battle.’
BBC News, 21st February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court to hear first stage of ‘partygate’ challenge against Met Police – The Independent
‘The High Court will hear the first stage of a challenge against the Metropolitan Police over the force’s investigation into former prime minister Boris Johnson’s attendance at Number 10 parties during lockdown.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Nicola Bulley: Lancashire Police investigated over death of another mother – The Independent
‘A police officer from the force criticised over the Nicola Bulley search is being investigated for gross misconduct after the death of a young mother who was also reported missing.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Black people labelled ‘backward’ as children seek justice for lifelong trauma – The Guardian
‘Black people wrongly labelled “educationally subnormal” as children in the UK before being sent to special schools have launched a campaign demanding an apology and compensation from the government.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Change to treasure law ‘will keep more artefacts in UK museums’ – The Guardian
‘A rise in the number of detectorists unearthing historical artefacts has prompted an effort to broaden the legal definition of treasure to help museums to acquire important items.’
The Guardian, 18th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Shamima Begum: judges to rule if removal of UK citizenship was lawful – The Guardian
‘Judges will give their decision on Wednesday whether the removal of British citizenship from Shamima Begum, who left the UK as a 15-year-old schoolgirl to join Islamic State (IS), was lawful.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Nicola Bulley: Ofcom ‘extremely concerned’ by family media complaints – BBC News
‘Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has said it was “extremely concerned” to hear complaints made about ITV and Sky News by the family of Nicola Bulley. Ofcom said it had written to both “to ask them to explain their actions”.’
BBC News, 21st February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Lone v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2023] EWHC 349 (Admin) (20 February 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Inhealth Intelligence Ltd v NHS England [2023] EWHC 352 (TCC) (20 February 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Updated consumer law guidance for higher education providers welcomed – OUT-LAW.com
‘Updated guidance for higher education (HE) providers announced by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will help the sector ensure that their practices are compliant, according to one legal expert.’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Underage sale of knives: sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council
‘New sentencing guidelines for sentencing retailers including large organisations and individual shop owners convicted of selling knives to children in England and Wales were published today by the Sentencing Council following consultation.’
Sentencing Council, 15th February 2023
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
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
