Man who shared explosives recipe guilty of terror offences – BBC News
‘A man who shared bomb-making instructions in a far-right group chat has been convicted of terror offences.’
BBC News, 16th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judges allow partial appeal against Rwanda asylum seeker ruling – The Guardian
‘Two judges who ruled that the Home Office’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda to have their cases processed was lawful have granted permission for parts of their decision to be challenged at the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
What Is Sentencing And How Does It Work? – Each Other
‘The House of Commons Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into the public’s opinion and understanding of sentencing. The Justice Committee will examine their understanding of the current approach to sentencing in England and Wales. It has made us ask the question: what does sentencing mean for our rights?’
Each Other, 13th January 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
Met chief ‘can’t promise women reporting sexual offence will not meet officer accused of wrongdoing’ – The Independent
‘The head of the Metropolitan Police said he can’t promise that women reporting sexual offences will not encounter an officer under investigation.’
The Independent, 17th January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government to review damp and mould guidance following death of Awaab Ishak – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Government has announced plans to review guidance to landlords on damp and mould, after a coroner asked the government to take action to prevent future deaths.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Killamarsh murders: Probation failings over killer Damien Bendall – BBC News
‘A review into how a quadruple murderer was dealt with by probation officers has found failings “at every stage”.’
BBC News, 17th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Yin & Ors v 174 Law Solicitors Limited [2023] EWCA Civ 13 (13 January 2023)
Ashraf v Lester Dominic Solicitors & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 4 (13 January 2023)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Holder, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 5 (13 January 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Darwall & Anor v Dartmoor National Park Authority [2023] EWHC 35 (Ch) (13 January 2023)
Manolete Partners Plc v Sampson Coward Llp [2023] EWHC 37 (Ch) (13 January 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Trafigura PTE Ltd v TKK Shipping PTE Ltd [2023] EWHC 26 (Comm) (13 January 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Osbourne v Persons Unknown Category A & Ors [2023] EWHC 39 (KB) (13 January 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
FCA fines show focus remains on AML compliance – OUT-LAW.com
‘Recent fines issued to two banks by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlight the regulator’s continued focus on driving compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements in UK financial services, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Special’ damages requiring prior knowledge of parties to construction contracts – OUT-LAW.com
‘When a party breaches a term of a construction contract, the other party to the contract has the right to claim an award of damages.’
OUT-LAW.com, 16th January 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
External research on equality and diversity in the work of the Sentencing Council published – Sentencing Council
‘New research that examines the potential and perceived impact of sentencing guidelines on specific groups of offenders has been published by the Sentencing Council.’
Sentencing Council, 10th January 2023
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Penalties for gambling breaches – Local Government Lawyer
‘Philip Kolvin KC examines a recent tribunal judgment that contains some helpful analysis for gambling operators and their advisers.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Rights of excusal from relationships and sexuality education – Local Government Lawyer
‘Clíodhna Kelleher considers a recent High Court judgment that there was no parental right to withdraw children from relationships and sexuality education.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
New Anti-Strike Laws – Understanding the rights and duties of employers and employees in industrial action – Local Government Lawyer
‘It seems that with each week there is news of a new sector or profession announcing a strike. Julie Bann, Christian Grierson and Beth Edwards consider fundamental employment law principles, answer FAQs and explore the practical and legal risks of strike action impacting the public sector.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Bank’s solicitor “may have owed duty of care” to third party – Legal Futures
‘A bank’s solicitor may owe a duty of care to the seller of the property when filling in Land Registry paperwork to change the register, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Legal Futures, 16th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
SRA sanctioned for wrongly publishing trainee’s ban – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has been sanctioned in costs after prematurely stating on its website that it had banned a former trainee solicitor from working for law firms.’
Legal Futures, 16th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Man jailed for life for murder in oldest double jeopardy case – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for life for raping and murdering a girl almost 50 years ago, in the oldest double jeopardy case in England and Wales.’
BBC News, 14th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Basildon Hospital maternity staff exposed to 30 times legal gas limit – BBC News
‘Staff at a maternity unit were exposed to almost 30 times the legal workplace exposure limit for nitrous oxide, documents have shown. Testing at Basildon Hospital revealed the levels more than 16 months before colleagues were informed.’
BBC News, 16th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A mediator’s take on the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory’s latest report – Family Law
‘Another month, and the publishing of another detailed academic report considering the experiences of parents and their children who have been through a separation. This particular report, “Separating Families: Experiences of separation and support”, was published by the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory, with research carried out by University of Bristol. When the key findings first landed on my desk, I must say I was keen to delve into the detail having seen that the main focus of the programme of evidence was to increase understanding of private law proceedings in England and Wales, and in particular the types of support that families drew on to manage the process of separation without using the courts.’
Family Law, 16th January 2023
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Court rejects costs budgeting plea on child’s clin neg claim – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has rejected a defendant’s plea for a costs management order regarding a child’s clinical negligence case which could still have years to run. Master Cook stated that the policy of children’s cases being exempt from costs management should be adhered to, even if the defendant was unhappy with the costs incurred so far.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th January 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
