Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP – The Independent
‘A man has been jailed for harassing and sending racist and misogynistic messages to his MP.’
The Independent, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Separating parents could be forced to go to mediation under Raab plans – The Guardian
‘Thousands of children in England and Wales could be protected from witnessing their parents pitted against each other in the courts under proposals to legally enforce mediation for separating families.’
The Guardian, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ikea UK makes agreement with EHRC to improve policies on sexual harassment – The Guardian
‘Ikea UK has made an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission to improve its sexual harassment policies and practices after a complaint by a former employee.’
The Guardian, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Insurer wins court fight over University of Exeter bomb damage claim – BBC News
‘An insurance company has won a High Court fight over its refusal to pay out on a claim for damage caused by the disposal of a World War Two bomb.’
BBC News, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bristol study into ‘shaken baby’ syndrome advice – BBC News
‘New research is aiming to reduce the number of babies dying or being left with disabilities after being shaken.’
BBC News, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Recovery Partners GP Ltd & Anor v Rukhadze & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 305 (21 March 2023)
T (Children) (Jurisdiction: Matrimonial Proceedings) [2023] EWCA Civ 285 (17 March 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Golden v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2023] EWHC 619 (Admin) (21 March 2023)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Ahmed v Hussain & Anor [2023] EWHC 593 (Ch) (21 March 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Kaushal Corporation v O’Connor [2023] EWHC 618 (KB) (21 March 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Middlesbrough ex-deputy head banned over indecent images – BBC News
‘A former deputy head teacher given a suspended prison sentence for possessing indecent images of children has been banned from teaching.’
BBC News, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Applying to end the automatic suspension – Local Government Lawyer
‘A recent High Court ruling has provided useful insights into ending the Regulation 95 Contract Making Suspension, writes Colin Ricciardiello.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Inquiry into claims of unlawful killings in Afghanistan by UK armed forces officially begins – The Independent
‘The inquiry into allegations of unlawful killings by the UK armed forces in Afghanistan is set to be officially launched. The probe’s chair, Lord Justice Haddon-Cave, is expected to announce a call for evidence of illegal activity in the war-torn nation between 2010 and 2013 when the inquiry gets underway on Wednesday.’
The Independent, 22nd March 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Home Office delays Windrush grants amid row over social media posts – The Guardian
‘The Home Office has decided not to award £150,000-worth of grants to Windrush community organisations, amid internal disagreement about whether funds should be given to groups that have expressed criticism of the government on social media.’
The Guardian, 21st March 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Denbighshire: Rings and 17th Century coins declared treasure – BBC News
‘A medieval gold ring, 17th Century silver coins and the fragment of a Bronze Age ring found in north Wales have been declared treasure.’
BBC News, 21st March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Counter-terror police help investigation as man set alight near Birmingham mosque – BBC News
‘Counter-terror police are involved in an investigation into a man being set alight as he walked home from a mosque.’
BBC News, 21st March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Building safety registration deadline of 1 October 2023 set – OUT-LAW.com
‘Building owners or leaseholders with responsibility for repair and maintenance of the building’s structure and external walls will be liable for a criminal offence if they fail to register occupied “higher-risk buildings” in England between 6 April and 1 October 2023.’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th March 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Councils “all too often” failing in duties to prevent homelessness, says Ombudsman – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has said that vulnerable people are facing homelessness because some councils are “still not getting it right”, in a report marking five years since the introduction of the Homelessness Reduction Act.’
Local Government Lawyer, 21st March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Conveyancers fined £33,000 for complaints and accounts breaches – Legal Futures
‘A large firm of licensed conveyancers and its senior partners have been reprimanded and fined £33,000 after a Covid-related work surge overwhelmed its ability to handle complaints.’
Legal Futures, 21st March 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Research Briefing: Prohibition of tobacco displays in shops – House of Commons Library
‘This briefing considers the scope and extent of the prohibition of tobacco displays in shops and the treatment of specialist tobacconists. It also considers recent calls for tighter regulation of the display of vaping products (e-cigarettes and e-liquids) in shops of all sizes to protect children and young people.’
House of Commons Library, 20th March 2023
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice, reflects on 25 years of the Civil Justice Council – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
‘Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice, reflects on 25 years of the Civil Justice Council.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 20th March 2023
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Time is ‘opportune’ for new review of divorce law – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Family lawyers will have to wait at least another two years to see any potential reforms of “out of date” laws governing financial provision on divorce, the government has revealed. One year after members of the House of Lords were told the government would look at the law governing financial provision “within a matter of weeks” after no-fault divorce reforms came into force last April, they were told a review to be conducted by the Law Commission will be announced shortly.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th March 2023
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
