‘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
‘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
‘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
‘Tougher management of most dangerous abusers and new protections for victims.’
Home Office, 20th February 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘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 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 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 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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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.’
The Independent, 20th February 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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.’
The Guardian, 20th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
BBC News, 20th February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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.’
Counsel, 13th February 2023
Source: www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Benyatov v Credit Suisse (Securities) Europe Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 140 (17 February 2023)
Davies v Ford & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 167 (17 February 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
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
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
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