Black deaths in UK prisons are among most violent and neglectful, damning report finds – The Independent

‘The deaths of Black and mixed-race people in UK prisons are among the most violent and prevalent, a charity has warned.’

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The Independent, 13th October 2022

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Bereaved families to ask Covid contract PR firms not to bid for inquiry work – The Guardian

Posted October 14th, 2022 in bereavement, coronavirus, families, inquiries, news, public procurement by sally

‘Families bereaved by Covid will write to eight PR companies that received hefty government contracts during the pandemic asking them to withdraw from a tender process to manage part of the inquiry.’

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The Guardian, 14th October 2022

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GWR train driven too fast after 123mph Oxfordshire trolley crash – BBC News

Posted October 14th, 2022 in accidents, news, railways, transport by sally

‘A train that smashed into an abandoned work trolley at 123mph should not have travelled so fast to a station afterwards, investigators have said.’

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BBC News, 14th October 2022

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Ombudsman criticises council over “flawed” school transport policy – Local Government Lawyer

‘Northumberland County Council has agreed to look again at families’ applications for school transport for teenagers with special educational needs, following an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 12th October 2022

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Defendants sentenced following “largest ever prosecution under Protection from Eviction Act 1977” – Local Government Lawyer

‘In a case prosecuted by Thanet District Council, Judge Rupert Lowe, sitting at Canterbury Crown Court, passed sentence on Monday (10 October) on four defendants involved in managing rented flats in Margate.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2022

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UK government extends deadline for Brexit food labelling changes – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 13th, 2022 in advertising, bills, brexit, food, news, time limits by sally

‘The UK government’s decision to grant businesses extra time to comply with post-Brexit food labelling requirements will be “cautiously welcomed” by the industry, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th October 2022

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Electronic Trade Documents Bill introduced to Parliament – Law Commission

Posted October 13th, 2022 in bills, documents, electronic filing, Law Commission, news, shipping law by sally

‘On Wednesday [12th October], an Electronic Trade Documents Bill was presented before Parliament. The Bill, which is based on Law Commission recommendations and draft legislation, with some modifications, proposes changes to the law that would allow for the legal recognition of electronic versions of trade documents, such as bills of lading and bills of exchange.’

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Law Commission, 13th October 2022

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Pilot early advice for child arrangements ‘without delay’ – Law Society’s Gazette

‘Early legal advice on child arrangements should be piloted as part of ambitious reforms that will help to resolve more disputes away from court, an influential thinktank has recommended.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 13th October 2022

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Met Police forced to pay £6,000 after unlawful search and handcuffing of mixed-race boy – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2022 in compensation, London, minorities, news, police, stop and search, young persons by sally

‘The Metropolitan Police has been forced to apologise and pay £6,000 to the family of a mixed-race boy who was unlawfully searched and handcuffed, The Independent can reveal.’

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The Independent, 12th October 2022

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The four new driving laws now in force across the UK – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2022 in news, pollution, road safety, road traffic, telecommunications by sally

‘Motorists have been urged to be familiar with new driving laws that have been rolled out, including stricter rules against the use of mobile phones.’

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The Independent, 13th October 2022

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‘Miss Hitler’ beauty queen to be released from prison early – The Independent

Posted October 13th, 2022 in news, parole, proscribed organisations, racism by sally

‘A convicted extreme right-wing terrorist and Miss Hitler beauty pageant contestant who joked about gassing synagogues is to be freed early from jail.’

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The Independent, 13th October 2022

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Judge approves unlawful placement for girl, 13, at risk of suicide – The Guardian

‘A 13-year-old girl at risk of suicide and in the care of Manchester city council has languished in hospital for more than three months due to a lack of suitable placements anywhere in the country.’

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The Guardian, 12th October 2022

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Home Office reclassifies modern slavery as illegal immigration issue – The Guardian

‘The Home Office has taken the modern slavery brief away from the minister responsible for safeguarding and classed it as an “illegal immigration and asylum” issue, updated online ministerial profiles show.’

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The Guardian, 13th October 2022

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Turks and Caicos head said to question UK’s alleged failure to keep residents safe – The Guardian

‘A diplomatic row has broken out over the UK’s alleged delay in helping an overseas territory combat a spate of murders and untrammelled drugs trading.’

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The Guardian, 13th October 2022

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St Helens: Brothers jailed for driving van at police officer – BBC News

Posted October 13th, 2022 in dangerous driving, drug offences, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘Two brothers have been jailed after a van was driven at a police officer leaving him with serious injuries.’

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BBC News, 12th October 2022

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Corfe Mullen campaigners lose six-year battle over woodland – BBC News

Posted October 13th, 2022 in commons, local government, news, rights of way by sally

‘A group of villagers has lost a six-year battle with a landowner over public access to a woodland.’

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BBC News, 13th October 2022

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Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted October 12th, 2022 in legislation by sally

SI 2022/1035 – The Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) (Amendment) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022

SI 2022/1030 – The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2022

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 12th, 2022 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

G, Re (Court of Protection: Injunction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1312 (11 October 2022)

Argentum Exploration Ltd v The Silver and All Persons Claiming To Be Interested In And/or To Have Rights In Respect Of, the Silver [2022] EWCA Civ 1318 (11 October 2022)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Tax Returned Ltd & Ors, R (On the Application Of) v Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs [2022] EWHC 2515 (Admin) (11 October 2022)

Shashikanth, R (On the Application Of) v NHS Litigation Authority & Anor [2022] EWHC 2526 (Admin) (11 October 2022)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Grant & Ors v FR Acquisitions Corporation (Europe) Ltd & Anor (Re Lehman Brothers International (Europe)) [2022] EWHC 2532 (Ch) (11 October 2022)

High Court (Family Division)

Duggan, Re (Contempt In the Face of the Court) [2022] EWHC 2529 (Fam) (07 October 2022)

Source: www.bailii.org

Unions Launch Legal Action Over The Government’s Agency Workers Strike Law – Each Other

‘Ten trade unions are taking legal action against the government’s new regulations that allow agency workers to fill in for workers on strike. ‘

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Each Other, 12th October 2022

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Will your UK damages be taxable? – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 12th, 2022 in capital gains tax, damages, income tax, news, taxation by sally

‘Awards and settlements in commercial disputes can be taxable in the claimant’s hands. The tax treatment of damages should be considered at an early stage as this may need to be factored into the amount claimed. Tax also needs to be considered in settlement negotiations to ensure the offer is enough.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 11th October 2022

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