Amateur footballer jailed for mowing down two men in Clerkenwell – BBC News
‘An amateur footballer has been jailed for 12 years for deliberately pursuing and mowing down two men in his car.’
BBC News, 21st September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Staff at Home Office contractors sue over discrimination and unfair dismissal – The Guardian
‘Dozens of security staff who detain and deport people for the Home Office are taking legal action over race, sex, disability discrimination and unfair dismissal, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
The police killing of Chris Kaba – The Guardian
‘The killing of a 24-year-old black man by firearms officers in south London comes at a time of plummeting faith in the police and serious questions about accountability for the new Met chief.’
The Guardian, 21st September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Leicester disorder: Second man sentenced cites social media influence – BBC News
‘A man sentenced for carrying a knife at a protest in Leicester at the weekend said he was influenced by social media.’
BBC News, 20th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Claimant to pay indemnity costs after latest witness statement failure – Legal Futures
‘The High Court has ordered a claimant who seriously breached the rules on witness statements to pay indemnity costs, having exacerbated the situation by dismissing the defendant’s concerns.’
Legal Futures, 21st September 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Do Marginalised People Get The Same Level Of Free Speech As Others? – Each Other
‘Article 10 and Article 11 of the Human Rights Act (HRA) state that everyone has the right to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. However, this does not always hold true for marginalised groups.’
Each Other, 21st September 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
Parents of Madeleine McCann face substantial legal costs after losing libel battle – Daily Telegraph
‘European Court rejects Kate and Gerry McCann’s appeal over allegations in Portuguese detective’s 2008 book.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th October 2022
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
High Court backs move of 89-year-old man with Alzheimer’s from care home in UK to Jamaica – Local Government Lawyer
‘It is in the best interests of an 89-year-old man (XX) currently in a care home in the UK to travel to Jamaica for his last years, despite him lacking the mental capacity to make the decision himself, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 20th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Molly Russell inquest delayed to ensure social media posts handled ‘sensitively’ – The Guardian
‘The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell was delayed by legal discussions on Tuesday as the coroner raised concerns about protecting people whose social media posts appear at the hearing.’
The Guardian, 20th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Barrow & Ors v Merrett & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 1241 (16 September 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Al-Jaban v Court of First Instance In Antwerp (Belgium) [2022] EWHC 2354 (Admin) (16 September 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Dusoruth v Orca Finance UK Ltd [2022] EWHC 2346 (Ch) (16 September 2022)
Absolute Living Developments Ltd v DS7 Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 2351 (Ch) (16 September 2022)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Braceurself Ltd v NHS England [2022] EWHC 2348 (TCC) (16 September 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
Mere delicacy or fastidiousness? – Nearly Legal
‘Ray v Windrush Riverside Properties Ltd (2022) EWHC 2210 (TCC). An interesting trial judgment on a private nuisance claim that highlights the importance of the nature of the location and has a discussion of damages for non-resident claimants.’
Nearly Legal, 19th September 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Residential care, succession and human rights incompatibility – Nearly Legal
‘Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Mailley (2022) EWHC 2328 (QB). A quick note on this possession claim, which involves a challenge to Section 87 Housing Act 1985 as incompatible with Article 8 and 14 ECHR.’
Nearly Legal, 19th September 2022
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Online platforms face likely Digital Services Act disclosure deadline of February 2023 OUT-LAW.com
‘Online platform providers are set to face new legal duties to disclose details on user engagement with their services in the EU, with an initial deadline to report such information by the middle of February next year likely to apply, according to analysis undertaken by Out-Law.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th September 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Property Rights, Crypto Tokens and Digital Assets: 8 Predictions – UK Human Rights Blog
‘In recent years, digital assets including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have commanded considerable media attention. Speaking extra-judicially in the foreward to the UKJT Statement on Crypto-assets and Smart Contracts in November 2019, the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, has stated that: “In legal terms, cryptoassets and smart contracts undoubtedly represent the future”. To what extent should the law of the future grant property rights in respect of crypto assets? Will the inalienable right to peaceful enjoyment of possessions apply to tokens existing only on the blockchain? Or to NFTs residing only in the “metaverse”?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 16th September 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
High Court gives go-ahead for judicial review of Home Office decision not to implement recommendation on emergency evacuation plans for disabled residents – Local Government Lawyer
‘The High Court has agreed to hear a judicial review over the Home Office’s decision not to implement a recommendation from the Chair of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry for personal emergency evacuation plans for disabled people living in tower blocks.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge rules Tribunal erred by putting responsibility for part of EHCP on individual who was not lawful delegate or proxy for local authority – Local Government Lawyer
‘The First-Tier Tribunal erred in law by giving responsibility for compiling an “all your need to know about” document concerning a child to a doctor who was not a lawful delegate or proxy for the council, the Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber has said.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Financial Remedy Update, September 2022 – Family Law Week
‘Sue Brookes, Principal Associate at Mills & Reeve LLP consider the most important news and case law relating to financial remedies during August 2022.’
Family Law Week, 15th September 2022
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
News focus: Big Brother watch – time for intercept evidence to be admissible in court? – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Intercepts remain inadmissible as evidence, which makes our jurisdiction an outlier. Is it time to allow their use, when this could boost transparency and build public confidence?’
Law society's Gazette, 20th September 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Few couples applying for joint divorce, HMCTS figures reveal – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Take-up of a landmark provision designed to remove “unnecessary finger-pointing” from the divorce process remains comparatively low, according to government figures.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th September 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Molly Russell’s inquest to put focus on big tech – BBC News
‘Almost five years after she took her own life, the inquest into the death of teenager Molly Russell is due to begin.’
BBC News, 20th September 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
