‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 13th October 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th October 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘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.’
Law Commission, 13th October 2022
Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk
‘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.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th October 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘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.’
The Independent, 12th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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.’
The Independent, 13th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A convicted extreme right-wing terrorist and Miss Hitler beauty pageant contestant who joked about gassing synagogues is to be freed early from jail.’
The Independent, 13th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘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.’
The Guardian, 12th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
The Guardian, 13th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
The Guardian, 13th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two brothers have been jailed after a van was driven at a police officer leaving him with serious injuries.’
BBC News, 12th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A group of villagers has lost a six-year battle with a landowner over public access to a woodland.’
BBC News, 13th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
G, Re (Court of Protection: Injunction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1312 (11 October 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Family Division)
Duggan, Re (Contempt In the Face of the Court) [2022] EWHC 2529 (Fam) (07 October 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘Ten trade unions are taking legal action against the government’s new regulations that allow agency workers to fill in for workers on strike. ‘
Each Other, 12th October 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 11th October 2022
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Coventry City Council has made its first Interim Management order following what it described as a landlord’s “persistent failure” to licence a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in the area.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th October 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Closing speech by the Lord Chief Justice: 2022 Legal Wales Conference.’
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary, 10th October 2022
Source: www.judiciary.uk
‘Statement made by Brandon Lewis – update on transgender prisoners.’
Parliament.uk, 11th October 2022
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