‘Permission has been granted to the Fire Brigades Union (and others) to challenge the Government’s reduction in the value of new pension schemes for firefighters.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th July 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Separating couples are increasingly asking to be represented by the same solicitor. Those involved believe this “one lawyer” service could be the future – and not just for family law.’
Law Society's Gazette, 11th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Fixed costs did not apply to a personal injury case which had fallen out of the protocol, the Court of Appeal has asserted. In Doyle v M&D Foundations & Building Services Ltd, Lord Justice Phillips ruled that there was no ambiguity in an agreed court order requiring the defendant to pay costs that were “subject of detailed assessment if not agreed.” ‘
Law Society's Gazette, 11th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A British resident who is stranded in Jamaica with her baby has been told by the Home Office the child cannot come to the UK because he has an “established life” on the Caribbean island.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A London council has been accused of an “abuse of power” by campaigners after it issued almost £22m in low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) fines in a year.’
BBC News, 11th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A 15-year-old boy who stabbed a schoolgirl to death after a row over a Snapchat video has been sentenced for her murder.’
BBC News, 11th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Department of Health has been reprimanded over ministers’ and officials’ use of messaging apps and private email during the pandemic.’
BBC News, 11th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Ministers accused of piloting “unworkable” tagging policy on basis of “cruel and unnecessary political posturing.”‘
The Independent, 11th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Food campaigners are taking legal action against the government for failing to support the transition to a low-carbon diet by encouraging people to eat less meat.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ministers have approved controversial plans to allow agency workers to replace striking workers, voting through the regulations on Monday night by 289 votes to 202.’
The Guardian, 12th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘SAS operatives in Afghanistan repeatedly killed detainees and unarmed men in suspicious circumstances, according to a BBC investigation.’
BBC News, 12th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘I was lucky enough to be asked to give a recent case law update lecture for the Adjudication Society. At the end one of the delegates asked a very sensible question, namely to what extent do matters decided by an adjudicator concerning an interim valuation bind later valuations. It’s an issue that I’ve been asked about before, and it’s also one of those that can promote polarising debate, with some extreme positions taken.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 5th July 2022
‘I was gripped by the Britney Spears saga. This phenomenally successful pop star was deemed to lack capacity in relation to most aspects of her life and finances for more than 13 years allowing her father full control over her considerable fortune and her person and critically, she was unable to object until the “Free Britney” movement highlighted the rampant injustice of the situation. Only then was she was permitted to appoint her own lawyer and “freed”. In this we consider briefly the similarities and differences between the US conservatorship and the UK deputyship.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 7th July 2022
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
SI 2022/754 – The Taxation of Chargeable Gains (Gilt-edged Securities) Order 2022
SI 2022/752 – The Universal Credit (Transitional Provisions) Amendment Regulations 2022
SI 2022/718 – The Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/766 – The Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/765 – The Rural Development (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/753 – The Safety of Sports Grounds (Designation) (Amendment) (England) (No. 2) Order 2022
SI 2022/762 – The Statutory Auditors and Third Country Auditors (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/773 – The Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (Commencement No. 27) Order 2022
SI 2022/771 – The Seal Products (Amendment) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/770 – The Corporate Interest Restriction (Electronic Communications) Regulations 2022
SI 2022/772 – The Warm Home Discount (England and Wales) Regulations 2022
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Supreme Court
Basfar v Wong [2022] UKSC 20 (06 July 2022)
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Doyle v M&D Foundations & Building Services Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 927 (08 July 2022)
Municipio De Mariana & Ors v BHP Group (UK) Ltd & Anor [2022] EWCA Civ 951 (08 July 2022)
Barts Health NHS Trust v Dance & Ors (Re Archie Battersbee) [2022] EWCA Civ 935 (06 July 2022)
Candey Ltd v Tonstate Group Ltd & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 936 (06 July 2022)
CV (A Child) (Placement Order) (Rev1) [2022] EWCA Civ 930 (06 July 2022)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
APJ, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 942 (07 July 2022)
Bhatt, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 926 (07 July 2022)
AHC, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 925 (05 July 2022)
BWM, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 924 (05 July 2022)
AGM, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 920 (05 July 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
SO, R (On the Application Of) v Thanet District Council [2022] EWHC 1731 (Admin) (08 July 2022)
TV Harrison CIC v Leeds City Council [2022] EWHC 1675 (Admin) (06 July 2022)
Lu v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2022] EWHC 1729 (Admin) (06 July 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
James Cropper PLC & Anor v Aviva Life and Pensions UK Ltd [2022] EWHC 1689 (Ch) (08 July 2022)
Patel v Mann & Anor [2022] EWHC 1747 (Ch) (08 July 2022)
Consilient Health Ltd v Gedeon Richter PLC [2022] EWHC 1744 (Ch) (07 July 2022)
O’Connell & Ors v LPE Support Ltd [2022] EWHC 1672 (Ch) (07 July 2022)
Plymouth City Council v ABC [2022] EWHC 1670 (Ch) (06 July 2022)
Allianz Global Investors GmbH & Ors v G4S Plc [2022] EWHC 1719 (Ch) (05 July 2022)
Societe des Produits Nestle SA v Cadbury UK Ltd [2022] EWHC 1671 (Ch) (05 July 2022)
Williams v Williams & Ors [2022] EWHC 1717 (Ch) (04 July 2022)
Rushbrooke UK Ltd v 4 Designs Concept Ltd [2022] EWHC 1687 (Ch) (04 July 2022)
High Court (Family Division)
Ahmed v Khan [2022] EWHC 1748 (Fam) (07 July 2022)
S (A Child) (Jurisdiction) [2022] EWHC 1720 (Fam) (04 July 2022)
High Court (Patents Court)
JC Bamford Excavators Ltd v Manitou UK Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1724 (Pat) (04 July 2022)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
The Duke of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2022] EWHC 1755 (QB) (08 July 2022)
Kerseviciene v Quadri & Anor (Costs) [2022] EWHC 1757 (QB) (07 July 2022)
Essex Police v Adeniji & Anor [2022] EWHC 1725 (QB) (05 July 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The Court of Appeal has reinstated a £5bn claim that a High Court judge struck out because it risked becoming “the largest white elephant in the history of group actions”.’
Legal Futures, 11th July 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed the appointment of Sir Mark Rowley to lead the UK’s largest police force.’
Home Office, 8th July 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
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