Sudden unexplained death in childhood debated in Parliament – BBC News
‘The issue of children dying unexpectedly and without any known cause has been debated in Parliament for the first time.’
BBC News, 17th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Church of England bishops refuse to back gay marriage – BBC News
‘Church of England bishops have refused to back a change in teaching to allow priests to marry same-sex couples, sources have told BBC News. The Church of England’s bishops met on Tuesday to finalise their recommendations after five years of consultation and debate on the Church’s position on sexuality.
Their proposal will be debated at the Church’s equivalent of a parliament – the General Synod – next month.’
BBC News, 18th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Excalibur & Keswick Groundworks Ltd v McDonald [2023] EWCA Civ 18 (17 January 2023)
T & Ors v Secretary of State for Work & Pensions [2023] EWCA Civ 24 (17 January 2023)
C, Re (Surrogacy: Consent) (Rev1) [2023] EWCA Civ 16 (16 January 2023)
Wilson & Anor v McNamara [2023] EWCA Civ 20 (16 January 2023)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
City of York Council, R (On the Application Of) v AUH & Ors [2023] EWCA Crim 6 (16 January 2023)
Gold, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 22 (16 January 2023)
Jefferies, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 21 (16 January 2023)
Holder, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 5 (13 January 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Patents Court)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Bitar v Banque Libano-Francaise SAL [2023] EWHC 17 (KB) (16 January 2023)
Hetherington v Blythe [2023] EWHC 41 (KB) (16 January 2023)
Source: www.bailii.org
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
SI 2023/38 – The International Tax Enforcement (Disclosable Arrangements) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/29 – The Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023
SI 2023/26 – The Wychavon (Electoral Changes) Order 2023
SI 2023/23 – The Malvern Hills (Electoral Changes) Order 2023
SI 2023/22 – The Brighton & Hove (Electoral Changes) Order 2023
SI 2023/21 – The Public Lending Right Scheme 1982 (Commencement of Variation) Order 2023
SI 2023/17 – The Official Controls (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Tech bosses face jail if children not kept safe online after UK parliament deal – The Guardian
‘Tech executives whose platforms persistently fail to protect children from online harm will face criminal charges after ministers reached a deal with Conservative backbenchers.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ministry of Justice to launch call for evidence on open justice – Legal Futures
‘The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is to launch a “wide-ranging” call for evidence on open justice, access to information and transparency across the courts and tribunals.’
Legal Futures, 17th January 2023
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Rishi Sunak blocks Scotland’s gender recognition legislation – The Guardian
‘Rishi Sunak’s government has blocked legislation passed by the Scottish parliament that would make Scotland the first part of the UK to introduce a self-identification system for people who want to change gender.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Will disputes – Mills & Reeve
‘It’s becoming more and more common to see disputes over inheritance. In 2019, 188 cases of challenging Wills reached the High Court, a dramatic increase of 47% from cases in 2018. In fact, it is now estimated that 3 in 4 people are likely to encounter such a dispute within their lifetimes. It is more important than ever therefore to be aware of the grounds upon which a Will may be challenged.’
Mills & Reeve, 16th January 2023
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
London borough successfully defends judicial review claim as judge considers interaction between local authority obligations under Care Act 2014 and Housing Act 1996 – Local Government Lawyer
‘A High Court judge has dismissed a judicial review claim over the London Borough of Ealing’s decision to withdraw its funding of the claimant’s temporary bed and breakfast accommodation. The application concerned the interaction between the local authority’s obligations under the Care Act 2014 and its obligations under the Housing Act 1996.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Human Rights in the UK Are in Crisis According to New Report – Each Other
‘Over 70 organisations from across civil society in England and Wales have provided evidence for a new report to the UN on the UK’s human rights record. The report concludes that rights in the UK – including everyday rights such as to food, housing, social security, work, trade unions, health and education – are in crisis.’
Each Other, 17th January 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
Man who shared explosives recipe guilty of terror offences – BBC News
‘A man who shared bomb-making instructions in a far-right group chat has been convicted of terror offences.’
BBC News, 16th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judges allow partial appeal against Rwanda asylum seeker ruling – The Guardian
‘Two judges who ruled that the Home Office’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda to have their cases processed was lawful have granted permission for parts of their decision to be challenged at the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 16th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
What Is Sentencing And How Does It Work? – Each Other
‘The House of Commons Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into the public’s opinion and understanding of sentencing. The Justice Committee will examine their understanding of the current approach to sentencing in England and Wales. It has made us ask the question: what does sentencing mean for our rights?’
Each Other, 13th January 2023
Source: eachother.org.uk
Met chief ‘can’t promise women reporting sexual offence will not meet officer accused of wrongdoing’ – The Independent
‘The head of the Metropolitan Police said he can’t promise that women reporting sexual offences will not encounter an officer under investigation.’
The Independent, 17th January 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Government to review damp and mould guidance following death of Awaab Ishak – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Government has announced plans to review guidance to landlords on damp and mould, after a coroner asked the government to take action to prevent future deaths.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Killamarsh murders: Probation failings over killer Damien Bendall – BBC News
‘A review into how a quadruple murderer was dealt with by probation officers has found failings “at every stage”.’
BBC News, 17th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Yin & Ors v 174 Law Solicitors Limited [2023] EWCA Civ 13 (13 January 2023)
Ashraf v Lester Dominic Solicitors & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 4 (13 January 2023)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Holder, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 5 (13 January 2023)
High Court (Administrative Court)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Darwall & Anor v Dartmoor National Park Authority [2023] EWHC 35 (Ch) (13 January 2023)
Manolete Partners Plc v Sampson Coward Llp [2023] EWHC 37 (Ch) (13 January 2023)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Trafigura PTE Ltd v TKK Shipping PTE Ltd [2023] EWHC 26 (Comm) (13 January 2023)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
Osbourne v Persons Unknown Category A & Ors [2023] EWHC 39 (KB) (13 January 2023)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
FCA fines show focus remains on AML compliance – OUT-LAW.com
‘Recent fines issued to two banks by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) highlight the regulator’s continued focus on driving compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements in UK financial services, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th January 2023
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
