Men’s dog walk ban after hare coursing conviction – BBC News
‘Two men have been banned from taking a dog for a walk anywhere in England and Wales after being convicted of hare coursing.’
BBC News, 6th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Warning of ‘tsunami of online child abuse’ as figures show grooming cases rise – The Independent
‘A “tsunami” of online child abuse is taking place in the UK, the NSPCC has said as it published data showing a more than 80% rise in online grooming crimes being recorded by police over the last four years.’
The Independent, 5th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Iain Jamieson: Effect of the Bill of Rights upon the meaning of Convention Rights under the Scotland Act – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘The relationship between the Scotland Act 1998 (“the SA”), Convention rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 (“the HRA”) is well known.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 5th July 2022
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
Oldham doctor who killed woman in botched procedure jailed for three years – The Guardian
‘A doctor who carried out a botched procedure that led to the death of a woman has been jailed for three years.’
The Guardian, 5th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jermaine Baker lawfully shot dead by Met officer, inquiry rules – The Guardian
‘A Metropolitan police firearms officer lawfully shot Jermaine Baker dead in December 2015, an official inquiry has found.;
The Guardian, 5th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Baby loss: Legalising leave within the profession – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Miscarriage is not an illness and should not be allocated as ‘sick leave.’ The statistics speak for themselves: 1 in 8 pregnancies results in miscarriage, 1 in 90 pregnancies are ectopic and 1 in every 200 births in England is a still birth (death occurring after 24 weeks of pregnancy).’
Law Society's Gazette, 4th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Woman kept in police cell for 36 hours after stillbirth due to suspicions she had ‘illegal abortion’ – The Independent
‘A woman was kept in police custody for 36 hours after having a stillbirth because of suspicions she had an abortion after the legal cut-off point, it has been claimed.’
The Independent, 5th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme Court to consider next week principle on planning conditions, dedication of highways and compensation – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court will next week (12 July) consider whether the principle enunciated by the Court of Appeal that a planning condition could not lawfully require the developer to dedicate land for public purposes without the payment of compensation, is correct in law.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th July 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Public inquiry findings due on police shooting of unarmed man in prison break – The Independent
‘The long-awaited findings of a public inquiry into the fatal police shooting of an unarmed man during a foiled prison break are due to be published on Tuesday.’
The Independent, 5th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘They saw me as calculating, not a child’: how adultification leads to black children being treated as criminals – The Guardian
‘The police strip-search at school of Child Q caused outrage. But experts say it is just one example of how black children are perceived as more mature – and culpable – than white peers.’
The Guardian, 5th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Firm ordered to pay wasted costs over lack of authority to act – Legal Futures
‘A law firm has been ordered to pay wasted costs of £7,920 for not satisfying itself that the director of a company in deadlock with the other director had the authority to give it instructions.’
Legal Futures, 5th July 2022
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Research briefing: The UK Overseas Territories and their Governors – House of Commons Library
‘The UK has 14 Overseas Territories. The paper describes the role of UK-appointed Governors to make law and policy on reserved topics, such as external affairs.’
House of Commons Library , 30th June 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
What happens when a devolved bill is referred to the UK Supreme Court? – House of Commons Library
‘The Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill (Northern Ireland) has been referred to the UK Supreme Court. We explain why, and how a bill reference works.’
House of Commons Library , 4th July 2022
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Oldham child sex abuse: Victim highlighted in report wants justice – BBC News
‘A woman who was repeatedly raped as a child has demanded justice after a report found that the police and a council failed her.’
BBC News, 4th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Legislation aims to shield UK internet users from state-backed disinformation – The Guardian
‘Tech firms will be required to shield internet users from state-sponsored disinformation posing a threat to UK society and democracy, under changes to a landmark online safety bill.’
The Guardian, 4th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
BAILII: recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Heslop & Ors v Regina [2022] EWCA Crim 897 (01 July 2022)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Cifci v Crown Prosecution Service [2022] EWHC 1676 (Admin) (01 July 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd & Anor v Ruhan & Anor [2022] EWHC 1695 (Comm) (04 July 2022)
HDR Global Trading Ltd v Shulev & Anor [2022] EWHC 1685 (Comm) (01 July 2022)
Simon v Tache & Ors [2022] EWHC 1674 (Comm) (01 July 2022)
NDK Ltd v HUO Holding Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1682 (Comm) (01 July 2022)
Kyla Shipping Co Ltd & Anor v Freight Trading Ltd & Ors [2022] EWHC 1625 (Comm) (01 July 2022)
CMC Spreadbet Plc v Tchenguiz [2022] EWHC 1640 (Comm) (01 July 2022)
High Court (Family Division)
Blackpool Borough Council v HT (A Minor) & Ors [2022] EWHC 1480 (Fam) (17 June 2022)
High Court (Patents Court)
Saint-Gobain Adfors SAS v 3M Innovative Properties Company [2022] EWHC 1666 (Pat) (28 June 2022)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
John Poyser & Co Ltd v Spencer [2022] EWHC 1678 (QB) (01 July 2022)
Haviland v The Andrew Lownie Literary Agency Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1688 (QB) (01 July 2022)
CJ & Ors Wiltshire Police [2022] EWHC 1661 (QB) (01 July 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
Setting up a branch or subsidiary of an overseas business in the UK – EIN Blog
‘There is no specific visa requirement for anyone who wants to register a business in the UK. However, this is not the same as working for or on behalf of the business.’
EIN Blog, 30th June 2022
Source: www.ein.org.uk
