BSB publishes new Equality and Research Strategies – Bar Standards Board
‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has published a new Equality Strategy and a new Research Strategy.’
Bar Standards Board, 13th July 2022
Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk
Backdating legal aid fee hike is legal – but it’s a pyrrhic victory – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Awarding a 15% fee uplift to existing criminal legal aid cases poses no legal problems, the government has conceded following the threat of litigation.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Heatwave: When is it too hot to work? – BBC News
‘Is there a maximum temperature for workplaces? No law in the UK says a given temperature is too hot or cold to work.’
BBC News, 14th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two Met police officers charged with assault amid claims of excessive force – The Guardian
‘Two Metropolitan police officers have been charged with assault by beating after allegedly using excessive force while searching a man in December 2021.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Warnings over ‘inconsistent’ monitoring of criminals after release from jail – The Independent
‘Dangerous criminals are being downgraded to the lowest level of monitoring from police and other bodies too quickly after being freed from jail, watchdogs have warned.’
The Independent, 14th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
David Beckham’s stalker handed restraining order after saying his sperm had ‘fused with her eggs’ – The Independent
‘An indefinite restraining order has been placed on the stalker of David Beckham after she went to his daughter’s school claiming to be her mother and saying the footballer’s sperm had been fused with her eggs.’
The Independent, 13th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Schools in England advised to assess risk of strip-search before calling police – The Guardian
‘Schools should “assess and balance” the risk of a potential strip-search to a pupil’s mental and physical wellbeing before calling the police, according to new government guidance.’
The Guardian, 13th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
UK data watchdog investigates whether AI systems show racial bias – The Guardian
‘The UK data watchdog is to investigate whether artificial intelligence systems are showing racial bias when dealing with job applications.’
The Guardian, 14th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mo Farah: Police investigate trafficking revelations – BBC News
‘The Metropolitan Police say they have opened an investigation into Sir Mo Farah’s revelation that he was trafficked to the UK as a child.’
BBC News, 14th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Mabrouk v Murray [2022] EWCA Civ 960 (12 July 2022)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Mottram, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 954 (12 July 2022)
Crerand, R. v [2022] EWCA Crim 962 (12 July 2022)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Tinkler v Esken Ltd (Costs) [2022] EWHC 1802 (Ch) (12 July 2022)
High Court (Commercial Court)
AXA France IARD SA & Anor v Santander Cards UK Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 1776 (Comm) (12 July 2022)
Source: www.bailii.org
Extra support for thousands navigating the legal system – Ministry of Justice
‘Thousands more vulnerable people will have help navigating civil and family legal issues thanks to increased government investment in legal support.’
Ministry of Justice, 12th July 2022
Source: www.gov.uk
Lack of regard for council planning policy on playing fields led to unlawful planning permission, High Court finds – Local Government Lawyer
‘A decision by Leeds City Council to grant itself outline planning permission to build 61 affordable dwellings on a longstanding sports field was unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled.’
Local Government Lawyer, 11th July 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Max Hill QC’s opening speech to the Heads of Prosecuting Agencies Conference – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Max Hill QC’s opening speech to the Heads of Prosecuting Agencies Conference.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 12th July 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Unlocking the crypt: insolvency & cryptocurrency – New Law Journal
‘Despite the UK’s intention to be a global leader in cryptoassets, the courts are still wrestling with the basics: Rachel Coyle of 36 Commercial explains why it’s time to get to grips with the insolvency context.’
New Law Journal, 8th July 2022
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Domestic abuse & the family courts – New Law Journal
‘In the first of a two-part series, Cris McCurley examines key changes to the treatment of domestic abuse victims & their children within the family justice system.’
New Law Journal, 8th July 2022
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
High Court permits service by NFT in ‘English legal first’ – Law Society’s Gazette
‘An Italian engineer trying to recover around £2m of stolen cryptocurrency has been given permission to serve High Court proceedings via a non-fungible token (NFT) on the blockchain, in what his lawyers have said is an English legal first.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th July 2022
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Thames Lido sex assault masseur Toshihide Nukui jailed – BBC News
‘A masseur who felt “emboldened” to carry out increasingly serious sex attacks on clients has been jailed.’
BBC News, 12th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New measures in Leicester to tackle rogue landlords – BBC News
‘New licensing measures are being introduced in parts of Leicester to help tackle rogue landlords, the city council said.’
BBC News, 13th July 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
