Ava White: Boy who killed girl, 12, in Snapchat row gets life – BBC News
‘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
Data watchdog reprimands government over pandemic WhatsApp use – BBC News
‘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
Another blow to Home Office as Rwanda asylum seekers not tagged on release from detention – The Independent
‘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
Campaigners take legal action over failings of England’s food strategy – The Guardian
‘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
MPs approve controversial plans to let agency workers cover for striking staff – The Guardian
‘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 reports reveal troubling pattern of suspicious deaths in Afghanistan – BBC News
‘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
How far does an interim valuation adjudication bind determination of the final account? – Practical Law: Construction Blog
‘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
What the Princess of Pop teaches us about Capacity – Belinda Cheney – UK Human Rights Blog
‘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
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
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
BAILII: Recent Decisions
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
“No claim is unmanageable”: Court of Appeal reinstates huge group action – Legal Futures
‘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
Sir Mark Rowley announced as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police – Home Office
‘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
A guide to protecting non-matrimonial assets in divorce – Family Law
‘A key consideration in any divorce is how to divide your assets. Assets which are acquired or built up during the marriage (matrimonial or marital assets) are generally divided equally. But what if you came into the marriage with significant premarital wealth or received a substantial inheritance before or after your separation? You may feel that it is unfair for these assets to be divided at all, and you may want to protect them in the event of a divorce.’
Family Law, 6th July 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Government launches new mediation scheme to help thousands more families avoid costly legal battles – Family Law
‘An extra £5.4 million in funding will help even more families to resolve disputes away from court, such as contact arrangements for children.’
Family Law, 7th July 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
Man jailed for life the murder of Kent Police PCSO Julia James – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Callum Wheeler has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Kent Police PCSO Julia James, as she walked her dog in the woods near her home.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 8th July 2022
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Prisoners denied access to forensic evidence in bid to prove their innocence – The Guardian
‘Prisoners convicted of serious crimes who may be the victims of miscarriages of justice are being blocked from access to crucial forensic information that could prove their innocence, experts have warned.’
The Guardian, 11th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Parents of brain-damaged 12-year-old boy set for latest stage of legal battle – The Independent
‘The parents of a 12-year-old boy who suffered brain damage three months ago are preparing for the latest stage of a life-support treatment battle. Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee are hoping a High Court judge will rule that doctors should keep providing treatment to their son Archie Battersbee, after reviewing evidence.’
The Independent, 11th July 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Row over UK child visas as Ukrainian violinist’s three-month wait continues – The Guardian
‘A talented 17-year-old violinist living on the frontline in south-east Ukraine has been left waiting three months for a British visa, revealing serious flaws in government promises to help unaccompanied children.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
